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4.00 2m. 87yds. Hurdle (Class 1) 4-y-o plus 7 Declared
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1st - £253,215.00 2nd - £95,400.00 3rd - £47,745.00 4th - £23,850.00 5th - £11,970.00 6th - £5,985.00 7th - £2,970.00 8th - £1,530.00
Formscan - State Man was the one to benefit from the absence of the unbeaten CONSTITUTION HILL in last year's renewal, but Nicky Henderson's eight-year-old is back in a bid to regain his crown. The son of Blue Bresil is an eight-time Grade 1 winner, who took the Supreme here in 2022 before bolting up in the 2023 renewal of this prestigious prize. Despite a mistake at the last, he cantered home in the International over C&D in January to put him spot on for this assignment and it's hard to see his colours being lowered. If there are any chinks in his armour, then the one to take full advantage might be the exciting Brighterdaysahead, who was mightily impressive when beating State Man in a Grade 1 at Leopardstown in December. Gordon Elliott's mare looks the biggest danger to the favourite following that career-best effort and she may have more to offer.
Muhaarar (GB)-Diamond Bangle(Galileo)
ts7(24) cd2 (The Gredley Family)Rated 150
15th Feb 25 Wincanton(1m 7f 50yds Hurdle, Soft-Good to Soft in places) Rated 150 6/4 11-8 Sam Twiston-Davies 2nd of 4 runners, 0.75L behind Golden Ace
26th Dec 24 Kempton(2m Hurdle, Good (Good to Soft in places)) Rated 142 16/1 11-10 Harry Cobden 3rd of 4 runners, 2.5L and 6.5L behind Constitution Hill and Lossiemouth
17th Nov 24 Cheltenham(2m 87yds Hcap Hurdle, Good-Good to Soft in places) Rated 133 7/2 11-10 Harry Cobden 1st of 15 runners, by 0.5L and 3L from Be Aware and Dysart Enos
In the last 3 years Burdett Road (GB) has met
Blue Bresil (FR)-Queen Of The Stage(King's Theatre)
(45) cd2 (Mr Michael Buckley)Rated 175
25th Jan 25 Cheltenham(2m 179yds Hurdle, Soft-Good to Soft in places) Rated 175 1/12Fav 11-10 N de Boinville 1st of 5 runners, by 3L and 2.25L from Brentford Hope and Spirits Bay
26th Dec 24 Kempton(2m Hurdle, Good (Good to Soft in places)) Rated 175 5/6Fav 11-10 N de Boinville 1st of 4 runners, by 2.5L and 6.5L from Lossiemouth and Burdett Road
26th Dec 23 Kempton(2m Hurdle, Good) Rated 175 1/12Fav 11-10 N de Boinville 1st of 5 runners, by 9.5L and 1.25L from Rubaud and First Street
Quotes on Constitution Hill (GB)
I’ve had 12 months of anxious moments, but that is our life and the closer it gets the more anxious you get. Have we done this and have we done that, but there is a brilliant team behind it all and they have been fantastic. We all know the last few weeks are horrible, I hope I haven’t been too bad but they have been absolutely brilliant. Only one of these horses come along in a lifetime. You can’t get a horse like this if you only have one horse, you have to have a lot of horses to find one of these and we are lucky. I think it is extraordinary that is just the sixth race of his life and he’s doing that now. We had some wonderful days here with Sprinter Sacre, in particular his comeback Champion Chase, that was about as unique as it got — but this horse is going to extraordinary levels at the moment. We are very lucky to be the custodians of this horse, but then the trouble is the responsibility that comes with that. We’ll sleep on that one. They always say you should never paint a horse until he’s retired. It took me a long time before I would say Sprinter was better than say See You Then, but I had to admit it in the end. Altior was another great horse. We’ve just been very lucky, but this looks totally unique — he’s just so unflappable. I went to see him last night and fed him a pocket full of carrots and then Jaydon (Lee, stable lad) went to give him another ton of carrots but nothing worries him, he just ate theAfter Constitution Hill (GB) finished 1st at Cheltenham on Tue, 14th Mar 2023 2m Hurdle Soft
In the last 3 years Constitution Hill (GB) has met
Vadamos (FR)-Passion Planet(Medicean)
(72) d1 (Gigginstown House Stud)Rated 146
29th Dec 24 Leopardstown(2m Hurdle, Good to Yielding (Hurdle); Good to Yielding, Yielding in places (Chase)) Rated 144 28/1 11-12 D J Gilligan 5th of 6 runners, 38.25L behind Brighterdaysahead
16th Nov 24 Navan(2m 1f Chase, Good to Yielding - Changed to Yielding, Good to Yielding in places after R3) 6/4Fav 11-12 J W Kennedy 2nd of 9 runners, 7L behind Down Memory Lane
1st Nov 24 Down Royal(2m 190yds Hurdle, Good toYielding) Rated 144 13/2 11-1 D J Gilligan 2nd of 6 runners, 3.75L behind Brighterdaysahead
Quotes on King Of Kingsfield (IRE)
That was great. We were riding him all wrong and the last day we changed our minds in the Grade One. Jack (Kennedy) was delighted with the way he settled and he jumped well, so we’re very happy. He’s not a bad horse and to be honest he had disappointed me up until now as I always thought he was a proper horse. He might just come good now, I’d say the ground could be key to him as well.After King Of Kingsfield (IRE) finished 1st at Leopardstown on Tue, 26th Dec 2023 2m Maiden Hurdle Yielding
In the last 3 years King Of Kingsfield (IRE) has met
Doctor Dino (FR)-Arret Station(Johann Quatz)
cp1(37) cd1 (Mrs J Donnelly)Rated 168
2nd Feb 25 Leopardstown(2m Hurdle, Soft (Hurdle); Yielding, Good to Yielding in places (Chase) changed to Yielding (Chase) after Race 2 ) Rated 168 5/4 11-12 P Townend 1st of 5 runners, by 6.5L and 9L from Daddy Long Legs and Winter Fog
29th Dec 24 Leopardstown(2m Hurdle, Good to Yielding (Hurdle); Good to Yielding, Yielding in places (Chase)) Rated 169 4/9Fav 11-12 P Townend 3rd of 6 runners, 30L and 1.25L behind Brighterdaysahead and Winter Fog
23rd Nov 24 Punchestown(2m 148yds Hurdle, Soft, Yielding to Soft in places; changed to Soft after Race 1) Rated 169 4/9Fav 11-12 P Townend 2nd of 7 runners, 0.75L behind Brighterdaysahead
Quotes on State Man (FR)
Both jockeys went out with no instructions and I was happy to let them do what they wanted, ride their own horse and their own race. They were setting it up to be a hell of a race. What happened is disappointing for Rich (Ricci, owner of Lossiemouth), it’s disappointing for the public and it’s disappointing for us all. It was just one of those things and Paul said he was lucky not to be brought down. Paul was happier that State Man was back to himself. He only does whatever he has to do, and only wins a length or two when he’s right. Paul never waivered from him. There was never any question which horse he was going to ride today.After State Man (FR) finished 1st at Leopardstown on Sun, 2nd Feb 2025 2m Hurdle Yielding to Soft
In the last 3 years State Man (FR) has met
Papal Bull (GB)-Banphrionsa(Flemensfirth)
(37) d2 (The Triple Lock Partnership)Rated 150
2nd Feb 25 Leopardstown(2m Hurdle, Soft (Hurdle); Yielding, Good to Yielding in places (Chase) changed to Yielding (Chase) after Race 2 ) Rated 150 28/1 11-12 Mr P W Mullins 3rd of 5 runners, 6.5L and 9L behind State Man and Daddy Long Legs
29th Dec 24 Leopardstown(2m Hurdle, Good to Yielding (Hurdle); Good to Yielding, Yielding in places (Chase)) Rated 150 66/1 11-12 B Hayes 2nd of 6 runners, 30L behind Brighterdaysahead
23rd Nov 24 Punchestown(2m 148yds Hurdle, Soft, Yielding to Soft in places; changed to Soft after Race 1) Rated 150 28/1 11-12 Mr P W Mullins 3rd of 7 runners, 0.75L and 13L behind Brighterdaysahead and State Man
Quotes on Winter Fog (IRE)
That fella did it nicely and Kieran is a good young rider, cool kid, and he deserves a lot of the credit for it. He rides a lot of his work at home. We brought him back to two miles, he was running over longer trips last year but his homework suggested he would be capable of being competitive over two miles. I'm very pleased for his new owners (the Triple Lock Partnership) as well and we'll look forward to more handicaps with him.After Winter Fog (IRE) finished 1st at Leopardstown on Tue, 27th Dec 2022 2m Hcap Hurdle Soft
In the last 3 years Winter Fog (IRE) has met
Kapgarde (FR)-Matnie(Laveron)
(72) d3 (Gigginstown House Stud)Rated 163
29th Dec 24 Leopardstown(2m Hurdle, Good to Yielding (Hurdle); Good to Yielding, Yielding in places (Chase)) Rated 155 5/2 11-5 Sam Ewing 1st of 6 runners, by 30L and 1.25L from Winter Fog and State Man
23rd Nov 24 Punchestown(2m 148yds Hurdle, Soft, Yielding to Soft in places; changed to Soft after Race 1) Rated 153 9/4 11-5 J W Kennedy 1st of 7 runners, by 0.75L and 13L from State Man and Winter Fog
1st Nov 24 Down Royal(2m 190yds Hurdle, Good toYielding) Rated 145 4/5Fav 11-7 Sam Ewing 1st of 6 runners, by 3.75L and 5.5L from King Of Kingsfield and Daddy Long Legs
Quotes on Brighterdaysahead (FR)
Let’s enjoy today. I was nervous watching it as I was wondering if they were going too fast. We’ve always thought the world of her and we’re going to enjoy today, but I wanted to give a word to Jack Kennedy as she’s his mare and he’ll be back riding all these horses once he’s fit. Sam is doing a brilliant job but Jack is first jockey.After Brighterdaysahead (FR) finished 1st at Leopardstown on Sun, 29th Dec 2024 2m Hurdle Good to Yielding
In the last 3 years Brighterdaysahead (FR) has met
Golden Horn (GB)-Deuce Again(Dubawi)
(24) c2 d1 (Mr I F Gosden)Rated 144
15th Feb 25 Wincanton(1m 7f 50yds Hurdle, Soft-Good to Soft in places) Rated 144 6/5Fav 11-0 Lorcan Williams 1st of 4 runners, by 0.75L and 4L from Burdett Road and Hansard
1st Jan 25 Cheltenham(2m 4f 56yds Hurdle, Soft ) Rated 144 5/2Fav 10-10 Lorcan Williams 3rd of 6 runners, 0.75L and 4L behind Lucky Place and Gowel Road
23rd Nov 24 Ascot(2m 3f 58yds Hurdle, Good) Rated 144 2/1Fav 10-10 Lorcan Williams 4th of 5 runners, 2L behind Lucky Place
In the last 3 years Golden Ace (GB) has met
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