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Formscan  - An intriguing international look to this year's Christmas showpiece, with Irish raider SPILLANE'S TOWER taken to come out on top. A progressive novice last season when landing Grade 1s at Fairyhouse and Punchestown, the six-year-old returned with a career-best display in the John Durkan when splitting two of Willie Mullins' stable stars in second over an extended 2m3f. This will be his first start outside of Ireland, but he has always appealed as a classy sort and he will relish going back up in trip. French hopes lie with the enigmatic but talented Il Est Francais, who has disappointed twice since his exhilarating performance in the Kauto Star on this card last year. Dropping back to 3m on a flat track could suit Grey Dawning ideally, having jumped and travelled well for most of the Betfair Chase before being worn down after the last. A winner here in January, Banbridge looked like he was coming to challenge Energumene at Cork when unseating at the last, and he is well worth another go at 3m. Of the others, 2022 winner Bravemansgame may have each-way claims, while L'Homme Presse remains lightly raced for his age and goes well fresh.

1
1-4U
Banbridge (IRE) 8,ch g 11-10

Doyen (IRE)-Old Carton Lass(Presenting)

cp2(18) c1 (Mr R A Bartlett)
Rated 165

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Banbridge (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Envoi Allen (FR)1
14th Mar 2024 Cheltenham(2m 4f 127yds, Chase, Soft) Envoi Allen (FR) 2nd (9/4Fav 11-10 Rated 164) Rachael Blackmore 70.75L in front of Banbridge (IRE) 9th (4/1 11-10 Rated 162) J J Slevin (11 ran)
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2
6-23
Bravemansgame (FR) 9,b g 11-10

Brave Mansonnien (FR)-Genifique(Nickname)

bl2(33) cd2 (Bryan Drew)
Rated 159

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Bravemansgame (FR) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Envoi Allen (FR)2
26th Apr 2023 Punchestown(3m 30yds, Chase, Yielding, good to yielding in places) Bravemansgame (FR) 3rd (10/3 11-10 Rated 172) Harry Cobden 14.00L in front of Envoi Allen (FR) 4th (12/1 11-10 Rated 164) Rachael Blackmore (5 ran)
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26th Dec 2022 Kempton(3m , Chase, Soft) Bravemansgame (FR) 1st (11/4 11-10 Rated 164) Harry Cobden 50.75L in front of Envoi Allen (FR) 7th (4/1 11-10 Rated 165) Rachael Blackmore (9 ran)
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L'Homme Presse (FR)3
15th Mar 2024 Cheltenham(3m 2f 70yds, Chase, Heavy) L'Homme Presse (FR) 4th (16/1 11-10 Rated 168) Charlie Deutsch 3.50L in front of Bravemansgame (FR) 5th (14/1 11-10 Rated 170) Harry Cobden (11 ran)
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26th Dec 2022 Kempton(3m , Chase, Soft) Bravemansgame (FR) 1st (11/4 11-10 Rated 164) Harry Cobden L'Homme Presse (FR) unseated rider (9/4Fav 11-10 Rated 170) Charlie Deutsch (9 ran)
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8th Apr 2022 Aintree(3m 210yds, Chase, Good to Soft) L'Homme Presse (FR) 3rd (7/4 11-4 Rated 164) Charlie Deutsch 12.00L in front of Bravemansgame (FR) 4th (11/8Fav 11-4 Rated 164) Harry Cobden (4 ran)
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The Real Whacker (IRE)3
2nd Nov 2024 Wetherby(3m 45yds, Chase, Good) The Real Whacker (IRE) 1st (5/1 11-4 Rated 155) B Hughes 3.50L in front of Bravemansgame (FR) 2nd (11/10Fav 11-4 Rated 166) Harry Cobden (6 ran)
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15th Mar 2024 Cheltenham(3m 2f 70yds, Chase, Heavy) Bravemansgame (FR) 5th (14/1 11-10 Rated 170) Harry Cobden The Real Whacker (IRE) pulled up (40/1 11-10 Rated 162) Sam Twiston-Davies (11 ran)
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26th Dec 2023 Kempton(3m , Chase, Good) Bravemansgame (FR) 2nd (9/4 11-10 Rated 171) Harry Cobden 8.63L in front of The Real Whacker (IRE) 4th (14/1 11-10 Rated 162) Sam Twiston-Davies (6 ran)
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Grey Dawning (IRE)1
23rd Nov 2024 Haydock(3m 1f 125yds, Chase, Soft) Grey Dawning (IRE) 2nd (15/8Fav 11-10 Rated 157) Harry Skelton 10.00L in front of Bravemansgame (FR) 3rd (8/1 11-10 Rated 165) Sam Twiston-Davies (7 ran)
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Corbetts Cross (IRE)1
11th Apr 2024 Aintree(3m 210yds, Chase, Soft (Heavy in places)) Corbetts Cross (IRE) 3rd (10/3 11-10 Rated 157) M P Walsh 9.75L in front of Bravemansgame (FR) 6th (11/1 11-10 Rated 167) Harry Cobden (7 ran)
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3
13-2
Corbetts Cross (IRE) 7,ch g 11-10

Gamut (IRE)-Annagh Hill Lady(Amilynx)

(59) d2 (Mr John P McManus)
Rated 166

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Corbetts Cross (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Bravemansgame (FR)1
11th Apr 2024 Aintree(3m 210yds, Chase, Soft (Heavy in places)) Corbetts Cross (IRE) 3rd (10/3 11-10 Rated 157) M P Walsh 9.75L in front of Bravemansgame (FR) 6th (11/1 11-10 Rated 167) Harry Cobden (7 ran)
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4
24-1
Envoi Allen (FR) 10,b g 11-10

Muhtathir (GB)-Reaction(Saint des Saints)

ts+(54) d2 (Cheveley Park Stud)
Rated 164

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Envoi Allen (FR) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Bravemansgame (FR)2
26th Apr 2023 Punchestown(3m 30yds, Chase, Yielding, good to yielding in places) Bravemansgame (FR) 3rd (10/3 11-10 Rated 172) Harry Cobden 14.00L in front of Envoi Allen (FR) 4th (12/1 11-10 Rated 164) Rachael Blackmore (5 ran)
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26th Dec 2022 Kempton(3m , Chase, Soft) Bravemansgame (FR) 1st (11/4 11-10 Rated 164) Harry Cobden 50.75L in front of Envoi Allen (FR) 7th (4/1 11-10 Rated 165) Rachael Blackmore (9 ran)
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Banbridge (IRE)1
14th Mar 2024 Cheltenham(2m 4f 127yds, Chase, Soft) Envoi Allen (FR) 2nd (9/4Fav 11-10 Rated 164) Rachael Blackmore 70.75L in front of Banbridge (IRE) 9th (4/1 11-10 Rated 162) J J Slevin (11 ran)
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L'Homme Presse (FR)1
26th Dec 2022 Kempton(3m , Chase, Soft) Envoi Allen (FR) 7th (4/1 11-10 Rated 165) Rachael Blackmore L'Homme Presse (FR) unseated rider (9/4Fav 11-10 Rated 170) Charlie Deutsch (9 ran)
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5
3134
General En Chef (FR) 8,ba g 11-10

Martaline (GB)-Sortie De Secours(Trempolino)

hd1cp1(26) (A Peake)
Rated 148

Head to Head

In the last 3 years General En Chef (FR) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Juntos Ganamos (FR)1
19th May 2024 Auteuil(3m 5f 181yds, Hurdle, Very Soft) General En Chef (FR) 3rd (10/1 10-10) B Gelhay Juntos Ganamos (FR) (5/4Fav 10-5) J Reveley (13 ran)
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6
13-2
Grey Dawning (IRE) 7,gr g 11-10

Flemensfirth (USA)-Lady Wagtail(Milan)

(33) c1 d1 (Mr Robert Kirkland)
Rated 165

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Grey Dawning (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Bravemansgame (FR)1
23rd Nov 2024 Haydock(3m 1f 125yds, Chase, Soft) Grey Dawning (IRE) 2nd (15/8Fav 11-10 Rated 157) Harry Skelton 10.00L in front of Bravemansgame (FR) 3rd (8/1 11-10 Rated 165) Sam Twiston-Davies (7 ran)
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7
5-1P
Il Est Francais (FR) 6,b g 11-10

Karaktar (IRE)-Millesimee(Video Rock)

(39) cd1 (Mr & Mrs R Kelvin-Hughes)

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Il Est Francais (FR) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Juntos Ganamos (FR)1
17th Nov 2024 Auteuil(3m 3f 74yds, Chase, Very Soft) Juntos Ganamos (FR) 3rd (9/4 10-5 Rated 159) F Giles Il Est Francais (FR) (6/4Fav 10-10) J Reveley (8 ran)
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8
-F13
Juntos Ganamos (FR) 5,b g 11-10

Martaline (GB)-Usted Me Cara(Turgeon)

ts1(39) (G Augustin-Normand)
Rated 159

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Juntos Ganamos (FR) has met

HorseNo. Of times
General En Chef (FR)1
19th May 2024 Auteuil(3m 5f 181yds, Hurdle, Very Soft) General En Chef (FR) 3rd (10/1 10-10) B Gelhay Juntos Ganamos (FR) (5/4Fav 10-5) J Reveley (13 ran)
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Il Est Francais (FR)1
17th Nov 2024 Auteuil(3m 3f 74yds, Chase, Very Soft) Juntos Ganamos (FR) 3rd (9/4 10-5 Rated 159) F Giles Il Est Francais (FR) (6/4Fav 10-10) J Reveley (8 ran)
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9
124-
L'Homme Presse (FR) 9,b g 11-10

Diamond Boy (FR)-Romance Turgot(Bateau Rouge)

(286) d1 (Dfa Racing (pink,edwards & Sharman))
Rated 167

Head to Head

In the last 3 years LHomme Presse (FR) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Envoi Allen (FR)1
26th Dec 2022 Kempton(3m , Chase, Soft) Envoi Allen (FR) 7th (4/1 11-10 Rated 165) Rachael Blackmore L'Homme Presse (FR) unseated rider (9/4Fav 11-10 Rated 170) Charlie Deutsch (9 ran)
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Bravemansgame (FR)3
15th Mar 2024 Cheltenham(3m 2f 70yds, Chase, Heavy) L'Homme Presse (FR) 4th (16/1 11-10 Rated 168) Charlie Deutsch 3.50L in front of Bravemansgame (FR) 5th (14/1 11-10 Rated 170) Harry Cobden (11 ran)
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26th Dec 2022 Kempton(3m , Chase, Soft) Bravemansgame (FR) 1st (11/4 11-10 Rated 164) Harry Cobden L'Homme Presse (FR) unseated rider (9/4Fav 11-10 Rated 170) Charlie Deutsch (9 ran)
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8th Apr 2022 Aintree(3m 210yds, Chase, Good to Soft) L'Homme Presse (FR) 3rd (7/4 11-4 Rated 164) Charlie Deutsch 12.00L in front of Bravemansgame (FR) 4th (11/8Fav 11-4 Rated 164) Harry Cobden (4 ran)
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The Real Whacker (IRE)1
15th Mar 2024 Cheltenham(3m 2f 70yds, Chase, Heavy) L'Homme Presse (FR) 4th (16/1 11-10 Rated 168) Charlie Deutsch The Real Whacker (IRE) pulled up (40/1 11-10 Rated 162) Sam Twiston-Davies (11 ran)
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10
11-2
Spillane's Tower (IRE) 6,b g 11-10

Walk In The Park (IRE)-In The Habit(Duke Of Marmalade)

(32) (Mr John P McManus)
Rated 165

11
5-U1
The Real Whacker (IRE) 8,b g 11-10

Mahler (GB)-Credit Box(Witness Box)

ts3(54) d3 (Neville, Mann, Duffus & Dennis-price)
Rated 159

Head to Head

In the last 3 years The Real Whacker (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Bravemansgame (FR)3
2nd Nov 2024 Wetherby(3m 45yds, Chase, Good) The Real Whacker (IRE) 1st (5/1 11-4 Rated 155) B Hughes 3.50L in front of Bravemansgame (FR) 2nd (11/10Fav 11-4 Rated 166) Harry Cobden (6 ran)
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15th Mar 2024 Cheltenham(3m 2f 70yds, Chase, Heavy) Bravemansgame (FR) 5th (14/1 11-10 Rated 170) Harry Cobden The Real Whacker (IRE) pulled up (40/1 11-10 Rated 162) Sam Twiston-Davies (11 ran)
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26th Dec 2023 Kempton(3m , Chase, Good) Bravemansgame (FR) 2nd (9/4 11-10 Rated 171) Harry Cobden 8.63L in front of The Real Whacker (IRE) 4th (14/1 11-10 Rated 162) Sam Twiston-Davies (6 ran)
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L'Homme Presse (FR)1
15th Mar 2024 Cheltenham(3m 2f 70yds, Chase, Heavy) L'Homme Presse (FR) 4th (16/1 11-10 Rated 168) Charlie Deutsch The Real Whacker (IRE) pulled up (40/1 11-10 Rated 162) Sam Twiston-Davies (11 ran)
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First Time - Hood General En Chef. Cheekpiece General En Chef. Tonguestrap Juntos Ganamos» Full list of First Time Gear

Probable SP 7/2 Spillane's Tower, 4/1 Il Est Francais, Grey Dawning, 5/1 Banbridge, 10/1 L'Homme Presse, Corbetts Cross, 12/1 Envoi Allen, Bravemansgame, 20/1 Juntos Ganamos, 25/1 The Real Whacker, 50/1 General En Chef.

Previous Years
2023 Hewick 8 11-10 G Sheehan 12/1 (John Joseph Hanlon)
2022 Bravemansgame 7 11-10 Harry Cobden 11/4 (Paul Nicholls)
2021 Tornado Flyer 8 11-10 D E Mullins 28/1 (W P Mullins)
2020 Frodon 8 11-10 Bryony Frost 20/1 (Paul Nicholls)
2019 Clan Des Obeaux 7 11-10 Sam Twiston-Davies 11/2 (Paul Nicholls)
2018 Clan Des Obeaux 6 11-10 Harry Cobden 12/1 (Paul Nicholls)
2017 Might Bite 8 11-10 N de Boinville 6/4Fav (Nicky Henderson)
2016 Thistlecrack 8 11-10 T Scudamore 11/10Fav (C L Tizzard)
2015 Cue Card 9 11-10 P J Brennan 9/2 (C L Tizzard)
2014 Silviniaco Conti 8 11-10 N D Fehily 15/8Fav (Paul Nicholls)
2013 Silviniaco Conti 7 11-10 N D Fehily 7/2 (Paul Nicholls)
2012 Long Run 7 11-10 Mr S Waley-Cohen 15/8Fav (Nicky Henderson)
2011 Kauto Star 11 11-10 R Walsh 3/1 (Paul Nicholls)
2011 Long Run 6 11-10 Mr S Waley-Cohen 9/2 (Nicky Henderson)
2009 Kauto Star 9 11-10 R Walsh 8/13Fav (Paul Nicholls)
2008 Kauto Star 8 11-10 R Walsh 10/11Fav (Paul Nicholls)
2007 Kauto Star 7 11-10 R Walsh 4/6Fav (Paul Nicholls)
2006 Kauto Star 6 11-10 R Walsh 8/13Fav (Paul Nicholls)
2005 Kicking King 7 11-10 B J Geraghty 11/8Fav (T J Taaffe)
2004 Kicking King 6 11-10 B J Geraghty 3/1Fav (T J Taaffe)
2003 Edredon Bleu 11 11-10 J Culloty 25/1 (Miss H C Knight)
2002 Best Mate 7 11-10 A P McCoy 11/8Fav (Miss H C Knight)
2001 Florida Pearl 9 11-10 A Maguire 8/1 (W P Mullins)
2000 First Gold 7 11-10 T Doumen 5/2 (F Doumen)
1999 See More Business 9 11-10 M A Fitzgerald 5/2Fav (Paul Nicholls)
1998 Teeton Mill 9 11-10 N Williamson 7/2 (Miss Venetia Williams)
1997 See More Business 7 11-10 A Thornton 10/1 (Paul Nicholls)
1996 One Man 8 11-10 R Dunwoody 8/13Fav (G Richards)
1994 Algan 6 11-10 P Chevalier 16/1 (F Doumen)
1993 Barton Bank 7 11-10 A Maguire 9/2 (D Nicholson)
1992 The Fellow 7 11-10 A Kondrat 1/1Fav (F Doumen)
1991 The Fellow 6 11-10 A Kondrat 10/1 (F Doumen)
1990 Desert Orchid 11 11-10 RDunwoody 9/4Fav (David Elsworth)

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
9
47
19

N & A Zetterholm/J Reveley
7
21
33

Paul Nicholls/Harry Cobden
2
25
8

Miss Venetia Williams/Charlie Deutsch
2
19
10

For Trainer/Jockeys in this race

Trainers In Form last 21 days

Trainer
Wins
Runs
%
N & A Zetterholm
22
102
21

D Skelton
18
112
16

Paul Nicholls
5
49
10

D Cottin
4
25
16

Patrick Neville
3
12
25

Emmet Mullins
3
18
16

Joseph Patrick O'Brien
3
19
15

Miss Venetia Williams
3
29
10

Henry De Bromhead
3
49
6

For Trainers in this race

Jockeys In Form last 21 days

Jockey
Wins
Runs
%
P Townend
13
31
41

J Reveley
10
37
27

Harry Skelton
9
48
18

G Sheehan
6
43
13

Harry Cobden
5
45
11

M P Walsh
5
27
18

Charlie Deutsch
2
30
6

For Jockeys in this race

NH Trainer Stats for Kempton

Trainer
Wins
Runs
%
Paul Nicholls
122
650
19

Miss Venetia Williams
9
114
8

D Skelton
5
67
7

Joseph Patrick O'Brien
3
4
75

Emmet Mullins
3
7
43

Henry De Bromhead
2
7
29

N & A Zetterholm
1
6
17

Patrick Neville
1
4
25

D Cottin
0
1
0

James Joseph Mangan
0
1
0

For Trainers in this race

NH Trainer Stats for Kempton

Jockey
Wins
Runs
%
Harry Cobden
53
320
17

Harry Skelton
31
257
12

G Sheehan
20
154
13

Charlie Deutsch
6
53
11

Felix de Giles
3
37
8

P Townend
2
6
33

J Reveley
1
7
14

Benjamin Gelhay
0
1
0

Rachael Blackmore
0
3
0

Mr Derek O'Connor
0
1
0

M P Walsh
0
2
0

For Jockeys in this race

Course Form for Kempton

Horse
Wins
Runs
Banbridge (IRE)
1
1
Bravemansgame (FR)
2
3
Envoi Allen (FR)
0
1
Grey Dawning (IRE)
1
1
Il Est Francais (FR)
1
1
L'Homme Presse (FR)
0
1
The Real Whacker (IRE)
0
1
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