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Day Two -
Wednesday, 15 March 2000
{2:00} Royal Sun Alliance Novices' Hurdle
Monsignor puts his unbeaten record on the line in this and must go well, however it is worth remembering that there are several decent types in this, as well as other open to improvement at the trip. Its appears to be more competitive than the current market suggests. There is plenty of pace in the race and therefore it is likely to be won by a true stayer
3116 Andrewjames {IRE} 6 Mark Pitman
20/430-1 Audacter {IRE} 7 Lawrence Wells
14-1151 Ballinclay King {IRE}6 Ferdy Murphy
2-3 Baraguey {FR} 6 Charlie Egerton
101-F221 Barney Knows {IRE} 5 Mark Peill
112 Best Mate {IRE} 5 Henrietta Knight
1-13p Better Think Again {IRE}6 Martin Pipe
21/100-0 Biliverdin {IRE} 6 Toby Balding
311112 Bindaree {IRE} 6 Nigel Twiston-Davies
41-01101 Boley Lad {IRE} 6 Noel Meade in Ireland
21 Brother Joe {NZ} 6 Philip Hobbs
0 Ceanannas Mor {IRE} 6 Nicky Henderson
111111 Celtic Native {IRE} 5 Philip Hobbs
2/111-216 Champagne Native {IRE}6 Tom Taaffe in Ireland
1/3- Chaparro Amargoso {IRE}7 Brian Ellison
155-2421 Churchstanton {IRE} 8 Paddy Farrell
2112 Copeland 5 Martin Pipe
04-5110 Coq Hardi Diamond {IRE}6 Noel Meade in Ireland
5//-121113 Cotteir Chief {IRE} 9 Martin Pipe
0/12-11210 Crocadee 7 Venetia Williams
614 Darialann {IRE} 5 Dermot Weld in Ireland
11-0 Denarius {USA} 5 Bill Haigh
2-2134 Doctor Goddard 5 Philip Hobbs
2-020001 Facts Not Fiction {IRE}6 Francois Doumen in France
124 Far Cry {IRE} 5 Martin Pipe
6243-23 Festival Leader {IRE}6 Nerys Dutfield
31-24103 Galeogan {IRE} 7 Willie Mullins in Ireland
1122132 Gentle Rivage {FR} 6 Nigel Twiston-Davies
3623 Gigolo Gerry {IRE} 7 Richard Rowe
34- Gladtoknowyou {IRE}7 Richard Rowe
Glenmead 5 Kim Bailey
Golden Eye {FR} 4 Charlie Egerton
5022/-122 Hadidi 6 Charlie Mann
101 Halexy {FR} 5 Venetia Williams
22265 Hannigan's Lodger {IRE}6 Nigel Twiston-Davies
1103/4-45 Indian Spring {IRE} 8 Richard Lee
23 Karratha {IRE} 5 Philip Hobbs
2 Kattegat 4 Jim Old
210-215 Khal Dante {IRE} 7 Willie Mullins in Ireland
1-0 Levelander {IRE} 6 Martin Pipe
11-621f2 Lord Of The Sky 7 Len Lungo
111p Majestic {IRE} 5 Ian Williams
141 Major Adventure {IRE}7 Philip Hobbs
3211 Male-Ana-Mou {IRE} 7 Jamie Poulton
40/1-2113 Man On The Hill {IRE} 6 Martin Pipe
3-003112 Manx Magic {USA} 7 Martin Pipe
061 Monifeth Man {IRE} 5 Mouse Morris in Ireland
341-11111 Monsignor {IRE} 6 Mark Pitman
21-3121 No Discount {IRE} 6 Charlie Swan in Ireland
0-1121 Oa Baldixe {FR} 6 Noel Meade in Ireland
2-331111 October Mist {IRE} 6 Mary Reveley
10//61-22 Our Bid {IRE} 9 Kevin Prendergast in Ireland
413 Outer Limit {IRE} 4 Jim Old
11124 Rodock {FR} 6 Martin Pipe
Roman King {IRE} 5 Micky Hammond
11262 Romero 4 John Akehurst
223-115 Royal Castle {IRE} 6 Mark Tompkins
11 Sausalito Bay 6 Noel Meade in Ireland
1111p33 Sly Empress {IRE} 6 Michael Hourigan in Ireland
12 Solo Mio {IRE} 6 Alan King
4-44 Tarxien 6 Merrita Jones
111511 Tenseesee {FR} 5 Nicky Henderson
2112 Topacio 4 Pat Hughes in Ireland
1321 Tuesday {IRE} 5 Willie Mullins in Ireland
126-11p3 What's Up Boys {IRE} 6 Philip Hobbs
1-111 Youlneverwalkalone {IRE}6 Christy Roche in Ireland
12-2136 Young Buck {IRE} 6 Noel Meade in Ireland
POSSIBLES WINNERS;
Best Mate, Solo Mio, Oa Baldixe, and Ballinclay King are nice individual still improving may improve at the trip and/or better ground. Monsignor and Celtic Native has done absolutely nothing wrong and must go well. Bindaree, Man on the Hill, and Tenseesee are surely better than they showed last time, and must enter calculations
FURLONG TO GO’S SELECTION
The logical choice is Monsignor, and many will point out that he has won at the festival before. I am reminded though that so did Dato Star, and at the time of writing that is his only win at the course. Now I'm suggesting that he doesn’t have the ability to win this, he does. There is however, a huge difference between winning two and three runners races and the hustle and bustle of this race, and therefore he is far from the certainty that many have painted him. If you think he's the banker then I couldn’t put you off, however those of you like-minded people will hope that Best Mate, Celtic Native, and Co 'have a go'. I would have gone with Best Mate in opposition to Monsignor, but he seems likely to run on the first day, .therefore the ex flat group horses Solo Mio, and Oa Baldixe are attractive eachway alternatives, and I’ll side with Solo Mio
ARE THERE ANY EACHWAY ALTERNATIVES ?
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WHAT ABOUT A LONG SHOT ?
If the ground continues to dry out then Tenseesee may surprise at a large price
{2:35}Queen Mother Champion Chase
The Queen Mother Chase, unlike the Gold Cup, is a reliable championship, in which form stands the closest scrutiny, and there have only been a few shock results. The race is normally run at a decent clip, and Edredon Bleu will ensure that this year's renewal is no exception. Looking at his opponents, all bar Celibate appear to want to be held off of the pace, which arguably gives him a better chance of dominating, something which is crucial to his chances, and how the race will formulate
B-622f4 321 Amberleigh House {IRE}8 Michael Hourigan in Ireland
Although he is running well recently I cannot see him figuring at all
1/113-P4 Call Equiname 10 Paul Nicholls
Get this horse back to his best and he'd have an outstanding chance, but he has been nowhere near as good this term. A possible but no more so
31-3343 322 Celibate {IRE} 9 Charlie Mann
Celibate is consistent and can be guaranteed to run an honest race
2122-11 Decoupage 8 Charlie Egerton
More likely to go for the Arkle, but I have do have a doubt about him on undulating courses. Capable of a good run before faltering up the hill
4313-224 Direct Route {IRE} 9 Howard Johnson
Has it all to do Flagship Uberailles on recent efforts, though he has proved that he can be ruffle off of level weights
111/F1p- Dontleavethenest {IRE}10 Roger Curtis
Needs to improve on his seasonal debut and looks up against it
212-5133 Edredon Bleu {FR} 8 Henrietta Knight
Needs decent ground to have a chance. Almost certainly will be allowed to dominate, and poses a serious challenge. Should go well
1111-1121 Flagship Uberalles {IRE}6 Paul Nicholls
Had done little wrong and is justifiably favourite. The only chink in his armoury is his tendency to stop in front, however you'd be surprised if that occurred. It close to his best he must go close
41-3143 Hill Society {IRE} 8 Noel Meade in Ireland
Hasn't shown the right form so far this term and looks up against it
115-0143 Majadou {FR} 6 Martin Pipe
Worthy of serious consideration at 2m4f+, however all the evidence suggests he's up against it even at this track. The Mildmay of Flete is a more suitable target
5/1153-F2r5 Nipper Reed 10 Karen George
Would need to improve on what he's done so far this term and looks up against it
1/11-121ff Nordance Prince {IRE} 9 Venetia Williams
Whilst he is capable of a better performance than the bare essence of the Victor Chandler form, he Would need to improve on what he's done so far for me to entertain him
3/210/-U445 Seek The Faith {USA} 11 Matt Sheppard
No chance !!!!
1245-430 Space Trucker {IRE} 9 Jessica Harrington in Ireland
Would need to improve on what he's done achieved so far over fences and is a little too careful for this. Could be capable of a respectable run on decent ground
40-11p15 The Outback Way {IRE} Venetia Williams
Doesn't seem good enough, however he has won over the track and is possibly likely to be suited by the way the race maps out. He has folded up the hill on all his runs this term, however the trip more than the track could be the significant factor. A lively outsider
POSSIBLES WINNERS;
Flagship Uberailles, Direct Route, Call Equiname, Edredon Bleu
FURLONG TO GO’S SELECTION
Flagship Uberailles has improved so much this term that those horses who’ve taken him on this term seem to have impossible tasks, if the race follows the script,
ARE THERE ANY EACHWAY ALTERNATIVES ?
However if there is going to be a surprise The Outback Way may well provide it and at least we know he’ll appreciate the way the race will be run
WHAT ABOUT A LONG SHOT ?
Hill Society if the ground is good by this time
{3:15} Coral Cup Hurdle
A trappy event which is usually well contested. The runners always go off at a fierce pace, with riders desperate to get that early pitch. Unsurprisingly in recent years, this is a poor race for the favourite, however I believe that the price shouldn't influence your choice anyway. Three types do well in this; {1} Horses with good record in the race; {2} Well weighted novices, there are more risky considering the pace of the race; and {3} Handicappers with good form going into the race.
12-2465 Moorish 10-12-00 Nigel Twiston-Davies
124 Far Cry {IRE} 5-11-13 Martin Pipe
3110-U311 Teaatral 6-11-11 Charlie Egerton
2012553 Effectual 7-11-09 Venetia Williams
0/16f-324 Mr Percy {IRE} 9-11-08 Josh Gifford
631321 Geos {FR} 5-11-08 Nicky Henderson
3116-P24 Galant Moss {FR} 6-11-07 Martin Pipe
43-3360 Buckhouse Boy 10-11-06 Alan King
11-03412 Auetaler {GER} 6-11-04 Martin Pipe
1f1116 Carlovent {FR} 5-11-01 Martin Pipe
3-22ffp Generosa 7-11-01 John Hassett in Ireland
5u2220 Crazy Horse {IRE} 7-11-01 Len Lungo
U-32440 Just Nip 7-11-01 Lydia Richards
0/1-2113 Man On The Hill {IRE} 6-10-13 Martin Pipe
311/31-15 Kilbride Lad {IRE} 6-10-11 Alan King
06-44000 Archive Footage 8-10-11 Dermot Weld in Ireland
13533-40 Santabless {IRE} 7-10-11 Mark Pitman
0-11160 Heros Fatal {FR} 6-10-10 Martin Pipe
121113 Cotteir Chief {IRE} 9-10-10 Martin Pipe
51123-2 Grecian Dart {IRE} 8-10-10 Nicky Henderson
323-161 Afarad {IRE} 5-10-10 Christy Roche in Ireland
2-11530 Daraydan {IRE} 8-10-09 Martin Pipe
121 Solo Mio {IRE} 6-10-08 Alan King
21-31211 No Discount {IRE} 6-10-07 Charlie Swan in Ireland
2-112101 Crocadee 7-10-07 Venetia Williams
0/2p320-0 Miltonfield 11-10-06 John Mulhern in Ireland
1p-4p20 Country Beau 8-10-06 Jeff King
21/41-44 Arkley Royal 9-10-06 Jim Old
1-01110 Boley Lad {IRE} 6-10-06 Noel Meade in Ireland
26-11p3 What's Up Boys {IRE} 6-10-06 Philip Hobbs
210042 Ilahabad {IRE} 5-10-05 Jimmy Fitzgerald
64420-5 Darapour {IRE} 6-10-05 Aidan O'Brien in Ireland
60-5440 Native Dara {IRE} 7-10-04 Noel Meade in Ireland
221304 Picket Piece 9-10-04 Alan King
321212 Brandon Court {IRE} 9-10-03 Ian Balding
4440-36 Allegation 10-10-03 Martin Pipe
220-111 Ross Moff {IRE} 7-10-03 Tony Martin in Ireland
00111-0 Back On Top {IRE} 6-10-02 John Hassett in Ireland
152-240 Ballysicyos {FR} 5-10-02 Martin Pipe
111p Majestic {IRE} 5-10-01 Ian Williams
15//-10266 Quakers Field 7-10-01 Gary Moore
111511p Tenseesee {FR} 5-10-00 Nicky Henderson
R-2r00p Wisley Wonder {IRE} 10-09-12 Nigel Twiston-Davies
3424322 Vanilla Man {IRE} 7-09-12 Paddy Mullins in Ireland
11f1-11 Patras {IRE} 6-09-12 Micky Hammond
61-2424 Take Five {IRE} 7-09-12 John Kiely in Ireland
20-4211 Phariwarmer {IRE} 6-09-12 Arthur Moore in Ireland
2-2134 Doctor Goddard 5-09-12 Philip Hobbs
1f2 Hulysse Royal {FR} 5-09-12 Oliver Sherwood
52501414 Hugo De Perro {FR} 5-09-11 Martin Pipe
00-6520 Senor El Betrutti {IRE}11-09-10 Susan Nock
10-11111 Mr Cool 6-09-10 Martin Pipe
14-1151 Ballinclay King {IRE} 6-09-10 Ferdy Murphy
03-2032 Palette {IRE} 8-09-09 Willie Mullins in Ireland
0-2r4402 Pealings {IRE} 8-09-09 Chris Kinane
44-Fp64 Jathib Can 9-09-07 Martin Pipe
312321 Noblely {USA} 13-09-07 Martin Tate
431221 Exit Swinger {FR} 5-09-07 Martin Pipe
332-51 The Gatherer {IRE} 6-09-05 Arthur Moore in Ireland
11f0f2 Its Time For A Win {IRE} 8-09-05 Willie Mullins in Ireland
1-13p Better Think Again {IRE}6-09-05 Martin Pipe
52/-13110 Bicycle Thief {IRE} 7-09-04 Venetia Williams
10110p Star To The North {IRE}5-09-04 Ferdy Murphy
144423- Nordic Breeze {IRE} 8-09-03 Martin Pipe
222u33 Springfield Scally 7-09-03 Steve Gollings
6p20-0002 Sandy's Native {IRE} 8-09-03 Tim Doyle in Ireland
6-1115p Party Romance {USA} 6-09-03 Richard Frost
314522 Piped Aboard {IRE} 5-09-02 Martin Pipe
222-511 Roveretto 5-09-02 Mary Reveley
022/-1223 Hadidi 6-09-02 Charlie Mann
21-F5f50 Alta 7-09-02 Nigel Twiston-Davies
132331 Altitude {IRE} 5-09-01 Thomond O'Mara in Ireland
210p340 Temper Lad {USA} 5-09-01 Philip Hobbs
54fp255 Lord Heavens {IRE} 8-09-00 john Joseph Murphy in Ireland
330-U4000 Ela Agapi Mou {USA} 7-09-00 John Coombe
141 Major Adventure {IRE} 7-09-00 Philip Hobbs
23-11f40 Andsuephi {IRE} 8-09-00 Simon Sherwood
150-2006 Capitaine Leau {Fr} 5-08-13 Nicky Henderson
0/P/1u1-P Magic Combination {IRE}7-08-12 Barney Curley
065p-F20 Swing West {USA} 6-08-11 Noel Glynn In Ireland
Fp06136 Cottstown Boy {IRE} 9-08-11 Sue Bradburne
40-32226 Arctic Chanter 8-08-11 Philip Hobbs
43-1413 Legal Challenge {IRE} 7-08-11 Michael Cunningham in Ireland
01- Mr Ventura {IRE} 6-08-11 D J Ryan in Ireland
4-44 Tarxien 6-08-10Merrita Jones
21 Brother Joe {NZ} 6-08-10 Philip Hobbs
230/4-00 Bless Me Sister {IRE} 11-08-08 Richard Rowe
6203613 Cottage Lord {IRE} 8-08-07 john Bowles in Ireland
441200-5 Polar Champ 7-08-07 Nick Gaselee
43/-122f Dantes Bank {IRE} 8-08-07 Annette Mcmahon in Ireland
41p/-00 Nichol Fifty 6-08-06 Mark Tompkins
61u-35 Sudest {IRE} 6-08-05 Jimmy Harris
20/430-12 Audacter {IRE} 7-08-05 Lawrence Wells
5521-4 Kasid {IRE} 5-08-02 Charlie Mann
04p-00p Allez Wijins {USA} 11-08-01 Nicky Henderson
50p-101 Ciara Cane {IRE} 9-08-00 Tony Carroll
33103///-50 Divertimiento 9-07-13 John Mackie
0030 Lysandros {IRE} 6-07-08 Noel Chance
5-505306 Non Vintage {IRE} 9-07-00 Michael Chapman
103123 Extra Jack {FR} 8 Nq Paul Nicholls
POSSIBLES WINNERS;
Teaatral, looks as good as ever and looks likely to go well despite 11-11. Auetaler and Carlovent should go well, (Carlovent is unbeaten going left handed despite jumping to his right), Generosa was 2nd last year, and the ground is going her way. Heros Fatal, Afarad, No Discount, Grecian Dart Phariwarmer, and Patras, all have useful form at or around the trip. Exit Swinger, Ross Moff, Vanilla Man, Solo Mio, and Tenseesee are the novices that appeal
FURLONG TO GO’S SELECTION
The novices Tenseesee and Solo Mio(if he goes for this instead of the first) catch my eye, as do Phariwarmer, Exit Swinger, and Carlovent. I suspect Phariwarmer has been laid out for this and gets the nod
ARE THERE ANY EACHWAY ALTERNATIVES ?
Tenseesee, and Exit Swinger appeal and preference would be for the former
WHAT ABOUT A LONG SHOT ?
Capitain Leau is starting to acclmaitise and ran his best race in this country for a while when a respectable 6th at Kempton. He may surprise at large odds
{3.55}Royal Sun Alliance Chase
An intriguing affair which has lost a bit of it's interest as Gloria Victis goes for the Gold Cup instead. The complexion of the race has completely changed. Im not saying it wont be run at a generous pace, but the previous form of his these runners suggest that not many of these will want to force it, bar Deeno's Beeno and Beau
2112-5212 Ackzo 7 Ferdy Murphy
110-1145 Alexander Banquet {IRE}7 Willie Mullins in Ireland
15121fp2 Aussie Bob 8 Sue Smith
54-241211 Beau {IRE} 7 Nigel Twiston-Davies
2b0-41121 Blowing Wind {FR} 7 Martin Pipe
1200-0u36 Bosuns Mate 7 Nigel Twiston-Davies
35332-113 Browjoshy {IRE} 7 Mark Pitman
01/5-33 Casterbridge 8 Mandy Bowlby
011-121u Castle Sweep {IRE} 9 Alan King
21134-332 Commanche Court {IRE}7 Ted Walsh in Ireland
F-221454 Connor Macleod {IRE}7 Mark Pitman
105-1221 Deano's Beeno 8 Martin Pipe
2611/42-2 Eau De Cologne 8 Lydia Richards
33116-P2 Galant Moss {FR} 6 Martin Pipe
23-3131 Gloria Victis {FR} 6 Martin Pipe
50p-1212 Good Lord Murphy {IRE}8 Philip Hobbs
11/2-13213 Good Vibes 8 Oliver Sherwood
3-11413 Hescondido {FR} 5 Venetia Williams
10-11p3 High Game 6 Gary Moore
213 Inch Rose {IRE} 6 Noel Chance
6-16316 Irregular Planting {IRE}9 tom Hogan in Ireland
214-61353 Kellys Conquest 7 Seamus Mullins
1341-41 King's Road {IRE} 7 Nigel Twiston-Davies
44-1212 Lady Cricket {FR} 6 Martin Pipe
6f14-212 Lord Noelie {IRE} 7 Henrietta Knight
P20p-2352 Master Of Illusion {IRE}7 Richard Lee
4-113fp Mister One 9 Colin Tizzard
1-452f23 Misty Class {IRE} 8 Sue Smith
1pp-1f311 Moondigua {IRE} 8 Martin Pipe
330-P31p Musical Sling {IRE} 7 Philip Hobbs
3133-11 Native King {IRE} 8 Ted Stanners
2221-111 Native Upmanship {IRE}7 Arthur Moore in Ireland
11011-51p Norski Lad 5 Paul Nicholls
f422f3 Prince Sorinieres {FR}5 Martin Pipe
621p-111 Roses Of Picardy {IRE}7 Noel Meade in Ireland
1///14/-1p Rowington 9 Alan King
F21-1u114 Saxophone {IRE} 7 Jim Dreaper in Ireland
4p52/3/-11 Soldat {USA} 7 Paul Nicholls
1/U211-4 Spartan Heartbeat 7 John O'Shea
1u5fr13 To Your Honour {IRE}7 Francis Flood in Ireland
35-12213 Toto Toscato {FR} 6 Alan King
F30-26f12 Upgrade 6 Martin Pipe
612114/-31 Verrazano Bridge {IRE}8 Tom Taaffe in Ireland
40-221f Windross 8 Alan King
P10-114 Yorkshire Edition {IRE} 7 Paul Nicholls
POSSIBLES WINNERS;
Alexander Banquet, Saxophone, and Native Upmanship, represent the best novice form in ireland. Castle Sweep, Windross, Soldat, Moondigua and Lord Noelie have looked good on these shores. Deeno's Beeno, To Your Honour and Kings Road have the ability but aren’t natural jumpers.
FURLONG TO GO’S SELECTION
Native Upmanship does appear to have the best credentials, and in Gloria Victis' absence is taken to win this
ARE THERE ANY EACHWAY ALTERNATIVES ?
Soldat hasn’t really done anything wrong and should run well
WHAT ABOUT A LONG SHOT ?
Connor Macloed on good ground, and High Game
{4.30} ~ National Hunt Chase
This is a 4 mile Chase confined to amateurs, which formerly was the most prestigious race of the festival. This is a true stayers race, as they seem (certainly recently) to go at too fast a pace over the trip, particularly on fast ground. Pace judgment is crucial and it is not unknown for horses to be literally tailed off with a circuit to go, and get involved in the finish. Jockeyship is of the paramount importance and I'd be looking to see what the better jockeys will be on
441515 Beefy Nova 8-12-07 Nigel Twiston-Davies
40151u Bit On The Hide {IRE} 8-12-07 Arthur Moore in Ireland
4-6b112 Carrick Troop {IRE} 7-12-07 Mary Reveley
122211 Fandango De Chassy {FR}7-12-07Tony Martin in Ireland
F-12411 Frileux Royal {FR} 7-12-07 Tom George
P311 Lord Capitaine {IRE} 6-12-07 Howard Johnson
4-113fp Mister One 9-12-07 Colin Tizzard
U11112 Over Zealous {IRE} 8-12-07 John Upson
R2/-P411 The Pickled Duke {IRE} 8-12-07 Tom George
12416p3 Damp Course {IRE} 7-12-07 Nigel Twiston-Davies
2243-41* Dirty Dozen {IRE} 8-12-07 Alan King
P4241p Farnando {IRE} 6-12-07 Mouse Morris in Ireland
5-33122 Father Andy {IRE} 7-12-07 Michael Hourigan in Ireland
2/F35//1/- Garrison Commander {IRE}11-12-04 Pru Townsley
P-21u Grangewood King {IRE} 7-12-04 Martin Pipe
00-5014 Idiot's Star 8-12-04 John Berry in Ireland
5-01333 Justuce Alone {IRE} 7-12-04 Ferdy Murphy
1255f3 Kibby Bank 11-12-04 Martin Evans
62-1501 Ross Minster {IRE} 6-12-04 Philip Hobbs
P13f-22 Spot Thedifference {IRE}7-12-04 Enda Bolger in Ireland
221fp Supreme Glory {IRE} 7-12-04 Pat Murphy
202-331 Who Dares Wins 7-12-04 Tom George
4-F1100 Barnane Walk {IRE} 8-12-00 John Tuck
00f/P-P Bricanmore {IRE} 8-12-00 Victor Dartnall
6500-3 Brown Paddy 8-12-00 Michael Hourigan in Ireland
Ppp3 Brush Up {IRE} 7-12-00 Lord Tyrone
F2 Buccaneer Boy {IRE} 7-12-00 Paul Nicholls
66311 Carryonharry {IRE} 6-12-00 Martin Pipe
Fergus O' D {IRE} 8-12-00 Nicky Henderson
2p35pf Frostbitten {IRE} 9-12-00 Paul Nolan in Ireland
0p602 King Cup {IRE} 7-12-00 Ben Case
5/-F24u2 Relaxation {IRE} 8-12-00 Henry Daly
445424 Rubon Prince {IRE} 9-12-00 Norman Mason
553306- Sulphur Springs {IRE} 8-12-00 Martin Pipe
3 The Sawdust Kid 6-12-00 Michael Hourigan in Ireland
Westwinds 8-12-00 John Coombe
213 Inch Rose {IRE} 6-11-13 Noel Chance
2-21221 Nethertara 13-11-13 Gardie Grissell
3-11413 Hescondido {FR} 5-11-12 Venetia Williams
U3u430 Augusta Brook {IRE} 7-11-09 Dr Philip Pritchard
0-0440p Lavenham Castle {IRE} 7-11-09 Homer Scott in Ireland
22 Poor Skin {IRE} 8-11-09 Lavinia Taylor
42204 Dark Crusader {IRE} 5-11-05 Mark Pitman
501414 Hugo De Perro {FR} 5-11-05 Martin Pipe
POSSIBLES WINNERS;
Fandango de Chassy, and Bit on the Hide, and Spot Thedifference have respectable staying form in Ireland. Relaxation, Nethertara, Grangewood King, The Pickled Duke, and Poor Skin look as though the trip will suit. Frileux Royal, and Sulphur Spring have decent form in France and are potentially interesting runners on their first run under rules. Hugo de Perro, and Carryonharry, might surprise on their chasing bow
FURLONG TO GO’S SELECTION
Fandango de Chassy, Relaxation and Sulphur Springs appeal most, Tony Martin has placed him well this term and he is guaranteed to get the trip, however Relaxation has bits of form which suggest he possess a bit more class and I hope he gets the trip. He’s my choice
ARE THERE ANY EACHWAY ALTERNATIVES ?
Sulphur Spring’s 6th in last year’s French Grand National stands out, and he is a winner twice between the flags this season. He reported has a wind problem and is OK and long as he gets a breather in his races. I suspect that has stopped me from making him first choice but he will go well nonetheless
WHAT ABOUT A LONG SHOT ?
Westwinds, very impressive at Larkhill on Sunday will be suited by the trip, and its a pity he’s never run under rules as he’d have a better chance
{5.05} ~ Mildmay Of Flete Handicap Chase
Competitive handicap chase. I wouldn't put you off any of these, and the handicapper seems to have got the balance about right. Majadou confirmed that novices can win this though their record in the Grand Annual is significantly better. The race doesn't really favour front runners, more those kept handy, who tend to capitalise on exaggerated waiting tactics
15-0143 Majadou {FR} 6-12-00 Martin Pipe
26-243p Simply Dashing {IRE} 9-11-12 Tim Easterby
3343322 Celibate {IRE} 9-11-12 Charlie Mann
5-4f133 Tresor De Mai {FR} 6-11-11 Martin Pipe
0-11p15 The Outback Way {IRE} 10-11-10 Venetia Williams
0-26f12 Upgrade 6-11-09 Martin Pipe
1p3-0u1 Makounji {FR} 6-11-06 Nicky Henderson
B0-41121 Blowing Wind {FR} 7-11-05 Martin Pipe
1110-2f1 Aghawadda Gold {IRE} 8-11-05 Tom Tate
31/-F5110 Luzcadou {FR} 7-11-05 Micky Hammond
545u0-5 Lake Kariba 9-11-05 Venetia Williams
5-122113 Toto Toscato {FR} 6-11-04 Alan King
0-02411p Wayward King 8-11-03 Ron Hodges
44-1212 Lady Cricket {FR} 6-11-03 Martin Pipe
5f-32341 His Song {IRE} 7-11-02 Mouse Morris in Ireland
3-223311 Irbee 8-11-02 , Paul Nicholls
11-121u Castle Sweep {IRE} 9-11-01 Alan King
31p-4211 Royal Predica {FR} 6-11-00 Martin Pipe
4-F1112 Native Charm {IRE} 8-10-13 Charlie Morlock
02-11222 Young Spartacus 7-10-12 Henry Daly
41-3143 Hill Society {IRE} 8-10-12 Noel Meade in Ireland
2/101f-1 Easter Ross 7-10-10 Nicky Henderson
1f-51243 In The Blood {IRE} 9-10-10 Philip Hobbs
P31-060 Sparky Gayle {IRE} 10-10-09 Colin Parker
00-6520 Senor El Betrutti {IRE}11-10-09 Susan Nock
43f-125 Hurricane Lamp 9-10-09 Alan King
330135f Bertone {IRE} 11-10-08 Kim Bailey
13/2/-5421 Amancio {USA} 9-10-08 Amanda Perrett
0f4121u Carandrew {FR} 7-10-07 Martin Pipe
1/311-54 Wise King 10-10-07 Jim Old
F422f3 Prince Sorinieres {FR} 5-10-07 Martin Pipe
135-22f Ashwell Boy {IRE} 9-10-07 Martin Pipe
22-4534 Northern Starlight 9-10-06 Martin Pipe
5-U24414 The Land Agent 9-10-06 Seamus Mullins
51/-41f10 Sir Dante {IRE} 9-10-06 Richard Rowe
4-31323 Storm Damage {IRE} 8-10-05 Paul Nicholls
2331066 Inis Cara {IRE} 8-10-05 Michael Hourigan in Ireland
213-F20 Dawn Leader {IRE} 9-10-05 Ted Stanners
134-332 Commanche Court {IRE}7-10-04 Ted Walsh in Ireland
412-32p Inn At The Top 8-10-04 Jim Turner
11121r2 Go Roger Go {IRE} 8-10-04 Edward O'Grady in Ireland
353-13p Stately Home {IRE} 9-10-04 Peter Bowen
5-32310 Native Estates {IRE} 8-10-03 Noel Meade in Ireland
04-113p Boardroom Shuffle {IRE}9-10-03 Noel Chance
R2r-02r Corston Joker 10-10-03 Len Lungo
P1-24p1 Dark Stranger {FR} 9-10-02 Martin Pipe
26/-11p1 Polydamas 8-10-02 Kim Bailey
0/132//21- Mely Moss {FR} 9-10-02 Charlie Egerton
26p-205 Forestal 8-9-13 Howard Johnson
232125 Solvang {IRE} 8-9-13 Philip Hobbs
U20-133 Feathered Leader {IRE}8-9-12 Arthur Moore in Ireland
34324-41 King Of Sparta 7-9-12 Jonny Portman
062/12-3 Whip Hand {IRE} 9-9-12 Jimmy Fitzgerald
64-24252 Cockney Lad {IRE} 11-9-11 Noel Meade in Ireland
0/1p1-P4 Sydney Twothousand {NZ}10-9-11 Noel Meade in Ireland
114112 Nosam 10-9-10 Norman Mason
2u1f-321 River Wye {IRE} 8-9-09 George Yardley
F611u33 Nicholls Cross {IRE} 8-9-09 Edward O'Grady in Ireland
12-3f12 Buckland Lad {IRE} 9-9-09 Gardie Grissell
216214 Skycab {IRE} 8-9-08 Josh Gifford
2p1/-4534 Classy Lad {NZ} 10-9-08 Nicky Henderson
341u6-24 Madison County {IRE} 10-9-08 Philip Hobbs
1330-P40 Even Flow {IRE} 11-9-08 Terry Casey
13351122 Native Wit {IRE} 7-9-08 Ferdy Murphy
12-2432 Avanti Express {IRE} 10-9-08 Charlie Egerton
23f131 Woodfield Gale {IRE} 7-9-07 Mary Reveley
0-6042f Monnaie Forte {IRE} 10-9-06 James Adam
03-2032 Palette {IRE} 8-9-06 n Willie Mullins in Ireland
11f0f2 Its Time For A Win {IRE} 8-9-05 Willie Mullins in Ireland
1356-211 Arlequin De Sou {FR} 6-9-04 Philip Hobbs
442p-P0 Eton Gale {IRE} 11-9-04 Noel Meade in Ireland
4/-6p6pp Jack Doyle {IRE} 9-9-03 Nigel Twiston-Davies
22-1341 The Brewmaster {IRE} 8-9-03 Ian Williams
2-35032 Ardfinnan {IRE} 7-9-03 Mark Pitman
431221 Exit Swinger {FR} 5-9-02 t Martin Pipe
22100-P Johnny Brushaside {IRE}7-9-01 Noel Meade in Ireland
0-524115 Bangabunny 10-9-00 Sue Bramall in Ireland
05-22212 New Inn 9-9-00 Steve Gollings
U441515 Beefy Nova 8-9-00 Nigel Twiston-Davies
144423- Nordic Breeze {IRE} 8-8-13 Martin Pipe
06310-4 Dromineer {IRE} 9-8-13 Tom Hogan in Ireland
1///14/-1p Rowington 9-8-12 Alan King
U415u1 Denham Hill {IRE} 9-8-12 Charlie Mann
333f41 Valley Erne {IRE} 9-8-10 Michael Cunningham in Ireland
41-0252 Mouse Bird {IRE} 10-8-08 David Gandolfo
220501 Greenstead {USA} 7-8-05 Noel Meade in Ireland
F522u1f Nibalda {IRE} 8-8-05 Paul Nolan in Ireland
3133523 Glamanglitz 10-8-03 Paul Dalton
3-6001f3 Solsgirth 9-7-06 Jim Barclay
45/-0131 Grass Island {IRE} 11-7-03 Tom Mcgovern
Pp2p32 Popsi's Cloggs 8-7-03 Roger Curtis
3p-P663 Fortytwo Dee {IRE} 10-6-00 Tony Carroll
POSSIBLES WINNERS;
Majadou looks likely to run in and ran well in the Pillar Chase, Aghawhadda Gold showed something like his best form last time, Irbee Native Charm, and Royal Predica, have been running well of late, and should go well. Castle Sweep is more likely to run in the Cathcart but should go well if he runs here instead. Easter Ross looks interesting if he comes here after Sandown on Saturday. Go Roger Go, The Land Agent, Inis Cara, and Commanche Court would be suited by how the race will be run, and are worth considering. Exit Swinger appeals if Martin Pipe finally lets him loose over fences
FURLONG TO GO’S SELECTION
The two who appeal most may not run, as Easter Ross, and Exit Swinger look to be on attractive marks based on what they've done over hurdles. They both would get my vote if either one runs, and the former marginally gets the nod
ARE THERE ANY EACHWAY ALTERNATIVES ?
Majadou may well be if he runs, and he'll give you a good run for your money
WHAT ABOUT A LONG SHOT ?
{5.40} ~ Weatherbys Champion Festival Bumper
Maybe its my perception, but as good as some of these are potentially, this field doesn't leave the same impression on me as in recent years. That said, the race includes some lovely individuals worth noting for lists of horses to follow next term
1 Adamant Approach {IRE} 6-11-06 Willie Mullins in Ireland
41 Ballyamber {IRE} 5-11-06 Willie Mullins in Ireland
0026 Ballylennonleader {IRE} 6-11-06 Gerald Foley in Ireland
1- Be My Royal {IRE} 6-11-06 Willie Mullins in Ireland
10 Captain Robin {IRE} 6-11-06 Alan King
1 Chives {IRE} 5-11-06 Henrietta Knight
2 Corrogurm {IRE} 6-11-06 Sean O'Brien in Ireland
1-0 Dick The Taxi 6-11-06 Jack Smith
1-2 Far Horizon {IRE} 6-11-06 Nicky Henderson
1 Get It Done {IRE} 5-11-06 Edward O'Grady in Ireland
10 Goldhorn {IRE} 5-11-06 Owen Brennan
1 Harbour Pilot {IRE} 5-11-06 Noel Meade in Ireland
231 Hard To Start {IRE} 5-11-06 Philip Hobbs
1521 Il Cavaliere 5-11-06 Mary Reveley
1 Inca {IRE} 5-11-06 Nicky Henderson
1 Indian Venture {IRE} 6-11-06 Nicky Richards
211 It Takes Time {IRE} 6-11-06 Martin Pipe
30 I'vehadit {IRE} 6-11-06 Paddy Mullins in Ireland
1 Joe Cullen {IRE} 5-11-06 Willie Mullins in Ireland
4 King Balthasaar {IRE} 5-11-06 Martin Pipe
12 Mallory 6-11-06 Mark Wilkinson
21 My Baton 5-11-06 Sue Smith
1 Quadco {IRE} 6-11-06 Pat Fahy in Ireland
2 Ready To Rumble {IRE} 5-11-06 Noel Chance
2 Rio Tinto 5-11-06 Willie Jenks
221 Roman Rampage 5-11-06 Kate Walton
1 Royal Buckingham {IRE} 5-11-06 Paul Webber
124 Saddlers' Mark 5-11-06 Noel Meade in Ireland
26 Saxon Mill 5-11-06 Pippa Bickerton
2 Submarine 6-11-06 Jonjo O'Neill
23 Tempting Touch {IRE} 6-11-06 Jim Dreaper in Ireland
1321 Tuesday {IRE} 5-11-06 Willie Mullins in Ireland
2-2 Usk Valley {IRE} 5-11-06 Patrick Chamings
1 Bramblehill-Beauty {IRE} 5-11-01 Eamon Sheehy in Ireland
24- Goodthyne Lady {IRE} 6-11-01 Linda Jewell
0-435 Rose Whisper {IRE} 5-11-01 Dianne Coleman in Ireland
130-1 Soeur De Sentier 6-11-01 Steve Gollings
31 Birth Rite {IRE} 4-10-12 Charlie Swan in Ireland
1 Butch Cassidy 4-10-12 Chris Thornton
21 Chunkey {IRE} 4-10-12 Eamon Sheehy in Ireland
1 Genuine Article {IRE} 4-10-12 Mark Pitman
1 Icare D'oudairies {FR} 4-10-12 Allan Dickman
3 Jaybeedee 4-10-12 Liam Browne in Ireland
4 Kahyachamp 4-10-12 Francois Doumen in France
1 Kolleya {IRE} 4-10-12 Kevin Prendergast in Ireland
15 Lannkar {IRE} 4-10-12 Martin Pipe
1 Ned Kelly {IRE} 4-10-12 Edward O'Grady in Ireland
1 Patriarch {IRE} 4-10-12 Mark Pitman
30 Royal Emperor {IRE} 4-10-12 Ron Hodges
43 Sheer Genius {IRE} 4-10-12 Mark Pitman
21 Sigma Dotcomm {IRE} 4-10-12 Noel Meade in Ireland
2 Sweet Iron {FR} 4-10-12 Martin Pipe
11 Wintertide 4-10-12 Richard Fahey
26 Zaffre Noir {IRE} 4-10-12 Mark Pitman
POSSIBLES WINNERS;
Inca, Chives Ready to Rumble, Patriach, It Takes Time, Far Horizon, Wintertide, and Genuine Article seem to represent the best of the form on this side of the water, though its possible that Lannkar, and Submarine can improve on their most recent efforts. Kolleya, Tuesday, Adamant Approach, Ned Kelly, and possible Sigma Dotcomm seem the best of the Irish.
FURLONG TO GO’S SELECTION
The best performances I've seen this season by horses entered in this was Lannkar’s first time out win at Ludlow, Inca’s win at Kempton and Ned Kelly, and Adamant Approach’s wins at Leopardstown. Adamant Approach looked useful that day and is taken to beat these
ARE THERE ANY EACHWAY ALTERNATIVES ?
Kolleya and Tuesday are improving with racing and appeal as eachway options, preference is for the former
WHAT ABOUT A LONG SHOT ?
There isn’t much confidence in Lannkar, and if he runs he may well be an attractive price
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