No. 426 2006 Price £6

Stewards S. J. A. Webb, Esq., R. J. Shepherd, Esq., M. P. Wiggin, Esq., S. E. Allday, Esq.,J. B. O. Carleton Paget, Esq., T. D. Holland-Martin, Esq., A. J. D. Dennis, Esq., Sir John Cotterell,

R. R. Evans, Esq., Mrs P. J. Evetts

DECLARED RUNNERS

CHELTENHAMWednesday 15th March

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There are two left-handed courses at Cheltenham, the Old Course and the New Course. The OldCourse is oval in shape and about one and a half miles in extent. There are nine fences to acircuit, only one of which is jumped in the final straight. The New Course leaves the old track atthe furthest point from the stands and runs parallel to it before rejoining at the entrance to thefinishing straight. This circuit is a little longer than the Old Course and has ten fences, two ofwhich are jumped in the final straight. The most telling feature of the Old and the New Coursesis their testing nature. The fences are stiff and the last half mile is uphill, with a run-in of justover a furlong. The four-mile and two-and-a-half-mile starts are on an extension, with fivefences, which bisects both courses almost at right angles. The two-mile start is also on thisextension, and two fences are jumped before reaching the main circuit. There is also a cross-country course at Cheltenham, laid out in the centre of the conventional tracks.

Most Successful Trainers 2000/1 to 2004/5Trainer Wins Runs %M. C. Pipe 73 567 13P. F. Nicholls 46 287 16P. J. Hobbs 26 234 11N. J. Henderson 21 185 11Jonjo O’Neill 20 169 12Miss H. C. Knight 12 130 9Miss Venetia Williams 12 130 9N. A. Twiston-Davies 11 194 6A. King 10 92 11H. D. Daly 8 51 16

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FIRST RACE CHELTENHAM (TV CH4) TRW – 162 163 161 161 (Av 162)

2.00 2m5fTHE ROYAL & SUNALLIANCE NOVICES’ HURDLE(Grade 1) (1)

£100,000 4yo+ TWFA 4 11-12

1 DENMAN (IRE) 6 11-7ch.g. Presenting – Polly Puttens (Pollerton) [2004/5 NR :: 2005/6 22g* 22g* 20d* 24d*Feb 10] big, strong, good sort: half-brother to several winners, notably usefulperformers Potter’s Gale and Potter’s Bay (both by Strong Gale): dam maiden half-sisterto Galway Hurdle winner Natalies Fancy and useful chaser Occold, who stayed 25f:won maiden Irish point on debut in 2005: has made most impressive start overhurdles, winning novices at Wincanton in October and November, Grade 1 ChallowHurdle at Cheltenham (best effort, readily drew clear 2 out when beating The Cool Guy21 lengths) in January and at Bangor in February: landed odds in facile fashion in 7-runner event at latter track, leading seventh and pulling away to beat One Sniff 17lengths: stays 3m: hung left on debut and last time: already one of the leading novicehurdlers and probably remains capable of better.

P. F. NICHOLLS R. Walsh Dark green, white chevron, light green sleeves, dark green and white check cap (MrPaul K Barber & Mrs M Findlay)

2 EAMON AN CHNOIC (IRE) 5 11-7gr.g. Lil’s Boy (USA) – Caranina (USA) (Caro) [2004/5 NR :: 2005/6 19dpu Dec 26(Jan17F)] half-brother to fair hurdler/winning chaser Total Joy (by Persian Bold),stayed 25f, and winning 2m hurdler Misniuil (by Unblest): fair maiden on Flat (stays13f) for J. Bolger, well held both starts in 2006: 16/1, little show in maiden at MarketRasen on hurdling debut.

B. W. DUKEEmerald green, purple star, purple sleeves, emerald green armlets, purple cap, emeraldgreen star (The Southern Lights)

3 GLASKER MILL (IRE) 6 11-7b.g. Old Vic – Lucey Allen (Strong Gale) [2004/5 F16s* F17d :: 2005/6 17s3 20s3 22s*20v* Jan 21] sturdy, good sort: will make a chaser: eighth foal: half-brother to 27fhurdle winner Moonlite Magic (by Phardante): dam, lightly-raced maiden pointer,half-sister to useful but temperamental staying chaser Sister Stephanie: won maidenIrish point in 2004: useful form when winning bumper at Kempton in February: fairlyuseful novice hurdler: won 16-runner event at Fontwell (easily) in December and 14-runner event at Haydock in January, showing plenty of improvement when beatingLiathroidisneachta 5 lengths (pair long way clear) in latter: better suited by 21/2m+than shorter: raced on going softer than good (acts on heavy): probably hasn’t finishedimproving.

MISS H. C. KNIGHT T. J. Murphy Emerald green and yellow (quartered), white sleeves and cap (Mr Trevor Hemmings)

4 LE COMTE EST BON (USA) 5 11-7 (blinkers)b. or br.h. King of Kings (IRE) – Navratilovna (USA) (Nureyev (USA)) [2004/5 NR ::2005/6 17v* Mar 5] half-brother to several winners, including fairly useful chaserRoyal Beluga (by Rahy), stays 21f: fairly useful on Flat, successful 3 times up to 11/4mat 3/4 yrs for D. Smaga: blinkered, promising start over hurdles when winning 17-runner listed newcomers event at Auteuil by 3 lengths from Kazimierski, always frontrank and quickening clear between last 2: will stay beyond 17f: sure to do better.

F. DOUMEN, FRANCE M. A. Fitzgerald Grey, orange hoops, sleeves and cap (Mr J. C. Seroul)

139 ph17v 139 W

143 ph20v 143 Nh22s 110 + Nh20s 115 + Nh17s 126 + NF17d’ 114 + G2F16s’ 118 + W

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168 ph24d 143 + Nh20d 164 + G1h22g 138 + Nh22g 121 + N

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5 LETTERMAN (IRE) 6 11-7br.g. Presenting – Papoose (IRE) (Little Bighorn) [2004/5 F16g F16d2 F16d2 18v2 ::2005/6 20d 20v* 22v4 20s* Feb 8] close-coupled gelding: first foal: dam, winningpointer, half-sister to very smart chaser Hi Cloy, out of half-sister to 1982 ChampionHurdle winner For Auction: runner-up twice from 3 starts in bumpers: fairly usefulform when second to Queen Astrid in maiden at Leopardstown on hurdling debut in2004/5: has yet to match that form this term, though won large-field events atPunchestown (maiden, by 41/2 lengths from One Cool Cookie) in November and DownRoyal (minor event, by 4 lengths from County Final) in February: stays 21/2m: acts onheavy ground.

E. J. O’GRADY, IRELAND P. W. Flood Royal blue, yellow seams, yellow sleeves, white cap (Mr S. P. Tindall)

6 MR NOSIE (IRE) 5 11-7b.g. Alphabatim (USA) – Cromogue Lady (Golden Love) [2004/5 NR :: 2005/6 F16g*16d* 16d* 18d* Feb 12] €20,000 3-y-o: half-brother to 4 winners, including fairhurdler Little Fencote (by Supreme Leader), stayed 23/4m: dam, winning pointer, sisterto useful chaser up to 3m Gold Bearer and to dam of one-time smart 2m chaser GoldenAlpha (by Alphabatim): unbeaten in 5 starts (including point), won maiden bumper atDown Royal in May, maiden hurdle at Cork in October, Grade 2 paddypower.comFuture Champions Novice Hurdle at Leopardstown in December and Grade 1 DeloitteNovice Hurdle at Leopardstown in February: beat Royaldou comfortably by 3 lengthsin 7-runner event for latest success, not always fluent but picking up well to leadbefore last and idling: will stay at least 21/2m: already useful and should continue toprogress.

N. MEADE, IRELAND Denis O’Regan Dark blue, yellow diamond and sleeves, yellow cap, red diamond (Mrs P. Sloan)

7 MR POINTMENT (IRE) 7 11-7b.g. Old Vic – Bettyhill (Ardross) [2004/5 F17g* F16d4 :: 2005/6 19d* 19d4 20s* Feb17] €32,000 4-y-o: tall gelding: has scope: third foal: half-brother to fairly usefulhurdler/smart chaser Ground Ball (by Bob’s Return), stays 21/2m: dam unraced: usefulin bumpers, impressive winner at Bangor in 2004/5 by 9 lengths from Valley Ride: hasmade good start to hurdling career, winning 2 of 3 starts in novices, at Market Rasen(by 13/4 lengths from Nor’nor’east) in November and Fakenham in February: furtherprogress (fairly useful form) when beating Dusky Lord 6 lengths in 5-runner event atlatter track, leading fifth and always looking in control from 3 out: will stay beyond21/2m: raced only on good going or softer (acts on soft): open to further improvement.

C. R. EGERTON P. J. Brennan Red and royal blue stripes, halved sleeves, red cap (Stockton Heath Racing)

8 NICANOR (FR) 5 11-7b.g. Garde Royale – Uthane (FR) (Baly Rockette) [2004/5 F16v3 F16s* F16v2 :: 2005/6F16d3 20s* 20sF 20s2 16s2 20d* Jan 29] good-topped gelding: second foal: dam, 21fchase winner/successful up to 11/2m on Flat, half-sister to one-time very smart chaserGadz’art: useful form in bumpers, winning maiden event at Thurles in February:useful novice hurdler: successful in minor event at Navan in November and Grade 3P.J. Walls Golden Cygnet Novice Hurdle at Leopardstown (beat Travino very easily by11 lengths) in January: will stay beyond 21/2m: raced on going softer than good:patiently ridden: capable of better still.

N. MEADE, IRELAND P. Carberry Purple, gold sleeves, hooped cap (Mr D. P. Sharkey)

9 RIMSKY (IRE) 5 11-7 (blinkers)gr.g. Silver Patriarch (IRE) – Mistinguett (IRE) (Doyoun) [2004/5 F16d2 F17g* F17d ::2005/6 16s* 20s* 16d 24d6 26d4 25s2 Feb 4] unfurnished gelding: useful bumperwinner: fairly useful novice hurdler: won twice at Chepstow in October, latter 7-runner Grade 2 Persian War Novices’ Hurdle (beat Massini’s Maguire a length): backto form when 7 lengths second of 5 to Neptune Collonges in Grade 2 novice atWetherby last time: stays 31/4m: raced on good going or softer: blinkered last 3 outings:has raced freely: jumped none too fluently fifth start.

N. A. TWISTON-DAVIES C. Llewellyn Emerald green, white star, diabolo on sleeves and star on cap (D. J. & S. A. Goodman)

140h25s 140 G2h26d 132 Nh24d G2h16d G2h20s 140 G2h16s 121 + N

156 ph20d 151 + G3h16s 131 Nh20s 151 + G1h20s + G3h20s 114 + WF16d 121 G1

137 ph20s 137 Nh19d 129 + Nh19d 122 + NF16d’ 121 G2F17g’ 123 W

151 ph18d 151 + G1h16d 147 + G2h16d 116 + NF16g 104 + W

138h20s 109 + Wh22v 125 G3h20v 124 + Nh20d G1h18v’ 138 NF16d’ 116 W

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10 SOMETHING GOLD (FR) 6 11-7 (blinkers)gr.g. Baby Turk – Exiled (USA) (Iron Ruler (USA)) [2004/5 NR :: 2005/6 16d 20s4 Feb23] eighth foal: brother to smart hurdler/chaser up to 25f in France/Italy SomethingSpecial and half-brother to several other winners: dam won in US: fairly useful formwhen winning 21-runner bumper at Ascot on debut in March 2004: much better effortin novice hurdles on belated return (shaped as if needing run on reappearance) when23 lengths fourth to impressive Refinement in quite valuable 8-runner event atHuntingdon, outpaced sixth: will stay beyond 21/2m.

M. BRADSTOCK M. Batchelor Royal blue and white check, white sleeves, red armlets, white cap (Mr J. Macleod)

11 THE MICK WESTON 7 11-7b.g. North Col – Zalina (Tyrnavos) [2004/5 F17s2 F16g* F16d3 F16v* F16gur :: 2005/616v* 17d5 Jan 1] useful-looking gelding: second foal: dam poor maiden on Flat/novicehurdler: smart on his day in bumpers, won at Cheltenham (by 16 lengths) andChepstow (beat Victom’s Chance 6 lengths) in 2004/5: won 11-runner novice atUttoxeter on hurdling debut in November by 10 lengths from Mayyas, pushed clearfrom 3 out having tried to run out sixth: better form when never-dangerous 91/2 lengthsfifth of 15 to subsequently-demoted Armariver in novice handicap at Cheltenham nexttime, again not always fluent: acts on heavy ground: sure to stay beyond 17f: may dobetter yet over hurdles.

R. T. PHILLIPS R. Thornton Black and orange stripes, orange sleeves, black spots (Mr Mick Weston)

12 TURNSTILE 5 11-7gr.g. Linamix (FR) – Kissing Gate (USA) (Easy Goer (USA)) [2004/5 NR :: 2005/6 16s4

19d* 19d* Jan 1] tall gelding: fairly useful on Flat (stays 13/4m), successful twice in2005, sold out of R. Hannon’s stable 145,000 gns Newmarket Autumn Sales:progressive form over hurdles, winning novices at Catterick last 2 starts, easily beatingThat’s Rhythm 5 lengths in 11-runner event for latest: open to further improvement.

J. HOWARD JOHNSON G. Lee Black and beige (halved), chevrons on sleeves, beige cap (Andrea & Graham Wylie)

13 ZAIYAD (IRE) 5 11-7 (tongue strap)b.g. Sadler’s Wells (USA) – Zaila (IRE) (Darshaan) [2004/5 NR :: 2005/6 17g* 17s* 18d2

20v2 19v* 19g* Dec 31] half-brother to fairly useful hurdler up to 21f Zahari (byShernazar) and bumper winner Sir Rowland Hill (by Kahyasi): useful on Flat,successful over 11/4m in 2004: already of similar standard over hurdles, won 4-y-oevents at Chateaubriant and Auteuil in May and Group 3 Prix Leopold d’ Orsetti-Grande Course de Haies d’Enghien (impressively by 10 lengths from Joly Precy) and5-runner minor event at Cagnes-sur-Mer in December: stays 21/2m: raced on good goingor softer (acts on heavy): capable of better still.

A. CHAILLE-CHAILLE, FRANCE B. J. Geraghty Dark blue, yellow stripe, check cap (Mr S. Mulryan)

14 HELTORNIC (IRE) 6 11-0ch.m. Zaffaran (USA) – Majestic Run (Deep Run) [2004/5 F16d* F16d2 F17s3 :: 2005/622dF 23s* 21gF 22s* 21s4 16d4 21g6 Feb 8] leggy mare: bumper winner: fair hurdler:won mares novices at Lingfield in November and Haydock (beat Cloudless Dawn 7lengths) in January: respectable efforts faced with decreased emphasis on stamina last2 starts, outpaced straight when 18 lengths sixth of 7 to She’s Our Native in mareshandicap at Ludlow on latest: stays 23f: acts on soft going: makes running/racesprominently.

M. SCUDAMORE T. Scudamore Purple and white (quartered), red and royal blue halved sleeves, white cap, purple star(Mr Stephen W. Molloy)

135h21g 123 118h16d 128 + 118h21s 122 G2h22s 131 + Nh21g Nh23s 117 + N

161 ph19v 149 + G3h20v 150 G1h18d 136 Lh17s 123 W

136 ph19d 128 + Nh19d 120 + Nh16s 109 N

128 +h17d 128 + 118h16v 118 + NF16g’ + G1F16v’ 136 WF16d’ 119 + LF16g’ 127 + W

121h20s 121 Nh16d 97 + N

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15 REFINEMENT (IRE) 7 11-0b.m. Oscar (IRE) – Maneree (Mandalus) [2004/5 F17d* F16g4 F17d4 :: 2005/6 F16d*16d* 16g* 16d* 16s* 20s* Feb 23] smallish mare: leading bumper performer,blinkered only time when winning Grade 1 Paddy Power Champion INH Flat atPunchestown in April by 9 lengths from The Cool Guy: unbeaten all 5 starts overhurdles, namely novices at Uttoxeter and Towcester (mares) in October, Wincanton inNovember and Huntingdon (most impressive upped in trip, beat Raffaello 13 lengths)in February, plus mares handicap at Sandown (beat Pay Attention 4 lengths) inJanuary: stays 21/2m, bred to stay further: raced on good going or softer: still on theupgrade, and well worth her place in stronger company.

JONJO O’NEILL A. P. McCoy Royal blue, orange disc, orange and royal blue striped sleeves and cap (Mr M. Tabor)

16 SHE’S OUR NATIVE (IRE) 8 11-0b.m. Be My Native (USA) – More Dash (IRE) (Strong Gale) [2004/5 21d c24gF c25d3

c16sF4 c20s2 c20d3 c19s* c19v3 c20spu :: 2005/6 21d* 22s3 19s* 21d* 21g* Feb 8]lengthy mare: winning chaser, but often let down by jumping over fences: fairly usefulhandicap hurdler: much improved this season, winning 3 of 4 starts, at Ludlow inDecember, January and February and at Hereford in January: further progress whenbeating Dancing Pearl in 7-runner mares event for latest success, again travelling welland leading 3 out: possibly best short of 23/4m when conditions are testing: probablyacts on heavy going: tried visored/blinkered: a credit to her trainer.

EVAN WILLIAMS Christian Williams Royal blue, large red spots, royal blue sleeves, red stars, royal blue cap, red star (MrIan Brice)

17 INVESTMENT WINGS (IRE) 4 10-12 (visor and tongue strap)b.g. In The Wings – Superb Investment (IRE) (Hatim (USA)) [2005/6 17d6 16sF 17g 16s4

Feb 24] useful-looking gelding: half-brother to several winners, including fairly usefulchaser Cool Investment (by Prince of Birds), stayed 29f: fair maiden on Flat (stays 15f),sold out of M. Johnston’s stable 20,000 gns Newmarket Autumn Sales: easily besteffort in juvenile hurdles (fair form) at Warwick in January, 2 lengths second andkeeping on when falling heavily last in race won by Opera de Coeur: all but refusedfirst and soon behind at Market Rasen less than 2 weeks later: insufficient emphasison stamina when below-form fourth of 9 to Opera de Coeur at Warwick last time:likely to stay beyond 2m.

M. C. PIPE R. Greene Yellow, large red spots, dark blue sleeves, yellow cap, red spots (Swanvista Limited)

18 LEGALLY FAST (USA) 4 10-12b.c. Deputy Minister (CAN) – Earthly Angel (USA) (Crafty Prospector (USA)) [2005/616d3 17d6 17d4 20s5 Feb 16] tall, useful-looking colt: fair on Flat (stays 13/4m),successful twice in 2005 (claimed from P. Cole £15,000 after second win): similar form(modest) all 4 starts over hurdles, tiring markedly when 18 lengths fifth to Herakles in8-finisher novice handicap at Huntingdon last time: should prove fully effective at21/2m: raced on good to soft and soft ground.

S. C. BURROUGH A. Thornton Orange and yellow (quartered), diabolo on sleeves, white cap (Mrs Tania Stepney)

111h20s 108 105h17d 109 Nh17d 111 Nh16d 107 N

120h16s 115 Nh17g Nh16s 120 + Nh17d 101 + N

144h21g 141 + 120h21d 137 + 108Ah19s 133 101h22s 117 + 98Ah21d 121 + 91c20s’ 93

153 ph20s 145 + Nh16s 141 + 123h16d 148 + Nh16g 125 + Nh16d 107 + NF16d 142 G1

ROYAL & SUNALLIANCE NOVICES’ HURDLE (Gr 1) (Cheltenham 2m5f)2000 149 Monsignor 6-11-7: 5/4 M Pitman N Williamson 142001 Abandoned2002 148 Galileo 6-11-7: 12/1 T R George J M Maguire 272003 147 Hardy Eustace 6-11-7: 6/1 D T Hughes (Ir) K A Kelly 192004 147 Fundamentalist 6-11-7: 12/1 N A Twiston-Davies C Llewellyn 152005 147 No Refuge 5-11-7: 17/2 J H Johnson G Lee 20* The Timeform Ratings (second column) are those recorded by the winner in the race and, unlikethe other Timeform Ratings published in this Card, are not adjusted to the weights carried, or forweight-for-age. The figure in the final column is the number of runners.

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SECOND RACE CHELTENHAM (TV CH4) TRW – 170 167 166 172 (Av 169)

2.35 3m110yTHE ROYAL & SUNALLIANCE CHASE(Grade 1) (1)£140,000 5yo+

1 ARDAGHEY (IRE) 7 11-4b. or br.g. Lord Americo – Mrs Pepper (Lancastrian) [2004/5 F16s* F16g4 21d4 20v* ::2005/6 c20s3 c21d6 c23spu c26s2 c24v* Feb 19] good-topped gelding: winningpointer/bumper winner: won 3-runner novice hurdle at Leicester in 2004/5 by headfrom The Listener: reportedly suffered hairline fracture of hind leg and missedremainder of season: fairly useful novice chaser: won 6-finisher maiden at Towcesterlast time readily by 9 lengths from Great As Gold, making most: stays 31/4m: raced ongood going or softer (acts on heavy): may prove ideally suited by galloping track.

N. A. TWISTON-DAVIES C. Llewellyn Emerald green, white star, diabolo on sleeves and star on cap (D. J. & S. A. Goodman)

2 BACK IN FRONT (IRE) 9 11-4br.g. Bob Back (USA) – Storm Front (IRE) (Strong Gale) [2004/5 16d2 17d* 16g ::2005/6 20s2 20s4 c17s* Dec 26] workmanlike gelding: high-class hurdler, lightly raced:won totesport Bula Hurdle at Cheltenham in 2004/5 by 4 lengths from Inglis Drever: 4lengths second to Solerina in Grade 2 at Navan on reappearance: folded tamely inGrade 1 won by same horse at Fairyhouse next time: made successful debut overfences in maiden at Limerick in December, walking through second but jumping safelythereafter and still on bridle when left distance clear by last-fence fall of PracticeMatch: will probably stay beyond 21/2m: acts on heavy going: sure to improveconsiderably over fences.

E. J. O’GRADY, IRELAND P. W. Flood Orange and purple diamonds, purple sleeves, purple cap, orange diamonds (NeliusHayes)

3 BEWLEYS BERRY (IRE) 8 11-4ch.g. Shernazar – Approach The Dawn (IRE) (Orchestra) [2004/5 16v* 20v2 24d* 24gF

24dpu :: 2005/6 c25d* c21d2 c24g3 Dec 26] lengthy, workmanlike gelding: chasingtype: successful 3 times in Irish points: created good impression over hurdles in2004/5, winning novice at Hexham and Grade 2 River Don Novices’ at Doncaster (beatIndy Mood easily by 10 lengths): raced too freely final start: won 4-finisher maiden atWetherby on chasing debut by 12 lengths from Briery Fox: useful form when 11/4

lengths second of 4 to Exotic Dancer in novice at Cheltenham (back in trip) and 3lengths third of 5 to Darkness in Feltham Novices’ Chase at Sandown (jumped nonetoo fluently latter stages) since: stays 25f: raced mainly on going softer than good: racesprominently.

J. HOWARD JOHNSON G. Lee Black and beige (halved), chevrons on sleeves, beige cap (Andrea & Graham Wylie)

4 BOLD BISHOP (IRE) 9 11-4b.g. Religiously (USA) – Ladybojangles (IRE) (Buckskin (FR)) [2004/5 c16g2 16dpu ::2005/6 c20m2 c16d2 c16d* c20g* Nov 26] rangy gelding: useful hurdler: muchimproved over fences when winning strongly-run handicaps at Cheltenham (camefrom well back to beat Tiger Cry 21/2 lengths) and Newbury last 2 starts: 7/1, beatEuropa 3/4 length in valuable 16-runner ladbrokes.com Handicap on latter course,leading last and always holding on despite idling: effective at 2m/21/2m: acts on softand good to firm going: blinkered once (ran well): hasn’t always impressed withfinishing effort and seems ideally suited by well-run races: may do better still.

JONJO O’NEILL A. P. McCoy White, mauve stars (Mrs Gay Smith)

164 +c20g 162 + 136c16d 151 129c16d 139 + Nc20m 134 + Wh16d’ 143c16g’ 142 N

161c24g 161 G1c21d 157 + Nc25d 140 + Wh24d’ + G1h24g’ + G2h24d’ 141 + G2

150 Pc17s 147 + Wh20s 155 G1h20s 174 + G2h16g’ 170 G1h17d’ 178 + G2h16d’ 178 G2

142c24v 139 + Wc26s 142 Wc23s Wc21d 124 G2c20s 139 + Nh20v’ 142 + N

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5 CHOPNEYEV (FR) 8 11-4b.g. Goldneyev (USA) – Pierre de Soleil (FR) (Jefferson) [2004/5 NR :: 2005/6 c19s4 Feb25] leggy, close-coupled gelding: most progressive form (rated 137) over hurdles in2002/3, winning handicap at Uttoxeter, novice at Ayr and Grade 3 handicap atSandown: also excellent second to Korelo (pair clear) in valuable handicap at Ascot:off 3 years, made a few minor mistakes and readily outpaced straight when well-heldfourth of 6 finishers behind easy winner Nycteos in maiden at Chepstow on chasingdebut: stays 3m well: acts well on heavy going, well below best on good: shouldimprove over fences.

R. T. PHILLIPS A. Dobbin White, yellow stars, white cap (Mrs Claire Smith)

6 COMMERCIAL FLYER (IRE) 7 11-4 (tongue strap)ch.g. Carroll House – Shabra Princess (Buckskin (FR)) [2004/5 16d2 16d3 17d* 19g*24g* 20s* 27s* 20m5 :: 2005/6 c23d* Feb 16] lengthy, angular gelding: useful hurdler:progressed markedly during busy period late in 2004/5, winning handicaps at NewtonAbbot in March and Exeter, Ayr and Perth (2) in April: better form when 61/2 lengthsfifth of 17 to Yes Sir in handicap at Sandown final start: off 10 months, highlypromising chasing debut when winning 8-runner maiden at Taunton on return by 4lengths from Blue Business, jumping impressively and merely kept up to work toassert from 3 out: stays 27f: acts on good to firm and heavy going: tongue tiednowadays: patiently ridden: a good chasing prospect, and very much one to keep onright side.

M. C. PIPE T. J. Murphy Royal blue, emerald green sleeves, white cap, emerald green spots (Mr D. A. Johnson)

7 DARKNESS 7 11-4ch.g. Accordion – Winnowing (IRE) (Strong Gale) [2004/5 F18s* 20s2 21s* 21v2 19s*21g :: 2005/6 c21d* c16s2 c24g* c25d* c24g* Dec 26] tall, lengthy gelding: bumperwinner: useful novice hurdler in 2004/5, landed odds at Plumpton and Towcester:already much better over fences (smart form), won maiden at Uttoxeter (by distance)in October and novices at Newbury (Grade 2, beat below-par Iris’s Gift 13 lengths) inNovember and Cheltenham (beat Zabenz 8 lengths) and Sandown (Grade 1 Stan JamesFeltham Novices’ Chase) in December: jumped none too fluently on latest occasion butran on well late on after looking held, leading final 100 yds and beating Zabenz 3lengths: stays 3m (outpaced over 2m): raced on good going or softer: blinkered final2004/5 outing (well held): hasn’t always looked straightforward.

C. R. EGERTON P. J. Brennan Pink and grey diamonds, pink cap (Lady Lloyd-Webber)

8 IDLE TALK (IRE) 7 11-4br.g. Hubbly Bubbly (USA) – Belon Breeze (IRE) (Strong Gale) [2004/5 24s* 24d4 23d*24dpu :: 2005/6 c23s* c25s* c24s3 Feb 18] strong gelding: won maiden Irish point in2004: fairly useful form in novice hurdles in 2004/5, winning at Chepstow andLingfield: disappointing in Grade 1 at Aintree final start: highly encouraging start tochasing career, winning maiden at Worcester (by 6 lengths from Lord Killeshanra) inNovember and novice at Exeter (beat Reflected Glory by 21/2 lengths, again jumpingwell) in January: lost all chance when blundering 4 out in Grade 2 novice at Lingfieldwon by Montgermont next time: will be suited by 31/4m+: raced on good to soft/softgoing.

T. R. GEORGE J. M. Maguire Red and grey stripes, red sleeves, grey armlets, red cap (Mrs M. J. George)

9 LORD KILLESHANRA (IRE) 7 11-4br.g. Mister Lord (USA) – Killeshandra Lass (IRE) (King’s Ride) [2004/5 F16g3 17d6

19s6 21v6 22s2 24d2 16v2 22gpu :: 2005/6 c23s2 c23d* c20d2 c25spu c25v3 Feb 21] tallgelding: fairly useful in bumpers: fairly useful novice hurdler: already better overfences: confirmed promise of chasing debut when winning novice at Exeter inNovember by 21/2 lengths from Very Optimistic: jumped none too fluently and soonbehind on penultimate start, but back to form when 23/4 lengths third of 7 to HalconGenelardais in well-contested novice at Exeter on latest, travelling strongly in touchlong way: will stay 3m+: raced on good going or softer (acts on heavy).

C. L. TIZZARD J. Tizzard Royal blue, orange spots (Mr G. F. Gingell)

154c25v 154 Nc25s Nc20d 145 + G2c23d 154 Nc23s 141 Wh22g’ N

153c24s 129 + G2c25s 144 + Nc23s 146 + Wh24d’ G1h23d’ 141 + Nh24d’ 137 + G2

171c24g 164 G1c25d 171 Nc24g 162 ? G2c16s 154 + Nc21d 156 + Wh21g’ G1

135 Pc23d 135 + Wh20m’ 154 + 141h27s’ 143 + 120Ah20s’ 135 + 120h24g’ 143 + 120h19g’ 135 + 113

105 pc19s 105 + W

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10 LOUGH DERG (FR) 6 11-4b.g. Apple Tree (FR) – Asturias (FR) (Pistolet Bleu (IRE)) [2004/5 16g5 21d* 22d4 24s6

21g 21m* :: 2005/6 c20d2 c24gF c23s* c25s3 Jan 2] rather sparely-made gelding: smarthurdler, won twice at Cheltenham in 2004/5, including Relkeel Hurdle (by 8 lengthsfrom Exotic Dancer): useful form over fences: confirmed earlier promise whenwinning 14-runner maiden at Exeter in December by 6 lengths from Tighten Your Belt:respectable 31/2 lengths third of 4 finishers to Idle Talk in novice there next time,mistake seventh: stays 25f: acts on soft and good to firm going: usually racesprominently.

M. C. PIPE T. Scudamore Emerald green and white (quartered), orange and white halved sleeves, orange cap,white star (Mr W. Frewen)

11 OUR BEN 7 11-4ch.g. Presenting – Forest Pride (IRE) (Be My Native (USA)) [2004/5 F16g 16d* 20s3

22v* 24v3 21g3 20s5 :: 2005/6 24spu c19s2 c17s* c21d3 Feb 12] useful hurdler, wonmaiden at Clonmel and Grade 3 novice at Limerick in 2004/5, also very good third toNo Refuge in Royal & SunAlliance Hurdle at Cheltenham: confirmed chasing debutpromise when easily landing odds in maiden at Fairyhouse in January, beatingLissbonney Project 21/2 lengths: much better form when under 2 lengths third of 9finishers to The Railway Man in Grade 1 novice at Leopardstown last time, outpaced4 out before staying on strongly late: should be suited by 3m+: acts on heavy going:remains open to improvement over fences, particularly granted stiffer test of stamina.

W. P. MULLINS, IRELAND R. Walsh Emerald green and yellow (quartered), white sleeves, emerald green cap (Mr TrevorHemmings)

12 THE LISTENER (IRE) 7 11-4gr.g. Roselier (FR) – Park Breeze (IRE) (Strong Gale) [2004/5 F18g6 21s 16d4 20vF 21v*20v2 25v* 20dsu :: 2005/6 c19v* c20d* c21d* c24sF Feb 18] strong, workmanlikegelding: carries condition: useful novice hurdler in 2004/5: most promising start tochasing career, winning novices at Exeter, Windsor (Grade 2 Arena Leisure plcNovices’ Chase, again very impressive when beating Lord Killeshanra by 13 lengths)and Cheltenham (beat Napolitain in Grade 2 Unicoin Homes ‘Dipper’ Novices’ Chase):generally a very good jumper and made most uncharacteristic error when falling tenthin Grade 2 novice at Lingfield next time: will stay beyond 25f: raced on going softerthan good (acts on heavy): exciting prospect.

R. H. ALNER A. Thornton Yellow, black chevron, check sleeves (Old Moss Farm)

13 THE RAILWAY MAN (IRE) 7 11-4b.g. Shernazar – Sparky Sue (IRE) (Strong Gale) [2004/5 16s3 16s4 18v* 18s2 16s2 ::2005/6 16d5 16d2 c17s* c21vpu c21d* Feb 12] well-made gelding: useful hurder, madeall in maiden at Leopardstown in 2004/5: very much chaser on looks and has takenwell to fences, won maiden at Navan (easy) in November and Grade 1 Dr P. J. Moriarty(novice) at Leopardstown in February, travelled best some way out and kept on wellfor pressure run-in when beating Father Matt 11/2 lengths in latter (16/1): pulled upsoon after bad mistake seventh in between: stays 21f (uncertain to be as effective at3m): acts on heavy going: often front runner.

A. L. T. MOORE, IRELAND D. N. Russell Dark green, dark green cap, light green star (Mr Cathal M. Ryan)

14 ZABENZ (NZ) 9 11-4 (blinkers)b.g. Zabeel (NZ) – In The Country (NZ) (In The Purple (FR)) [2004/5 17d4 16d 16d 21s5

24g3 :: 2005/6 c20g3 c23d4 c25d* c25d2 c24g2 Dec 26] sturdy gelding: won 4 times overhurdles in Australia/USA, useful form at best in handicaps for present connections in2004/5: has taken well to chasing, won 8-runner maiden at Hereford in November by29 lengths from Lord Olympia: even better form when second to Darkness atCheltenham and Sandown since, looked likely winner of Feltham Novices’ Chase atlatter track until collared last 150 yds (beaten 3 lengths): stays 3m: acts on good to softgoing: often blinkered: sound jumper: seems suited by front-running tactics.

P. J. HOBBS R. Johnson Dark blue and white check, dark blue sleeves, emerald green cap (Mr Michael H. Watt)

162c24g 162 G1c25d 162 Nc25d 155 + Wc23d 141 + Nc20g 138 Wh24g’ 140 128

161c21d 161 G1c21v + G2c17s 136 + Wh16d 142 Nh16d 141 G1h16s’ 145 G2

167 pc24s + G2c21d 163 + G2c20d 157 + G2c19v 149 + Nh20d’ 128h25v’ 140 + N

160 pc21d 159 + G1c17s 130 + Wc19s 138 + Wh24s G1h20s’ 145 G2h21g’ 161 G1

154c25s 141 + Nc23s 154 Wc24g 150 + G2c20d 152 Nh21m’ 164 145h21g’ 147

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15 STAR DE MOHAISON (FR) 5 10-8 (tongue strap)b.g. Beyssac (FR) – Belle de Mohaison (FR) (Suvero (FR)) [2004/5 18sF 16s6 18s* 19s*17s3 17m3 :: 2005/6 c20s* c19v2 c21d3 c22s* Jan 27] tall gelding: fairly useful hurdler,won twice in 2004/5: useful novice chaser: won at Aintree in October (impressivelyby 13 lengths from Supreme Serenade) and Fontwell in January: odds on and tonguetied, beat Steppes of Gold easily by 13 lengths in 6-runner event at latter track, leadingsixth: placed behind The Listener both starts in between, third in Grade 2 atCheltenham on second occasion: stays 23/4m: acts on soft and good to firm going.

P. F. NICHOLLS B. J. Geraghty Mauve and pink check, white sleeves, pink cap (Sir Robert Ogden)

159 +c22s 157 + Nc21d 159 G2c19v 148 + Nc20s 154 + Nh17m’ 151 Nh17s’ 139 + N

Course winners recordsTime No Horse Wins 2nd 3rd Runs2.00 1 DENMAN (IRE) 1 12.00 11 THE MICK WESTON 1 1 42.35 2 BACK IN FRONT (IRE) 3 1 52.35 4 BOLD BISHOP (IRE) 1 1 42.35 7 DARKNESS 1 22.35 10 LOUGH DERG (FR) 3 1 72.35 12 THE LISTENER (IRE) 1 13.15 1 ACCORDION ETOILE (IRE) 2 (1 CD) 33.15 4 FOTA ISLAND (IRE) 1 23.15 5 FUNDAMENTALIST (IRE) 2 (1 CD) 33.15 8 MOSCOW FLYER (IRE) 3 (3 CD) 44.00 8 PRINS WILLEM (IRE) 1 1 44.00 16 AKILAK (IRE) 1 1 34.00 30 INCH PRIDE (IRE) 1 24.40 1 IRIS BLEU (FR) 1 (1 CD) 2 44.40 3 ANOTHER RUM (IRE) 1 14.40 6 LIBERTHINE (FR) 1 44.40 16 YOU’RE SPECIAL (USA) 1 1 1 55.20 10 LEADING CONTENDER (IRE) 1 (1 CD) 15.20 19 BURNT OAK (UAE) 1 1

ROYAL & SUNALLIANCE CHASE (Gr 1) (Cheltenham 3m1⁄2f)2000 152 Lord Noelie 7-11-4: 9/2 Miss H C Knight J Culloty 92001 Abandoned2002 153 Hussard Collonges 7-11-4: 33/1 P Beaumont R Garritty 192003 150 One Knight 7-11-4: 15/2 P J Hobbs R Johnson 92004 149 Rule Supreme 8-11-4: 25/1 W P Mullins (Ir) D J Casey 102005 150 Trabolgan 7-11-4: 5/1 N J Henderson M A Fitzgerald 9

QUEEN MOTHER CHAMPION CHASE (Gr 1) (Cheltenham 2m)2000 167 Edredon Bleu 8-12-0: 7/2 Miss H C Knight A P McCoy 92001 Abandoned2002 166 Flagship Uberalles 8-12-0: 7/4 P J Hobbs R Johnson 122003 167 Moscow Flyer 9-12-0: 7/4 Mrs J Harrington (Ir) B J Geraghty 112004 172 Azertyuiop 7-11-10: 15/8 P F Nicholls R Walsh 82005 181 Moscow Flyer 11-11-10: 6/4 Mrs J Harrington (Ir) B J Geraghty 8

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THIRD RACE CHELTENHAM (TV CH4) TRW – 173 174 183 192 (Av 181)

3.15 2mTHE QUEEN MOTHER CHAMPION CHASE(Grade 1) (1)£290,000 5yo+

1 ACCORDION ETOILE (IRE) 7 11-10b.g. Accordion – Royal Thimble (IRE) (Prince Rupert (FR)) [2004/5 16m* 16g* 16s2

16d* 16v5 16g4 20d6 :: 2005/6 16m* 16m6 c17d2 c16d* c16d3 c16gF Mar 14] strong,lengthy, good sort: developed into high-class hurdler in 2004/5, best effort when 31/2

lengths fourth to Hardy Eustace in Champion Hurdle at Cheltenham in March: simpletask when winning Grade 3 at Tipperary in July: smart novice chaser: won Grade 2Independent Newspaper November Novices’ Chase at Cheltenham in November byshort head from Tamarinbleu, nodding 2 out and not fluent last: creditable third of 5to Central House in Grade 2 at Punchestown on penultimate start (finished weakly),fell eighth in Grade 1 novice at Cheltenham on latest: has form at 21/2m and onsoft/heavy going, better at 2m under less testing conditions: patiently ridden, and hasa turn of foot.

PAUL NOLAN, IRELAND D. J. Casey Brown, pink star, sleeves and cap (Banjo Syndicate)

2 CENTRAL HOUSE 9 11-10 (tongue strap)b.g. Alflora (IRE) – Fantasy World (Kemal (FR)) [2004/5 c20s5 c16s2 c16s2 c17v* c17v*c20s2 c16s* c16g6 c17s3 :: 2005/6 c16d5 c17s3 c16s* c16v* c17d3 c17s4 c16d* Feb 5]tall, rather leggy gelding: very smart chaser: successful in Grade 2 Fortria Chase atNavan (by 31/2 lengths from below-par Moscow Flyer) in November, Grade 2 Hilly WayChase at Cork (by 3 lengths from below-par Rathgar Beau) in December and Grade 2Byrne Group plc Tied Cottage Chase at Punchestown (made all to beat Jim 6 lengths,5 ran) in February: would probably have won Grade 1 at Leopardstown fifth start butfor rider mistaking winning post, about length up at time: lame when tailed off inGrade 2 at Fairyhouse penultimate outing: very best form around 2m: acts on good tofirm and heavy going: blinkered most starts in 2004/5 and on reappearance: has hadtongue tied, including last 5 starts: usually jumps well/makes running: consistent.

D. T. HUGHES, IRELAND R. Loughran White, royal blue spots, royal blue cap, white diamond (John F. Kenny)

3 DEMPSEY (IRE) 8 11-10b.g. Lord Americo – Kyle Cailin (Over The River (FR)) [2004/5 16g c17sF c21dpu c16d2

c16s* c16dur c16d* c16d3 :: 2005/6 c16d* c16m2 Feb 4] big, good-topped gelding:winning hurdler: smart chaser: 17/2, much improved when winning 12-runnerhandicap at Sandown in January by 3/4 length from Tikram: again went with plenty ofenthusiasm when very good second of 10 (beaten 2 lengths) to Tysou in Grade 3handicap there next time, making most until run-in: raced mainly at 2m: acts on goodto firm and heavy going: races prominently.

M. PITMAN A. Tinkler Dark blue, pink sash, pink sleeves, dark blue armlets, dark blue cap, pink spots (Mrs T.Brown)

4 FOTA ISLAND (IRE) 10 11-10b.g. Supreme Leader – Mary Kate Finn (Saher) [2004/5 16g3 c20s3 c17s2 c17v* c16s2

c16g* c16s* :: 2005/6 c16sur c17d2 c17s* Jan 22] big, good sort: smart hurdler: verysmart chaser: won maiden at Naas, Johnny Henderson Grand Annual Chase(Handicap) at Cheltenham (by 5 lengths from Bambi de L’Orme) and Red RumHandicap Chase at Aintree (beating Kadount by length, leading on bridle 3 out) in2004/5: successful in 4-runner Grade 2 Normans Grove Chase at Fairyhouse last time,beating Old Flame comfortably by 4 lengths: best effort when 3/4-length second to HiCloy in Grade 1 at Leopardstown penultimate start: stays 21/2m: acts on heavy going:effective making running or ridden more patiently.

M. F. MORRIS, IRELAND A. P. McCoy Emerald green, orange hoops, white cap (Mr John P. McManus)

167c17s 152 + G2c17d 167 G1c16s G1c16s’ 160 + 142c16g’ 152 + 130c16s’ 138 N

166c16m 164 + 150c16d 160 + 142c16d’ 148 + G1c16d’ 147 + Nc16d’ G2c16s’ 141 + W

168c16d 168 G2c17s 133 G2c17d 166 + G1c16v 158 G2c16s 168 G2c17s 163 150

160c16g G1c16d 158 G2c16d 156 + G2c17d 130 + Wh16m 160 159h16m 140 + G3

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5 FUNDAMENTALIST (IRE) 8 11-10 (tongue strap)b.g. Supreme Leader – Run For Shelter (Strong Gale) [2004/5 c20g* c16d* c20g2

c21dur :: 2005/6 c16s4 c20sF Feb 18] strong, well-made gelding: winning Irish pointer:one of the best novice hurdlers of 2003/4, won Royal & SunAlliance at Cheltenham (by1/2 length from Inglis Drever): also created excellent impression when winning first 2starts in novice chases, namely at Perth and Cheltenham (Independent NewspapersNovices’ Chase, most impressive when beating Contraband 8 lengths) in first half of2004/5: not seen to best advantage next time, badly let down by jumping final start(reportedly had sore shins): missed rest of season due to tendon injury: tailed off inGrade 2 at Wetherby on return, but went with more zest until falling eighth in Grade1 event at Lingfield (tongue tied) next time: effective from 2m to 3m: raced on goodgoing or softer.

N. A. TWISTON-DAVIES C. Llewellyn Royal blue, yellow chevron, striped sleeves, yellow cap (Gripen)

6 KAUTO STAR (FR) 6 11-10 (tongue strap)b.g. Village Star (FR) – Kauto Relka (FR) (Port Etienne (FR)) [2004/5 19s* c18d* c17sF2

:: 2005/6 c17d2 c16s* Dec 3] angular gelding: useful hurdler: showed himself a top-class chaser on only fourth start over fences when winning 7-runner William Hill-Tingle Creek Trophy Chase at Sandown last time by 11/2 lengths from Ashley Brook,jumping well, moving through smoothly to lead 3 out and going 4 lengths clear beforeidling run-in: had finished promising second of 11 to Monkerhostin in Grade 2handicap at Exeter on previous start: stays 19f: raced only on good to soft/soft going:tongue tied all 4 outings for current connections: open to further improvement andsure to win more races.

P. F. NICHOLLS R. Walsh Emerald green, yellow spots, yellow and emerald green halved sleeves, purple cap (MrClive D. Smith)

7 MISTER MCGOLDRICK 9 11-10b.g. Sabrehill (USA) – Anchor Inn (Be My Guest (USA)) [2004/5 c20s* c16d5 16g3

c16v* 16v2 c17d4 c20dF :: 2005/6 c17d6 c20g5 c24s4 c16s* 16v2 16g3 c16s3 Feb 18]workmanlike gelding: smart hurdler: excellent neck second of 7 to Al Eile in Grade 2at Haydock fifth start: only 31/4 lengths third to Royal Shakespeare in 8-runner eventat Sandown next time: very smart chaser: has won 7 of 8 starts at Wetherby, includingwhen beating Albuhera by 12 lengths in 5-runner Grade 2 skybet.com Castleford Chase(for second successive season) in December: ran well when 31/4 lengths third of 4 toDon’t Be Shy in Grade 2 Game Spirit Chase at Lingfield last time, setting good paceand keeping on after headed 3 out: effective at 2m to 21/2m: acts on good to firm andheavy going: effective held up or ridden prominently: bold jumper: free-going,enthusiastic sort.

MRS S. J. SMITH D. Elsworth Dark blue, yellow disc, halved sleeves, dark blue and yellow quartered cap (MrRichard Longley)

8 MOSCOW FLYER (IRE) 12 11-10b.g. Moscow Society (USA) – Meelick Lady (IRE) (Duky) [2004/5 c16g* c16s* c16d*c16v* c16g* c20d* :: 2005/6 c16d2 c16s2 c17d4 Dec 27] strong, lengthy gelding:outstanding chaser, won first 19 completed starts over fences, including when gainingsecond win in Queen Mother Champion Chase at Cheltenham in March: put up verybest performance when winning William Hill Tingle Creek Trophy Chase (secondsuccess in race) at Sandown 3 months earlier: also successful 4 other times in 2004/5,including in Grade 1 John Smith’s Melling Chase at Aintree: well below form last 3starts, again failing to travel with usual fluency and hanging left when fourth to HiCloy in Grade 1 at Leopardstown on latest: effective at 2m to 21/2m: acts on good tofirm and heavy going: idles in front: hard to assess at present.

MRS J. HARRINGTON, IRELAND B. J. Geraghty Black and white chevrons, white sleeves, striped cap (Mr Brian Kearney)

?c17d 163 G1c16s 165 G2c16d 165 + G1c20d’ 180 + G1c16g’ 192 + G1c16v’ 154 + G3

167c16s 167 G2h16g 146 Lh16v 157 G2c16s 167 G2c24s 149 + 153c20g 164 G2

177 pc16s 175 + G1c17d 174 + 149c17s’ 136 + Nc18d’ 156 + Nh19s’ 147 + G3

?c20s G1c16s G2c21d’ G2c20g’ 148 + G2c16d’ 165 + G2c20g’ 100 + N

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9 NEWMILL (IRE) 8 11-10br.g. Norwich – Lady Kas (Pollerton) [2004/5 c16s5 c17s* c17v5 c21v* c21spu c20s4 ::2005/6 c16s5 16s4 16s3 c20s* Jan 19] tall, good-topped gelding: left T. O’Leary beforereappearance, when shaping as if amiss for third successive start: has returned inmuch better heart this winter, showing very smart form in frame behind Brave Inca inGrade 2 hurdle at Punchestown (6 lengths fourth) and Grade 1 hurdle at Leopardstown(made running when 71/2 lengths third): useful novice chaser in 2004/5, put up smartperformance to win 7-runner Grade 2 MacLochlainn Road Markings Ltd Kinloch BraeChase at Thurles last time, patiently ridden to beat Mossy Green 4 lengths: effective at2m to 21f: acts on heavy and good to firm going: open to further improvement overfences.

JOHN JOSEPH MURPHY, IRELAND A. J. McNamara Yellow and white diabolo, yellow sleeves, emerald green cap (Ms M. T. Hayes)

10 ONEWAY (IRE) 9 11-10b.g. Bob’s Return (IRE) – Rendezvous (Lorenzaccio) [2004/5 c20d* c16d* c16d* c16d*c16g* c16g4 :: 2005/6 c16s3 c16s3 Dec 27] strong, workmanlike gelding: maidenhurdler: most progressive chaser in 2004/5, won handicaps at Worcester, Wetherby,Haydock and Sandown (2, beat Impek 11/2 lengths on second occasion): upped inclass, further improvement when 22 lengths fourth to Moscow Flyer in Queen MotherChampion Chase at Cheltenham final start: showed he retains all his ability on return(91/2 lengths third to Kauto Star in Tingle Creek Trophy at Sandown), though ran as ifamiss when well-beaten third of 5 to Mister McGoldrick in Castleford Chase atWetherby next time: effective at 2m to 21/2m: raced mainly on good going or softer:patiently ridden, and has taken strong hold.

M. G. RIMELL G. Lee Black and red stripes, hooped sleeves, quartered cap (Mr Mark Rimell)

11 RIVER CITY (IRE) 9 11-10b.g. Norwich – Shuil Na Lee (IRE) (Phardante (FR)) [2004/5 16m c16g* c17g* c16g*c16d* c16s* c16g3 c16d6 :: 2005/6 c16f2 May 7 (Mar3F3)] rangy gelding: fairly usefulhurdler: won first 5 starts over fences in 2004/5, novices at Worcester, Stratford,Newton Abbot (2) and Aintree (by 2 lengths from Contraband in listed event): off 5months, smart form when 5 lengths third to Contraband in Arkle Trophy atCheltenham and neck second to Bambi de L’Orme in minor event at Warwick 2 of 3starts since: should stay 21/2m: acts on any going: fair form on belated Flat debut.

NOEL T. CHANCE T. Doyle Royal blue, white stars, red and white striped sleeves, white cap, royal blue stars (MrsS. Rowley-Williams)

12 WATSON LAKE (IRE) 8 11-10 (tongue strap)b.g. Be My Native (USA) – Magneeto (IRE) (Brush Aside (USA)) [2004/5 20g c17s*c20d* c16v* c16g4 c20s3 :: 2005/6 c16s2 c17d* c16v* c16d4 Feb 5] tall, good sort: verysmart chaser: reportedly had breathing operation after reappearance: successful inminor event at Limerick (made all to beat Accordion Etoile 21/2 lengths) in October andGrade 3 Poplar Square Chase at Naas (landed odds very easily by 21/2 lengths fromGreen Belt Flyer) in November: off 3 months, not at best when 8 lengths fourth of 5 toCentral House in Grade 2 at Punchestown last time, folding after challenging on bridleafter 3 out: unlikely to stay beyond 21/2m: raced on good going or softer (acts on heavy):free-going sort: sometimes shapes as if amiss.

N. MEADE, IRELAND P. Carberry Light tan, red hoop, black sleeves, red hoop, red cap (Mr John Corr)

13 KARIO DE SORMAIN (FR) 8 11-3 (tongue strap)ch.m. Gunboat Diplomacy (FR) – Bialystok (FR) (Saint Henri) [2004/5 c19s5 c20s2

c22s* c27s5 c22v* :: 2005/6 20d* c21s* c22vur 19s* Feb 20] second foal: half-brotherto winning chaser around 2m Neige de Sormain (by Lights Out): dam 11f/11/2m winneron Flat: once-raced on Flat: useful hurdler: won minor events at Auteuil in Novemberand Fontainebleau (odds on) in February: smart chaser, off nearly a year prior toreappearance: won listed event at Auteuil in November by 10 lengths (value at least20) from Il Manifico: would have won latest renewal of Prix Georges Courtois by widemargin but for unseating 4 out, 25 lengths up and full of running at time: will stay 3m:acts on heavy ground: bold-jumping front runner: blinkered this season.

J. P. GALLORINI, FRANCE T. Majorcryk Black, yellow epaulets (Ecurie Zingaro)

168h19s 146 Wc22v 168 + G3c21s 151 + Wh20d 143 + Wc22v’ 163 + G2c27s’ G1

167 +c16d 160 G2c16v 154 + G3c17d 147 + Wc16s 165 + G1c20s’ 142 G1c16g’ 159 + G1

161c16f 159 Wc16d’ 128 G1c16g’ 161 G1c16s’ 144 + Lc16d’ 127 + Nc16g’ 133 + N

166c16s G2c16s 166 G1c16g’ 170 ? G1c16g’ 156 143c16d’ 149 + 135c16d’ 150 124

157 pc20s 157 + G2h16s 167 G1h16s 167 ? G2c16s G1c20s’ 102 G2c21s’ G1

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FOURTH RACE CHELTENHAM (TV CH4)

4.00 2m5fTHE CORAL CUP (HANDICAP HURDLE)(Grade 3) (1)£75,000 5yo+

1 DOM D’ORGEVAL (FR) 6 11-12b.g. Belmez (USA) – Marie d’Orgeval (FR) (Bourbon (FR)) [2004/5 22gpu 19g6 19g*17m* 16v* 19g2 17d2 16v* 20v2 16d5 :: 2005/6 21d3 16g2 17d5 19s* 19s* 20v* Feb 18]leggy gelding: most progressive handicap hurdler, winning at Lingfield by 5 lengthsfrom Nathos in December and by neck from Fenix in Grade 2 Churchill Road Hurdle(Limited Handicap) in January, and in quite valuable event at Uttoxeter in February by11/4 lengths from Victom’s Chance: stays 21f: has won on good to firm going, acts verywell on soft/heavy: visored once: patiently ridden: reliable and a credit toconnections.

NICK WILLIAMS R. Johnson Orange, black star and star on cap (Mrs Jane Williams)

2 SKY’S THE LIMIT (FR) 5 11-12 (visor)gr.h. Medaaly – Highness Lady (GER) (Cagliostro (GER)) [2004/5 16v* 16v2 16s5 ::2005/6 16m5 16m 18d* 16s2 18v* Dec 3] fairly useful hurdler: won minor events atLimerick in October and Fairyhouse (9 ran, beat Sirius Storm easily by 15 lengths) inDecember: good 4 lengths second of 6 to Feathard Lady in minor event at Down Royalin between: likely to stay 21/2m: acts on heavy going, possibly not good to firm:blinkered last 3 starts.

E. J. O’GRADY, IRELAND B. J. Geraghty Black and yellow quartered, yellow sleeves, black cap with yellow hoop (Mr RaymondJ. Rooney)

3 DANCING BAY 9 11-11b.g. Suave Dancer (USA) – Kabayil (Dancing Brave (USA)) [2004/5 16m2 17d 21g2 24s5

:: 2005/6 24dF 20d3 19s6 20v2 Feb 19] sturdy gelding: smart stayer on Flat: usefulhandicap hurdler: at least respectable efforts last 3 starts (hung left under pressure onpenultimate one), 9 lengths second of 6 to My Way de Solzen in Grade 2 event atFontwell on latest, no chance with winner: should stay beyond 21f: acts on heavy andgood to firm going: held up.

N. J. HENDERSON A. Tinkler White, large black spots, black cap (Elite Racing Club)

4 POLE STAR 8 11-11b. or br.g. Polar Falcon (USA) – Ellie Ardensky (Slip Anchor) [2004/5 16g2 19g* 19d*20s2 21g4 20s4 :: 2005/6 c16dF c16d5 Jan 28] leggy, useful-looking gelding: usefulnovice hurdler in 2004/5: easily landed odds at Doncaster and Newbury inDecember/January: further improvement next 2 starts, 1/2-length second of 4 to GoldMedallist at Huntingdon and 31/4 lengths fourth of 20 to No Refuge in Royal &SunAlliance Novices’ Hurdle at Cheltenham: lost action final start: let down byjumping both starts over fences, 22 lengths fifth of 6 to Green Tango in novice atSouthwell on latest: will stay beyond 21f: raced on good going or softer (acts on soft).

J. R. FANSHAWE L. Heard (5) Light blue, dark blue diamond and diamond on cap (Mr Paul Green)

5 TURTLE SOUP (IRE) 10 11-11b.g. Turtle Island (IRE) – Lisa’s Favourite (Gorytus (USA)) [2004/5 20s 20s3 20v* 20v4

20d4 24dur :: 2005/6 20s2 23gF 20s4 19s3 20v5 Feb 19] medium-sized gelding: fairlyuseful stayer on Flat, creditable effort sole 2005 outing: useful handicap hurdler: betterthan ever when in frame this season, 51/4 lengths third to Dom d’Orgeval in Grade 2limited handicap at Lingfield on latest occasion: ran better than distances suggest inGrade 2 event at Fontwell won by My Way de Solzen last time, weakening quickly 3out: stays 3m: acts on heavy going: races prominently: consistent.

T. R. GEORGE W. McCarthy (7) Light green and brown stripes, light green sleeves and cap (Mr M. K. George)

151143

h20v 120 G2h19s 151 145h20s 151 145h23g 145h20s 151 140h24d’ + 140

154143

c16d Nc16d Wh20s’ 137 + G2h21g’ 154 G1h20s’ 150 + Nh19d’ 133 + N

154143

h20v 152 G2h19s 146 + 145h20d 154 Wh24d + 145h24s’ G2h21g’ 154 136

145 +144

h18v 137 + Wh16s 137 + Wh18d 126 + Wh16m 77 125h16m 121 G3h16s’ 108 G3

154144

h20v 152 + 136h19s 142 + 132h19s 137 + 123h17d 122 + 123h16g 131 + 120h21d 126 + 119

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6 MUGHAS (IRE) 7 11-10b.g. Sadler’s Wells (USA) – Quest of Passion (FR) (Saumarez) [2004/5 NR :: 2005/6 20s2

20v3 20v4 Feb 19] good-topped gelding: useful handicap hurdler: won at Aintree andChepstow in 2003/4: off 20 months, back to best when 4 lengths second of 13 to easywinner Jazz d’Estruval at Haydock on return: below that form both starts since, 22lengths fourth of 6 to stable-companion My Way de Solzen in Grade 2 event atFontwell on latest: should stay 3m: acts on good to firm and heavy going.

A. KING W. Hutchinson Red, white sleeves, red spots, brown cap (B. Winfield, C. Fenton & A. Longman)

7 DESERT AIR (JPN) 7 11-9 (tongue strap)ch.g. Desert King (IRE) – Greek Air (IRE) (Ela-Mana-Mou) [2004/5 17d2 19g 19g* 16g5

16d 17d6 16d4 16d 17g :: 2005/6 17d2 16s* 16d4 Feb 18] angular gelding: usefulhurdler: 25/1, much improved form when winning 20-runner listed LadbrokeHandicap at Sandown in January by 11/4 lengths from Nathos, always close up andkeeping on well after leading 2 out: respectable fourth of 9 to Briareus in Grade 2Kingwell Hurdle at Wincanton next time, soon off bridle and keeping on afterdropping to rear: will probably stay 21f: raced on good going or softer (acts on soft):formerly visored: tongue tied: has looked tricky ride.

M. C. PIPE T. Scudamore Pink, white striped sleeves, white cap (Mrs Belinda Harvey)

8 PRINS WILLEM (IRE) 7 11-8 (tongue strap)b.g. Alzao (USA) – American Garden (USA) (Alleged (USA)) [2004/5 16d* 16d2 16d2

16g4 21m* :: 2005/6 21d3 20d6 Jan 1 (Feb15F*)] good-topped gelding: useful on Flat(stays 2m): useful novice hurdler in 2004/5, winning at Huntingdon and Cheltenham:off 8 months, good third of 6 to Mighty Man in Relkeel Hurdle at latter track on return,travelling well but no extra last: failed to take eye and ran in snatches when tailed offthere next time: stays 21f: unraced on extremes of going: tongue tied last 4 outings:successful on Flat last time.

J. R. FANSHAWE C. Llewellyn Orange, white halved sleeves (Mr Chris van Hoorn)

9 STRANGELY BROWN (IRE) 5 11-8b.g. Second Empire (IRE) – Damerela (IRE) (Alzao (USA)) [2004/5 16v* 16v* 16s* 17g6

16s3 :: 2005/6 16s2 19d* 18d 20v 24d3 24d2 Jan 26] smallish, sparely-made gelding:useful hurdler: won Prix Alain du Breil at Auteuil (France’s top 4-y-o hurdle) in Juneby 3 lengths from Royale Athenia: creditable placed efforts at Leopardstown (probablybit flattered when 31/2 lengths third to Rosaker in Grade 2) and Gowran (8 lengthssecond of 6 to Emotional Moment in Grade 3) last 2 starts: stays 3m: raced on goodground or softer (acts on heavy).

E. MCNAMARA, IRELAND B. C. Byrnes (5) Dark blue, light green triple diamond, hooped sleeves, dark blue cap (We Didn’t NameHim Syndicate)

10 NATHOS (GER) 9 11-7b.g. Zaizoom (USA) – Nathania (GER) (Athenagoras (GER)) [2004/5 c16d3 c17d*c19dpu 17d 16s4 16d 16d3 17g 16d 18s2 :: 2005/6 18d3 22d2 19v* 22d* 20s5 19s2 16s2

19s4 20v6 Feb 19] close-coupled gelding: useful handicap hurdler: much improved oflate, winning twice at Market Rasen (beat Not Left Yet 13/4 lengths on second occasion)in November: good efforts next 3 starts, 7 lengths fourth to Dom d’Orgeval in Grade 2limited handicap at Lingfield on latest occasion: stiff task, tailed off in Grade 2 atFontwell last time: thrice-raced winning chaser: stays 23/4m: raced on good going orsofter: usually waited with: has found little.

C. J. MANN P. J. Brennan Light green, black and light green striped sleeves, light green cap, black spots (J.Davies,A.Merritt & J.Sunley)

11 PHAR BLEU (FR) 5 11-6 (tongue strap)b.g. Agent Bleu (FR) – Guilt Less (FR) (Useful (FR)) [2004/5 16d5 16s3 16d2 16g* 16v*16d6 16v2 17g5 16s2 :: 2005/6 16d3 16g4 17d6 Dec 10] tall, leggy, useful-lookinggelding: type to make a chaser: useful juvenile hurdler for Miss G. Browne in 2004/5,won at Newbury and Chepstow (Grade 1 Finale Hurdle): creditable efforts in frame inhandicaps first 2 starts on return, stiff task when behind in Grade 2 at Cheltenham lasttime (tongue tied): will be suited by further than 2m: raced on good going or softer(acts on heavy).

P. F. NICHOLLS R. Walsh Black and white (halved), red sleeves and cap (The Stewart Family)

154138

h17d 146 G2h16g 154 138h16d 154 136h16s’ 154 G1h17g’ 149 + G1h16v’ 140 N

148 +139

h20v G2h19s 148 139h16s 154 ? 132h19s 147 132h20s 136 132h22d 144 125

153140

h24d 151 G3h24d 156 ? G2h20v 130 G1h18d 106 Wh19d 153 G1h16s 137 G1

153140

h20d 133 Wh21d 153 Wh21m’ 136 + Nh16g’ 146 G1h16d’ 136 Nh16d’ 132 + N

153141

h16d 148 G2h16s 153 132h17d 141 127h17g’ 134 128h16d’ 135 127h16d’ 141 125

150142

h20v 142 G2h20v 145 143h20s 150 140

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12 VALLEY RIDE (IRE) 6 11-6b. or br.g. Glacial Storm (USA) – Royal Lucy (IRE) (King’s Ride) [2004/5 F17g2 F16d*16s* 16g* :: 2005/6 19mur 21d 24d* 25s5 Jan 14] quite good-topped gelding: fourthfoal: brother to 2m winner Glacial Lucy: dam unraced from family of top-class stayingchaser Jodami: fairly useful form in bumpers, won latter start: useful hurdler: won 2novices in 2004/5 and handicap at Bangor in December (would also have won atStratford on reappearance but for unseating near line): beat Just Beth 11/4 lengths in 15-runner event for latest success: far from discredited when around 6 lengths fifth of 15to Nine de Sivola in handicap at Warwick last time: stays 25f: acts on good to firm andsoft going: found little second outing.

C. TINKLER T. Doyle White, light blue spots, light blue cap (Mr George Ward)

13 AFRAD (FR) 5 11-6gr.g. Linamix (FR) – Afragha (IRE) (Darshaan) [2004/5 16g3 16g* 16g2 :: 2005/6 16d2

16s4 16g5 20d* 16s Jan 7] leggy gelding: useful up to 21f on Flat, successful twice inJuly, well held in Cesarewitch last time: useful hurdler, won juvenile at Newbury in2004/5: upped in trip, improved form when winning 9-runner handicap at Sandownin December impressively by 5 lengths from Only Vintage: favourite, below that formwhen eighth to Desert Air in listed handicap there next time (lame): should staybeyond 21/2m: raced on good going or softer: has carried head awkwardly.

N. J. HENDERSON M. A. Fitzgerald Navy blue, scarlet stripe and cap (The Not Afraid Partnership)

14 IL DUCE (IRE) 6 11-5br.g. Anshan – Glory-Glory (IRE) (Buckskin (FR)) [2004/5 F17g5 F16d2 aF16g* 16g2

16d2 21d* 24dpu 20d* :: 2005/6 21d2 24gF 24d6 Jan 1] tall, useful-looking gelding: willmake a chaser: useful hurdler: improved form when head second of 23 to Hordago inhandicap at Cheltenham on reappearance: bit disappointing in similar company bothstarts since: should stay 3m: raced on good/good to soft going on turf.

A. KING R. Thornton Royal blue, yellow stars, yellow cap (Mrs Peter Prowting)

15 ROYAL PARADISE (FR) 6 11-5b.g. Cadoudal (FR) – Crystalza (FR) (Crystal Palace (FR)) [2004/5 16d* 19s* 16d3 16v*18s* 21g :: 2005/6 16s6 16s3 20s5 Dec 4] lengthy, angular gelding: smart novice hurdlerin 2004/5, won at Roscommon (by head from Wild Passion), Naas and 2 graded eventsat Leopardstown (beat The Railway Man 3 lengths in Grade 1 Deloitte Novice Hurdleon second occasion): reportedly bled internally when only seventh in Royal &SunAlliance Novices’ at Cheltenham final 2004/5 outing: found to have mucus onlungs when tailed off on reappearance, stiff task when tailed off in Grade 1 atFairyhouse last time: likely to prove better around 21/2m than 2m: acts on heavy going.

THOMAS FOLEY, IRELAND C. O’Dwyer Dark green and royal blue diabolo, halved sleeves, striped cap (Mr Patrick Delaney Jnr)

16 AKILAK (IRE) 5 11-5br.g. Charnwood Forest (IRE) – Akilara (IRE) (Kahyasi) [2004/5 17s* 16s* 17g3 ::2005/6 16s3 17dur 16d5 17v5 Jan 14] well-made gelding: usually impresses inappearance: fairly useful on Flat (stays 11/4m): took very well to hurdling in 2004/5,winning Wragge & Co Juvenile (Finesse) at Cheltenham (50/1, beatYankeedoodledandy 6 lengths) and Victor Ludorum at Haydock (beat Karelian 11/2

lengths) prior to third to Penzance in Triumph Hurdle at Cheltenham: let down byjumping second/third starts this season, more fluent when creditable fifth to dead-heaters Rayshan and Buck Whaley in handicap at Carlisle on latest, tiring between last2: should stay beyond 2m: raced on good going or softer (probably acts on heavy).

J. HOWARD JOHNSON G. Lee White, black braces, chevrons on sleeves, striped cap (ADA Partnership)

154137

h17v 152 + 137h16d 141 + G1h17d + G2h16s 140 G1h17g’ 152 + G1h16s’ 140 + N

?137

h20s 149 ? G1h16s 141 ? Wh16s G1h21g’ 153 G1h18s’ 144 + G1h16v’ 147 G2

151137

h24d 145 137h24g 130h21d 151 130h20d’ 139 + Nh24d’ G1h21d’ 131 N

153138

h16s 139 + 131h20d 149 + 127h16g 142 127h16s 139 127h16d 137 + Wh16g’ 142 + N

151138

h25s 145 138h24d 150 + 132h21d 118 132h19m 142 + 126h16g’ 130 + Nh16s’ 120 + N

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17 FAIT LE JOJO (FR) 9 11-5b.g. Pistolet Bleu (IRE) – Pretty Davis (USA) (Trempolino (USA)) [2004/5 16m 20d6

16g* :: 2005/6 17m* 18d* 16g3 16d 19g3 16s Jan 7] rather leggy gelding: usefulhandicap hurdler, claimed from P. Hobbs final start in 2004/5: won Jersey ChampionHurdle at Les Landes in July and handicap at Fontwell in October (back to best): asgood as ever all 4 starts since, helped force very strong pace when 153/4 lengthsseventh of 20 Desert Air in valuable listed event at Sandown on latest: winning chaser,but often let down by jumping over fences: effective from 2m to 19f: acts on firm andsoft going: ridden by 5-lb claimer last 5 starts.

L. CORCORAN H. Ephgrave (5) Black, yellow diamond and armlets (Mr M. Ephgrave)

18 ONLY VINTAGE (USA) 6 11-4b.g. Diesis – Wild Vintage (USA) (Alysheba (USA)) [2004/5 17sF 16d* 19s* 16g 20s5 ::2005/6 16g3 20d2 20v4 Feb 18] lengthy gelding: useful hurdler: back to form inhandicaps this season, 31/4 lengths third to Manorson in intermediate at Newbury then5 lengths second to impressive Afrad at Sandown: found emphasis too much onstamina last time: stays 21/2m when conditions aren’t very testing: raced on goodground or softer (acts on soft): takes good hold.

MISS H. C. KNIGHT Paul Moloney Purple, primrose diamond, collar and sleeves, quartered cap (Lady Bamford & AliceBamford)

19 PENNY PICTURES (IRE) 7 11-4b.g. Theatrical – Copper Creek (Habitat) [2004/5 17g* 16m4 22d3 22d* 24d 24g 24d20m2 :: 2005/6 16g 22m2 22m 21d 20d2 22g 24d c24g4 Feb 8] small gelding: fairlyuseful stayer on Flat: useful handicap hurdler: won at Bangor and Newton Abbot in2004/5: mostly creditable runs this season (second to Covent Garden at Aintree inNovember), below form when ridden more prominently next 2 starts: 11/4, shapedbetter than result suggests when 101/4 lengths fourth of 12 to Martha’s Kinsman inmaiden at Ludlow on chasing debut, still in touch when blundering again 2 out: stays23/4m: acts on soft and good to firm going: should improve over fences.

M. C. PIPE A. Glassonbury (7) White, large red spots and armlets, red and white quartered cap (Mr Terry Neill)

20 UNGARO (FR) 7 11-3b.g. Epervier Bleu – Harpyes (FR) (Quart de Vin (FR)) [2004/5 17g4 16sF 20s2 20s4 ::2005/6 20g3 21s* 21v* 20s2 20d4 22g* Feb 4] medium-sized, well-made gelding:bumper winner: useful hurdler: much improved of late, winning novice atHuntingdon and handicap at Sedgefield (beat San Piere 8 lengths) in November andGrade 3 handicap at Sandown in February: beat Sh Boom 21/2 lengths in 18-runnerevent for latest success, leading turning for home and responding well to pressuredespite drifting left run-in: will probably stay 3m: acts on heavy going.

K. G. REVELEY Jim Crowley Mauve and pink check, white sleeves, pink cap (Sir Robert Ogden)

21 PADDY THE PIPER (IRE) 9 11-3b.g. Witness Box (USA) – Divine Dibs (Raise You Ten) [2004/5 c20sur c20d* c24d2 22g3

:: 2005/6 22m6 20d6 Nov 20] quite good-topped gelding: useful hurdler: looked andshaped as though just in need of first outing in 6 months when sixth to Covent Gardenin handicap at Aintree last time, no extra after 2 out: landed odds in 4-finisher maidenchase at Newcastle in 2004/5, battling well to beat Supreme Developer by neck: letdown by jumping (tended to go right) both other starts over fences: should stay 3m:acts on soft and good to firm ground.

L. LUNGO A. Dobbin Emerald green, yellow sash and star on cap (Mr & Mrs Raymond Anderson Green)

22 GOOD THYNE JACK (IRE) 8 11-2b.g. Good Thyne (USA) – Reynella Lass (IRE) (Torus) [2004/5 19g* 20f5 :: 2005/6 22d16g 21s 22s* 22v* 19v* 22d* 20s* Feb 25] fairly useful handicap hurdler: won atLimerick in December (2) and January, and at Leopardstown later in January andFairyhouse in February: beat Contact Dancer comfortably by 2 lengths in 17-runnerrace for latest success: stays 23/4m: acts on heavy ground: patiently ridden: probablystill on the upgrade.

E. MCNAMARA, IRELAND P. Carberry Emerald green, white sleeves, royal blue and emerald green striped cap (Mr J. Doherty)

148 p134

h20s 140 + 120h22d 134 + 110h19v 130 + 102h22v 115 + 94h22s 116 + 90h21s 93 95A

152135

h20d 142 + 135h22m 151 138h22g’ 152 138c24d’ 141 Nc20d’ 136 + Wc20s’ N

154 +135

h22g 150 + 128h20d 148 G1h20s 144 + Nh21v 139 + 115h21s 147 + Nh20g 124 + N

151136

c24g 120 + Wh24d 139 + 137h22g 141 137h20d 151 136h21d 148 + 138h22m 151 138

153136

h20v 130 + 136h20d 153 135h16g 152 + 133h20s’ 120 G2h16g’ G1h19s’ 134 + N

152137

h16s 147 + 138h19g 151 + 135h16d 152 140h16g 149 135h18d 147 127h16g’ 122 + C

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23 MISTER QUASIMODO 6 11-1b.g. Busy Flight – Dubacilla (Dubassoff (USA)) [2004/5 F16s* F16s4 F17v* F16g ::2005/6 20v2 20s* 24d4 19s* 17s2 16s2 Feb 25] tall gelding: won bumpers at Chepstowand Exeter in 2004/5, useful form when beating Dare Too Dream 29 lengths at lattercourse: useful novice hurdler: won at Chepstow in November and Exeter (beat TheLuder by 13/4 lengths) in January: good 2 lengths second of 11 to idling Noland in listedevent at Exeter next time, well ridden to quicken on 4 out and clear of remainder:unsuited by increased emphasis on speed when 11/4 lengths second of 5 to SenoritaRumbalita in steadily-run Grade 2 event at Sandown on latest start, leading last butoutpaced close home: bred to stay beyond 21/2m, though effective at 2m under testingconditions: raced on good going or softer (acts on heavy).

C. L. TIZZARD J. Tizzard Purple, pink epaulets, striped sleeves and cap (J. M. Dare, T. Hamlin, J. W. Snook)

24 NO WHERE TO HYDE (IRE) 6 11-1ch.g. Topanoora – Tahaddi (USA) (Northern Baby (CAN)) [2004/5 F16s* 16d* :: 2005/616sbd 16v3 16v2 16s2 Jan 28] €68,000 3-y-o: sixth foal: half-brother to winner up to 1min Italy by Tirol: dam fairly useful hurdler who stayed 23/4m: fairly useful hurdler: besteffort when 21/2 lengths second of 27 to Studmaster in valuable handicap atLeopardstown penultimate start, staying on strongly: respectble 6 lengths second toJazz Messenger in minor event at Navan last time: will be well suited by further than2m: raced on going softer than good.

C. ROCHE, IRELAND A. P. McCoy Emerald green, orange hoops, white cap (Mr John P. McManus)

25 TWO MILES WEST (IRE) 5 11-0b.g. Sadler’s Wells (USA) – User Friendly (Slip Anchor) [2004/5 NR :: 2005/6 16d*16d3 17s2 Feb 8] sturdy gelding: smart on Flat (stays 2m) at 3 yrs for A. P. O’Brien:promising start over hurdles, winning 14-runner novice at Wetherby in October byhead from Circassian then useful form when staying-on 41/2 lengths third to Boychukin Grade 2 novice at Cheltenham: odds on, possibly needed first run for 3 monthswhen 21/2 lengths second of 18 to Regal Heights at Carlisle latest start: open toimprovement granted an increased test of stamina.

JONJO O’NEILL D. J. Casey Emerald green, orange hoops, emerald green cap, white star (Mr John P. McManus)

26 MANORSON (IRE) 7 11-0ch.g. Desert King (IRE) – Familiar (USA) (Diesis) [2004/5 19d5 17g* 17d* 16g 20d ::2005/6 16v5 16g* 16d4 Dec 16] strong, compact gelding: useful on Flat (stays 11/2m):fairly useful novice hurdler in 2004/5, winning twice at Taunton: further improvementthis season, making all to win Gerry Feilden Intermediate Hurdle (Limited Handicap)at Newbury (beat Dom d’Orgeval 3 lengths) then fourth of 15 to Acambo in handicapat Windsor: likely to prove best with emphasis on speed around 2m: acts on good tosoft going: races prominently.

O. SHERWOOD L. Aspell Royal blue, white hollow box, halved sleeves (Byrne Bros (Formwork) Limited)

27 VERASI 5 11-0 (blinkers)b.g. Kahyasi – Fair Verona (USA) (Alleged (USA)) [2004/5 16d2 16g2 18d* 16v 16dF ::2005/6 18g 16v* 16v* 16s 16s3 Mar 11] leggy gelding: useful hurdler: improved effortswhen winning handicaps at Sandown in November (by 6 lengths from Kawagino) andDecember (listed event, beat Cherub 21/2 lengths): better effort in listed handicaps therelast 2 starts when good staying-on third of 21 to Victram on latest: will stay at least21/2m: acts on heavy going: in cheekpieces/blinkers last 3 outings: hasn’t alwaysjumped fluently/looked straightforward.

G. L. MOORE P. Hide Royal blue, red cross belts, striped sleeves, hooped cap (F. Ledger J. Bateman)

28 FAIR QUESTION (IRE) 8 10-12b.g. Rainbow Quest (USA) – Fair of The Furze (Ela-Mana-Mou) [2004/5 22g 20f* ::2005/6 22v* 23s3 Feb 18] leggy, useful-looking gelding: useful hurdler: off 20 monthsand upped in trip, much improved in handicaps on return, easily winning 15-runnerevent at Ayr: excellent close third to Olaso in 20-runner event at Haydock 7 days later,again making lot of running and headed run-in after travelling really strongly longway: stays 23f: acts on any going.

MISS VENETIA WILLIAMS S. Thomas Red and royal blue (quartered), white sleeves, emerald green armlets, emerald greenand white hooped cap (The MerseyClyde Partnership)

154 +130

h23s 154 + 125h22v 151 + 109h20f’ 122 + Nh22g’ 102 N

157132

h16s 157 132h16s 134h16v 155 124h16v 141 + 115h18g 80 ? Wh16d’ 129 + N

151 +132

h16d 151 + 132h16g 151 + 125h16v 135 + 125h20d’ 138 + 125h16g’ 146 + G1h17d’ 142 + N

153 p132

h17s 137 Nh16d 153 + G2h16d 133 + N

156 p133

h16s 132 + Wh16v 147 + 119h16v 144 + 116h16s 131 + 116h16d’ 120 + NF16s’ 111 + W

153133

h16s 146 + G2h17s 153 Lh19s 140 + Nh24d 131 + G2h20s 126 + Nh20v 130 + N

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29 ALL STAR (GER) 6 10-12b.g. Lomitas – Alte Garde (FR) (Garde Royale) [2004/5 16gpu 17m2 16g 17g* 16s6 16d4

16d6 :: 2005/6 16d4 18m2 20g* 16v5 16s Jan 7] angular gelding: useful handicaphurdler: much improved when impressive winner of 19-runner event at Huntingdonin November by 15 lengths from Sunday City: creditable fifth of 19 to Verasi faced withmuch more testing conditions in listed handicap at Sandown next time (travelledcomfortably long way): well beatten in simialr event there on latest start: stays easy21/2m: acts on heavy and good to firm going.

N. J. HENDERSON M. Foley Red, yellow cross of lorraine, hooped sleeves, black cap (Lynn Wilson, Nick Wilson,Martin Landau)

30 INCH PRIDE (IRE) 7 10-11b.m. Beneficial – Stradbally Bay (Shackleton) [2004/5 F17d F20g F16s* 20s* 16s* 21g22g* 21g* 24s2 :: 2005/6 20s 20dF Nov 20] leggy mare: won both starts in Irish points:thrice-raced in bumpers for W. Burke, won at Clonmel: took well to hurdling in2004/5, winning mares novices at Fontwell, Towcester and Newton Abbot and listedmares handicap at Cheltenham (by 3 lengths from Silver Charmer): disappointing invaluable handicap at Chepstow (nasal discharge) on reappearance: weakening in fifthwhen falling last at Aintree next time: should stay 3m: acts on soft going.

M. C. PIPE T. J. Murphy Royal blue, emerald green sleeves, white cap, emerald green spots (Mr D. A. Johnson)

146129

h20d + 129h20s 129h24s’ 135 Nh21g’ 146 + 121h22g’ 134 + Nh21g’ 143 G1

157130

h16s 130h16v 153 + 130h20g 151 + 118h18m 140 Wh16d 138 + 114h16d’ 131 + 117

CORAL CUP (HANDICAP HURDLE) (Gr 3) (Cheltenham 2m5f)2000 141 What’s Up Boys 6-10-3: 33/1 P J Hobbs Mr P Flynn3 262001 Abandoned2002 152 Ilnamar 6-10-5: 25/1 M C Pipe R Greene 272003 139 Xenophon 7-11-0: 4/1 A J Martin (Ir) M A Fitzgerald 272004 150 Monkerhostin 7-10-8: 13/2 P J Hobbs R Johnson 272005 144 Idole First 6-10-10: 33/1 Miss V Williams A O’Keeffe 29

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FIFTH RACE CHELTENHAM

4.40 3m110yTHE FULKE WALWYN KIM MUIRCHALLENGE CUP HANDICAP CHASE

(AMATEUR RIDERS) (2)£50,000 5yo+ (Rated 0-140)

1 IRIS BLEU (FR) 10 11-12ch.g. Beyssac (FR) – Dear Blue (FR) (Cyborg (FR)) [2004/5 c24g2 c24g c33g c29g ::2005/6 c25d* c26gpu c24m c24dF Feb 25] stocky gelding: smart handicap chaser in2002/3, pulled up badly lame in Grand National final start: back to near best whenwinning Badger Ales Trophy at Wincanton in November by 31/2 lengths from Red DevilRobert: presumably amiss next time: below form when seventh to Dunbrody Millar atSandown on penultimate start, though held up and not knocked about: mid-fieldwhen falling eleventh in valuable Grade 3 event at Sandown won by Innox last time:stays 29f: acts on heavy and good to firm going.

M. C. PIPE Mr R. Quinn (7) Royal blue, emerald green sleeves, white cap, emerald green spots (Mr D. A. Johnson)

2 SCOTS GREY 11 11-10gr.g. Terimon – Misowni (Niniski (USA)) [2004/5 c21dur c21d c20d c21g5 c24s5 ::2005/6 22m c21g* c21d c24dpu Jan 28] sturdy gelding: winning hurdler: usefulhandicap chaser: back to form when winning at Wincanton in November by 14 lengthsfrom Atum Re: below best both starts since, markedly so in listed event at Southwellon latest: best form around 21/2m: acts on any going: usually races prominently.

N. J. HENDERSON Mr A. Fitzgerald White, red seams, red and white quartered cap (Mr W. H. Ponsonby)

3 ANOTHER RUM (IRE) 8 11-10b.g. Zaffaran (USA) – Sharp Fashion VII (Damsire Unregistered) [2004/5 c20s2 c25d2

c24vF c24v4 c33g* c33g3 :: 2005/6 24d 22d c25v4 Feb 11] good-topped gelding: usefulchaser: won National Hunt Chase at Cheltenham in 2004/5 by 7 lengths from CaisleanUi Cuain: best effort when 10 lengths third to Joes Edge in Scottish Grand National atAyr following month: not always fluent and merely plugged on late when 16 lengthsfourth of 10 to The Bajan Bandit in handicap at latter track last time: fairly usefulhurdler: below form in handicaps both starts this season: suited by good test ofstamina: acts on soft and good to firm going, probably on heavy.

I. A. DUNCAN, IRELAND Mr M. J. O’Hare (5) Emerald green and royal blue (quartered), emerald green sleeves, striped cap (RonaldLilley)

4 RISK ACCESSOR (IRE) 11 11-10b.g. Commanche Run – Bellatollah (Bellman (FR)) [2004/5 c20d2 16g3 c22m2 c19s*c24s2 c20s c21gF c36dur :: 2005/6 c20d2 c22dpu c24d6 c24s2 c21dsu c24dro Feb 25] tallgelding: winning hurdler: smart chaser in 2004/5: left C. Roche after reappearance, justuseful form at best on completed starts this season, best effort when 6 lengths secondto Direct Access in listed handicap at Newcastle fourth start: slipped up early nexttime, staying on well to dispute third when running out last in Grade 3 handicap atSandown won by Innox on latest outing: effective at 2m to 3m: acts on good to firmand heavy going: tried in cheekpieces: often tongue tied for former stable: bold jumper,prone to odd bad mistake (has failed to get beyond sixth in last 2 Grand Nationals):often weak finisher: one to treat with caution.

JONJO O’NEILL Mr J. T. McNamara Emerald green, orange hoops, white cap (Mr John P. McManus)

5 ZETA’S RIVER (IRE) 8 11-7ch.g. Over The River (FR) – Laurebon (Laurence O) [2004/5 19d c20d2 c24d* c25g2

c25g2 c29g :: 2005/6 c24dpu c24spu Jan 7] sturdy gelding: once-raced over hurdles:useful handicap chaser: won at Newbury in March by 1/2 length from Harrycone Lewis:better form when runner-up next 2 starts, to Imperial Dream in novice event at Ayr onlatter: well below best both outings on return (bled from nose on latest): should staybeyond 25f: raced on good/good to soft ground.

M. C. PIPE Mr D. Edwards (3) Royal blue, emerald green sleeves, red cap (Mr D. A. Johnson)

?134A

c24s 134c24d Nc29g’ 134 129c25g’ 148 130c25g’ 140 128c24d’ 136 + 117

150 §137A

c24d 150 + 136c21d + 136c24s 147 + 136c24d 120 + 140c22d 145c20d 140 W

142 ?137A

c25v 142 ? 137h22d 117h24d 121 118c33g’ 142 137c33g’ 124 + NAc24v’ 125 G3

148137A

c24d 137c21d 137 + 139c21g 148 129h22m 91 124c24s’ 94 131c21g’ 139 + 133

?139A

c24d 139c24m 145 + 141c26g 142c25d 154 133c29g’ 140c33g’ 121 + 140

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6 LIBERTHINE (FR) 7 11-5b.m. Chamberlin (FR) – Libertina (FR) (Balsamo (FR)) [2004/5 c20s2 c20d3 c21s c22v4

c21g* c21d :: 2005/6 c20d c25dur c24s5 Jan 7] angular mare: useful handicap chaser,won 22-runner Mildmay of Flete Handicap Chase at Cheltenham in 2004/5 by 7lengths from Banker Count: better effort on completed starts this season (every chancewhen unseating 3 out at same track in between) when seventh in valuable event thereon return: below-form fifth to Graphic Approach at Sandown last time: should stay25f: raced on good going or softer (acts on soft): ridden by Mr S. Waley-Cohennowadays.

N. J. HENDERSON Mr S. Waley-Cohen (5) Brown, orange sleeves, quartered cap (Mr Robert Waley-Cohen)

7 ARISTOXENE (FR) 6 11-5 (blinkers)b.g. Start Fast (FR) – Petite Folie (Salmon Leap (USA)) [2004/5 c20d3 c20v* c24d4

c25g5 :: 2005/6 c20s2 c22g5 c20s3 c24d6 Jan 28] good-topped gelding: fair form injuvenile hurdles for G. Macaire in 2003/4: better over fences, useful form when placedin handicaps at Haydock second/third starts, never-nearer 11/2 lengths third of 10 toSchuh Shine latest occasion: stays 3m: raced on good going or softer, best form onsoft/heavy: room for improvement in jumping (far from fluent at Southwell last time):blinkered first time today.

N. J. HENDERSON Mr J. Snowden (3) Emerald green and yellow (quartered), white sleeves, emerald green cap (Mr TrevorHemmings)

8 BRIERY FOX (IRE) 8 11-3ch.g. Phardante (FR) – Briery Gale (Strong Gale) [2004/5 F16d* 19s4 20d* 20d3 ::2005/6 c20s4 c25d2 c24d* Dec 22] medium-sized, sturdy, lengthy gelding: will makea chaser: won maiden on last of 5 starts in points in 2004: fairly useful form whenwinning bumper at Wincanton and novice hurdle at Fakenham in 2004/5: best effortover fences (fairly useful form) when winning 5-runner novice at Fakenham last timeby 21/2 lengths from Yes Sir, jumping well and leading after last despite edging left:stays easy 3m: acts on good to soft going.

H. D. DALY Mr J. Docker (7) Red, white spots and sleeves, black cap (Vicky Jeyes Helen Plumbly Jane Trafford)

9 LOU DU MOULIN MAS (FR) 7 11-1 (blinkers and tongue strap)b.g. Sassanian (USA) – Houf (FR) (Morespeed) [2004/5 c21g* c23g2 20g2 c21g3 24m2

c24g2 c24d3 c24d6 c24g2 c24g2 c24g6 c25g4 :: 2005/6 c25d2 c27d2 c26g3 c24s4 Jan 7]rather leggy gelding: novice hurdler: useful handicap chaser: blinkered, went withmuch more fluency than on previous start when creditable 13 lengths fourth toGraphic Approach in 8-finisher event at Sandown last time: stays 27f: acts on soft andgood to firm going: tongue tied: usually races prominently: sound jumper: reliable,though hard to win with.

P. F. NICHOLLS Mr C. J. Sweeney Red, emerald green epaulets, red and emerald green striped sleeves, emerald greencap (The Eight Amigos Racing Syndicate)

10 BETTER DAYS (IRE) 10 11-0b.g. Supreme Leader – Kilkilrun (Deep Run) [2004/5 c20g2 c20dpu c19g4 c24g3 19d5

20d4 20d5 c21d :: 2005/6 20d3 c21d 20s2 20s c20v2 c20s2 c22v3 Feb 18] useful-lookinggelding: fairly useful handicap hurdler: ran well when 1/2-length second to Vicario atHaydock third start: helped force strong pace when well held there next time: fairlyuseful handicap chaser: good placed efforts last 2 outings, dropped out and runningon all too late when 10 lengths third of 7 finishers to Our Armageddon in valuableevent at Uttoxeter on latest: stays 23/4m: acts on heavy and good to firm going: usuallyfront runner/races prominently.

MRS S. J. SMITH Mr R. Burton Emerald green and yellow (quartered), white sleeves and cap (Mr Trevor Hemmings)

148127A

c22v 148 127c20s 148 126c20v 148 123h20s 115 120h20s 136 113c21d 139 + 126

153128A

c24s 143 130c26g 135 130c27d 147 + 130c25d 147 125c25g’ 138 126c24g’ 134 121A

133130A

c24d 132 Nc25d 131 + Wc20s 128 + Wh20d’ 130 Nh20d’ 133 + Nh19s’ 118 N

149132A

c24d 131 132c20s 149 130c22g 144 + 129c20s 149 125c25g’ 126 126c24d’ 131 + 127

155132A

c24s 140 134c25d + 135c20d 155 138c21d’ 138c21g’ 152 128c22v’ 137 + 129

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11 CRUISING RIVER (IRE) 7 10-13b.g. Over The River (FR) – Jellaride (IRE) (King’s Ride) [2004/5 21d3 24g4 :: 2005/6c20s6 c17s2 c23d* c25spu c24s* Feb 16] sturdy gelding: half-brother to smart chaserLord of Illusion (by Mister Lord), stays 31/4m: fair form on first of 2 starts in novicehurdles at Newbury in 2004/5: fairly useful over fences, successful in maiden atTaunton in December and 11-runner handicap at Huntingdon last time: improvedform when beating Distant Thunder a neck in latter, leading from twelfth: stays 3m:raced on good ground or softer (acts on soft).

MISS H. C. KNIGHT Mr D. Murphy Red, emerald green cross of lorraine and sleeves (Four Stablemates)

12 NATIVE JACK (IRE) 12 10-13br.g. Be My Native (USA) – Dorrha Daisy (Buckskin (FR)) [2004/5 c24s c24vpu 19v2

c25s5 c29spu :: 2005/6 c20d3 c24d* Feb 5] tall, lengthy gelding: fairly useful hurdler:useful chaser at best: succesful both starts in points in 2005: fairly useful form whenwinning 17-finisher cross-country event at Punchestown in February, beating NeverCompromise by 7 lengths: stays 29f: raced on good going or softer (acts on heavy): wasengaged to run in the 4.40 race here yesterday.

P. J. ROTHWELL, IRELAND Mr R. O’Sullivan (3) Emerald green, royal blue chevrons on sleeves, white cap(G.Burke/R.J.Bangall/N.O’Farrell/K.Sexton)

13 BLACK APALACHI (IRE) 7 10-13b.g. Old Vic – Hattons Dream (IRE) (Be My Native (USA)) [2004/5 F16v2 F16v 18s*24v3 18s6 20s* 21g 24d :: 2005/6 c20s4 c22s* c28v3 c24d* c24v6 Jan 15] leggy, angulargelding: useful novice hurdler in 2004/5, won maiden at Downpatrick and Grade 2 atNaas (beat Homer Wells 2 lengths): much better effort in Grade 1 events after wheneighth in Royal & SunAlliance Novices’ Hurdle at Cheltenham: fairly useful novicechaser: won maiden at Thurles in November and 26-runner Paddy Power Chase(Handicap) at Leopardstown in December: beat Camden Tanner a length for latestsuccess, always handy: respectable sixth to What A Native in handicap atLeopardstown last time: stays 31/2m: raced on going softer than good.

P. J. ROTHWELL, IRELAND Mr J. J. Codd Emerald green, royal blue chevrons on sleeves, emerald green cap, royal blue star(Gerard Burke)

14 NO HALF SESSION (IRE) 9 10-13ch.g. Be My Native (USA) – Weekly Sessions (Buckskin (FR)) [2004/5 F16d* 20v* 20v4

22d 24s5 24v 20v c22v4 c16s c17v4 c24d* c20s* :: 2005/6 c25s* 19s2 24d3 c24g Mar14] rangy gelding: fairly useful chaser: progressive in handicaps in spring 2005, wonat Limerick, Fairyhouse (novice) and Punchestown (just pushed out to beatCoolnahilla 6 lengths): held up and never a factor in valuable handicap at Cheltenhamlast time: fair hurdler: creditable efforts in handicaps both starts since returning from9-month break, over 2 lengths third to Dead Sound at Punchestown on penultimateone: effective around 21/2m to 25f: raced on good going or softer (acts on heavy).

N. MEADE, IRELAND Mr J. P. McKeown (5) Maroon, white collar and cuffs, maroon cap, white spots (R. D. Murphy)

15 ADARMA (IRE) 8 10-12b.m. Topanoora – Overtime (IRE) (Executive Perk) [2004/5 c20sur c17s* c16s2 c20s*c16s3 c17v* :: 2005/6 c16s c20d* 18g c17s4 c24s4 c24d4 c24vur Jan 15] rangy mare:fairly useful hurdler/chaser: won mares chase at Fairyhouse in May: poor effort overhurdles prior to good fourth in handicaps over fences next 3 starts, staying on stoutlywhen beaten 41/2 lengths by Black Apalachi in valuable event at Leopardstown onlatest occasion: beaten when unseated 3 out last time: will stay beyond 3m: raced ongoing softer than good (acts on heavy).

C. ROCHE, IRELAND Mr K. E. Power Emerald green, orange hoops, emerald green cap, white star (Mr John P. McManus)

147125A

c24v + 123c24d 147 123c24s 146 122c17s 147 122h18g 113 Lc20d 134 W

143126A

c24g 126h24d 136 + 112h19s 133 + 109c25s 138 + 111c20s’ 129 + 98c24d’ 123 + 88

145126A

c24v 143 126c24d 145 118c28v 135 116c22s 138 Wc20s 131 + Wh24d’ 132 G1

147 +126A

c24d 138 + Wc20d 139 Wc29s’ 138c25s’ 126 Wh19v’ 130 Wc24v’ 139

146126A

c24s 145 + 118c25s Nc23d 128 + Wc17s 135 Wc20s 108 Wh24g’ 121 N

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16 YOU’RE SPECIAL (USA) 9 10-12 (tongue strap)b.g. Northern Flagship (USA) – Pillow Mint (USA) (Stage Door Johnny (USA)) [2004/5c20d3 c21d* c20s5 :: 2005/6 c20dpu c20s3 c24s6 c23d2 c26g* c24spu Jan 16] strong,close-coupled gelding: fairly useful handicap chaser: second outing in 4 days, wonquite valuable 5-runner event at Doncaster in December by 31/2 lengths from stable-companion Tribal Venture: ran poorly next time: stays 31/4m: acts on soft and good tofirm going: effective with or without tongue strap: front runner/races prominently:usually sound jumper.

FERDY MURPHY Mr R. Harding Royal blue, emerald green stars, emerald green sleeves, royal blue stars, royal bluecap, emerald green star (Mrs Diane O’ Rourke)

17 MON MOME (FR) 6 10-12b.g. Passing Sale (FR) – Etoile du Lion (FR) (New Target) [2004/5 16d 16vur 17v3 20v6

20s2 21g4 21d5 :: 2005/6 c20dur c20s2 c24v* c16s2 c26s* c26v* Jan 17] leggy gelding:fair maiden hurdler: fairly useful form over fences: won handicap at Plumpton(improved form when beating Infrasonique by 6 lengths) in December and novices atUttoxeter in November and Fontwell (by 9 lengths from Charango Star in 4-finisherrace, drawing clear from thirteenth and still on bridle around 20 lengths clear at last)in January: stays 31/4m: best form on soft/heavy going: hung right second start: may dobetter still.

MISS VENETIA WILLIAMS Mr W. Biddick (7) Emerald green, purple armlets (Mrs Vida Bingham)

18 PARSONS LEGACY (IRE) 8 10-11b.g. Leading Counsel (USA) – The Parson’s Girl (IRE) (The Parson) [2004/5 c20s* c20g3

c23d2 c23g* c24d6 c24g3 c25m5 :: 2005/6 c22g c25dpu c24m2 Mar 4] angular gelding:winning hurdler: useful chaser: won maiden at Ludlow and handicap at Leicester in2004/5: returned to somewhere near best when 7 lengths second to Presenting Expressin quite valuable event at Newbury last time: stays 3m: acts on soft and good to firmgoing: often races prominently.

P. J. HOBBS Mr T. J. O’Brien Maroon, yellow hoop, sleeves and cap (Mr R. A. S. Offer)

19 BEE AN BEE (IRE) 9 10-10 (visor)b.g. Phardante (FR) – Portia’s Delight (IRE) (The Parson) [2004/5 23d c22d2 c24dc25vpu c24g5 c24m2 :: 2005/6 c24v5 c24g2 c24d2 c24g c24d2 c21d2 Feb 18] well-madegelding: winning hurdler: fairly useful handicap chaser: runner-up 4 out of last 5starts, though threw away victory with irresolute finishing effort when beaten neck bySpectrometer at Wincanton on latest: will stay beyond 25f: acts on heavy and good tofirm going: tried in headgear (mostly blinkered of late): not one to trust.

T. R. GEORGE Mr R. McCarthy (7) Light green, brown hoops, light green and light blue hooped sleeves (Mrs CarolJobburns)

20 FLORIDA DREAM (IRE) 7 10-9 (blinkers)b.g. Florida Son – Ice Pearl (Flatbush) [2004/5 20d* 23v* 21d 20d 24s :: 2005/6 c24s6

c24d6 c24d* c25sF c25d* c24mur Mar 4] well-made gelding: fair hurdler: won noviceat Newcastle and handicap at Haydock in 2004/5: often let down by jumping overfences but successful last 2 completed starts, in handicaps at Huntingdon (novice) inDecember and Wincanton (fairly useful form when beating Treasulier 3 lengths) inJanuary: stays 3m: raced mainly on good going or softer (acts on heavy): blinkered last4 starts: front runner/races prominently.

N. A. TWISTON-DAVIES Mr D. England (5) Emerald green, white star, diabolo on sleeves and star on cap (D. J. & S. A. Goodman)

21 UNDENIABLE 8 10-9b.g. Unfuwain (USA) – Shefoog (Kefaah (USA)) [2004/5 c23g2 c21m* c20m2 c21m*c24g5 c20v4 c25s3 c22s5 c19g2 c21d* c20d5 :: 2005/6 c22d3 c20g* c25s2 c24s3 Feb 23]strong, workmanlike gelding: fairly useful handicap chaser: won 5-runner event atHuntingdon in November by 1/2 length from Free Gift: creditable placed efforts bothstarts since, 7 lengths third of 7 to King Bee at Haydock on latest: stays 25f: acts ongood to firm and soft going: tried tongue tied.

MRS S. J. SMITH Miss N. Carberry Orange, black triple diamond, black and orange diabolo on sleeves, orange cap, blackdiamond (Mr Keith Nicholson)

150122A

c24s 150 122c25s 150 + 116c20g 150 111c22d 142 + 111c20d’ 142 + 112Ac21d’ 135 + 108

143 x122A

c24m 122c25d 143 115c25s 116c24d 138 109c24d 116 112c24s 88 N

148 §123A

c21d 146 + 120c24d 145 120c24g 120Ac24d 145 120Ac24g 146 120c24v 124 120

149 +124A

c24m 149 124c25d 126c22g 128c25m’ 143 128c24g’ 154 + 127Ac24d’ 139 + 127

143 +125A

c26v 133 + Nc26s 135 + 115c16s 136 Nc24v 136 Nc20s 131 105c20d 105

146125A

c24s 125c26g 144 + 119c23d 146 119c24s 122c20s 146 ? 125c20d 125

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22 UNDERWRITER (USA) 6 10-7b.g. With Approval (CAN) – Night Risk (USA) (Wild Again (USA)) [2004/5 16g3 19m*:: 2005/6 16d c21sur c25s* c24vF c25d4 c24m3 Feb 4] good-topped gelding: modestform over hurdles, won maiden at Hereford in April: fairly useful chaser: won noviceat Hereford in November by 12 lengths from Superrollercoaster: 6 lb out of weights,much improved form when around 2 lengths third of 11 to Dunbrody Millar inhandicap at Sandown last time, staying on well: stays 25f: acts on good to firm going,probably on heavy: has been let down by jumping over fences.

FERDY MURPHY Mr T. Greenall Pink, grey hoop and sleeves, grey cap, pink diamonds (Mrs Diane O’ Rourke)

23 GLACIAL DELIGHT (IRE) 7 10-6b.g. Glacial Storm (USA) – Annagh Delight (Saint Denys) [2004/5 20s 19dpu :: 2005/622m3 22f* 25g6 c23g* c24gpu c23d* c24spu Feb 16] big gelding: won maiden Irishpoint in 2004: modest hurdler, easy winner of novice handicap at Exeter in October:fairly useful form over fences, won handicaps at Taunton in November and January(saddle slipped when pulled up in between), beating Misty Future 3 lengths for latestwin: hampered ninth and soon weakened in handicap at Huntingdon last time: shouldstay 3m+: acts on firm and good to soft going.

MISS E. C. LAVELLE Mr Colin Motherway (3) Dark blue, light blue seams, armlets and star on cap (The Friday Night Racing Club)

24 JACKSON (FR) 9 10-5b.g. Passing Sale (FR) – Tynia (FR) (Djarvis (FR)) [2004/5 c24gur c24s2 22g3 24d2 22v2

22s 24g 22g2 :: 2005/6 26m* 25d* 25d5 c25d5 c24s2 c24s3 Feb 17] sturdy gelding:winning pointer: runner-up on completed start in hunter chases: fairly useful hurdler:won maiden at Hereford in April and novice at Warwick (beat Harry Blade a head) inOctober: fair form over fences, blundered 2 out when third of 8 to Eskimo Pie inmaiden at Fakenham last time: stays 31/4m: raced mainly on good going or softer: triedtongue tied.

A. KING Mr G. Tumelty (3) Pink, dark blue hoop, dark blue cap (Mr C. B. Brookes)

140118A

c24s 140 Wc24s 140 Wc25d 140 Wh25d 151 125h25d 147 Nh26m 122 N

147119A

c24s 121c23d 143 + 113c24g + 113c23g 132 + 101h25g 101 101h22f 124 + 90

150120A

c24m 150 117c25d 126 + 115c24v + Nc25s 134 + Nc21s + Nh16d 127 ? N

FULKE WALWYN KIM MUIR CHALLENGE CUP HANDICAP CHASE (Cheltenham 3m1⁄2f)2000 124 Honey Mount 9-9-12: 8/1 R H Alner Mr R Walford5 232001 Abandoned2002 137 The Bushkeeper 8-11-2: 9/2 N J Henderson Mr D Crosse 232003 144 Royal Predica 9-10-13: 33/1 M C Pipe Mr S McHugh7 232004 139 Maximize 10-10-6: 40/1 M C Pipe Mr D Edwards7 222005 135 Juveigneur 8-11-7: 12/1 N J Henderson Mr R Burton 24

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SIXTH RACE CHELTENHAM TRW – 138 134 141 139 (Av 138)

5.20 2m110yTHE WEATHERBYS CHAMPION BUMPER(STANDARD OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT)

(Grade 1) (1)£40,000 4, 5 and 6yo TWFA 4 12-1

1 ALBERTAS RUN (IRE) 5 11-5b.g. Accordion – Holly Grove Lass (Le Moss) [2004/5 NR :: 2005/6 F16d* F16s* Jan 7]has plenty of scope: eighth foal: dam maiden half-sister to top-class hurdler up to 3mMister Morose and smart staying hurdler The Proms: fairly useful form in bumpers,winning at Haydock in November (16-runner event, by length from Marshall’s Run)and January, getting up final 1f to beat Jobsworth by head latter occasion: will staywell beyond 2m over jumps.

JONJO O’NEILL A. Dobbin Emerald green and yellow (quartered), white sleeves and cap (Mr Trevor Hemmings)

2 BALLYTRIM (IRE) 5 11-5b.g. Luso – Helynsar (Fidel) [2004/5 NR :: 2005/6 F18d* Feb 9] ninth foal: dam, usefulhurdler, stayed 21/2m: won 21/2m maiden point in 2005: 5/4-on, useful form whenwinning 18-runner bumper at Thurles in very good style by 21 lengths fromCorbetstown Duck.

W. P. MULLINS, IRELAND J. Murtagh Red, white hooped sleeves, red cap, white spots (Mrs V. O’Leary)

3 DANCING HERO (IRE) 5 11-5ch.g. Simply Great (FR) – Buck And Roll (Buckskin (FR)) [2004/5 F16s3 :: 2005/6 F16g3

F16m* F16s* Dec 29] fourth living foal: half-brother to modest winning chaser WestPal (by Lancastrian), stays 31/4m: dam half-sister to very useful hurdler Tara Lee:successful in bumpers at Gowran in October and Leopardstown in December, usefulperformance when beating Handfull of Euros by 5 lengths in latter.

THOMAS FOLEY, IRELAND D. N. Russell Red, yellow stars (J. Brohan)

4 EQUUS MAXIMUS (IRE) 6 11-5b.g. Flemensfirth (USA) – Sambara (IRE) (Shardari) [2004/5 NR :: 2005/6 F16d* Jan 29]€45,000 4-y-o: second foal: dam, useful hurdler, effective from 2m to 25f: favourite,won 10-runner maiden bumper at Leopardstown on debut by 3 lengths from LordLumey (pair 20 lengths clear), making most and not hard ridden to assert: capable ofimprovement.

W. P. MULLINS, IRELAND R. Walsh Royal blue, emerald green star, white cap, emerald green star (Greenstar Syndicate)

5 FIRST AUTHOR (IRE) 5 11-5b.g. Orpen (USA) – Welsh Brook (Caerleon (USA)) [2004/5 NR :: 2005/6 F16s* Dec 17]half-brother to winners in Japan and Italy: dam French 9f winner: 11/2, fairly usefulform when winning 21-runner bumper at Fairyhouse on debut by 11/2 lengths fromCoolgreaney, despite signs of greenness after leading early in straight: likely toimprove.

G. O’LEARY, IRELAND K. J. Manning Royal blue, light blue triple diamond and sleeves, royal blue cap, light blue star (DrEithne A. Murphy)

6 FLOWONLOVELYRIVER (IRE) 5 11-5ch.g. Beneficial – Over The Pond (IRE) (Over The River (FR)) [2004/5 F16d :: 2005/6F16s3 F16v* F16v* Feb 19] half-brother to fairly useful chaser Carrick Troop (byRoselier), stays 27f: dam unraced: most progressive in bumpers, winning at Limerickin January and Navan in February: smart form when beating Tango Jim in very goodstyle by 25 lengths in latter, galloping on strongly from 2f out: raced on going softerthan good (unlikely to be as effective under much less testing conditions).

P. J. FLYNN, IRELAND G. Lee Light blue and white hoops, black and yellow quartered cap (Thomas Kearns)

132F16v 132 + WAF16v 115 WAF16s 101 WAF16d’ WA

117 pF16s 115 + W

128 pF16d 128 + W

122F16s 122 WAF16m 110 + WAF16g 106 WAF16s’ 109 + WA

121 pF18d 121 + WA

114F16s 114 WF16d 112 + W

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7 FREDS BENEFIT (IRE) 5 11-5ch.g. Beneficial – Welsh Ana (IRE) (Welsh Term) [2004/5 NR :: 2005/6 F16s* Feb 22]€14,000 3-y-o: third foal: half-brother to useful hurdler/chaser Sher Beau (by BeauSher), likely to stay 3m: dam unraced, out of half-sister to smart staying chaser GivusA Buck: favourite, won 18-runner maiden bumper at Punchestown by 15 lengths fromYour Right Now, soon in front and going clear under hands and heels final 2f: likelyto progress.

W. P. MULLINS, IRELAND Ms K. Walsh White, red cross of lorraine and sleeves, red cap (Mr D. J. Power)

8 HAIRY MOLLY (IRE) 6 11-5b.g. Shernazar – Ballilaurenka (IRE) (Buckskin (FR)) [2004/5 NR :: 2005/6 F16d2 F19s*F16d3 F19s* Feb 26] €6,200 4-y-o: third foal: dam placed over fences/in points: wonbumpers at Naas in January and February, useful form when beating Aka Jake by 13lengths in latter: similar form when 11/2 lengths second to Leading Run on same coursein between.

JOSEPH CROWLEY, IRELAND P. Carberry Purple, emerald green diamond, emerald green diamond on cap (F.T.B. Syndicate)

9 KICKS FOR FREE (IRE) 5 11-5b.g. Flemensfirth (USA) – Keep The Change (IRE) (Castle Keep) [2004/5 NR :: 2005/6F16s* F16d* Feb 2] third foal: dam, ran once in bumper, half-sister to fairhurdler/fairly useful chaser Cigarillo, stays 3m: has made most impressive start tocareer, easily winning conditional/amateur bumpers at Wincanton in January (beatWyldello 10 lengths) and February: again didn’t need to come off bridle when beatingStripe Me Blue 13/4 lengths in 15-runner event for latter success: really good prospect,well worth his place in stronger company.

P. F. NICHOLLS M. A. Fitzgerald Dark green, yellow disc, hooped cap (Mr Mark Tincknell)

10 LEADING CONTENDER (IRE) 5 11-5b.g. Supreme Leader – Flair Dante (IRE) (Phardante (FR)) [2004/5 NR :: 2005/6 F16s*F16d* Nov 13] €13,500 3-y-o: rather unfurnished gelding: fourth foal: dam, placed inbumper, from family of 1977 Cheltenham Gold Cup winner Davy Lad: successful bothstarts in bumpers, at Chepstow in October and Cheltenham in November, leading nearfinish when beating Tokala 11/4 lengths in 19-runner listed event at latter: will staybeyond 2m.

P. J. HOBBS R. Johnson Light blue, white stripe and armlets (Mrs Joanna Peppiatt)

11 LORD OVER 5 11-5b.g. Kahyasi – Santana Lady (IRE) (Blakeney) [2004/5 NR :: 2005/6 F16m3 F16g* F16d2

Feb 11] €32,000 3-y-o: fourth foal: half-brother to useful 11/4m winner Port Moresby (byTagula) and fairly useful 11/4m winner Olivia Rose (by Mujadil): dam, modestperformer, stayed 2m: won bumper at Listowel in September by length from On YouGo: much better form (useful) when 11/2 lengths second to Leading Run in similarevent at Naas 5 months later.

P. J. FLYNN, IRELAND B. J. Geraghty Yellow, royal blue epaulets, yellow cap, royal blue star (Sir Michael Smurfit)

12 MUMBLES HEAD (IRE) 5 11-5ch.g. Flemensfirth (USA) – Extra Mile (Torus) [2004/5 NR :: 2005/6 F16g* Jan 25] tall,good-topped gelding: fifth foal: half-brother to 2m hurdle winner Crooked Mile andbumper winner Sonnerschien (both Be My Native): dam bumper winner: 11/2, won14-runner conditional/amateur bumper at Catterick on debut by 3 lengths from ArcticGhost, travelling strongly to lead 2f out and always in control despite running green.

P. BOWEN Christian Williams Maroon, beige cross of lorraine (Ms Jill Day)

115 +F16g 113 + NA

122F16d 122 WF16g 105 + WAF16m 106 + WA

130F16d 130 LF16s 122 + W

134 pF16d 120 + WAF16s 121 + WA

125F19s 122 + WF16d 125 WF19s 114 WF16d 115 + WA

114 pF16s 114 + W

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13 NIGHTFLY (IRE) 5 11-5b.g. Fourstars Allstar (USA) – Except Alice (IRE) (Orchestra) [2004/5 NR :: 2005/6F16d* Jan 30] €32,000 3-y-o: second foal: brother to bumper winner All Except Alice:dam, poor maiden hurdler, half-sister to high-class staying chaser Harbour Pilot, fromfamily of Grand National winner Monty’s Pass: 3/1, created good impression whenwinning 15-runner conditional/amateur maiden bumper at Southwell readily by 21/2

lengths from Mr Shambles, leading over 1f out then showing inexperience by hangingleft: likely to improve.

M. PITMAN C. Llewellyn Black and white check, yellow sleeves, black and white quartered cap (Mr Malcolm C.Denmark)

14 PANGBOURNE (FR) 5 11-5 (visor and eyeshields)b.g. Double Bed (FR) – Valgrija (FR) (Big John (FR)) [2004/5 NR :: 2005/6 F16s F16g2

F16s* F17s* Feb 14] rangy gelding: fourth foal: brother to winning 19f hurdler Ouh LaLa: dam winner on Flat/over hurdles in France: smart bumper performer: inblinkers/eyeshields since showing temperament on debut: successful at Huntingdon(maiden, by 3/4 length from Theatre Dance) and Folkestone last 2 starts, furtherimprovement when beating Fredensborg by 20 lengths in 13-runner event on lattercourse, allowed run of things from front and galloping on very strongly.

A. KING R. Thornton Emerald green and yellow (quartered), white sleeves, emerald green cap (Mr TrevorHemmings)

15 SPARTACUS BAY (IRE) 5 11-5b.g. Simply Great (FR) – Decent Slave (Decent Fellow) [2004/5 NR :: 2005/6 F17s*F16s2 Jan 14] €26,000 3-y-o: good-topped gelding: half-brother to modest 2m hurdlerMichael Finnegan (by Phardante) and bumper winner Corrachoill (by Tremblant): damunraced half-sister to top-class 2m to 21/2m jumper Buck House: useful form both startsin bumpers, winning 15-runner event at Aintree on debut by 6 lengths from Rothbury(mounted on track): 11/4 lengths second of 8 to Roll Along in listed race at Warwick 3months later, always prominent and headed final 1f.

MISS VENETIA WILLIAMS S. Thomas Red, yellow cross of lorraine and cap (You Can Be Sure)

16 WICHITA LINEMAN (IRE) 5 11-5b.g. King’s Theatre (IRE) – Monumental Gesture (Head For Heights) [2004/5 NR ::2005/6 F16g* F16m* Mar 4] compact gelding: fifth foal: half-brother to top-classhurdler Rhinestone Cowboy (by Be My Native), stays 3m: dam, won at 2m overhurdles, also 11/2m winner on Flat: has looked good prospect when winning bumpersat Newbury in November (21-runner event, by 11/4 lengths from Presentandcorrect)and March, on second occasion again showing good turn of foot when beating Kimi by11/4 lengths in slowly-run event: remains open to improvement, and should make hispresence felt in better company.

JONJO O’NEILL Mr J. P. Magnier Dark blue (Mrs John Magnier)

17 WIND INSTRUMENT (IRE) 5 11-5ch.g. Accordion – Windy Bee (IRE) (Aristocracy) [2004/5 NR :: 2005/6 F17d* F14v*Jan 14] workmanlike gelding: second foal: dam, fairly useful hurdler/chaser, stayed3m: fairly useful form when successful both starts in bumpers, winning at Hereford(by head from Hot ‘N’ Holy) in November and Wetherby (12-runner event, beat OldBenny a length) in January.

T. R. GEORGE T. J. Murphy Dark blue, grey and light blue check sleeves (Ryder Racing Ltd)

18 FEMALE (IRE) 5 10-12b.m. Saddlers’ Hall (IRE) – Mursuma (Rarity) [2004/5 NR :: 2005/6 F16s* Dec 18]€75,000 4-y-o: sister to bumper winner Bonne Noel’s and half-sister to several winners,including top-class 2m to 21/2m chaser Direct Route (by Executive Perk) and smart 2mhurdlers Joe Mac (by Topanoora) and Penny A Day (by Supreme Leader): dam, 1mwinner, half-sister to high-class hurdler/smart chaser Youlneverwalkalone, effective at2m to 3m, and high-class staying hurdler Galmoy: 10/1, fairly useful form whenwinning 20-runner bumper at Navan by 41/2 lengths from Haydens First.

C. ROCHE, IRELAND Mr P. Roche Emerald green, orange hoops, emerald green cap, white star (Mr John P. McManus)

124 pF16s 118 + W

119F14v 116 + WF17d 117 W

135 pF16m 122 + WF16g 122 + W

127F16s 127 LF17s 121 W

133F17s 133 WF16s 123 NF16g 120 WF16s W

114 pF16d 114 + NA

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19 BURNT OAK (UAE) 4 10-11b.g. Timber Country (USA) – Anaam (Caerleon (USA)) [2005/6 F14s3 F13g* F12d* Jan1] 700 2-y-o: tall, useful-looking gelding: first foal: dam 11/4m winner: successful in 3-y-o bumper at Doncaster in December and listed 4-y-o event at Cheltenham in January,best effort when beating Belita impressively by 7 lengths in latter.

C. W. FAIRHURST F. Keniry Orange, black sash, armlets and star on cap (Glasgow House Racing Syndicate)

20 DARK CORNER 4 10-11b.g. Supreme Leader – Made For A King (Roselier (FR)) [2005/6 F12d4 F16s* Jan 28]32,000 3-y-o: useful-looking gelding: first foal: dam unraced half-sister to usefulhurdler Arkley Royal, stayed 21f: fairly useful form in bumpers, winning 12-runnerevent at Chepstow by 11/4 lengths from Captain Marlon, struggling 6f out butresponding to lead 3f out: travelled well long way when 91/4 lengths fourth of 16 toBurnt Oak in listed 4-y-o event at Cheltenham on debut.

N. A. TWISTON-DAVIES S. Crawford Emerald green, white stars, emerald green cap, white star (Mr H. R. Mould)

21 PERCE ROCK 4 10-11b.c. Dansili – Twilight Secret (Vaigly Great) [2005/6 F16v* Jan 15] eighth foal: half-brother to several winners, including 5f (at 2 yrs)/7f winner Term of Endearment (byFirst Trump) and 9f winner Consider It Done (by Robellino): dam 11/4m winner: 7/1,useful form when winning 15-runner bumper at Leopardstown by distance fromRomalco.

T. STACK, IRELAND A. P. McCoy Emerald green, orange hoops, white cap (Mr John P. McManus)

22 PRESSGANG 4 10-11b.g. Unfuwain (USA) – Petralona (USA) (Alleged (USA)) [2005/6 F12d* Jan 11] 16,0003-y-o: half-brother to smart hurdler/winning chaser Big Moment (by Be My Guest),stays 21/2m, and modest 11/4m winner Successor (by Entrepreneur): dam 11/2m winner:favourite, created good impression when winning 17-runner 4-y-o bumper at Newburyon debut, badly hampered home turn but keeping on strongly to assert over 1f out,beating Crofters Lad 5 lengths: useful prospect.

P. R. WEBBER T. Doyle Pink and purple (quartered), purple sleeves, white cap, mauve spots (Mrs AnthonyWest)

23 SHADY WILLOW (IRE) 4 10-11b.g. Unfuwain (USA) – Shady Leaf (IRE) (Glint of Gold) [2005/6 F16d* Feb 5] eighthfoal: closely related to poor hurdler Academy House (by Sadler’s Wells), stayed 3m:dam, lightly raced maiden on Flat, from good family: odds on, won 18-runner maidenbumper at Punchestown comfortably by 7 lengths (rated value double) from HarbourBreeze, taking good hold early and making all: sure to progress.

W. P. MULLINS, IRELAND D. J. Casey Yellow and royal blue stripes, yellow sleeves, emerald green and orange quartered cap(Mr Thomas Gilligan)

24 SWORD OF DAMASCUS (IRE) 4 10-11b.g. Darshaan – Damascene (IRE) (Scenic) [2005/6 F13d* F13s* F12d F16s2 Feb 2]180,000Y, 20,000 3-y-o: good-topped gelding: fifth foal: brother to smart 1m winnerPerfect Plum and half-brother to 1999 Irish 2-y-o 7f winner Darbys Bridge (by Kris)and smart 11/2m to 17f winner Red Damson (by Croco Rouge): dam unraced half-sisterto top-class sprinter Marwell (dam of very smart miler Marling): unraced at 2 yrs forD. Loder: fairly useful bumper performer: successful in 3-y-o events at Exeter inOctober and Towcester in November: better form both starts since, staying on gamelywhen 11/4 lengths second of 11 to Top Ram (pair clear) at Towcester on latest.

D. MCCAIN S. J. Craine Red, yellow braces, white sleeves and cap (Mr Jon Glews)

121F16s 121 WF12d 121 LF13s 119 WF13d 108 W

123 pF16d 116 + WA

130F12d 128 + W

131F16v 131 W

117F16s 117 WF12d 116 L

130F12d 130 LF13g 125 + WF14s 111 W

WEATHERBYS CHAMPION BUMPER (STANDARD OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT) (Gr 1)(Cheltenham 2m1⁄2f)2000 122 Joe Cullen 5-11-6: 14/1 W P Mullins (Ir) C F Swan 172001 Abandoned2002 123 Pizarro 5-11-6: 14/1 E J O’Grady (Ir) J P Spencer 232003 119 Liberman 5-11-6: 2/1 M C Pipe A P McCoy 252004 118 Total Enjoyment 5-10-2: 7/1 T Cooper (Ir) J Culloty 242005 123 Missed That 6-11-5: 7/2 W P Mullins (Ir) R Walsh 24

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HUNTINGDON1.50 2m5f110y (S) Hcp Hurdle

1 Oulton Broad 11-12 96 §2 Zeloso 11-10 97 §3 The Pecker Dunn 11-8 934 Phar The Best 11-8 ?5 Southerncrosspatch 11-2 ?6 Road King 11-2 927 Fireside Legend 11-0 88 §8 Swahili Dancer 10-13 –9 Gilded Ally 10-13 –

10 Scarface 10-12 89 +11 Misters Sister 10-11 ?12 Lavenoak Lad 10-7 9113 Comete du Lac 10-1 – §14 Giant’s Rock 10-1 8915 Dargin’s Lass 10-0 –

2.25 2m110y HurdleTRW - - - - -

1 Anna Panna 1162 Bamby3 Dawn Wager –4 Floragalore 1005 Miss Sirius –6 My Big Sister –7 Nobodys Perfect 1068 On The Fairway –9 Poggenip ?

10 Saraba 11511 Silver Seline –12 Trip To The Stars13 Twist The Facts 112 +14 Beautiful Night 10515 Cois Na Tine Eile 10416 Fleur Des Pres –17 Haenertsburg –18 La Gessa

3.00 3m Hcp Chase1 Over The Storm 11-12 –2 Meggie’s Beau 11-10 ?3 Protagonist 11-8 1074 Roman Court 11-8 1115 Uncle Max 11-7 ?6 Wayward Melody 11-4 98 §7 Kiftsgate 10-108 Classic Rock 10-8 ?9 Sett Aside 10-4 114

10 Opportunity Knocks 10-0 10611 Bronhallow 10-0 –

3.45 2m110y Hcp Hurdle1 Loup Bleu 11-12 –2 Dark Society 11-9 1013 Rainbow Tree 11-9 1084 Who Cares Wins 11-4 ?5 Lord of The Hill 11-4 –6 Grand Prairie 11-1 103 §7 Think Quick 10-12 1088 Love Beauty 10-8 939 Upright Ima 10-6 102

10 Picot de Say 10-5 112 +

4.25 3m2f Hcp Hurdle1 Honey’s Gift 11-12 1082 Royal Coburg 11-11 1073 Moustique de L’Isle 11-11 115 §4 Mixed Marriage 11-9 –5 Putup Or Shutup 11-9 ?6 Icare d’Oudairies 11-9 ?7 Son of Greek Myth 11-7 113 §8 Coralbrook 11-5 1129 Mac Dargin 11-5 106

10 Ocean Tide 11-3 115 x11 Full On 11-1 10612 Canavan 10-13 11413 Armagh South 10-11 ?14 Business Traveller 10-9 109 §

5.05 2m4f110y ChaseTRW - - - - -

1 Adecco 1182 Cedar Rapids 1143 Dramatic Quest 1124 Fantastic Arts 124 §5 Mr Prickle 127 p6 Scotch Corner 115 §7 Clouding Over 132

5.40 2m110y N.H. FlatTRW 117 107 123 113 111 (Av 114)

1 Dubai Sunday 1102 Doctor Supremo3 Ellerslie George 1164 I’m Posh5 It Happened Out 1086 Marine Gunner7 Northern Stars8 Pantalaimon9 Ringo Cody

10 Saddlers’ Son11 Scribano Eile12 Sir Jimmy Shand 116 p13 Southern Classic14 Thenford Flyer15 Top Cloud16 Topless17 Bringewood Fox18 Grey Kite19 Kedgeree20 Marine Life

WOLVERHAMPTON1.45 7f32y Hcp Stakes (D.I)

1 Mystic Man 9-4 932 Glad Big 9-2 973 Pamir 9-2 964 Lincolneurocruiser 9-1 935 Blue Knight 9-0 946 Forest of Love 8-10 927 Up Tempo 8-9 96 +8 Tyrone Sam 8-8 949 Kew The Music 8-6 92

10 Hand Chime 8-4 9511 Distant Country 8-4 9512 Celtic Thunder 8-4 90 +

2.15 1m1f103y StakesTRW - - - - -

1 Vicious Knight 102 §2 Mission Affirmed 89 ?3 Mr Rein 744 Nimello 85 §5 Scotty’s Future 746 Three Boars 75 §7 Weet A Head 818 Blue Patrick 989 Beauchamp Tiger 89 ?

10 Jewel of India ?11 Annals 9312 Kussharro ?13 Worth Abbey ?

2.50 1m141y Hcp Stakes1 First Show 9-4 962 Ground Rules 9-3 96 ?3 Anduril 9-2 934 Merrymadcap 9-1 975 Dragon Slayer 9-1 956 Hurricane Coast 9-1 947 Connotation 9-0 93 §8 John Charles 8-13 93 +9 Libre 8-12 95

10 Jakarmi 8-11 9411 Elrafa Mujahid 8-11 9412 True Night 8-10 9313 Hatch A Plan 8-9 93

3.30 1m141y (S) StakesTRW - - - - -

1 Archidona 672 Baytown Valentina ?3 Countrywide Belle 764 She Whispers 695 Solo Star ?6 Rock of Cloonavery ?7 Royal Amnesty 698 Dinner Dance –9 In The Fountain 62

10 Mon Petite Amour 7011 Sapphire Storm 6512 Skin Sure Thing 68

4.15 2m119y Hcp Stakes1 Cumbrian Knight 9-10 762 Madiba 9-8 663 Blue Hills 9-8 754 Tilla 9-7 –5 Aristi 9-6 726 Mount Benger 9-6 ?7 Little Richard 9-4 788 Sono 9-3 ?9 Townsville 9-1 69

10 Screen Test 9-1 7211 Rare Coincidence 9-1 7712 Lady Pilot 9-1 7713 York Cliff 8-12 81

4.55 7f32y Hcp Stakes (D.II)1 Lord of The East 9-4 90 +2 Nan Jan 9-2 923 Arnie de Burgh 9-1 924 Stoic Leader 8-13 955 Mandarin Spirit 8-10 97 ?6 Desert Lightning 8-9 87 +7 Onlytime Will Tell 8-9 93 +8 Hit’s Only Money 8-8 899 Orpendonna 8-4 94

10 Ballyhurry 8-4 8811 Grand Ideas 8-4 86

5.30 5f216y StakesTRW - - - 76 90

1 Danethorpe2 Inca Soldier 82 p3 Keelings Donabate 814 Radius 895 Stamford Street 696 Total Impact 91 +7 Amygdala 838 Electron Pulse9 Home Sweet Home

10 Just Tallulah –11 Kellys Dream 7412 Lady Becks13 Mandarin Lady

6.00 5f216y Hcp Stakes1 Mr Rigsby 9-4 822 Trombone Tom 9-3 763 Mister Incredible 9-3 764 Ten Tenors 9-0 705 Diktalex 9-0 766 Arculinge 8-12 807 Soviet Legend 8-11 698 Buzzin’boyzee 8-10 799 Musicmaestroplease 8-9 76 ?

10 Smile For Us 8-7 8311 Danetime Lord 8-7 8212 Bold Love 8-7 6813 Native Tiptoes 8-4 ?

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