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Formscan  - Gaillard Du Mesnil is likely to be a warm order for last year's winning combination of Willie and Patrick Mullins, as he proved his stamina for this trip when finishing third in the Irish Grand National last April. The gelding bolted up on his penultimate start at Leopardstown over 3m and it's hard to imagine he won't be involved in the finish. However, a chance can be taken on MAHLER MISSION, who won't mind if the conditions turn testing as he bolted up to brake his maiden over 3m when beating the reopposing Tenzing by 10 lengths. The seven-year-old followed that up by going down by just under a length to Churchstonewarrior. Therefore, this longer trip could unlock further improvement on only his fifth start over fences and he can lower the colours of the hot favourite. Mister Coffey is a solid contender and he wasn't beaten far into second in last year's Kim Muir.

1
-114
Chemical Energy (IRE) 7,ch g 11-7

Well Chosen (GB)-Meadstown Miss(Flemensfirth)

(44) c1 (Bective Stud)
Rated 147

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Chemical Energy (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Mahler Mission (IRE)1
22nd Oct 2022 Cheltenham(3m 80yds, Chase, Good) Chemical Energy (IRE) 1st (4/1 11-7) D N Russell 61.00L in front of Mahler Mission (IRE) 2nd (15/8 11-2 Rated 141) S D Torrens (3 ran)
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2
1111
Coolvalla (IRE) 7,b g 11-7

Westerner (GB)-Valleyboggan(Saddlers' Hall)

cp8(44) (The Les & Jan Gilbert Racing Legacy)
Rated 130

3
2420
Fakiera (FR) 8,b g 11-7

Cokoriko (FR)-Stella D'engilbert(Network)

ts1bl6(47) (Eanna Griffin)
Rated 135

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Fakiera (FR) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Mahler Mission (IRE)1
31st Dec 2022 Punchestown(2m 7f 40yds, Chase, Soft to Heavy) Mahler Mission (IRE) 3rd (13/2 11-12) S D Torrens 2.50L in front of Fakiera (FR) 4th (7/1 11-12 Rated 131) J W Kennedy (8 ran)
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Gaillard Du Mesnil (FR)1
6th Feb 2021 Leopardstown(2m 6f 33yds, Hurdle, Hurdle - Soft to Heavy Chase - Soft) Gaillard Du Mesnil (FR) 1st (13/8Fav 11-10) P Townend 7.06L in front of Fakiera (FR) 4th (9/1 11-12 Rated 138) J W Kennedy (13 ran)
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4
-213
Gaillard Du Mesnil (FR) 7,gr g 11-7

Saint des Saints (FR)-Athena Du Mesnil(Al Namix)

(37) (Mrs J Donnelly)
Rated 155

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Gaillard Du Mesnil (FR) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Fakiera (FR)1
6th Feb 2021 Leopardstown(2m 6f 33yds, Hurdle, Hurdle - Soft to Heavy Chase - Soft) Gaillard Du Mesnil (FR) 1st (13/8Fav 11-10) P Townend 7.06L in front of Fakiera (FR) 4th (9/1 11-12 Rated 138) J W Kennedy (13 ran)
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5
2312
Mahler Mission (IRE) 7,b g 11-7

Mahler (GB)-Finnow Turkle(Turtle Island)

ts8(30) (Colm Herron & Rockview Racing Syndicate)
Rated 146

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Mahler Mission (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Fakiera (FR)1
31st Dec 2022 Punchestown(2m 7f 40yds, Chase, Soft to Heavy) Mahler Mission (IRE) 3rd (13/2 11-12) S D Torrens 2.50L in front of Fakiera (FR) 4th (7/1 11-12 Rated 131) J W Kennedy (8 ran)
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Chemical Energy (IRE)1
22nd Oct 2022 Cheltenham(3m 80yds, Chase, Good) Chemical Energy (IRE) 1st (4/1 11-7) D N Russell 61.00L in front of Mahler Mission (IRE) 2nd (15/8 11-2 Rated 141) S D Torrens (3 ran)
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Tenzing (IRE)1
21st Jan 2023 Navan(3m , Chase, Hurdle - Soft Chase - Soft to Heavy) Mahler Mission (IRE) 1st (10/3 11-7) B W Harvey 10.00L in front of Tenzing (IRE) 2nd (2/1Fav 11-12) S F O'Keeffe (7 ran)
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6
/136
Malinello (GB) 8,b g 11-7

Malinas (GER)-Wyldello(Supreme Leader)

ts4(45) (Martin & Lynn Jones)
Rated 130

7
2132
Minella Crooner (IRE) 7,b g 11-7

Shantou (USA)-Laren(Monsun)

cp4(34) (Dr Belinda Rose)
Rated 146

8
0-22
Mister Coffey (FR) 8,b g 11-7

Authorized (IRE)-Mamitador(Anabaa)

(31) (Lady Bamford & Alice Bamford)
Rated 145

9
-322
Tenzing (IRE) 6,b g 11-7

Milan (GB)-Francesa(Silver Patriarch)

(52) (C Jones)
Rated 143

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Tenzing (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Mahler Mission (IRE)1
21st Jan 2023 Navan(3m , Chase, Hurdle - Soft Chase - Soft to Heavy) Mahler Mission (IRE) 1st (10/3 11-7) B W Harvey 10.00L in front of Tenzing (IRE) 2nd (2/1Fav 11-12) S F O'Keeffe (7 ran)
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10
2-43
Bellatrixsa (IRE) 6,gr m 11-0

Gregorian (IRE)-Aloisi(Kalanisi)

(38) (Ms Sharon Kinsella)
Rated 124

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

Probable SP 10/11 Gaillard Du Mesnil, 5/1 Mahler Mission, 6/1 Chemical Energy, 7/1 Minella Crooner, 8/1 Mister Coffey, 16/1 Tenzing, 25/1 Fakiera, 50/1 Coolvalla, 66/1 Malinello, Bellatrixsa.

Previous Years
2022 Stattler 7 11-6 Mr P W Mullins 2/1 (W P Mullins)
2021 Galvin 7 11-6 J W Kennedy 7/2 (I R Ferguson)
2020 Ravenhill 10 11-6 Mr J J Codd 12/1 (Gordon Elliott)
2019 Le Breuil 7 11-6 Mr J J Codd 14/1 (B Pauling)
2018 Rathvinden 10 11-6 Mr P W Mullins 9/2 (W P Mullins)
2017 Tiger Roll 7 11-6 Ms Lisa O'Neill 16/1 (Gordon Elliott)
2016 Minella Rocco 6 11-6 Mr Derek O'Connor 8/1 (Jonjo O'Neill)
2015 Cause Of Causes 7 11-6 Mr J J Codd 8/1 (Gordon Elliott)
2014 Midnight Prayer 9 11-6 Mr Joshua Newman 8/1 (Alan King)
2013 Back In Focus 8 11-6 Mr P W Mullins 9/4Fav (W P Mullins)
2012 Teaforthree 8 11-6 Mr J T McNamara 5/1Fav (Miss Rebecca Curtis)
2011 Chicago Grey 8 11-6 Mr Derek O'Connor 5/1Fav (Gordon Elliott)
2010 Poker De Sivola 7 11-6 Ms K Walsh 14/1 (Ferdy Murphy)
2009 Tricky Trickster 6 11-11 Mr S Waley-Cohen 11/1 (Nigel Twiston-Davies)
2008 Old Benny 7 11-7 Mr C Huxley 9-1 (Alan King)
2007 Butler's Cabin 7 12-0 Mr Alan Berry 33/1 (Jonjo O'Neill)
2006 Hot Weld 7 11-11 Mr R O Harding 33/1 (Ferdy Murphy)
2005 Another Rum 7 11-7 Mr M J O'Hare 40/1 (I A Duncan)
2004 Native Emperor 8 11-11 Mr R Widger 5/1JFav (Jonjo O'Neill)
2003 Sudden Shock 8 11-7 Mr D W Cullen 25/1 (Jonjo O'Neill)
2002 Rith Dubh 10 11-11 Mr J T McNamara 10/1 (Jonjo O'Neill)
2001 Abandoned
2000 Relaxation 8 12-0 Mr M Bradburne 8/1 (H D Daly)
1999 Deejaydee 7 12-0 Mr A Martin 13/2 (Michael Hourigan)
1998 Wandering Light 9 12-7 Mr R Wakley 10/1 (T Forster)
1997 Flimsy Truth 11 12-7 Mr M Harris 33/1 (M Weston)
1996 Loving Around 8 11-13 Mr P Fenton 10/1 (E J O'Grady)
1995 Front Line 8 12-7 Mr J Berry 7/1 (Jonjo O'Neill)
1994 Christmas Gorse 8 12-4 Mr M Armytage 14/1 (N A Gaselee)
1993 Ushers Island 7 12-4 Mr N Wilson 15/2 (J H Johnson)
1992 Keep Talking 7 12-7 MrMArmytage 5/2Fav (Bryan Smart)
1991 Smooth Escort 7 12-0 MrAJMartin 7/1 (Mrs D Haine)
1990 Topsham Bay 7 12-0 Mr P Hacking 40/1 (D H Barons)

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/Mr P W Mullins
4
14
28

For Trainer/Jockeys in this race

Trainers In Form last 21 days

Trainer
Wins
Runs
%
W P Mullins
52
250
20

Gordon Elliott
27
309
8

Nicky Henderson
10
41
24

B Pauling
9
45
20

Miss Venetia Williams
2
26
7

John C McConnell
1
32
3

C Gordon
1
27
3

For Trainers in this race

Jockeys In Form last 21 days

Jockey
Wins
Runs
%
Mr P W Mullins
4
16
25

For Jockeys in this race

NH Trainer Stats for Cheltenham

Trainer
Wins
Runs
%
Nicky Henderson
144
1056
14

W P Mullins
114
956
12

Gordon Elliott
65
665
10

Miss Venetia Williams
22
383
6

B Pauling
14
238
6

John C McConnell
12
98
12

C Gordon
8
88
9

For Trainers in this race

NH Trainer Stats for Cheltenham

Jockey
Wins
Runs
%
Mr P W Mullins
12
126
10

Miss G Andrews
10
68
15

Mr J J Codd
9
63
14

Mr Derek O'Connor
7
54
13

Mr Joshua Newman
2
30
7

Mr N McParlan
2
19
11

Miss L M Turner
1
22
5

Mr B O'Neill
0
46
0

Mr D G Lavery
0
10
0

Mr J C Barry
0
11
0

For Jockeys in this race

Course Form for Cheltenham

Horse
Wins
Runs
Chemical Energy (IRE)
1
3
Fakiera (FR)
0
1
Gaillard Du Mesnil (FR)
0
2
Mahler Mission (IRE)
0
2
Malinello (GB)
0
1
Mister Coffey (FR)
0
1
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