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Formscan By Tom Weekes - This is Division 4 for the Festival novice chasers and preference is for GALVIN who comes here unexposed over fences. GALVIN was a smart performer over hurdles, ran a solid race when sixth in last season's Ballymore novices hurdle and while he lacks experience over fences having just competed twice, this race is likely to have been his target for some time. He stayed on reasonably well under hands and heels on his latest run at Punchestown last November and while he clearly needs to progress to win today, the form of that race was boosted by the winner winning her next two starts with GALVIN remaining a horse of interest from his 142 rating. Imperial Aura, in contrast, is already well established in this division having run well over course and distance in a similar enough handicap January. He has plenty in his favour today but has nonetheless climbed to a 143 rating for today's race. Hold The Note's own rating has climbed 12lbs following a good runner-up run in a Grade 2 contest at Warwick in January. He is a consistent performer (he was hampered before pulling up on his penultimate run), goes well on soft and is proven at this trip so should go well today. Bottom weight Trainwreck lost his way in 2018/19 (he was beaten in Tipperary and Killarney handicap hurdles) but did bounce back to form when second in last month's Leopardstown Chase. He is proven on testing ground and has a chance if he replicates his Leopardstown form which, notably, was his first time trying this type of trip. %0A

1
-123
Precious Cargo (IRE) 7,b g 11-7

Yeats (IRE)-Kilbarry Classic(Classic Cliche)

ts5(31) (Mr Billy Aprahamian)
Rated 145

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Precious Cargo (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Torpillo (FR)1
8th Feb 2020 Warwick(2m 54yds, Chase, Good to Soft (Soft in Places)) Precious Cargo (IRE) 3rd (11/2 11-0 Rated 145) Jeremiah McGrath 9.00L in front of Torpillo (FR) 5th (9/2 10-12 Rated 147) D A Jacob (6 ran)
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2
-3P2
Hold The Note (IRE) 6,b g 11-7

Jeremy (USA)-Keys Hope(Luso)

cp4(59) (Mrs Karen Spark)
Rated 145

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Hold The Note (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Whatmore (GB)1
11th Jan 2020 Warwick(3m , Chase, Soft) Hold The Note (IRE) 2nd (10/1 11-0 Rated 133) J J Burke 13.00L in front of Whatmore (GB) 3rd (9/1 11-0 Rated 139) R Johnson (7 ran)
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Highest Sun (FR)1
11th Jan 2020 Warwick(3m , Chase, Soft) Hold The Note (IRE) 2nd (10/1 11-0 Rated 133) J J Burke 17.75L in front of Highest Sun (FR) 4th (15/8Fav 11-0 Rated 142) R M Power (7 ran)
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4
3145
Head to Head

In the last 3 years Torpillo (FR) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Precious Cargo (IRE)1
8th Feb 2020 Warwick(2m 54yds, Chase, Good to Soft (Soft in Places)) Precious Cargo (IRE) 3rd (11/2 11-0 Rated 145) Jeremiah McGrath 9.00L in front of Torpillo (FR) 5th (9/2 10-12 Rated 147) D A Jacob (6 ran)
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5
-112
Knight In Dubai (IRE) 7,b g 11-5

Dubai Destination (USA)-Bobbies Storm(Bob Back)

ts+(52) d1 (Mr S J Stearn)
Rated 143

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Knight In Dubai (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Highest Sun (FR)1
13th Mar 2019 Cheltenham(2m 5f , Hcap Hurdle, Soft (Good to Soft in places)) Knight In Dubai (IRE) 13th (25/1 10-12 Rated 139) Harry Skelton 9.75L in front of Highest Sun (FR) 17th (16/1 10-12 Rated 139) T J O'Brien (25 ran)
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6
1449
Jarveys Plate (IRE) 7,ch g 11-5

Getaway (GER)-She's Got To Go(Glacial Storm)

bl1(45) cd1 (The Yes No Wait Sorries & Mr Chris Coley)
Rated 143

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Jarveys Plate (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Champagne Court (IRE)1
25th Jan 2020 Cheltenham(2m 4f 127yds, Hcap Chase, Soft) Champagne Court (IRE) 5th (11/2 11-8 Rated 143) Nick Scholfield 17.75L in front of Jarveys Plate (IRE) 9th (12/1 11-9 Rated 147) Connor Brace (12 ran)
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Beakstown (IRE)1
13th Mar 2019 Cheltenham(2m 5f , Hurdle, Soft (Good to Soft in places)) Jarveys Plate (IRE) 9th (20/1 11-7 Rated 143) P J Brennan Beakstown (IRE) pulled up (14/1 11-7 Rated 142) Harry Skelton (16 ran)
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Imperial Aura (IRE)1
25th Jan 2020 Cheltenham(2m 4f 127yds, Hcap Chase, Soft) Imperial Aura (IRE) 2nd (5/1Fav 11-1 Rated 136) David Bass 37.50L in front of Jarveys Plate (IRE) 9th (12/1 11-9 Rated 147) Connor Brace (12 ran)
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Galvin (IRE)1
13th Mar 2019 Cheltenham(2m 5f , Hurdle, Soft (Good to Soft in places)) Galvin (IRE) 6th (12/1 11-7 Rated 144) D N Russell 12.75L in front of Jarveys Plate (IRE) 9th (20/1 11-7 Rated 143) P J Brennan (16 ran)
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-122
Head to Head

In the last 3 years Champagne Mystery (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Whatmore (GB)1
4th Dec 2019 Haydock(2m 5f 127yds, Chase, Soft (Good to Soft in places)) Champagne Mystery (IRE) 2nd (7/4 11-5 Rated 144) N de Boinville 2.75L in front of Whatmore (GB) 4th (6/1 11-5 Rated 140) T J O'Brien (4 ran)
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8
3122
Imperial Aura (IRE) 7,b g 11-5

Kalanisi (IRE)-Missindependence(Executive Perk)

(45) (Imperial Racing Partnership 2016)
Rated 143

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Imperial Aura (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Jarveys Plate (IRE)1
25th Jan 2020 Cheltenham(2m 4f 127yds, Hcap Chase, Soft) Imperial Aura (IRE) 2nd (5/1Fav 11-1 Rated 136) David Bass 37.50L in front of Jarveys Plate (IRE) 9th (12/1 11-9 Rated 147) Connor Brace (12 ran)
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Champagne Court (IRE)2
25th Jan 2020 Cheltenham(2m 4f 127yds, Hcap Chase, Soft) Imperial Aura (IRE) 2nd (5/1Fav 11-1 Rated 136) David Bass 19.75L in front of Champagne Court (IRE) 5th (11/2 11-8 Rated 143) Nick Scholfield (12 ran)
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12th Oct 2019 Chepstow(2m 3f 100yds, Hcap Hurdle, Soft (Heavy in places on the back straight)) Champagne Court (IRE) 2nd (7/1 9-10 Rated 126) Rex Dingle 2.00L in front of Imperial Aura (IRE) 3rd (5/1Fav 10-8 Rated 133) David Bass (16 ran)
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Beakstown (IRE)1
9th Feb 2018 Kempton(2m , Bumper, Soft (Good to Soft in places)) Beakstown (IRE) 2nd (10/3Fav 11-4) Harry Skelton 1.75L in front of Imperial Aura (IRE) 3rd (6/1 11-4) David Bass (12 ran)
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9
2115
Champagne Court (IRE) 7,b g 11-5

Court Cave (IRE)-Lady Taipan(Taipan)

ts2(45) d2 (Mrs A J Kennedy)
Rated 143

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Champagne Court (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Jarveys Plate (IRE)1
25th Jan 2020 Cheltenham(2m 4f 127yds, Hcap Chase, Soft) Champagne Court (IRE) 5th (11/2 11-8 Rated 143) Nick Scholfield 17.75L in front of Jarveys Plate (IRE) 9th (12/1 11-9 Rated 147) Connor Brace (12 ran)
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Beakstown (IRE)1
12th Jan 2019 Warwick(2m 5f , Hurdle, Good) Beakstown (IRE) 1st (6/1 11-0 Rated 127) Harry Skelton 15.75L in front of Champagne Court (IRE) 5th (12/1 11-0) Nick Scholfield (6 ran)
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Earlofthecotswolds (FR)1
27th Oct 2018 Cheltenham(2m 87yds, Bumper, Good to Soft) Champagne Court (IRE) 4th (25/1 11-0) Nick Scholfield 5.25L in front of Earlofthecotswolds (FR) 6th (5/1 11-4) Sam Twiston-Davies (13 ran)
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Imperial Aura (IRE)2
25th Jan 2020 Cheltenham(2m 4f 127yds, Hcap Chase, Soft) Imperial Aura (IRE) 2nd (5/1Fav 11-1 Rated 136) David Bass 19.75L in front of Champagne Court (IRE) 5th (11/2 11-8 Rated 143) Nick Scholfield (12 ran)
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12th Oct 2019 Chepstow(2m 3f 100yds, Hcap Hurdle, Soft (Heavy in places on the back straight)) Champagne Court (IRE) 2nd (7/1 9-10 Rated 126) Rex Dingle 2.00L in front of Imperial Aura (IRE) 3rd (5/1Fav 10-8 Rated 133) David Bass (16 ran)
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10
-F42
Galvin (IRE) 6,b g 11-4

Gold Well (GB)-Burren Moonshine(Moonax)

(105) (Mr R A Bartlett)
Rated 140

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Galvin (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Jarveys Plate (IRE)1
13th Mar 2019 Cheltenham(2m 5f , Hurdle, Soft (Good to Soft in places)) Galvin (IRE) 6th (12/1 11-7 Rated 144) D N Russell 12.75L in front of Jarveys Plate (IRE) 9th (20/1 11-7 Rated 143) P J Brennan (16 ran)
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Beakstown (IRE)1
13th Mar 2019 Cheltenham(2m 5f , Hurdle, Soft (Good to Soft in places)) Galvin (IRE) 6th (12/1 11-7 Rated 144) D N Russell Beakstown (IRE) pulled up (14/1 11-7 Rated 142) Harry Skelton (16 ran)
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11
U225
Paint The Dream (GB) 6,b g 11-2

Brian Boru (GB)-Vineuil(Muhtathir)

ts+(34) d1 (Mr David Brace)
Rated 140

12
2145
Highest Sun (FR) 6,b g 11-2

Sunday Break (JPN)-Highest Price(Highest Honor)

ts1(31) (Mr Ashley Head)
Rated 140

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Highest Sun (FR) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Whatmore (GB)1
11th Jan 2020 Warwick(3m , Chase, Soft) Whatmore (GB) 3rd (9/1 11-0 Rated 139) R Johnson 4.75L in front of Highest Sun (FR) 4th (15/8Fav 11-0 Rated 142) R M Power (7 ran)
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Knight In Dubai (IRE)1
13th Mar 2019 Cheltenham(2m 5f , Hcap Hurdle, Soft (Good to Soft in places)) Knight In Dubai (IRE) 13th (25/1 10-12 Rated 139) Harry Skelton 9.75L in front of Highest Sun (FR) 17th (16/1 10-12 Rated 139) T J O'Brien (25 ran)
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Beakstown (IRE)1
7th Nov 2019 Newbury(2m 6f 93yds, Chase, Good to Soft) Highest Sun (FR) 3rd (16/1 11-5 Rated 136) R M Power 6.00L in front of Beakstown (IRE) 4th (13/2 11-5 Rated 140) Harry Skelton (6 ran)
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Hold The Note (IRE)1
11th Jan 2020 Warwick(3m , Chase, Soft) Hold The Note (IRE) 2nd (10/1 11-0 Rated 133) J J Burke 17.75L in front of Highest Sun (FR) 4th (15/8Fav 11-0 Rated 142) R M Power (7 ran)
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13
1476
Mellow Ben (IRE) 7,b g 11-2

Beneficial (GB)-Mellowthemoonlight(Un Desperado)

(59) d1 (Broadsword Group Ltd)
Rated 140

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Mellow Ben (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
De Plotting Shed (IRE)1
14th Aug 2019 Newton Abbot(2m 4f 216yds, Chase, Good to Soft (Soft in places)) De Plotting Shed (IRE) 1st (5/1 11-0 Rated 135) J E Moore 8.00L in front of Mellow Ben (IRE) 2nd (6/1 11-0 Rated 125) Tom Cannon (4 ran)
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14
2F31
Head to Head

In the last 3 years Earlofthecotswolds (FR) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Champagne Court (IRE)1
27th Oct 2018 Cheltenham(2m 87yds, Bumper, Good to Soft) Champagne Court (IRE) 4th (25/1 11-0) Nick Scholfield 5.25L in front of Earlofthecotswolds (FR) 6th (5/1 11-4) Sam Twiston-Davies (13 ran)
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15
-243
Beakstown (IRE) 7,b g 11-1

Stowaway (GB)-Midnight Reel(Accordion)

ts9cp1(87) d1 (Bryan Drew)
Rated 139

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Beakstown (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Jarveys Plate (IRE)1
13th Mar 2019 Cheltenham(2m 5f , Hurdle, Soft (Good to Soft in places)) Jarveys Plate (IRE) 9th (20/1 11-7 Rated 143) P J Brennan Beakstown (IRE) pulled up (14/1 11-7 Rated 142) Harry Skelton (16 ran)
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Champagne Court (IRE)1
12th Jan 2019 Warwick(2m 5f , Hurdle, Good) Beakstown (IRE) 1st (6/1 11-0 Rated 127) Harry Skelton 15.75L in front of Champagne Court (IRE) 5th (12/1 11-0) Nick Scholfield (6 ran)
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Imperial Aura (IRE)1
9th Feb 2018 Kempton(2m , Bumper, Soft (Good to Soft in places)) Beakstown (IRE) 2nd (10/3Fav 11-4) Harry Skelton 1.75L in front of Imperial Aura (IRE) 3rd (6/1 11-4) David Bass (12 ran)
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Galvin (IRE)1
13th Mar 2019 Cheltenham(2m 5f , Hurdle, Soft (Good to Soft in places)) Galvin (IRE) 6th (12/1 11-7 Rated 144) D N Russell Beakstown (IRE) pulled up (14/1 11-7 Rated 142) Harry Skelton (16 ran)
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Highest Sun (FR)1
7th Nov 2019 Newbury(2m 6f 93yds, Chase, Good to Soft) Highest Sun (FR) 3rd (16/1 11-5 Rated 136) R M Power 6.00L in front of Beakstown (IRE) 4th (13/2 11-5 Rated 140) Harry Skelton (6 ran)
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16
0713
Mitchouka (FR) 6,b g 11-1

Creachadoir (IRE)-Minnaloushe(Black Minnaloushe)

(19) (M Stephan Ahrens U A)
Rated 136

18
2340
Lord Schnitzel (IRE) 7,b g 11-1

Getaway (GER)-Britway Lady(Norwich)

ts+(47) (Klaus Koentopp)
Rated 134

19
2131
De Plotting Shed (IRE) 10,b g 11-1

Beneficial (GB)-Lady Willmurt(Mandalus)

(65) d2 (Kelly, Beal And Vasey)
Rated 139

Head to Head

In the last 3 years De Plotting Shed (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Mellow Ben (IRE)1
14th Aug 2019 Newton Abbot(2m 4f 216yds, Chase, Good to Soft (Soft in places)) De Plotting Shed (IRE) 1st (5/1 11-0 Rated 135) J E Moore 8.00L in front of Mellow Ben (IRE) 2nd (6/1 11-0 Rated 125) Tom Cannon (4 ran)
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21
3434
Head to Head

In the last 3 years Whatmore (GB) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Champagne Mystery (IRE)1
4th Dec 2019 Haydock(2m 5f 127yds, Chase, Soft (Good to Soft in places)) Champagne Mystery (IRE) 2nd (7/4 11-5 Rated 144) N de Boinville 2.75L in front of Whatmore (GB) 4th (6/1 11-5 Rated 140) T J O'Brien (4 ran)
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Hold The Note (IRE)1
11th Jan 2020 Warwick(3m , Chase, Soft) Hold The Note (IRE) 2nd (10/1 11-0 Rated 133) J J Burke 13.00L in front of Whatmore (GB) 3rd (9/1 11-0 Rated 139) R Johnson (7 ran)
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Highest Sun (FR)1
11th Jan 2020 Warwick(3m , Chase, Soft) Whatmore (GB) 3rd (9/1 11-0 Rated 139) R Johnson 4.75L in front of Highest Sun (FR) 4th (15/8Fav 11-0 Rated 142) R M Power (7 ran)
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First Time - In a Chase Handicap Torpillo, Daly Tiger, Beakstown, Galvin, Sensulano, Knight In Dubai. Blinkers Jarveys Plate. Cheekpiece Beakstown, Earlofthecotswolds. Tonguestrap Highest Sun» Full list of First Time Gear

Probable SP 5/1 Imperial Aura, 6/1 Galvin, 7/1 Hold The Note, 10/1 Trainwreck, Espoir De Guye, 12/1 Beakstown, 14/1 Precious Cargo, Champagne Court, Torpillo, 16/1 Highest Sun, Knight In Dubai, Whatmore, 20/1 Daly Tiger, Champagne Mystery, Paint The Dream, 25/1 Earlofthecotswolds, 33/1 Others.

Previous Years
2019 A Plus Tard 5 11-5 Rachael Blackmore 5/1Fav (Henry De Bromhead)
2018 Mister Whitaker 6 11-2 B Hughes 13/2 (Mick Channon)
2017 Tully East 7 11-8 D F O'Regan 8/1 (Alan Fleming)
2016 Ballyalton 9 11-10 B Hughes 12/1 (I Williams)
2015 Irish Cavalier 6 11-7 P Townend 11/1 (Miss Rebecca Curtis)
2014 Present View 6 11-7 Brendan Powell 8/1 (Jamie Snowden)
2013 Rajdhani Express 6 11-7 Mr S Waley-Cohen 16/1 (Nicky Henderson)
2012 Hunt Ball 7 12-0 Nick Scholfield 13/2Fav (K Burke)
2011 Divers 7 11-4 G Lee 10/1 (Ferdy Murphy)

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
%
Nicky Henderson/N de Boinville
5
25
20

Miss Venetia Williams/Charlie Deutsch
2
19
10

Nigel Twiston-Davies/Sam Twiston-Davies
1
16
6

For Trainer/Jockeys in this race

Trainers In Form last 21 days

Trainer
Wins
Runs
%
Nicky Henderson
20
98
20

F M O'Brien
16
106
15

Gordon Elliott
9
109
8

Nigel Twiston-Davies
8
66
12

Henry De Bromhead
7
56
12

C Gordon
4
22
18

Miss Venetia Williams
3
25
12

K C Bailey
2
15
13

Noel Meade
1
26
3

For Trainers in this race

Jockeys In Form last 21 days

Jockey
Wins
Runs
%
J J Burke
8
42
19

Jack Tudor
6
32
18

Sam Twiston-Davies
6
49
12

N de Boinville
5
26
19

Harry Skelton
5
45
11

Charlie Deutsch
3
27
11

David Bass
1
15
6

For Jockeys in this race

NH Trainer Stats for Cheltenham

Trainer
Wins
Runs
%
Nicky Henderson
144
1056
14

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

Miss Venetia Williams
22
383
6

K C Bailey
13
179
7

H D Daly
13
162
8

C Gordon
8
88
9

Jeremy Scott
6
80
8

Noel Meade
4
65
6

Mick Channon
4
42
10

G O'Loughlin
0
4
0

Suzi Best
0
3
0

Matthew J Smith
0
20
0

For Trainers in this race

NH Trainer Stats for Cheltenham

Jockey
Wins
Runs
%
Sam Twiston-Davies
73
761
10

Harry Skelton
64
483
13

N de Boinville
56
319
18

T Scudamore
46
455
10

P J Brennan
42
431
10

D A Jacob
30
354
8

D N Russell
28
214
13

Rachael Blackmore
23
135
17

T J O'Brien
17
220
8

R M Power
16
143
11

Charlie Deutsch
16
179
9

J J Burke
16
218
7

B J Cooper
14
146
10

David Bass
12
120
10

Nick Scholfield
10
161
6

Jeremiah McGrath
6
76
8

Conor Shoemark
4
49
8

S W Flanagan
3
53
6

D J McInerney
2
12
17

Jack Tudor
2
51
4

For Jockeys in this race

Course Form for Cheltenham

Horse
Wins
Runs
Hold The Note (IRE)
0
1
Torpillo (FR)
0
2
Knight In Dubai (IRE)
0
3
Jarveys Plate (IRE)
1
5
Imperial Aura (IRE)
0
2
Champagne Court (IRE)
0
3
Galvin (IRE)
0
1
Paint The Dream (GB)
0
1
Highest Sun (FR)
0
2
Mellow Ben (IRE)
0
2
Earlofthecotswolds (FR)
0
1
Beakstown (IRE)
0
2
Mitchouka (FR)
0
2
De Plotting Shed (IRE)
0
1
Whatmore (GB)
0
2