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Cheltenham
Tue 10th Mar
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Formscan  - Backmersackme caught the eye when runner-up here in October and came good when landing a valuable prize at the Dublin Racing Festival. This appears to have been the long-term plan, although the extra distance isn't guaranteed to suit. Newton Tornado booked his place with an impressive victory at Doncaster in January and is capable of further progression after a 6lb rise. Wade Out sports first-time cheekpieces, which will need to assist Sean Bowen, but he is respected up in trip, while Holloway Queen would be a massive player if replicating her impressive Newbury success. Paul Nolan is no stranger to lining one up for this meeting and ICEBERG THEORY makes plenty of appeal. The seven-year-old won a handicap in fine style at Cork in November and shapes as though a staying test will bring out the very best in him.

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-114
Wade Out (IRE) 7,b g 12-0

Shantou (USA)-Whats Up Britta(Milan)

cp1(51) c1 (Ferguson, Mason, Hales & Done)
Rated 144

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Wade Out (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
One Big Bang (IRE)1
14th Nov 2025 Cheltenham(3m 1f , Chase, Soft) Wade Out (IRE) 1st (9/4 11-4 Rated 137) Sean Bowen 3.25L in front of One Big Bang (IRE) 2nd (9/2 11-4 Rated 134) Alex Chadwick (5 ran)
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Pic Roc (IRE)1
22nd Oct 2025 Worcester(2m 4f , Chase, Good (Good to Soft in places)) Wade Out (IRE) 1st (2/1 11-5 Rated 127) Sean Bowen Pic Roc (IRE) unseated rider (11/4 11-5 Rated 134) Ben Jones (5 ran)
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2
1591
Pic Roc (IRE) 8,ch g 11-11

Mount Nelson (GB)-South Africa(Turtle Bowl)

cp6(38) (Mrs Emma Kendall)
Rated 141

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Pic Roc (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Wade Out (IRE)1
22nd Oct 2025 Worcester(2m 4f , Chase, Good (Good to Soft in places)) Wade Out (IRE) 1st (2/1 11-5 Rated 127) Sean Bowen Pic Roc (IRE) unseated rider (11/4 11-5 Rated 134) Ben Jones (5 ran)
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3
5141
King Of Answers (IRE) 7,br g 11-10

Malinas (GER)-Queen Of Questions(Bob Back)

cp2(25) (The Kings Counsel)
Rated 140

Head to Head

In the last 3 years King Of Answers (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Guard The Moon (GB)2
16th Jan 2026 Windsor(3m 60yds, Hcap Chase, Soft) Guard The Moon (GB) 1st (11/2 11-7 Rated 133) Sam Twiston-Davies 5.25L in front of King Of Answers (IRE) 4th (3/1 11-5 Rated 131) D R Fox (5 ran)
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25th Apr 2025 Perth(3m 2f 127yds, Hcap Hurdle, Good to Soft (Good in places)) King Of Answers (IRE) 2nd (6/1 11-3 Rated 124) Jack Power Guard The Moon (GB) fell (7/1 11-5 Rated 126) James Turner (12 ran)
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Holloway Queen (IRE)1
4th Apr 2025 Aintree(3m 149yds, Hurdle, Good) Holloway Queen (IRE) pulled up (22/1 11-1 Rated 127) James Bowen King Of Answers (IRE) pulled up (40/1 11-8 Rated 124) Craig Nichol (13 ran)
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4
3213
One Big Bang (IRE) 8,gr g 11-9

Masked Marvel (GB)-Boston Du Berlais(Turgeon)

(46) (Big Bang Racing)
Rated 139

Head to Head

In the last 3 years One Big Bang (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Backmersackme (IRE)1
23rd Nov 2024 Haydock(3m 58yds, Hcap Hurdle, Soft) One Big Bang (IRE) 2nd (11/4Fav 10-2 Rated 124) C M Hogan 22.81L in front of Backmersackme (IRE) 5th (14/1 10-10 Rated 125) Donagh Meyler (15 ran)
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Wade Out (IRE)1
14th Nov 2025 Cheltenham(3m 1f , Chase, Soft) Wade Out (IRE) 1st (9/4 11-4 Rated 137) Sean Bowen 3.25L in front of One Big Bang (IRE) 2nd (9/2 11-4 Rated 134) Alex Chadwick (5 ran)
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Guard The Moon (GB)1
13th Mar 2025 Cheltenham(2m 7f 213yds, Hcap Hurdle, Good to Soft) One Big Bang (IRE) 5th (14/1 10-13 Rated 133) Alex Chadwick Guard The Moon (GB) pulled up (33/1 10-13 Rated 128) Sam Twiston-Davies (24 ran)
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5
-212
Kurasso Blue (FR) 5,ch g 11-8

Masked Marvel (GB)-Speedy Blue Girl(Anabaa Blue)

(60) (Robcour)
Rated 138

6
020P
Will Do (IRE) 9,b g 11-7

Walk In The Park (IRE)-Alleygrove Lass(Alderbrook)

bl+(47) (Gigginstown House Stud)
Rated 133

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Will Do (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Backmersackme (IRE)1
27th Dec 2025 Leopardstown(3m 100yds, Hcap Chase, Yielding, Good to Yielding in places) Will Do (IRE) 18th (12/1 10-10 Rated 134) J W Kennedy 5.50L in front of Backmersackme (IRE) 19th (17/2 10-1 Rated 125) J Coen (28 ran)
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Union Station (IRE)1
16th Nov 2025 Navan(3m , Hcap Chase, Heavy) Will Do (IRE) 12th (11/1 9-12 Rated 130) Mr J M Halford Union Station (IRE) pulled up (20/1 10-0 Rated 124) P T Enright (19 ran)
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7
-1P1
Guard The Moon (GB) 8,b g 11-7

Pether's Moon (IRE)-Polly Potter(Kayf Tara)

cp2(53) (James & Jean Potter Ltd)
Rated 137

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Guard The Moon (GB) has met

HorseNo. Of times
One Big Bang (IRE)1
13th Mar 2025 Cheltenham(2m 7f 213yds, Hcap Hurdle, Good to Soft) One Big Bang (IRE) 5th (14/1 10-13 Rated 133) Alex Chadwick Guard The Moon (GB) pulled up (33/1 10-13 Rated 128) Sam Twiston-Davies (24 ran)
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King Of Answers (IRE)2
16th Jan 2026 Windsor(3m 60yds, Hcap Chase, Soft) Guard The Moon (GB) 1st (11/2 11-7 Rated 133) Sam Twiston-Davies 5.25L in front of King Of Answers (IRE) 4th (3/1 11-5 Rated 131) D R Fox (5 ran)
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25th Apr 2025 Perth(3m 2f 127yds, Hcap Hurdle, Good to Soft (Good in places)) King Of Answers (IRE) 2nd (6/1 11-3 Rated 124) Jack Power Guard The Moon (GB) fell (7/1 11-5 Rated 126) James Turner (12 ran)
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Holloway Queen (IRE)1
29th Dec 2025 Newbury(2m 6f 93yds, Hcap Chase, Good to Soft) Holloway Queen (IRE) 4th (18/1 11-2 Rated 125) David Bass Guard The Moon (GB) pulled up (4/1 11-10 Rated 133) Sam Twiston-Davies (8 ran)
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Newton Tornado (FR)1
29th Dec 2025 Newbury(2m 6f 93yds, Hcap Chase, Good to Soft) Newton Tornado (FR) pulled up (9/4J Fav 11-5 Rated 128) Ben Jones Guard The Moon (GB) pulled up (4/1 11-10 Rated 133) Sam Twiston-Davies (8 ran)
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8
21P1
Grand Geste (IRE) 7,gr g 11-5

Cloudings (IRE)-Lake Cresent(Choisir)

cp5(24) (The Acre Bottomers)
Rated 135

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Grand Geste (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Walking On Air (IRE)1
24th Jan 2026 Doncaster(2m 7f 214yds, Hcap Chase, Soft (Good to Soft in places)) Walking On Air (IRE) 3rd (11/1 11-0 Rated 127) B Hughes Grand Geste (IRE) pulled up (5/2Fav 11-2 Rated 129) Danny McMenamin (8 ran)
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Holokea (IRE)1
14th Feb 2026 Haydock(3m 4f 97yds, Hcap Chase, Good to Soft-Soft in places on Chase course ) Grand Geste (IRE) 1st (13/2 10-12 Rated 129) Danny McMenamin Holokea (IRE) pulled up (6/1 10-7 Rated 124) James Bowen (11 ran)
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First Confession (IRE)1
2nd Nov 2025 Carlisle(2m 4f 198yds, Hcap Chase, Chase: Good to Soft-Soft in places; Hurdle: Soft-Good to Soft in places) Grand Geste (IRE) 2nd (12/1 10-5 Rated 107) Danny McMenamin 6.00L in front of First Confession (IRE) 3rd (15/2 11-10 Rated 129) Brendan Powell (12 ran)
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9
8201
Backmersackme (IRE) 7,ch g 11-5

Getaway (GER)-Princess Dante(Scorpion)

ts6(37) (Paul Byrne)
Rated 133

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Backmersackme (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
One Big Bang (IRE)1
23rd Nov 2024 Haydock(3m 58yds, Hcap Hurdle, Soft) One Big Bang (IRE) 2nd (11/4Fav 10-2 Rated 124) C M Hogan 22.81L in front of Backmersackme (IRE) 5th (14/1 10-10 Rated 125) Donagh Meyler (15 ran)
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Will Do (IRE)1
27th Dec 2025 Leopardstown(3m 100yds, Hcap Chase, Yielding, Good to Yielding in places) Will Do (IRE) 18th (12/1 10-10 Rated 134) J W Kennedy 5.50L in front of Backmersackme (IRE) 19th (17/2 10-1 Rated 125) J Coen (28 ran)
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Iceberg Theory (IRE)2
1st Feb 2025 Leopardstown(3m 19yds, Hcap Hurdle, Soft (Hurdle), Yielding, good to yielding in places (Chase)) Backmersackme (IRE) 7th (20/1 10-11 Rated 128) Conor Clarke Iceberg Theory (IRE) pulled up (20/1 10-11 Rated 121) S W Flanagan (25 ran)
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7th Dec 2024 Navan(3m 1f 50yds, Hcap Hurdle, Yielding, Yielding to Soft in places (hurdle & bumper courses Soft after R2) -after R4 Hurdle/bumper tracks Soft, Soft to Heavy in places. Chase course Soft) Backmersackme (IRE) 2nd (50/1 10-1 Rated 123) Conor Clarke 10.06L in front of Iceberg Theory (IRE) 6th (8/1 10-6 Rated 121) S W Flanagan (20 ran)
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PU41
Holloway Queen (IRE) 6,b m 11-4

Jukebox Jury (IRE)-Holloden(Shantou)

(31) (Unique Financial Racing Partnership)
Rated 134

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Holloway Queen (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
King Of Answers (IRE)1
4th Apr 2025 Aintree(3m 149yds, Hurdle, Good) Holloway Queen (IRE) pulled up (22/1 11-1 Rated 127) James Bowen King Of Answers (IRE) pulled up (40/1 11-8 Rated 124) Craig Nichol (13 ran)
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Guard The Moon (GB)1
29th Dec 2025 Newbury(2m 6f 93yds, Hcap Chase, Good to Soft) Holloway Queen (IRE) 4th (18/1 11-2 Rated 125) David Bass Guard The Moon (GB) pulled up (4/1 11-10 Rated 133) Sam Twiston-Davies (8 ran)
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Silver Thorn (GB)1
7th Feb 2026 Newbury(2m 7f 91yds, Hcap Chase, Heavy-Soft in places) Holloway Queen (IRE) 1st (11/2 10-11 Rated 124) James Bowen 25.50L in front of Silver Thorn (GB) 4th (6/1 10-12 Rated 125) Jonjo O'Neill Jr (10 ran)
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Newton Tornado (FR)1
29th Dec 2025 Newbury(2m 6f 93yds, Hcap Chase, Good to Soft) Holloway Queen (IRE) 4th (18/1 11-2 Rated 125) David Bass Newton Tornado (FR) pulled up (9/4J Fav 11-5 Rated 128) Ben Jones (8 ran)
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2-11
Iceberg Theory (IRE) 7,ch g 11-3

Flemensfirth (USA)-Joanne One(Vinnie Roe)

cp8(107) (John J Brennan)
Rated 129

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Iceberg Theory (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Backmersackme (IRE)2
1st Feb 2025 Leopardstown(3m 19yds, Hcap Hurdle, Soft (Hurdle), Yielding, good to yielding in places (Chase)) Backmersackme (IRE) 7th (20/1 10-11 Rated 128) Conor Clarke Iceberg Theory (IRE) pulled up (20/1 10-11 Rated 121) S W Flanagan (25 ran)
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7th Dec 2024 Navan(3m 1f 50yds, Hcap Hurdle, Yielding, Yielding to Soft in places (hurdle & bumper courses Soft after R2) -after R4 Hurdle/bumper tracks Soft, Soft to Heavy in places. Chase course Soft) Backmersackme (IRE) 2nd (50/1 10-1 Rated 123) Conor Clarke 10.06L in front of Iceberg Theory (IRE) 6th (8/1 10-6 Rated 121) S W Flanagan (20 ran)
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12
F1P1
Newton Tornado (FR) 7,b g 11-3

Cokoriko (FR)-New Saga(Sagamix)

(45) (Frobisher Hyde McDermott Outhart Waters)
Rated 135

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Newton Tornado (FR) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Guard The Moon (GB)1
29th Dec 2025 Newbury(2m 6f 93yds, Hcap Chase, Good to Soft) Newton Tornado (FR) pulled up (9/4J Fav 11-5 Rated 128) Ben Jones Guard The Moon (GB) pulled up (4/1 11-10 Rated 133) Sam Twiston-Davies (8 ran)
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Holloway Queen (IRE)1
29th Dec 2025 Newbury(2m 6f 93yds, Hcap Chase, Good to Soft) Holloway Queen (IRE) 4th (18/1 11-2 Rated 125) David Bass Newton Tornado (FR) pulled up (9/4J Fav 11-5 Rated 128) Ben Jones (8 ran)
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13
35F1
First Confession (IRE) 7,b g 11-3

Affinisea (IRE)-Lough Derg Lily(Presenting)

(35) (Kevan Leggett, Susan & John Waterworth)
Rated 133

Head to Head

In the last 3 years First Confession (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Holokea (IRE)1
13th Dec 2025 Cheltenham(3m 1f 56yds, Hcap Chase, Good to Soft) Holokea (IRE) 2nd (8/1 10-11 Rated 118) Sean Bowen 27.25L in front of First Confession (IRE) 5th (4/1 11-7 Rated 128) Brendan Powell (8 ran)
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Grand Geste (IRE)1
2nd Nov 2025 Carlisle(2m 4f 198yds, Hcap Chase, Chase: Good to Soft-Soft in places; Hurdle: Soft-Good to Soft in places) Grand Geste (IRE) 2nd (12/1 10-5 Rated 107) Danny McMenamin 6.00L in front of First Confession (IRE) 3rd (15/2 11-10 Rated 129) Brendan Powell (12 ran)
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Silver Thorn (GB)1
9th Jan 2026 Exeter(3m 54yds, Hcap Chase, Good to Soft (Soft in places)) Silver Thorn (GB) 1st (3/1J Fav 11-1 Rated 121) Ben Jones First Confession (IRE) fell (11/2 11-7 Rated 127) Brendan Powell (6 ran)
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14
2P2U
Union Station (IRE) 7,b g 11-1

Leading Light (IRE)-Acoola(Flemensfirth)

(54) (C Jones)
Rated 126

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Union Station (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Will Do (IRE)1
16th Nov 2025 Navan(3m , Hcap Chase, Heavy) Will Do (IRE) 12th (11/1 9-12 Rated 130) Mr J M Halford Union Station (IRE) pulled up (20/1 10-0 Rated 124) P T Enright (19 ran)
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15
P-83
Walking On Air (IRE) 9,b g 10-11

Walk In The Park (IRE)-Refinement(Oscar)

ts7cp2(45) (The Cheeky Pups)
Rated 127

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Walking On Air (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Grand Geste (IRE)1
24th Jan 2026 Doncaster(2m 7f 214yds, Hcap Chase, Soft (Good to Soft in places)) Walking On Air (IRE) 3rd (11/1 11-0 Rated 127) B Hughes Grand Geste (IRE) pulled up (5/2Fav 11-2 Rated 129) Danny McMenamin (8 ran)
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16
5114
Silver Thorn (GB) 7,gr g 10-8

Martaline (GB)-Miracle Maid(Selkirk)

(31) (Syders & Burkes)
Rated 124

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Silver Thorn (GB) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Holokea (IRE)1
1st Jan 2025 Southwell(3m 60yds, Hurdle, Soft-Heavy in places) Silver Thorn (GB) 3rd (7/2 11-6) Adam Wedge Holokea (IRE) pulled up (8/1 11-6) James Bowen (6 ran)
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First Confession (IRE)1
9th Jan 2026 Exeter(3m 54yds, Hcap Chase, Good to Soft (Soft in places)) Silver Thorn (GB) 1st (3/1J Fav 11-1 Rated 121) Ben Jones First Confession (IRE) fell (11/2 11-7 Rated 127) Brendan Powell (6 ran)
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Holloway Queen (IRE)1
7th Feb 2026 Newbury(2m 7f 91yds, Hcap Chase, Heavy-Soft in places) Holloway Queen (IRE) 1st (11/2 10-11 Rated 124) James Bowen 25.50L in front of Silver Thorn (GB) 4th (6/1 10-12 Rated 125) Jonjo O'Neill Jr (10 ran)
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17
222P
Holokea (IRE) 7,b g 10-8

Diamond Boy (FR)-No Plain Jane(King's Theatre)

(24) (Miss Jayne Brace & Mr Gwyn Brace)
Rated 124

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Holokea (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Grand Geste (IRE)1
14th Feb 2026 Haydock(3m 4f 97yds, Hcap Chase, Good to Soft-Soft in places on Chase course ) Grand Geste (IRE) 1st (13/2 10-12 Rated 129) Danny McMenamin Holokea (IRE) pulled up (6/1 10-7 Rated 124) James Bowen (11 ran)
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First Confession (IRE)1
13th Dec 2025 Cheltenham(3m 1f 56yds, Hcap Chase, Good to Soft) Holokea (IRE) 2nd (8/1 10-11 Rated 118) Sean Bowen 27.25L in front of First Confession (IRE) 5th (4/1 11-7 Rated 128) Brendan Powell (8 ran)
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Silver Thorn (GB)1
1st Jan 2025 Southwell(3m 60yds, Hurdle, Soft-Heavy in places) Silver Thorn (GB) 3rd (7/2 11-6) Adam Wedge Holokea (IRE) pulled up (8/1 11-6) James Bowen (6 ran)
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Previous Winners of this Race by Year

2025 Haiti Couleurs 8 11-4 Ben Jones 7/2JFav (Miss Rebecca Curtis)

Previous Winners of this Race by Trainer (Since 1990)

Wins
Trainer
Winning Horses
1
Miss Rebecca Curtis
2025 - Haiti Couleurs(7/2J Fav)

Previous Winners of this Race by Jockey (Since 1990)

Wins
Jockey
Winning Horses
1
Ben Jones
2025 - Haiti Couleurs(7/2J Fav)

Previous Winners of this Race by Age

Wins
Age
Winning Horses
1
8yo
2025 - Haiti Couleurs(7/2J Fav)

Previous Winners of this Race by Sire (Since 1990)

Wins
Sire
Winning Horses
1
Dragon Dancer (GB)
2025 - Haiti Couleurs(7/2J Fav)

First Time - In a Chase Handicap Wade Out, Kurasso Blue, One Big Bang. Cheekpiece Wade Out» Full list of First Time Gear

Probable SP 4/1 Backmersackme, 5/1 Newton Tornado, 7/1 Wade Out, 8/1 Iceberg Theory, 10/1 Walking On Air, One Big Bang, 12/1 King Of Answers, 14/1 Grand Geste, Pic Roc, Kurasso Blue, 20/1 Holloway Queen, Guard The Moon, Union Station, 25/1 Will Do, First Confession, 33/1 Holokea, Silver Thorn.

Symbols Explained

ts2 Tongue Strap vs2 Visor hd2 Hood es2 Eye Shield ec2 Eye Cover cp2 Cheekpiece bl2 Blinkers tt2 Tongue Tie 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.

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