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The Open 2016 - Media Guide
Cheltenham Racecourse
Friday, Saturday & Sunday
November 11, 12 & 13
The Open 2016
Race Programme Friday, Saturday & Sunday
November 11, 12 & 13, 2016 (Old Course)
First Day - Friday, November 11 - Countryside Day Time Race Prize Money Distance *12.55pm Neptune Investment Management Hyde Novices’ Hurdle (Grade 2) £30,000 2m 5f 26y
*1.30pm BetVictor Handicap Chase (0-145) £45,000 1m 7f 199y
*2.05pm Steel Plate And Sections Novices’ Chase £25,000 2m 4f 78y
*2.40pm Glenfarclas Cross Country Handicap Chase - doubtful £25,000 3m 6f 37y
*2.40pm Glenfarclas Veterans’ Handicap Chase – possible replacement £25,000 2m 4f 78y
3.15pm Opus Energy Novices’ Handicap Hurdle (0-125) £12,000 2m 87y
3.50pm Markel Insurance Amateur Riders’ Handicap Chase (0-140) £20,000 3m 1f Total £157,000
Second Day - Saturday, November 12 - BetVictor Gold Cup Day Time Race Prize Money Distance
12.40pm JCB Triumph Hurdle Trial (Grade 2) £30,000 2m 87y
1.15pm mallardjewellers.com Novices’ Chase £25,000 3m 80y
*1.50pm BetVictor Handicap Chase (Grade 3) £50,000 3m 3f 71y
*2.25pm BetVictor Gold Cup Handicap Chase (Grade 3) £160,000 2m 4f 78y
*3.00pm Regulatory Finance Solutions Handicap Hurdle (Listed) £30,000 3m 1f 67y
*3.35pm Martin & Co Jewellers Intermediate Handicap Hurdle (0-140) £20,000 2m 5f 26y
4.05pm High Sheriff Of Gloucestershire Mares’ Bumper (Listed) £20,000 2m 87y
Total £335,000
Third Day - Sunday, November 13 - The Open Sunday Time Race Prize Money Distance *12.45pm Sky Bet Supreme Trial Novices’ Hurdle (Grade 2) £30,000 2m 87y
*1.20pm Racing Post Arkle Trial Novices’ Chase (Grade 2) £32,000 1m 7f 199y
*1.55pm Shloer Chase (Grade 2) £75,000 1m 7f 199y
*2.30pm StanJames.com Greatwood Handicap Hurdle (Grade 3) £100,000 2m 87y
3.05pm White Christmas Parties At Cheltenham Conditional Jockeys’ Handicap Hurdle
£12,000 2m 5f 26y
3.40pm The Jockey Club Ownership Syndicate Bumper (Listed) £20,000 2m 87y
Total £269,000
The Open Total Prize Money £761,000
* Races televised live on Channel 4. All races shown live on Racing UK
The Open
Countryside Day - Friday, November 11, 2016
The Open meeting commences with Countryside Day, a tradition dating back over two decades where money is
raised for the Countryside Alliance and the Injured Jockeys Fund.
There will be pre-racing activities in the paddock to raise awareness of these important organisations as well as
a silent auction of racegoers to support.
Countryside Day Order of Running
10.30 – Gates Open
11.00 - Two minutes silence – Remembrance Day
11.05-11.35 – Thoroughbred Breeders Association NH stallion parade in the paddock. Those stallions parading
include:-
DUNADEN
SCHIAPARELLI
DREAM EATER
BLUE BRASIL
PETHER’S MOON
NATIVE RULER
SCORPION
TELESCOPE
11.35-12 noon The Bonnie Stakes
The Shetland Pony Display Team, based in the South, are part of the Shetland Performance Scheme. The horses
are fully-registered Shetland ponies with the Shetland pony stud book society. The ponies are used for many
different things, from racing to showing, and from hacking to pony club. The children riding them in the race
are between the ages of 9 and 13.
The race is the Bonnie Stakes in memory of a little girl who sadly lost her life earlier this year. She very much
loved her Shetland pony and had many hours of fun riding her and loving her.
12.05 – Injured Jockeys Fund ‘Tug of War’ in Winner’s Enclosure
North take on South as a team headed by Danny Hague, the strength and conditioning coach at Jack Berry
House, the IJF’s rehabilitation and fitness centre in Malton, take on a team headed by his counterpart Michael
Peacock from Oaksey House in Lambourn.
Each will select some of the jockeys riding on the day to battle it out, with Sir Antony ‘AP’ McCoy and John
Francome, the IJF’s President and Vice Patron, cheering them on from the sidelines.
12.15 - Basset Hounds on the members’ lawn
After the second race which takes place at 13.30– Hunt parade on the course
If the Glenfarclas Cross Country Chase is staged – the race is in doubt because of the very dry conditions, with
the watering effort being concentrated on the Old Course rather than the Cross Country Course – then the
retired Balthazar King, an eight-time winner at Cheltenham, will parade in the paddock and in front of the
grandstands.
There will be live music throughout the day on the Best Mate Plaza from the Hip Cats, as well as The Chip Shop
Boys performing live in the Final Flight Bar after racing (sold out).
The shopping experience at Cheltenham’s Open Meeting in November offers an ideal shopping opportunity with
plenty of shops ready to sell a diverse range of goods with something to suit every taste and budget.
Saturday, November 12, 2016 – BetVictor Gold Cup Day
BetVictor Gold Cup Day, with seven top-quality races, is one of the most popular racedays at Cheltenham outside
of The Festival.
Annacotty won the 2015 renewal of the feature race for trainer Alan King and is likely to run again this year.
The £160,000 handicap chase, the most valuable race of the Jump season so far and sponsored by BetVictor
for the first time, is always fiercely contested with lots of runners.
10.00 – Gates Open
Music There will be live music throughout the day on the Best Mate Plaza from the Hip Cats, as well as local favourites
the Chip Shop Boys in The Centaur after racing. Thrill Collins will also be performing after racing in the Final
Flight Bar (sold out).
Sunday, November 13, 2016 – The Open Sunday
The Open meeting closes with The Open Sunday, where there is free entertainment for the whole family to
enjoy, as well as six races on the card.
The £100,000 StanJames.com Greatwood Handicap Hurdle is the feature race on a tremendous card, while the
Grade Two Shloer Chase, worth £75,000, promises to be a cracking contest.
11.00 - Gates Open
Entertainment
Characters Chase and Marshall from the hugely popular kids’ programme PAW Patrol will be making personal
appearances throughout the day at: 11.30, 12.30, 13.30, 14.30. 15.30.
The Family Fun Zone is situated in a new location in the shopping village where you can look forward to not
only meeting Chase and Marshall but Showtime Shane performing on the hour live magic for all the family.
There will be face painting, miniature Shetlands, chickens, ducks, rabbits, a dog, pet mice and guinea pigs as
well a duck pond to explore and enjoy!
Plus try your hand at milking Mavis, a life-size cow.
As well as all of this there will be balloon artists, indoor inflatables, rosette making, colouring in zone, platting
a horse mane zone and dressing up as a jockey zone alongside our magic mirror.
Children free
Accompanied children aged under 18 receive free entry at every raceday at Cheltenham (excluding during The
Festival in March)
Staff at The Open
The number of staff employed over the three days comes to 3,123
BetVictor Gold Cup History First staged in 1960, the Grade Three BetVictor Gold Cup is one of Jump racing’s most illustrious and valuable
handicap chases and its history is replete with the names of some of the sport’s finest horses.
The initial incarnation of the race produced a mighty winner in the Tom Dreaper-trained Fortria. Ridden by Pat
Taaffe, the eight-year-old Irish raider carried top-weight of 12st to victory in what was then an extended two-
mile contest staged under its original title, the Mackeson Gold Cup.
Fortria went on to win the two-mile Champion Chase at The Festival four months later and remarkably added
the Irish Grand National shortly afterwards. But Dreaper’s charge was trumped in the 1961 renewal when second
to another Cheltenham stalwart, the Arthur Thomas-trained Scottish Memories, to whom he was conceding
16lb.
Having finished runner-up to Mandarin in the 1962 Cheltenham Gold Cup, Fortria returned triumphant to the
Prestbury Park winner’s enclosure that November, two years after his initial win, as he became the first of five
dual winners of what is now the BetVicor Gold Cup. Once again burdened with 12st, Taaffe’s mount saw off 24
rivals to score by three lengths before going on to finish runner-up to Mill House in the 1963 Gold Cup.
Dunkirk was a flamboyant trail-blazing star of the 1960s and holds the BetVictor Gold Cup weight-carrying
record. The Peter Cazalet-trained gelding had been crowned champion two-mile chaser at The Festival the
previous March and, when he lined up for the 1965 renewal of the Mackeson Gold Cup, he was burdened with
a hefty 12st 7lb. Such was the class of the eight-year-old that he gave 31lb and a half-length beating to runner-
up Choreographer.
The great County Durham trainer Arthur Stephenson sent Pawnbroker to Cheltenham in 1966 to see off only
four rivals - the smallest field in the race’s history. Due to three years of single figure field sizes, a decision was
taken to increase the race distance to two miles, four and a half furlongs thereafter. The first running of the
race at its new trip in 1967 saw the Ryan Price-trained Charlie Worcester defeat 12 opponents under Josh
Gifford.
Legendary Kinnersley trainer Fred Rimell dominated the race for four years from 1968 to 1971 thanks to the
triumphs of Jupiter Boy (1968), Chatham (1970) and the next dual winner, Gay Trip (1969 & 1971). The last-
named, an exuberant little horse, also lined up for the 1970 renewal, having won that year’s Grand National. In
contention jumping the second last fence in the Cheltenham contest, he slipped on landing and came home last
of the 13 finishers behind his stable companion.
After a gap of 11 years, Ireland enjoyed another triumph in the race when Skymas scored in 1973 for County
Antrim trainer Brian Lusk. The gelding was a top-class chaser and won the two-mile Queen Mother Champion
Chase at The Festival in both 1976 and 1977.
Irish-trained horses have won the BetVictor Gold Cup on five occasions to date. After Skymas added to Fortria’s
brace, it was the turn of Bright Highway, who triumphed in 1980 for trainer Michael O’Brien. A 29-year drought
followed which ended when the Edward O’Grady-trained Tranquil Sea stormed to a commanding four and a half-
length success in 2009.
Fred Winter saddled the Sheikh Ali Abu Khamsin-owned Fifty Dollars More to win the 1982 renewal under Richard
Linley, now the British Horseracing Authority Senior Inspector of Courses, and the same trainer/owner/jockey
combination was on the mark again two years later when Half Free saw off Acarine to score by half a length.
The gelding returned as a nine-year-old in 1985 to become the third dual winner and the first of those to land
back-to-back wins as he ran on to lead in the final strides, again under Linley, and deny the gallant Stephenson-
trained Newlife Connection by a head.
Fifty Dollars More went on to win the 1983 December Gold Cup (now the Caspian Caviar Gold Cup) at
Cheltenham and seven Bet Victor Gold Cup winners in total have won both contests. The Martin Pipe-trained
Beau Ranger landed the December Gold Cup in 1984, three years before making all for a 15-length triumph in
the BetVictor Gold Cup under Mark Perrett.
Another Coral won the BetVictor Gold Cup in 1991 and the December race in 1992, Dublin Flyer took the
December Gold Cup in 1994 and Tim Forster’s charge was a brave half-length winner of the 1995 BetVictor Gold
Cup from Egypt Mill Prince.
Pegwell Bay, Senor El Betrutti and Exotic Dancer won both races in the same year. The first-named, another
Forster runner, won the 1988 BetVictor Gold Cup by 10 lengths before adding the December Gold Cup, while
grey Senor El Betrutti, trained locally to Cheltenham by Sue Nock, won the 1997 BetVictor Gold Cup at 33/1.
The grey held Challenger Du Luc in the runner-up berth and it was the same result in the December Gold Cup
the following month.
Exotic Dancer, a top-notch chaser, won both races in 2006 for trainer Jonjo O’Neill. The gelding was
subsequently runner-up to the great Kauto Star in that season’s King George VI Chase and the Cheltenham
Gold Cup. The late Josh Gifford became the only person to ride and train winners of the BetVictor Gold Cup
when Bradbury Star won the 1993 renewal. The gelding’s next start saw him fail by a head to reel in Barton
Bank in the King George VI Chase at Kempton but he gained his own niche in history when becoming the fourth
dual winner with a head victory over Irish challenger Second Schedual in the 1994 BetVictor Gold Cup.
The fifth and most recent horse to win the race twice is Cyfor Malta, who took the spoils for the first time as a
five-year-old under A P McCoy in 1998. Beset by injuries throughout his career, it was four years before the
grey returned for a second success in 2002, this time under Barry Geraghty. Martin Pipe, now retired, has by
some way the best training record in the race’s history. His tally stands at eight thanks to Beau Ranger (1987),
Challenger Du Luc (1996), Cyfor Malta (1998 & 2002), Lady Cricket (2000), Shooting Light (2001), Celestial
Gold (2004) and Our Vic (2005). McCoy rode Cyfor Malta (1998), Lady Cricket and Shooting Light for Pipe, and
became the most successful jockey in BetVictor Gold Cup history when successful aboard Exotic Dancer
In 2008, Imperial Commander won the BetVictor Gold Cup and must rank as one of the good things of recent
times off 10st 7lb when the 13/2 chance defeated the Queen’s Barbers Shop under Paddy Brennan. The gelding,
trainer by Nigel Twiston-Davies and owned by the Our Friends In The North syndicate, took the Grade One
Ryanair Chase at The Festival the following March and became the first BetVictor Gold Cup winner to land the
Betfred Cheltenham Gold Cup when taking Jump racing’s premier chase in 2010.
Twiston-Davies is the most successful current trainer in the BetVictor Gold Cup. Little Josh gave him a third
victory in 2010, following on from Imperial Commander and Tipping Tim (1992). Little Josh benefited from a
great ride by the trainer’s son, Sam, who made all on the chaser. Long Run, who was third, went on to win the
King George VI Chase at Kempton Park the following January and the Betfred Cheltenham Gold Cup two months
later.
In 2011 Martin Pipe’s son, David, trained his first winner of the BetVictor Gold Cup when Great Endeavour
stormed to a seven-length victory under Timmy Murphy, who was winning the race for the third time.
Current hampion Jump trainer Paul Nicholls also won the race for the first time in 2012 when Al Ferof stayed on
strongly for a three-length victory in the famous colours of owner John Hales.
O’Neill notched up his second BetVictor Gold Cup triumph courtesy of Johns Spirit in 2013. The six-year-old had
already captured a competitive handicap chase at The Showcase a month earlier and received a similarly patient
ride from Richie McLernon to score by three quarters of a length from Colour Squadron.
In 2014, the Nicholls-trained Caid Du Berlais became the only the second five-year-old to win the BetVictor Gold
Cup when overcoming Johns Spirit in the dying strides to win a thrilling renewal by a head.
Last year saw Annacotty win the BetVictor Gold Cup on his seasonal debut, handing a first victory in the race
to both trainer Alan King and jockey Ian Popham. He returned to Cheltenham later in the season to land a Grade
Three handicap chase on Festival Trials Day in January.
The race was sponsored under the Mackeson banner by Whitbread and became the Murphys Gold Cup in 1996.
In 2000, Thomas Pink was unveiled as the new sponsor. Bookmaker Paddy Power backed the contest between
2003 and 2015. BetVictor sponsors for the first time in 2016.
About BetVictor
Established in 1946, Gibraltar-based BetVictor is one of Europe’s leading online gaming companies with
customers from over 150 different countries. The firm prides itself as an innovator and risk-taker and currently
employs over 400 people, with offices also in London and Budapest.
Since those early days, BetVictor has demonstrated a pioneering spirit, commitment to technological
advancement and has been home to the real sports bettor. As the business continues to grow, it is committed
to maintaining a great working environment and has well-defined company values.
In May, 2014, Michael Tabor, previously a major shareholder in the business, acquired sole ownership of
BetVictor.
In July, 2015, the leading independent odds-comparison website Oddschecker confirmed BetVictor as the
bookmaker offering the best odds, most often, on the major European football leagues, including the English
Premier League, for the fifth successive year. The bottom line is you win more with BetVictor.
In the same month it was announced BetVictor had reached an agreement with English Premier League
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During the summer of 2015, BetVictor launched its own in-house developed Cash Out and In-Play facilities,
available across all channels, before launching a new in-house developed native Android App that complements
existing channels including the hugely successful in-house iOS app resulting in two high-quality native
applications and an outstanding web product.
In February, 2016, the firm, which has a rich heritage in the sport, revealed a three-year partnership with British
Racing to become an Authorised Betting Partner (ABP) and announced a three-year sponsorship of the iconic
Open Meeting at Cheltenham racecourse, including the BetVictor Gold Cup which will be run for the first time in
November.
Also in February, 2016, BetVictor announced a brand refresh - the first in a number of exciting planned new
product developments aimed at offering customers an improved, relevant, intuitive betting experience; Simple
As – removing the clutter from both the product and the value message helps BetVictor differentiate itself from
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To celebrate the 2016 European Championships, BetVictor launched its Million Pound Goal campaign, giving
customers the chance to earn predictions via sportsbook and casino to win £1,000,000 on the final of Euro
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BetVictor Casino boasts over 700 of the best games sourced from most of the premier suppliers around the
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Underpinning everything in the business is the need for a seamless and enjoyable customer experience and
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The BetVictor Gold Cup Grade Three Handicap, 2m 4f 78y, £160,000 total prize fund, Saturday, November 12, 2016
Year Name Age/Wgt Jockey Trainer Owner Ran SP 2015 ANNACOTTY 7-11-00 Ian Popham Alan King Liz Prowting 20 12/1 2014 CAID DU BERLAIS 5-10-13 Sam Twiston-Davies Paul Nicholls Donlon, Doyle, MacDonald & C Barber 18 10/1 2013 JOHNS SPIRIT 6-10-02 Richie McLernon Jonjo O’Neill Christopher Johnston 20 7/1 2012 AL FEROF 7-11-08 Ruby Walsh Paul Nicholls John Hales 18 8/1 2011 GREAT ENDEAVOUR 7-10-03 Timmy Murphy David Pipe David Johnson 20 8/1 2010 LITTLE JOSH 8-10-05 Sam Twiston-Davies Nigel Twiston-Davies Tony Bloom 18 20/1 2009 TRANQUIL SEA 7-10-13 Andrew McNamara Edward O’Grady IRE Nelius Hayes 16 11/2F 2008 IMPERIAL COMMANDER 7-10-07 Paddy Brennan Nigel Twiston-Davies Our Friends In The North 19 13/2 2007 L’ANTARTIQUE 7-10-13 Graham Lee Ferdy Murphy Mary Durkan 20 13/2 2006 EXOTIC DANCER 6-11-02 A P McCoy Jonjo O’Neill Sir Robert Ogden 16 16/1 2005 OUR VIC 7-11-07 Timmy Murphy Martin Pipe David Johnson 18 9/2F 2004 CELESTIAL GOLD 6-10-02 Timmy Murphy Martin Pipe David Johnson 14 12/1 2003 FONDMORT 7-10-13 Mick Fitzgerald Nicky Henderson Bill Brown 9 3/1F 2002 CYFOR MALTA 9-11-09 Barry Geraghty Martin Pipe David Johnson 15 16/1 2001 SHOOTING LIGHT 8-11-03 A P McCoy Martin Pipe John Brown/Mike Blackburn 14 9/4F 2000 LADY CRICKET 6-10-13 A P McCoy Martin Pipe David Johnson 15 5/1F 1999 THE OUTBACK WAY 9-10-00 Norman Williamson Venetia Williams Seasons Holidays 14 9/1 1998 CYFOR MALTA 5-11-03 A P McCoy Martin Pipe David Johnson 12 3/1F 1997 SENOR EL BETRUTTI 8-10-00 Jamie Osborne Susan Nock Gerard Nock 9 33/1 1996 CHALLENGER DU LUC 6-10-02 Richard Dunwoody Martin Pipe David Johnson 12 7/1 1995 DUBLIN FLYER 9-11-08 Brendan Powell Tim Forster John Sumner 12 4/1JF 1994 BRADBURY STAR 9-11-11 Philip Hide Josh Gifford J Campbell 14 5/1 1993 BRADBURY STAR 8-11-08 Declan Murphy Josh Gifford J Campbell 15 13/2 1992 TIPPING TIM 7-10-10 Carl Llewellyn Nigel Twiston-Davies Jenny Mould 16 11/2F 1991 ANOTHER CORAL 8-10-01 Richard Dunwoody David Nicholson Michael Deeley 15 15/2 1990 MULTUM IN PARVO 7-10-02 Norman Williamson John Edwards Alan Parker 13 12/1 1989 JOINT SOVEREIGNTY 9-10-04 Graham McCourt Philip Hobbs G J Giddy 15 10/1 1988 PEGWELL BAY 7-11-02 Peter Scudamore Tim Forster A K Barlow 13 6/1 1987 BEAU RANGER 9-10-02 Mark Perrett Martin Pipe White Bros Ltd 14 13/2
1986 VERY PROMISING 8-11-13 Richard Dunwoody David Nicholson Paul & Jenny Green 11 7/1 1985 HALF FREE 9-11-10 Richard Linley Fred Winter Ali Abu Khamsin 10 9/2 1984 HALF FREE 8-11-10 Richard Linley Fred Winter Ali Abu Khamsin 10 5/2F 1983 POUNENTES 6-10-06 Neale Doughty Billy McGhie Billy McGhie 9 7/1 1982 FIFTY DOLLARS MORE 7-11-00 Richard Linley Fred Winter Ali Abu Khamsin 11 11/1 1981 HENRY KISSINGER 7-10-13 Paul Barton David Gandolfo J J Mansworth 11 5/1 1980 BRIGHT HIGHWAY 6-11-01 Gerry Newman Michael O’Brien IRE George Strawbridge 15 5/1F 1979 MAN ALIVE 8-10-09 Ron Barry Gordon Richards Jim Ennis 11 6/1 1978 BAWNOGUES 7-10-07 Craig Smith Martin Tate Mrs H Lawler 11 5/1 1977 BACHELOR’S HALL 7-10-06 Martin O’Halloran Peter Cundell Peter & Caryl Harris 16 11/2F +1976 CANCELLO 7-11-01 Dennis Atkins Neville Crump W V Burdon 13 4/1 1975 CLEAR CUT 11-10-09 David Greaves Maurice Camacho J W Hemingway 13 13/2 1974 BRUSLEE 8-10-07 Andy Turnell Michael Scudamore Mrs D Rees-Davie s 11 2/1F 1973 SKYMAS 8-10-05 Stan Murphy Brian Lusk IRE Matt Magee 15 7/1 1972 RED CANDLE 8-10-00 Jimmy Fox Ricky Vallance Mrs C O’Shea 11 20/1 1971 GAY TRIP 9-11-03 Terry Biddlecombe Fred Rimell A J Chambers 10 8/1 1970 CHATHAM 6-10-03 Ken White Fred Rimell C Knott 17 33/1 1969 GAY TRIP 7-11-05 Terry Biddlecombe Fred Rimell Tony Chambers 14 8/1 1968 JUPITER BOY 7-10-03 Eddie Harty Fred Rimell J E Liley 13 9/1 1967 CHARLIE WORCESTER 10-10-11 Josh Gifford Ryan Price Dorothy Price 13 7/1 1966 PAWNBROKER 8-11-09 Paddy Broderick Arthur Stephenson E W Cliff-McCulloch 5 7/2 1965 DUNKIRK 8-12-07 Bill Rees Peter Cazalet Bill Whitbread 8 11/10F 1964 SUPER FLASH 9-10-05 Stan Mellor Frank Cundell A H Wood 9 8/1 1963 RICHARD OF BORDEAUX 8-10-05 Bobby Beasley Fulke Walwyn J Schilizzi 20 20/1 1962 FORTRIA 10-12-00 Pat Taaffe Tom Dreaper IRE G Ansley 25 5/1F 1961 SCOTTISH MEMORIES 7-10-12 Cathal Finnegan Arthur Thomas G B Sanderson 17 9/2 1960 FORTRIA 8-12-00 Pat Taaffe Tom Dreaper IRE G Ansley 19 8/1 + Held at Haydock Park
Facts & Figures About the BetVictor Gold Cup & The Open
This year sees the 57th running of the BetVictor Gold Cup and the extended two and a half mile handicap chase boasts a prize fund of £160,000. The race, run under its present title for the first time this year, was known as the Paddy Power
Gold Cup from 2003 to 2015, the Thomas Pink Gold Cup from 2000-2002, while Whitbread, under the Mackeson brand
and then Murphys, backed the first 40 runnings.
Since the inaugural running in 1960, the handicap chase has been won by Irish-trained horses on five occasions. Fortria triumphed in 1960 and was successful for a second time two years later. The Irish had to wait for more than a decade
for a further winner which came in the shape of Skymas in 1973. Bright Highway scored in 1980 before a drought of 29 years was ended by Tranquil Sea, who took the spoils in 2009.
Five horses have won the BetVictor Gold Cup twice. Fortria was the first, followed by Gay Trip who completed the double
in 1969 and 1971, with victory in the 1970 Grand National sandwiched in between. Half Free was successful in 1984
and the following year, while Bradbury Star achieved the feat for Findon-based handler Josh Gifford in 1993 and 1994. Cyfor Malta, the 1998 winner, triumphed four years later in 2002.
Martin Pipe, now retired, holds the title of leading trainer in the BetVictor Gold Cup, having saddled an amazing eight
winners - Beau Ranger (1987), Challenger Du Luc (1996), Cyfor Malta (1998 & 2002), Lady Cricket (2000), Shooting Light (2001), Celestial Gold (2004) and Our Vic (2005). His son and successor David sent out Great Endeavour to victory
in 2011. The leading current trainer in the BetVictor Gold Cup is Nigel Twiston-Davies with three successes - Tipping
Tim (1992), Imperial Commander (2008) and Little Josh (2010).
Despite the competitiveness of the BetVictor Gold Cup, it is not a race for outsiders as 45 of the 56 runnings have been won by horses returned at odds of 10/1 or less. However, the overall record of favourites is not great, with only 14
having been successful during its history. Five of the last 16 runnings have gone to the market leader, with the latest
being Tranquil Sea at 11/2 in 2009. The shortest-priced winner was Dunkirk, the 11/10 favourite in 1965, while the two
longest-priced scorers were Chatham (1970) and Senor El Betrutti (1997) at 33/1.
Perhaps the greatest performance in the history of the contest was achieved by Dunkirk, who carried a staggering 12st
7lb to victory when he gained his 1965 success. The top-weight is now set at a maximum of 11st 12lb and the last horse to give weight all round was Cyfor Malta on 11st 9lb in 2002. However, it is also rare for the BetVictor Gold Cup winner
to carry the bottom-weight of 10st, with just two instances - Red Candle (1972) and The Outback Way (1999).
The late Josh Gifford is the only man to have both ridden and trained a winner of the BetVictor Gold Cup, partnering
Charlie Worcester to victory in 1967 and training Bradbury Star to two successes in 1993 and 1994.
The great A P McCoy, now retired, is the most successful rider in the race, with four successes - Cyfor Malta (1998), Lady Cricket (2000), Shooting Light (2001) and Exotic Dancer (2006). Among the current riders, Timmy Murphy leads
with way with three victories.
The BetVictor Gold Cup is a race for younger horses - 43 of the 56 winners have been aged eight or under. Seven-year-
olds have the best record - 19 victories, followed by eight-year-olds (15), nine-year-olds (9), six-year-olds (8), 10-year-olds (2), five-year-olds (2) and 11-year-olds (1).
The incomparable Arkle made his British racecourse bow in the Honeybourne Chase on the Saturday of The Open in
1962. It was a fantastic day for Arkle’s trainer and jockey, Tom Dreaper and Pat Taaffe who, following Arkle’s impressive destruction of the opposition by 20 lengths, went on to land what is now the BetVictor Gold Cup with Fortria.
Best Mate, winner of three Cheltenham Gold Cups in 2002, 2003 & 2004, gained his first race under Rules in Britain when taking the Open Bumper in 1999 and recorded the second chase win of his career at The Open in 2000.
The 2010 Timico Cheltenham Gold Cup victor Imperial Commander won the 2008 BetVictor Gold Cup, while Long Run
was third to Little Josh in 2010 before going on to win the King George VI Chase and the 2011 Cheltenham Gold Cup.
The 2003 Stan James Champion Hurdle victor Rooster Booster defied top-weight to win the StanJames.com Greatwood
Hurdle in 2002. The 2001 StanJames.com Greatwood Hurdle winner, Westender, was second to Rooster Booster in the 2003 Stan James Champion Hurdle, a feat mirrored in 2009/10 by Khyber Kim, who chased home Binocular at The
Festival.
The Open has only once been held at an alternative venue to Prestbury Park. A new drainage system was being installed at Cheltenham in 1976, so the then two-day meeting was switched to Haydock Park in Lancashire where Cancello
became the only horse to win the BetVictor Gold Cup anywhere but Cheltenham.
Leading Current Trainers at The Open since 1990 Paul Nicholls 40 Total Wins Philip Hobbs 31 Nigel Twiston-Davies 26 Nicky Henderson 26 David Pipe 18 Jonjo O’Neill 15 Tony Martin IRE 8 Enda Bolger IRE 8 Kim Bailey 7 Venetia Williams 7 Alan King 6 Colin Tizzard 6 Charlie Mann 5 Oliver Sherwood 5
Past winners of the Leading Trainer Award 2015 Philip Hobbs 3 wins 2014 Philip Hobbs 6 2013 David Pipe 4 2012 David Pipe 4 2011 Paul Nicholls 6 2010 Paul Nicholls 3 2009 Nigel Twiston-Davies 3 2008 Paul Nicholls 2 2007 Nigel Twiston-Davies 2 2006 Paul Nicholls 4 2005 Martin Pipe 5 2004 Martin Pipe 7 2003 Paul Nicholls 3 2002 Martin Pipe 7 2001 Martin Pipe 7 2000 Martin Pipe 3
Leading Current Jockeys at The Open since 1990 Richard Johnson 26 Total Wins Ruby Walsh 26 Timmy Murphy 24 Barry Geraghty 14 Tom Scudamore 11 Noel Fehily 11 Paddy Brennan 8 Sam Twiston-Davies 6 Nico de Boinville 3 Nina Carberry 3 Brian Harding 3 Daryl Jacob 3 Graham Lee 3
Past winners of the Boodles Leading Rider Award 2015 Richard Johnson 3 wins 2014 Richard Johnson 7 2013 A P McCoy 2 2012 Ruby Walsh 4 2011 Ruby Walsh 5 2010 Richard Johnson 2 2009 Paddy Brennan 2 2008 Paddy Brennan 2 2007 Paddy Brennan 2 2006 Ruby Walsh 6 2005 Timmy Murphy 4 2004 Timmy Murphy 4 2003 A P McCoy 4 2002 A P McCoy 5 2001 A P McCoy 7 2000 Richard Johnson 3
Selected Current Trainers in the BetVictor Gold Cup
Kim Bailey 2015-P Darna
1998-P Bertone
1997-3 Bertone
1996-7 Strong Medicine
1994-11 Kings Fountain 1992-F Kings Fountain
Kevin Bishop
2008-10 Ashley Brook
Peter Bowen
2008-F Yes Sir 2006-U Tighe Caster
2004-6 Take The Stand 1997-7 Danger Baby
1995-12 Andrelot
David Bridgwater
2011-UR The Giant Bolster
Bob Buckler 2010-13 The Sawyer
Charles Byrnes IRE
2015-P Shanpallas
2014-6 Shanpallas
Mick Channon 2012-P Calgary Bay
Michael Chapman
2003-3 Ei Ei
Tom Cooper IRE
2012-P Forpadydeplasterer
Rebecca Curtis
2015-5 Irish Cavalier
Henry Daly 2012-P Kingsmere
2007-4 Palarshan 2007-P Billyvoddan
2003-4 Young Spartacus
Victor Dartnall
2005-5 Lord Sam
Jo Davis 2010-11 Passato
Henry De Bromhead
2011-15 Loosen My Load
Tim Easterby
2005-U Turgeonev 2002-8 Turgeonev
1998-2 Simply Dashing
Brian Ellison
2002-P Batswing
Pat Fahy IRE 2005-8 Mariah Rollins
1999-9 Dr Bones
Johnny Farrelly
2013-P Battle Group
Jonathan Geake 2007-14 Black Hills
Tom George
2009-8 Tartak
1999-6 Tremallt
Tom Gibney IRE 2014-PU Orpheus Valley
Nick Gifford
2015-15 Generous Ransom
2011-F Tullamore Dew
Steve Gollings 2013-14 Conquisto
John Hanlon IRE
2013-3 Hidden Cyclone
Jessica Harrington IRE
2004-P Colca Canyon 2000-P Slaney Native
Nicky Henderson
2015-14 Cocktails At Dawn
2014-4 Oscar Whisky 2014-10 Ericht
2013-5 Rajdhani Express 2013-13 Nadiya De La Vega
2013-P Finian’s Rainbow
2012-3 Nadiya De La Vega
2012-P Quantitaveeasing
2012-P Triolo D’Alene 2011-2 Quantitativeeasing
2011-11 Dave’s Dream 2010-3 Long Run
2010-4 Mad Max 2009-P My Petra
2008-2 Barbers Shop
2008-P Fleet Street 2007-7 Copsale Lad
2007-8 Crozan 2006-P Copsale Lad
2005-4 Fondmort 2005-7 Liberthine
2004-11 Fondmort
2003-1 FONDMORT 1998-U Philip's Woody
1996-6 Big Matt 1995-3 Big Matt
1995-5 Amtrak Express 1985-7 The Tsarevich
1978-2 Zongalero
Philip Hobbs 2015-13 Cloud Creeper
2014-14 Persian Snow
2013-2 Colour Squadron
2013-6 Wishfull Thinking
2012-P The Disengager 2011-6 Wishfull Thinking
2008-3 Private Be 2007-11 Private Be
2005-2 Monkerhostin 2005-6 Lacdoudal
2004-3 Monkerhostin
2004-F Farmer Jack 2002-3 Wave Rock
2000-10 Village King 1999-2 Stormy Passage
1998-3 Dr Leunt 1996-10 Kibreet
1994-9 Mulbank
1993-U Guiburn's Nephew 1991-F Guiburn's Nephew
1989-1 JOINT SOVEREIGNTY 1989-9 Prize Asset
1988-6 Warner For Leisure
Ron Hodges
1991-8 Shannagary
Michael Hourigan IRE 2010-2 Dancing Tornado
Malcolm Jefferson
2015-12 Oscar Rock
2013-4 Attaglance 2009-5 According To Pete
2006-10 Calatagan
Martin Keighley
2014-7 Champion Court
2013-7 Champion Court
Gay Kelleway
1996-P Absalom’s Lady
Alan King 2015-1 ANNACOTTY
2013-10 Kumbeshwar
2012-2 Walkon 2011-10 Araldur
2010-P Awesome George 2009-P Tarotino
2008-4 Il Dulce 2008-F Ouzbeck
2007-2 Il Duce
2006-7 Kandjar D’Allier 2005-3 Kandjar D’Allier
Emma Lavelle
2014-8 Edgardo Sol 2013-F Easter Meteor
John Mackie 1990-4 Wigtown Bay
Charlie Mann
2014-12 Cedre Bleu 2011-9 Fine Parchment
2001-11 Celibate
2000-PU Celibate
Tony Martin IRE
2013-P Gift Of Dgab
2009-P Northern Alliance
Eric McNamara IRE
2012-5 Questions Answered
2007-13 Ponmeoath
Noel Meade IRE
2007-10 Ballyagran
Arthur Moore IRE 2000-3 Feathered Leader 12/1
Gary Moore
2013-F Vino Griego
2004-7 Tikram
Mouse Morris IRE 1985-U Buck House 5/2 F
Willie Mullins IRE
2002-5 Killultagh Storm
2002-F Its Time For A Win
Ferdy Murphy FR 2011-3 Divers
2009-P Three Mirrors 2008-5 Three Mirrors
2007-1 L’ANTARTIQUE
2007-12 Three Mirrors
2006-3 New Alco
2001-P Stan's Your Man 1999-10 Addington Boy
1995-11 Postage Stamp 1993-U Brandeston
1992-5 Brandeston 1991-P Cuddy Dale
1990-P Cuddy Dale
Dr Richard Newland
2015-PU Boondooma
Paul Nicholls 2015-3 Sound Investment
2015-6 Art Mauresque
2014-1 CAID DU BERLAIS 2013-9 Woolcombe Folly
2012-1 AL FEROF 2012-6 Aerial
2012-PU Poquelin
2011-4 Aerial
2011-7 Mon Parrain
2011-UR Poquelin 2010-5 Poquelin
2010-F Gwanako 2010-F Tchico Polos
2009-2 Poquelin
2009-F Chapoturgeon
2009-U Tatenen
2008-6 Silverburn 2008-9 Turko
2007-F Granit Jack
2006-F Taranis
2005-9 My Will 2004-2 Thisthatandtother
2004-9 Le Duc
2003-2 Poliantas 2003-6 Exit Swinger
2002-2 Poliantas
2001-P Dorans Gold
2000-9 Norski Lad 1999-P Call Equiname
1997-6 Cherrynut
Edward O’Grady IRE
2010-10 Catch Me 2009-1 TRANQUIL SEA
Jonjo O’Neill
2015-9 Johns Spirit
2014-2 Johns Spirit 2014-PU Eastlake
2013-1 JOHNS SPIRIT 2012-P Finger Onthe Pulse
2012-F Gilbarry 2010-7 Sunnyhillboy
2010-P Can’t Buy Time
2008-P Don’t Push It 2007-6 Bob Hall
2006-1 EXOTIC DANCER 2006-4 Butler’s Cabin
2005-F East Tycoon 1989-P Raise An Argument
David Pipe
2015-8 Monetaire
2015-11 Kings Palace 2014-PU Easter Meteor
2013-P Ballynagour 2012-P Grands Crus
2011-1 GREAT ENDEAVOUR 2010-6 Great Endeavour
2009-6 Our Vic
2009-P I’m So Lucky 2008-11 Piraya
2008-P Vodka Bleu 2007-15 Vodka Bleu
2006-2 Vodka Bleu 2006-6 Tamarinbleu
Lydia Richards 2001-9 Eau De Cologne
Nicky Richards
2011-UR Noble Alan
Renee Robeson
2009-7 Il Duce
Christy Roche IRE 2003-F Risk Accessor
2002-9 Risk Accessor
Lucinda Russell
2013-8 Tap Night
Michael Scudamore
2015-10 Next Sensation
Oliver Sherwood
1995-7 Coulton
1989-F Vicars Landing 1987-P Fudge Delight
Sue Smith
2008-P Mister McGoldrick 2004-P Better Days
Jamie Snowden 2015-P Present View
2014-3 Present View
Tom Taaffe IRE 2011-13 Finger Onthe Pulse
2010-12 Finger Onthe Pulse
2006-11 Tumbling Dice
Colin Tizzard 2011-12 Oiseau De Nuit
Andy Turnell
2012-P Micheal Flips
2008-8 Bible Lord
Jim Turner 2000-7 Inn At The Top
1999-P Inn At The Top
Nigel Twiston-Davies
2015-4 Double Ross
2015-7 Splash Of Ginge
2013-11 Astracad 2011-5 Billie Magern
2011-14 Swincombe Rock 2010-1 LITTLE JOSH
2010-9 Pigeon Island 2009-4 Ballyfitz
2009-P Knowhere
2008-1 IMPERIAL COMMANDER 2008-PU Patman Du Charmil
2007-3 Knowhere 2007-5 Patman Du Charmil
2006-F Knowhere 2005-F Redemption
2004-4 Ollie Magern
2003-P Redemption 2001-7 Bindaree
2000-12 Corniche 1999-F Mister Morose
1998-P Queen Of Spades
1998-R Pimberley Place
1994-7 Tipping Tim
1993-P Tipping Tim 1992-1 TIPPING TIM
John Upson
1993-5 River Bounty
1990-2 Thar-an-Barr
Ted Walsh IRE 1998-6 Papillon
1986-F Glenrue
Paul Webber 2014-13 Cantlow
2010-8 Edgbriar
2005-P Full House
Dermot Weld IRE
1993-10 General Idea
1992-4 General Idea
Leonard Whitmore IRE
2012-4 Casey Top
Ian Williams 2014-11 Indian Castle
2007-9 Bambi De L’Orme
2005-10 Royaleety
2002-7 Korakor 2001-5 Korakor
Evan Williams 2015-2 Buywise
2014-5 Buywise
2014-9 King Massini
2006-8 Nayodabayo
Nick Williams 2008-7 Maljimer
2007-P Kings Brook
Venetia Williams 2015-P Bennys Mist
2014-UR Kapga De Cerisy
2013-12 Carrickboy 2007-P Idole First
2006-12 Kelrev
2005-14 Banker Count
2004-10 Kelrev 2002-6 Mr Baxter Basics
2001-10 Samakaan
2000-6 Davoski 1999-1 THE OUTBACK WAY
Record Of Selected Current Jockeys in the BetVictor Gold Cup
Leighton Aspell 2013-F Easter Meteor
2004-7 Tikram
2000-U Boardroom Shuffle
Jamie Bargary 2015-7 Splash Of Ginge
David Bass
2015-P Darna
Mattie Batchelor
2000-11 Skycab
Nico de Boinville 2015-14 Cocktails At Dawn
Sean Bowen
2015-6 Art Mauresque
Paddy Brennan
2012-P Forpadydeplasterer 2010-9 Pigeon Island
2009-4 Ballyfitz
2008-1 IMPERIAL COMMANDER
2007-3 Knowhere
2005-6 Lacdoudal
Peter Carberry 2011-9 Fine Parchment
Philip Carberry
2007-P Kings Brook
2000-3 Feathered Leader
David Casey 2002-5 Killultagh Storm
1999-F Tresor de Mai
Aidan Coleman
2015-P Bennys Mist 2014-UR Kapga Cerisy
2013-12 Carrickboy 2012-5 Questions Answered
2008-PU Stan
Danny Cook
2009-6 Our Vic
Bryan Cooper 2013-P Gift Of Dgab
Dougie Costello
2011-UR Noble Alan
2010-P Can’t But Time
Brian Crowley 2002-6 Mr Baxter Basics
2001-10 Samakaan
Tom Doyle
2005-P Full House
Dominic Elsworth 2012-P Calgary Bay
2010-8 Edgbriar
2008-P Mister McGoldrick
2007-9 Bambi De L’Orme
2004-P Better Days
David England 2011-14 Swincombe Rock
2008-P Patman Du Charmil 2007-5 Patman Du Charmil
Mark Enright 2014-PU Orpheus Valley
2012-4 Casey Top
Noel Fehily 2014-11 Indian Castle
2010-F Tchico Polos
2006-5 Graphic Approach 2005-5 Lord Sam
2001-11 Celibate 2000-P Celibate
Paddy Flood
2007-13 Ponmeoath
Hadden Frost
2011-8 Calgary Bay
Barry Geraghty
2015-P Shanpallas
2014-4 Oscar Whisky
2013-P Finian’s Rainbow 2012-P Triolo D’Alene
2011-11 Dave’s Dream 2010-4 Mad Max
2008-2 Barbers Shop
2007-8 Crozan
2005-11 Forget The Past
2004-P Colca Canyon 2002-1 CYFOR MALTA
Mark Grant
2008-8 Bible Lord
Brian Harding
2005-F East Tycoon 1996-3 Addington Boy
Ryan Hatch
2015-4 Double Ross
Liam Heard
2007-F Granit Jack
Adrian Heskin 2010-2 Dancing Tornado
Brian Hughes 2015-12 Oscar Rock
2013-4 Attaglance
2012-P Micheal Flips
2010-P Door Boy
Wayne Hutchinson
2014-7 Champion Court 2013-10 Kumbeshwar
2008-4 Il Dulce
Charlie Huxley
2010-P Awesome George
Daryl Jacob 2015-15 Generous Ransom
2014-8 Edgardo Sol 2012-6 Aerial
2008-7 Maljimar
Kenny Johnson
2002-10 Red Ark 1990-9 Captain Mor
Richard Johnson
2015-13 Cloud Creeper
2014-14 Persian Snow 2013-6 Wishfull Thinking
2012-P The Disengager 2011-6 Wishfull Thinking
2008-3 Private Be
2007-11 Private Be
2006-12 Kelrev
2005-2 Monkerhostin 2003-4 Young Spartacus
2000-2 Exit Swinger 1999-5 Pennybridge
1997-F Destin D'Estruval
Sam Jones
2009-7 Il Duce
Will Kennedy 2015-P Boodooma
Phil Kinsella
2009-5 According To Pete
Graham Lee
2011-3 Divers 2009-P Three Mirrors
2008-5 Three Mirrors 2007-1 L’ANTARTIQUE
2006-3 New Alco
2005-8 Mariah Rollins
Maurice Linehan 2012-P Finger Onthe Pulse
Andrew Lynch
2011-15 Loosen My Load
Niall Madden
2006-11 Tumbling Dice
Ryan Mahon
2011-4 Aerial
Richard McGrath
2005-U Turgeonev
Richie McLernon
2015-9 Johns Spirit
2014-2 Johns Spirit
2013-1 JOHNS SPIRIT 2012-F Gilbarry
2010-7 Sunnyhilloy
Andrew McNamara
2013-3 Hidden Cyclone 2010-10 Catch Me
2009-1 TRANQUIL SEA Keith Mercer
2007-12 Three Mirrors
Tom Molloy
2009-P Knowhere
Paul Moloney 2015-2 Buywise
2014-5 Buywise
2007-P Too Forward 2005-10 Royaleety
Jamie Moore
2013-P Vino Griego 2010-11 Passato
2009-3 Hold Em
2004-5 It Takes Time
Timmy Murphy 2011-1 GREAT ENDEAVOUR
2010-6 Great Endeavour 2009-F Chapoturgeon
2008-P Vodka Bleu 2007-15 Vodka Bleu
2006-2 Vodka Bleu
2005-1 OUR VIC 2004-1 CELESTIAL GOLD
2003-F Risk Accessor 2002-2 Poliantas
2001-P Dorans Gold 1998-7 Danger Baby
1997-6 Cherrynu
Tom O’Brien
2014-13 Cantlow 2013-2 Colour Squadron
2008-10 Ashley Brook
2006-U Tighe Caster
Conor O’Farrell
2015-8 Monetaire
Alan O’Keeffe
2007-P Idole First
Ian Popham 2015-1 ANNACOTTY
2013-7 Champion Court
2010-5 Poquelin
Brendan Powell 2015-P Present View
2014-3 Present View 2013-P Battle Group
2011-12 Oiseau De Nuit
David Pritchard
2011-UR Poquelin
Davy Russell 2014-6 Shanpallas
Nick Scholfield 2012-P Hunt Ball
2010-F Gwanako
Tom Scudamore 2015-11 Kings Palace
2014-PU Easter Meteor
2013-P Ballynagour
2012-P Grands Crus
2011-UR The Giant Bolster 2009-P I’m So Lucky
2008-11 Piraya 2006-6 Tamarinbleu
2001-4 Cadougold 2000-5 Majadou
Gavin Sheehan 2014-12 Cedre Bleu
Nathan Sweeney
2010-13 The Sawyer
Sam Thomas
2009-8 Tartak 2008-9 Turko
2005-14 Banker Count
2004-10 Kelrev
Andrew Thornton
1999-2 Stormy Passage
Andrew Tinkler
2014-Ericht
2013-13 Nadiya De La Vega
2012-P Quantitativeeasing 2011-2 Quantitativeeasing
2008-PU Fleet Street
Paul Townend
2015-5 Irish Cavalier 2013-14 Conquisto
Liam Treadwell
2015-10 Next Sensation
2011-F Tullamore Dew
Sam Twiston-Davies
2015-3 Sound Investment 2014-1 CAID DU BERLAIS
2013-11 Astracad
2012-P Kingsmere 2011-5 Billie Magern
2010-1 LITTLE JOSH
Mr Sam Waley-Cohen 2013-5 Rajdhani Express
2010-3 Long Run
2005-7 Liberthine
Ruby Walsh 2012-1 AL FEROF
2011-7 Mon Parrain 2009-2 Poquelin
2008-6 Silverburn 2006-F Taranis
2005-9 My Will
2004-2 Thisthatandtother 2003-2 Poliantas
2002-F Its Time For A Win 1998-6 Papillon
Adam Wedge
2014-9 King Massini
Mr Nick Williams
2006-8 Nayodabayo
The Open - Past Results Friday, Countryside Day
12.55pm Neptune Investment Management Hyde Novices’ Hurdle (Grade 2), 2m 5f 26y
Year Horse Age/Weight SP Trainer Jockey Ran 2015 Shantou Village 5-11-04 9/2 Neil Mulholland Nol Fehily 4
2014 Parlour Games 6-11-04 10/1 John Ferguson Barry Geraghty 6 2013 Creepy 5-11-00 9/2 Martin Keighley Ian Popham 8
2012 Coneygree 5-11-04 8/1 Mark Bradstock Mattie Batchelor 9 2011 Fingal Bay 5-11-07 4/5F Philip Hobbs Richard Johnson 10
2010 Champion Court 5-11-00 5/1 Martin Keighley Warren Marston 8
2009 Tell Massini 5-11-00 15/2 Tom George Sam Thomas 9 2008 Diamond Harry 5-11-04 13/8F Nick Williams Timmy Murphy 8
2007 Razor Royale 5-11-00 7/1 Nigel Twiston-Davies Paddy Brennan 10 2006 Massini’s Maguire 5-11-05 6/1 Philip Hobbs Richard Johnson 8
2005 Black Jack Ketchum 6-11-05 13/2 Jonjo O’Neill A P McCoy 18 2004 Brewster 7-11-00 7/2F Ian Williams David Dennis 10
2003 Jollyolly 4-11-08 5/4F Peter Bowen A P McCoy 6
2002 Taming 6-11-08 100/30 Venetia William A P McCoy 13
2001 Tarxien 7-11-08 7/2 Martin Pipe A P McCoy 13
2000 Sheer Genius 4-11-08 11/4 Mark Pitman Norman Williamson 8 1999 Majestic 4-11-08 5/2 Ian Williams Seamus Durack 5
1998 Arctic Camper 6-11-00 6/5F Venetia Williams Norman Williamson 14 1997 Tidal Force 6-11-08 4/1 Philip Hobbs Richard Dunwoody 8
1996 Hunting Lore 5-11-08 9/4 Nicky Henderson Mick Fitzgerald 7
1995 Wisley Wonder 5-11-04 7/2 Nigel Twiston-Davies Tom Jenks 6
1994 Betty’s Boy 5-11-00 11/4 Kim Bailey Norman Williamson 6
1993 Fuzzy Logic 5-11-04 8/15F Nigel Twiston-Davies Carl Llewellyn 5 1992 Gaelstrom 5-11-03 13/8F Nigel Twiston-Davies Peter Scudamore 8
1991 Miners Luck 5-11-04 9/4F David Nicholson Richard Dunwoody 8 1990 Banker’s Gossip 6-11-04 6/4F David Nicholson Richard Dunwoody 7
1.30pm BetVictor Handicap Chase, 1m 7f 199y Year Horse Age/Weight SP Trainer Jockey Ran 2015 Keel Haul 7-10-09 10/1 Henry Oliver James Davies 15
2014 Bold Henry 8-10-06 14/1 Philip Hobbs Richard Johnson 19 2013 Anay Turge 8-10-07 9/1 Nigel Hawke Mark Quinlan 17
2012 Shooters Wood 8-10-05 7/1 Paul Nicholls Ruby Walsh 14
2011 Thanks For That 8-11-07 13/2 Nicky Henderson Barry Geraghty 17
2010 Dave’s Dream 7-11-05 100/30F Nicky Henderson Barry Geraghty 11
2009 French Opera 6-11-06 5/2F Nicky Henderson Barry Geraghty 7 2008 Pablo Du Charmil 7-10-09 17/2 David Pipe Tom Scudamore 7
2007 Kalca Mome 9-10-00 9/4 Philip Hobbs Richard Johnson 5 2006 Rubberdubber 6-10-08 5/2F Charles Egerton A P McCoy 9
2005 Bold Bishop 8-10-00 8/1 Jonjo O’Neill Brian Harding 10 2004 Armaturk 7-11-04 11/2 Paul Nicholls Christian Williams 11
2003 Cenkos 9-11-12 7/1 Paul Nicholls Ruby Walsh 5
2002 Just Jasmine 10-10-00 14/1 Kevin Bishop Rodi Greene 5 2001 Latalomne 7-10-11 11/2 Brian Ellison Vinnie Keane 8
2000 Wave Rock 5-10-05 8/1 Philip Hobbs Carl Llewellyn 12 1999 Native Charm 7-10-09 4/1 Charlie Morlock Jimmy McCarthy 5
1998 Green Green Desert 7-10-07 6-1 Paul Nicholls Joe Tizzard 5 1997 Call Equiname 7-11-08 13/2 Paul Nicholls Norman Williamson 7
1996 Konvekta King 8-11-02 10/1 Oliver Sherwood Jamie Osborne 4
1995 Wonder Man 10-11-02 6/5 Nicky Henderson Mick Fitzgerald 2 1994 Deep Sensation 9-12-00 8/11F Josh Gifford Richard Dunwoody 3
1993 King of the Lot 10-11-07 8/11F David Nicholson Adrian Maguire 3 1992 King of the Lot 9-11-10 13/8F David Nicholson Richard Dunwoody 5
1991 Moment of Truth 7-11-12 4/7F Peter Monteith Liam O’Hara 5 1990 Another Coral 7-11-08 6/4F David Nicholson Richard Dunwoody 6
2.05pm Steel Plate & Sections Novices’ Chase, 2m 4f 78y
Year Horse Age/Weight SP Trainer Jockey Ran 2015 More Of That 7-11-02 15/8F Jonjo O’Neill Barry Geraghty 7
2014 Champagne West 6-11-02 7/2 Philip Hobbs Richard Johnson 6
2013 Taquin Du Seuil 6-11-07 3/1 Jonjo O’Neill A P McCoy 4
2012 Dynaste 6-11-02 7/4 David Pipe Tom Scudamore 5 2011 Grands Crus 6-11-02 6/4F David Pipe Tom Scudamore 7
2010 Time For Rupert 6-11-02 7/2 Paul Webber Will Kennedy 10
2009 Weird Al 6-11-02 12/1 Ian Williams Noel Fehily 6 2008 Shining Gale 6-11-07 8/1 Charlie Mann Noel Fehily 7
2007 Imperial Commander 6-11-07 4/7F Nigel Twiston-Davies Tony Evans 6
2006 Denman 6-11-04 4/6F Paul Nicholls Ruby Walsh 7
2005 Crozan 5-10-13 6/1 Nicky Henderson Marcus Foley 9 2004 Vodka Bleu 5-11-07 11/8F Martin Pipe Timmy Murphy 5
2003 Puntal 7-11-07 3/1 Martin Pipe A P McCoy 4
2002 Tarxien 8-10-13 5/2 Martin Pipe A P McCoy 9 2001 Cornish Gale 7-11-04 9/2 Paul Nicholls Timmy Murphy 4
2000 Capitaine Leau 5-10-13 13/2 Nicky Henderson Richard Johnson 9 1999 Moondigua 7-10-13 11/4 Martin Pipe A P McCoy 5
1998 Stormyfairweather 6-11-00 5/4F Nicky Henderson Mick Fitzgerald 5 1997 Tullymurry Toff 6-11-05 EvsF Malcolm Jefferson Eddie Callaghan 4
1996 Potter’s Bay 7-11-05 2/7F David Nicholson Adrian Maguire 3
1995 Bertone 6-11-06 11/10F Kim Bailey Jamie Osborne 6
2.40pm Glenfarclas Cross Country Handicap Chase, 3m 6f 37y (prior to 2015 a conditions chase) Year Horse Age/Weight SP Trainer Jockey Ran
2015 Josies Orders 7-10-02 11/4F Enda Bolger IRE Miss Nina Carberry 16 2014 Balthazar King 10-11-08 4/7F Philip Hobbs Richard Johnson 7
2013 Balthazar King 9-11-08 5/4F Philip Hobbs Richard Johnson 11
2012 Uncle Junior 11-11-08 9/2 Willie Mullins IRE Mr Patrick Mullins 16 2011 Uncle Junior 10-11-08 9/2 Willie Mullins IRE Mr Patrick Mullins 8
2010 Lacdoudal 11-10-10 9/2 Philip Hobbs Richard Johnson 10 2009 Garde Champetre 10-11-08 4/6F Enda Bolger IRE Miss Nina Carberry 12
2008 Dix Villez 9-10-10 28/1 Paul Nolan IRE Davy Russell 16 2007 Spot Thedifference 14-11-08 11/4 Enda Bolger IRE Mr J T McNamara 14
2006 Spot Thedifference 13-11-08 5/1 Enda Bolger IRE Mr J T McNamara 14
2005 Spot Thedifference 12-11-08 13/8F Enda Bolger IRE Mr J T McNamara 14
2004 Spot Thedifference 11-11-08 6/1 Enda Bolger IRE Mr J T McNamara 16
2003 No race 2002 Famfoni 9-11-05 16/1 Kim Bailey Robert Thornton 16
2001 Lucky Clover 9-11-02 10/1 Colin Tizzard Joe Tizzard 13 2000 Supreme Charm 8-11-05 10/1 Kim Bailey Norman Williamson 13
1999 Linden’s Lotto 10-11-08 7/4F Tony Martin IRE Paul Carberry 10 1998 Linden’s Lotto 9-11-02 6/1 Tony Martin IRE Paul Carberry 14
1997 Fiftysevenchannels 8-11-02 7/2 Enda Bolger IRE Ken Whelan 13
1996 McGregor The Third 10-11-02 5/6F Gordon Richards Brian Harding 8 1995 McGregor The Third 9-10-13 6/4F Gordon Richards Brian Harding 14
First run as a handicap in 2015
3.15pm Opus Energy Novices’ Handicap Hurdle, 2m 87yds Year Horse Age/Weight SP Trainer Jockey Ran
2015 A Hare Breath 7-11-07 6/1 Ben Pauling Nico de Boinville 20
2014 Chesterfield 4-11-10 8/1 John Ferguson Noel Fehily 19 2013 Quick Jack 4-11-00 15/8F Tony Martin IRE Ruby Walsh 19
2012 Ifandbutwhynot 6-11-04 15/2 David O’Meara Timmy Murphy 16 2011 Edgardo Sol 4-11-12 6/1 Paul Nicholls Ruby Walsh 17
2010 Devil To Pay 4-10-06 7/1 Alan King Charlie Huxley 19
2009 Zafranagar 4-10-11 14/1 Tony Carroll Miss Isabel Tompsett 11
2008 Sunnyhillboy 5-11-07 14/1 Jonjo O’Neill Dominic Elsworth 19
2007 Kia Kaha 5-10-13 2/1F Jonjo O’Neill A P McCoy 20 2006 Tipperary All Star 6-11-12 2/1F Michael Halford IRE Ruby Walsh 20
2005 Not Left Yet 4-11-10 15/8F Martin Pipe Timmy Murphy 19 2004 Over The Creek 5-11-07 9/4F Martin Pipe Timmy Murphy 17
2003 Gone Too Far 5-11-12 5/2F Martin Pipe A P McCoy 16
2002 Classic Note 7-10-05 6/1F Tony Martin IRE Ruby Walsh 28
2001 Image De Marque II 5-10-08 6/1 Martin Pipe A P McCoy 20
2000 Hidden Ability 6-10-02 8/1 Tony Martin IRE Adrian Maguire 24 1999 Experimental 5-10-13 4/1F Ger Lynch IRE Niall Mulholland 11
1998 Premier Generation 5-10-08 100/30F Nicky Henderson Mick Fitzgerald 17
1997 Tiutchev 4-11-06 9/4F David Nicholson Adrian Maguire 14
1996 Just Little 4-10-12 8/13F Aidan O’Brien IRE Charlie Swan 4 1995 Mysilv 5-11-02 2/7F Charles Egerton Jamie Osborne 4
1994 Chief’s Song 4-11-00 Evs F Simon Dow Tony Dicken 5
1993 Staunch Friend 5-11-07 6/5F Mark Tompkins Carl Llewellyn 5 1992 Staunch Friend 4-11-07 8/11F Mark Tompkins Steve Smith Eccles 4
1991 Sybillin 5-11-07 EvsF Jimmy FitzGerald Mark Dwyer 4
1990 Stratford Ponds 5-11-03 4/9F Oliver Sherwood Jamie Osborne 3
1997 was the first year the race was run as a handicap.
3.50pm Markel Insurance Amateur Riders’ Handicap Chase, 3m 1f
Year Horse Age/Weight SP Trainer Jockey Ran 2015 Knock House 6-11-12 9/2JF Mick Channon Ms Nina Carberry 12
2014 Charingworth 11-11-00 5/1 Kim Bailey Mr Harry Bannister 11 2013 Handy Andy 7-10-05 15/2 Colin Tizzard Mr Michael Legg 10
2012 Swing Bill 11-11-04 14/1 David Pipe Mr Mikey Ennis 14 2011 Swing Bill 10-11-01 9/1 David Pipe Mr Tom Bellamy 13
2010 Rustarix 9-9-13 14/1 Alan King Mr James Banks 12
2009 Razor Royale 7-11-01 12/1 Nigel Twiston-Davies Mr Sam Twiston-Davies 15 2008 Hoopy 6-10-12 15/2 Gordon Elliott IRE Mr Jason McKeown 17
2007 Hordago 7-10-01 6/1 Eric McNamara IRE Ms Katie Walsh 13 2006 Darby Wall 8-11-01 6/1 Enda Bolger IRE Mr J T McNamara 10
2005 Getoutwhenyoucan 5-10-11 5/2F Martin Pipe Mr Robert Quinn 9 2004 Smile Please 12-10-06 16/1 Matt Sheppard Mr Lee Stephens 12
2003 Itsonlyme 10-10-08 11/2 Venetia Williams Mr Sam Thomas 8
2002 Iris Bleu 6-11-03 6/1CF Martin Pipe Mr Gordon Elliott 11 2001 Samuel Wilderspin 9-12-00 10/1 Richard Lee Mr J T McNamara 11
2000 Royale De Vassy 6-10-07 10/1 Venetia Williams Mr Frank Windsor Clive 13 1999 Star Traveller 8-11-00 5/4F Henry Daly Mr Tom Scudamore 5
1998 Tamarindo 5-11-11 9/2 Martin Pipe Mr Ashley Farrant 6 1997 Hillwalk 11-10-07 8/1 Roger Curtis Mr Rupert Wakley 5
1996 Dancing Vision 6-10-01 4/1 Eric McNamara IRE Mr J T McNamara 6
1995 Beatson 6-11-06 2/1F Nigel Twiston-Davies Mr Mark Rimell 5
1994 Buckshot 6-11-06 16/1 Josh Gifford Mr D Breen 9
1993 Squire Jim 9-11-06 9/2 Nigel Twiston-Davies Mr Mark Rimell 6 1992 Captain Frisk 9-11-06 15/8F Kim Bailey Mr Marcus Armytage 7
1991 Far Senior 5-12-03 4/5F Kim Bailey Mr Marcus Armytage 7 1990 Senator Of Rome 7-11-07 2/1 Toby Balding Mr Seamus Mullins 3
Race run over 2m 4f 110yds in 1996.
Saturday, BetVictor Gold Cup Day
12.40pm JCB Triumph Hurdle Trial (Grade 2), 2m 87yds
Year Horse Age/Weight SP Trainer Jockey Ran 2015 Wolf Of Windlesham 3-11-02 12/1 Stuart Edmonds Joshua Moore 5
2014 Golden Doyen 3-11-02 13/8F Philip Hobbs Richard Johnson 9 2013 Royal Irish Hussar 3-11-06 10/11F Nicky Henderson Barry Geraghty 7
2012 Far West 3-11-02 15/8 Paul Nicholls Ruby Walsh 8
2011 Hinterland 3-11-06 6/4F Paul Nicholls Ruby Walsh 9 2010 Sam Winner 3-10-12 4/1 Paul Nicholls Noel Fehily 15
2009 Pistolet Noir 3-10-12 7/2 Nick Williams Daryl Jacob 8 2008 Simarian 3-11-06 10/1 Evan Williams Donal Fahy 15
2007 Franchoek 3-11-02 6/5F Alan King Robert Thornton 9 2006 Katchit 3-11-06 7/4F Alan King Robert Thornton 10
2005 Fair Along 3-10-12 11/2 Philip Hobbs Richard Johnson 13
2004 Cerium 3-11-02 10/11F Paul Nicholls Ruby Walsh 10 2003 Al Eile 3-11-06 8/1 John Queally IRE Jim Culloty 7
2002 Don Fernando 3-10-12 9/2 Martin Pipe A P McCoy 16 2001 Greenhope 3-11-06 2/1F Nicky Henderson Mick Fitzgerald 8
2000 Montreal 3-10-12 11/4 Martin Pipe A P McCoy 8 1999 High Stakes 3-11-06 3/1 Christy Roche IRE Norman Williamson 5
1998 Katarino 3-11-02 9/4F Nicky Henderson Mick Fitzgerald 9
1997 The French Furze 3-11-06 7/2 Martin Pipe A P McCoy 10 1996 Noble Lord 3-11-12 6/1 Bob Buckler Brendan Powell 7
1995 Chicodari 3-11-00 6/4F David Nicholson Adrian Maguire 12
1.15pm mallardjewellers.com Novices’ Chase, 3m 80y Year Horse Age/Weight SP Trainer Jockey Ran
2015 Vicente 6-11-08 16/1 Paul Nicholls Sam Twiston-Davies 6
2014 Kings Palace 6-11-00 11/8F David Pipe Tom Scudamore 5 2013 Le Bec 5-11-04 3/1 Emma Lavelle Noel Fehily 6
2012 Our Father 6-10-13 11/4 David Pipe Timmy Murphy 7 2011 Join Together 6-10-13 4/1 Paul Nicholls Ruby Walsh 6
2010 Wayward Prince 6-11-04 9/4F Ian Williams Dougie Costello 8
2009 Pettifour 7-10-13 8/11F Nigel Twiston-Davies Paddy Brennan 3
2008 Ballyfitz 8-11-07 4/1 Nigel Twiston-Davies Paddy Brennan 7
2007 Albertas Run 6-11-04 7/2 Jonjo O’Neill A P McCoy 9 2006 Standin Obligation 7-11-08 4/6F David Pipe Timmy Murphy 7
2005 Church Island 6-11-08 12/1 Michael Hourigan IRE Denis O’Regan 7 2004 Comply Or Die 5-11-07 EvsF Martin Pipe Timmy Murphy 7
2003 Whereareyounow 6-11-05 10/11F Nigel Twiston-Davies Carl Llewellyn 4
2002 Super Fellow 8-11-05 10/1 Denis Murphy IRE Barry Geraghty 6
2001 Manx Magic 8-11-08 5/4 Martin Pipe A P McCoy 3
2000 Sackville 7-11-10 7/4F Frances Crowley IRE David Casey 9 1999 Mister One 8-11-00 14/1 Colin Tizzard Joe Tizzard 7
1998 Spendid 6-11-08 100/30 David Nicholson Adrian Maguire 5 1997 Yahmi 7-11-00 2/1F Jim Old Mick Fitzgerald 6
1996 Stormtracker 7-11-05 8/1 Colin Weedon Mark Richards 4
1995 Unguided Missile 7-11-12 4/9F Gordon Richards Richard Dunwoody 2
1994 Earth Summit 6-11-07 11/2 Nigel Twiston-Davies David Bridgwater 6 1993 Light Veneer 8-10-05 10/1 Meritta Jones Mick Fitzgerald 8
1992 Bradbury Star 7-11-12 1/2F Josh Gifford Declan Murphy 6
1991 Tipping Tim 6-10-05 2/1F Nigel Twiston-Davies Carl Llewellyn 8 1990 Elfast 7-11-04 11/10JF John Webber Martin Lynch 3
1.50pm BetVictor Handicap Chase (Grade 3), 3m 3f 71yds
Year Horse Age/Weight SP Trainer Jockey Ran 2015 Sausalito Sunrise 7-11-03 7/1 Philip Hobbs Richard Johnson 17
2014 Sam Winner 7-11-12 15/2 Paul Nicholls Sam Twiston-Davies 14
2013 Alvarado 8-10-00 12/1 Fergal O’Brien Paul Moloney 13
2012 Monbeg Dude 7-10-00 25/1 Michael Scudamore Jamie Moore 16 2011 Galaxy Rock 7-10-10 9/1 Jonjo O’Neill A P McCoy 11
2010 Midnight Chase 8-11-09 8/1 Neil Mulholland Dougie Costello 17
2009 Galant Nuit 5-10-00 9/2F Ferdy Murphy Graham Lee 12 2008 Joe Lively 9-10-03 4/1 Colin Tizzard Joe Tizzard 10
2007 Sir Rembrandt 11-10-02 15/2 Victor Dartnall James White 10
2006 My Will 6-11-06 9/2CF Paul Nicholls Ruby Walsh 12
2005 Innox 9-10-06 9/1 Francois Doumen FR A P McCoy 16 2004 Stormez 7-11-05 7/1 Martin Pipe Timmy Murphy 11
2003 Shardam 6-10-02 9/2 Nigel Twiston-Davies Carl Llewellyn 8
2002 Stormez 5-10-06 5/1 Martin Pipe Barry Geraghty 10 2001 Hati Roy 8-10-13 4/1F Henrietta Knight Jim Culloty 10
2000 Foxchapel King 7-10-05 12/1 Mouse Morris IRE Shay Barry 13
See separate page for the 2.25pm, BetVictor Gold Cup (Grade 3) 2m 4f 78y, £160,000
3.00pm Regulatory Finance Solutions Handicap Hurdle (Listed), 3m 1f 67y
Year Horse Age/Weight SP Trainer Jockey Ran 2015 Rons Dream 5-10-11 14/1 Peter Bowen Sean Bowen 16
2014 Katkeau 7-10-07 9/2 David Pipe Tom Scudamore 12 2013 Return Spring 6-9-13 20/1 Philip Hobbs James Best 17
2012 Goulanes 6-10-02 7/1 David Pipe Tom Scudamore 13 2011 Dorset Square 7-10-03 15/2 Willie Mullins IRE Danny Mullins 19
2010 Cross Kennon 6-10-11 9/2JF Jennie Candlish Alan O’Keeffe 13
2009 Lie Forrit 5-9-12 11/4F Willie Amos Campbell Gillies 12 2008 Fair Along 6-10-13 10/1 Philip Hobbs Rhys Flint 15
2007 Sonnyanjoe 9-10-00 5/2 Tom Hogan IRE Paddy Brennan 9 2006 Star De Mohaison 5-10-06 6/4F Paul Nicholls Ruby Walsh 17
2005 Standin Obligation 6-11-02 7/4F Martin Pipe Timmy Murphy 17 2004 The Dark Lord 7-10-04 8/1 Lucy Wadham Leighton Aspell 11
2003 Therealbandit 6-10-04 11/10F Martin Pipe A P McCoy 8
2002 Native Emperor 6-10-04 13/2 Jonjo O’Neill Liam Cooper 11
2001 It Takes Time 7-10-10 4/1 Martin Pipe A P McCoy 9
2000 Maid Equal 9-10-03 12/1 Martin Pipe Mr Tom Scudamore 12 1999 Tilty 9-9-11 9/1 Andy Streeter Jamie Goldstein 6
1998 Jet Tabs 6-10-02 3/1JF Jenny Pitman Richard Dunwoody 8 1997 Gysart 8-11-03 9/2 Martin Pipe A P McCoy 14
1996 Victor Bravo 9-10-05 15/8 Nick Gaselee Carl Llewellyn 4 1995 Greenhil Tare Away 7-10-01 13/2 Philip Hobbs David Bridgwater 6
1994 Fuzzy Logic 6-10-00 9/2JF Nigel Twiston-Davies David Bridgwater 9
1993 Sillars Stalker 5-9-11 13/8F Lynda Ramsden Warren Marston 6 1992 Vagog 7-11-03 11/1 Martin Pipe Martin Foster 10
1991 Burgoyne 5-11-00 13/2 Peter Easterby Russ Garritty 11 1990 Sir Crusty 8-10-11 5/2JF Richard Holder Nick Mann 7
3.35pm Martin & Co Jewellers Intermediate Handicap Hurdle, 2m 5f 26y
Year Horse Age/Weight SP Trainer Jockey Ran 2015 Leave At Dawn 5-11-03 7/2F Charles Brynes IRE Barry Geraghty 7/2F
2014 Morito Du Berlais 5-10-11 8/1 Paul Nicholls Sam Twiston-Davies 10
2013 Thomas Crapper 6-11-03 16/1 Robin Dickin Charlie Poste 20
2012 Double Ross 6-11-02 14/1 Nigel Twiston-Davies Sam Twiston-Davies 18 2011 Rangitoto 6-10-11 9/4F Paul Nicholls Ruby Walsh 18
2010 Grands Crus 5-10-13 5/1 David Pipe Tom Scudamore 17
2009 Wolf Moon 6-10-10 12/1 Martin Keighley Warren Marston 17 2008 Punchestowns 5-11-12 7/1 Nicky Henderson Barry Geraghty 19
2007 Mendo 7-11-07 16/1 Noel Chance Tom Siddall 19
2006 Mith Hill 5-10-12 40/1 Ian Williams David Dennis 16
2005 Hordago 5-10-01 12/1 Eric McNamara IRE Brian Byrnes 23 2004 Team Tassel 6-11-00 7/2F Martin Pipe Timmy Murphy 17
2003 Blue Away 5-10-03 10/3 Pat Hughes IRE Timmy Murphy 9
2002 Tucacas 5-11-02 5/2F Martin Pipe A P McCoy 12 2001 See You Sometime 6-10-13 12/1 Seamus Mullins Joe Tizzard 11
2000 The Extra Man 6-10-02 10/1 Mick Ryan Robert Thornton 20 1999 Heros Fatal 5-10-13 7/2 Martin Pipe A P McCoy 11
1998 Lady Rebecca 6-10-13 5/2F Venetia Williams Shane Kelly 13
4.05pm High Sheriff Of Gloucestershire Mares’ National Hunt Flat Race (Listed), 2m 87yds
Year Horse Age/Weight SP Trainer Jockey Ran 2015 Copper Kay 5-11-00 15/8F Philip Hobbs Richard Johnson 15/8F
2014 Bitofapuzzle 6-11-04 4/1 Harry Fry Noel Fehily 14 2013 The Govaness 4-11-00 28/1 Fergal O’Brien Paddy Brennan 15
Sunday, The Open Sunday
12.45pm Sky Bet Supreme Trial Novices’ Hurdle (Grade Two), 2m 87yds
Year Horse Age/Weight SP Trainer Jockey Ran 2015 Altior 5-11-07 2/1F Nicky Henderson Nico de Boinville 5
2014 Vyta Du Roc 5-11-07 3/1 Nicky Henderson Barry Geraghty 6 2013 The Liquidator 5-11-04 6/4 David Pipe Tom Scudamore 4
2012 Dodging Bullets 4-11-07 5/4F Paul Nicholls Ruby Walsh 8
2011 Steps To Freedom 5-11-07 11/8F Jessica Harrington IRE Robbie Power 9 2010 Cue Card 4-11-07 8/13F Colin Tizzard Joe Tizzard 7
2009 Loosen My Load 5-11-07 5/2 Henry de Bromhead IRE Andrew Lynch 8 2008 Golan Way 4-11-07 8/1 Sheena West Jamie Goldstein 9
2007 I’msingingtheblues 5-11-04 14/1 Paul Nicholls Ruby Walsh 9 2006 Moon Over Miami 5-11-04 16/1 Charlie Mann Noel Fehily 9
2005 Boychuk 4-11-00 8/1 Philip Hobbs Richard Johnson 10
2004 Marcel 4-11-07 5/1 Martin Pipe Timmy Murphy 9 2003 Self Defense 6-11-00 2/1F Emma Lavelle Barry Keniry 7
2002 Mutakarrim 5-11-05 11/4 Dermot Weld IRE Paul Carberry 12 2001 Fireball Macnamara 5-10-12 33/1 Mark Pitman Timmy Murphy 7
2000 Reiziger 4-10-12 4/1 Philip Hobbs Richard Johnson 7 1999 Silence Reigns 5-10-12 3/1 Paul Nicholls Mick Fitzgerald 7
1998 Hoh Invader 6-10-12 10/1 Charlie Mann Richard Dunwoody 12
1997 Circus Star 4-10-12 11/8F David Nicholson Adrian Maguire 7 1996 Kailash 5-10-12 3/1 Martin Pipe A P McCoy 5
1995 Mandy’s Mantino 5-10-12 8/1 Josh Gifford Philip Hide 12 1994 Berude Not To 5-11-02 5/4F Oliver Sherwood Jamie Osborne 8
1.20pm Racing Post Arkle Trial Novices’ Chase (Grade 2), 1m 7f 199y
Year Horse Age/Weight SP Trainer Jockey Ran
2015 Garde La Victoire 6-11-02 8/15F Philip Hobbs Richard Johnson 4 2014 Dunraven Storm 9-11-02 7/2 Philip Hobbs Richard Johnson 4
2013 Dodging Bullets 5-11-02 2/1 Paul Nicholls Daryl Jacob 5 2012 Captain Conan 5-11-02 11/10F Nicky Henderson Barry Geraghty 6
2011 Al Ferof 6-11-02 5/6F Paul Nicholls Ruby Walsh 7
2010 Ghizao 6-11-02 13/2 Paul Nicholls Timmy Murphy 5
2009 Tataniano 5-11-06 5/6F Paul Nicholls Ruby Walsh 4
2008 Tatenen 4-11-01 8/13F Paul Nicholls Sam Thomas 4 2007 Moon Over Miami 6-11-04 10/1 Charlie Mann Noel Fehily 8
2006 Fair Along 4-10-07 100/30 Philip Hobbs Richard Johnson 6 2005 Accordion Etoile 6-11-05 5/2F Paul Nolan IRE John Cullen 10
2004 Fundamentalist 6-11-09 2/1 Nigel Twiston-Davies Carl Llewellyn 5
2003 Thisthatandtother 7-11-09 8/13F Paul Nicholls Ruby Walsh 5
2002 Azertyuiop 5-11-09 5/4F Paul Nicholls Ruby Walsh 6
2001 Seebald 6-11-09 11/4 Martin Pipe A P McCoy 7 2000 Best Mate 5-11-04 8/13F Henrietta Knight Jim Cullotty 6
1999 Fadalko 6-11-04 5/4F Paul Nicholls Joe Tizzard 5 1998 Mister Morose 8-11-00 5/2F Nigel Twiston-Davies Carl Llewellyn 5
1997 Queen of Spades 7-10-09 11/2 Nigel Twiston-Davies Carl Llewellyn 5
1996 Celibate 5-11-00 6/4 Charlie Mann Richard Dunwoody 4
1995 Captain Khedive 7-11-00 8/1 Paul Nicholls A P McCoy 5 1994 Martin’s Lamp 7-11-00 5/2 David Nicholson Adrian Maguire 5
1993 Baydon Star 6-11-06 4/6F David Nicholson Adrian Maguire 4
1992 Egypt Mill Prince 6-11-02 100/30 Jenny Pitman Mark Pitman 6 1991 Deadly Charm 5-10-11 8/15F David Nicholson Richard Dunwoody 4
1990 Black Amber 6-11-02 6/5F Nicky Henderson Richard Dunwoody 3
1.55pm Shloer Chase (Grade 2), 1m 7f 199y
Year Horse Age/Weight SP Trainer Jockey Ran 2015 Sprinter Sacre 9-11-00 15/8F Nicky Henderson Nico de Boinville 6
2014 Uxizandre 6-11-05 15/8F Alan King Barry Geraghty 6
2013 Kid Cassidy 7-11-00 4/1 Nicky Henderson A P McCoy 7
2012 Wishfull Thinking 9-11-00 8/11F Philip Hobbs Richard Johnson 6 2011 Gauvain 9-11-06 2/1 Nick Williams Noel Fehily 5
2010 Gauvain 8-11-00 16/1 Nick Williams Daryl Jacob 7
2009 Well Chief 10-11-00 11/4 David Pipe Timmy Murphy 6
2.30pm StanJames.com Greatwood Hurdle (Grade 3), 2m 87y
Year Horse Age/Weight SP Trainer Jockey Ran
2015 Old Guard 4-10-10 12/1 Paul Nicholls Harry Cobden 17 2014 Garde La Victoire 5-11-09 10/1 Philip Hobbs Richard Johnson 15
2013 Dell’ Arca 4-10-05 12/1 David Pipe Tom Scudamore 18
2012 Olofi 6-10-11 8/1 Tom George Paddy Brennan 18 2011 Brampour 4-11-04 12/1 Paul Nicholls Harry Derham 23
2010 Menorah 5-11-12 6/1 Philip Hobbs Richard Johnson 17 2009 Khyber Kim 7-11-09 9/1 Nigel Twiston-Davies Paddy Brennan 15
2008 Numide 5-10-03 5/1 Gary Moore Jamie Moore 12 2007 Sizing Europe 5-11-06 5/1 Henry de Bromhead IRE Timmy Murphy 19
2006 Detroit City 4-11-12 6/5F Philip Hobbs Richard Johnson 9
2005 Lingo 6-10-06 5/1 Jonjo O’Neill A P McCoy 19 2004 Accordion Etoile 5-10-06 10/3F Paul Nolan IRE John Cullen 9
2003 Rigmarole 5-11-12 33/1 Paul Nicholls Ruby Walsh 10 2002 Rooster Booster 8-11-12 7/1 Philip Hobbs Seamus Durack 11
2001 Westender 5-10-13 11/8F Martin Pipe A P McCoy 13 2000 Hulysse Royal 5-10-00 9/1 Oliver Sherwood Jimmy McCarthy 12
1999 Rodock 5-10-00 11/4F Martin Pipe A P McCoy 13
1998 Grey Shot 6-11-05 11/4F Ian Balding Jamie Osborne 16 1997 Mr Percy 9-10-09 14/1 Josh Gifford Philip Hide 17
1996 Space Trucker 5-11-11 7/1 Jessica Harrington IRE Jamie Osborne 9 1995 Lonesome Train 6-9-09 33/1 Colin Weedon Barry Fenton 15
1994 Atours 6-11-05 3/1F David Elsworth Paul Holley 10 1993 Leotard 6-12-00 3/1 Oliver Sherwood Jamie Osborne 7
1992 Valfinet 5-10-09 7/2F Martin Pipe Peter Scudamore 9
1991 Shu Fly 7-11-01 10/1 Susan Oliver Steve Smith Eccles 12
1990 Liadett 5-11-10 9/2 Martin Pipe Mark Perrett 8
3.05pm White Christmas Parties At Cheltenham Conditional Jockeys’ Handicap Hurdle, 2m 5f 26y
Year Horse Age/Weight SP Trainer Jockey Ran 2015 Unowhatimeanharry 7-11-02 7/2F Harry Fry Liam McKenna 24
2014 Unique De Cotte 6-10-13 7/2F David Pipe Kieron Edgar 20 2013 Home Run 5-11-01 40/1 David Pipe Kieron Edgar 19
2012 Buck Magic 6-11-05 7/1 Neil Mulholland Michael Byrne 21
2011 Decoy 5-11-06 13/2 David Pipe Conor O’Farrell 23 2010 Aegean Dawn 5-11-00 6/4F Nicky Henderson David Bass 23
2009 Lord Ragnar 6-11-01 11/1 Nicky Henderson Richard Killoran 24 2008 Andytown 5-11-04 11/4F Nicky Henderson Felix De Giles 22
2007 Newton Bridge 6-10-08 11/1 Gordon Elliott IRE Joey Elliott 21 2006 After Midnight 4-9-13 9/2JF Tony Martin IRE Robbie Colgan 20
2005 Water King 6-10-12 50/1 Robert Stronge Shane Walsh 24
2004 Hordago 4-9-10 33/1 Eric McNamara IRE Brian Byrnes 24 2003 Icare D’Oudairies 7-9-12 33/1 Colin Tizzard Kieran Burke 21
2002 Jurancon 5-11-12 20/1 Martin Pipe Gerry Supple 29 2001 Sharon’s Touch 6-11-01 20/1 Louis Archdeacon IRE Ron Flavin 22
2000 Joe Crump 6-10-04 8/1 John Mackie J P McMamara 30
1999 Search For Peace 7-10-03 4/1 Tony Martin IRE Jason Maguire 11
1998 Papo Kharisma 8-11-06 3/1F Philip Hobbs Robert Widger 22
1997 Spendid 5-12-00 EvsF David Nicholson Robert Thornton 6 1996 World Express 6-10-06 5/2 Rod Millman Darren Salter 4
1995 Ginger Jim 4-10-07 13/8F Peter Hedger M Clinton 6 1994 Wing of Freedom 6-10-05 10/1 John Jenkins Eugene Husband 11
1993 Fairfields Cone 10-10-13 5/1 Robin Dickin Dylan Meredith 15
1992 Artful Abbot 8-10-02 7/1 Simon Sherwood D Geoghegan 7
1991 The Widget Man 5-11-08 11/2 Josh Gifford Philip Hide 11
1990 Catch The Cross 4-11-03 5/1 Martin Pipe Martin Foster 5
3.40pm The Jockey Club Ownership Syndicate Standard Open National Hunt Flat Race (Listed), 2m 87y
Year Horse Age/Weight SP Trainer Jockey Ran
2015 Ballyandy 4-11-00 8/1 Nigel Twiston-Davies Sam Twiston-Davies 13 2014 Definitly Red 5-11-04 2/1 Steve Gollings Richard Johnson 8
2013 Red Sherlock 4-11-00 7/2JF David Pipe Timmy Murphy 13
2012 Anonis 6-11-00 25/1 Mags Mullins IRE Danny Mullins 11 2011 One Term 4-11-04 16/1 Rebecca Curtis A P McCoy 12
2010 Rock On Ruby 5-11-04 11/4JF Paul Nicholls Noel Fehily 15
2009 Ghizao 5-11-04 7/2 Paul Nicholls Ruby Walsh 8
2008 Shinrock Paddy 4-10-13 15/2 Paul Nolan IRE Mr Barry Connell 12 2007 No race - racing abandoned due to bad weather
2006 Cork All Star 4-11-07 7/2 Jessica Harrington IRE Ruby Walsh 11
2005 Leading Contender 4-11-04 15/8F Philip Hobbs Richard Johnson 19 2004 Manners 6-11-04 7/2 Jonjo O’Neill A P McCoy 11
2003 The Posh Paddy 6-11-00 5/1 Tony Mullins IRE Mr Barry Connell 8 2002 Rhinestone Cowboy 6-10-11 9/4F Jonjo O’Neill Mr J P Magnier 24
2001 Back In Front 4-11-04 100/30 Edward O’Grady IRE Norman Williamson 15 2000 In Contrast 4-11-04 7/2F Philip Hobbs Richard Johnson 20
1999 Best Mate 4-11-00 10/1 Henrietta Knight Jim Culloty 10
1998 Scarlet Emperor 4-11-00 20/1 Jenny Pitman Dennis Leahy 18
Horses at The Open & winning at The Festival in same season
Season Horse The Open The Festival 2015/16 Unowhatimeanharry WON Open Conditional Jockeys’ Handicap Hurdle WON Albert Bartlett Novices’ Hurdle 2015/16 Ballyandy WON “High Sheriff of Gloucestershire’s” NH Flat Race WON Weatherbys Champion Bumper 2015/16 Sprinter Sacre WON Shloer Chase WON Betway Queen Mother Champion Chase 2015/16 Ballyalton 6th Steel Plate And Sections Novices’ Chase WON Close Brothers Novices’ Handicap Chase 2015/16 Un Temps Pour Tout 2nd Mallardjewellers.co.uk Novices’ Chase WON Ultima Handicap Chase 2015/16 Altior WON Sky Bet Supreme Trial Novices’ Hurdle WON Sky Bet Supreme Novices’ Hurdle 2015/16 Any Currency WON Glenfarclas Cross Country Chase, first past post disq Glenfarclas Cross Country Handicap Chase 2014/15 Next Sensation 11th Paddy Power Handicap Chase WON Johnny Henderson Grand Annual 2014/15 The Package 6th Murphy Group Handicap Chase WON Fulke Walwyn Kim Muir 2014/15 Uxizandre WON Shloer Chase WON Ryanair Chase 2014/15 Dodging Bullets 3rd Shloer Chase WON Queen Mother Champion Chase 2014/15 The Druids Nephew 2nd Murphy Group Handicap Chase WON Festival Trophy Handicap Chase
2013/14 Lac Fontana 4th Sky Bet Supreme Trial Novices’ Hurdle WON Vincent O’Brien County Hurdle 2013/14 Spring Heeled 8th Murphy Group Handicap Chase WON Fulke Walwyn Kim Muir 2013/14 Ballynagour PU BetVictor Gold Cup WON Brown Advisory & Merriebelle Stable Plate 2013/14 Taquin Du Seuil WON Steel Plate And Sections Novices’ Chase WON JLT Novices’ Chase 2013/14 Balthazar King WON Glenfarclas Cross Country Chase WON Glenfarclas Cross Country Handicap Chase 2013/14 Sire De Grugy 2nd Shloer Chase WON Queen Mother Champion Chase 2013/14 Whisper 3rd Martin Co & Jewellers Intermediate H’cap H WON Coral Cup 2013/14 Western Warhorse 2nd Open Conditional Jockeys’ Handicap Hurdle WON Racing Post Arkle Trophy Chase 2012/13 None 2011/12 Bellvano 6th Racing Post Arkle Trial Novices Chase WON Johnny Henderson Grand Annual 2011/12 Son Of Flicka 18th StanJames.com Greatwood Hurdle WON Coral Cup 2011/12 Teaforthree 2nd Mallardjewellers.co.uk Novices Chase WON National Hunt Chase 2011/12 Balthazar King PU Murphy Group H’cap Chase WON Glenfarclas Cross Country Handicap Chase 2010/11 Oiseau De Nuit 4th Shloer Chase WON Johnny Henderson Grand Annual 2010/11 Long Run 3rd BetVictor Gold Cup WON Betfred Cheltenham Gold Cup 2010/11 Junior 3rd Murphy Group Handicap Chase WON Fulke Walwyn Kim Muir 2010/11 Chicago Grey Fell Mallardjewellers.co.uk Novices Chase WON National Hunt Chase 2010/11 Divers 5th Steel Plate And Sections Novices Chase WON Close Brothers Novices’ Handicap Chase 2010/11 Sizing Australia 3rd Glenfarclas Cross Country Chase WON Glenfarclas Cross Country Handicap Chase 2010/11 Captain Chris 2nd Racing Post Arkle Trial Novices Chase WON Racing Post Arkle Trophy Chase
2009/10 Pigeon Island 2nd Racing Post Arkle Trial Novices Chase WON Johnny Henderson Grand Annual 2009/10 Berties Dream 3rd Neptune Investment Management Nov’ Hurdle WON Albert Bartlett Novices’ Hurdle 2009/10 Great Endeavour 3rd Open Handicap Hurdle WON Brown Advisory & Merriebelle Stable Plate 2008/09 Andytown WON Open Conditional Jockeys’ Handicap Hurdle WON Martin Pipe Conditional Jockeys’ Handicap H 2008/09 American Trilogy 3rd Sky Bet Supreme Trial Novices’ Hurdle WON Vincent O’Brien County Hurdle 2008/09 Imperial Commander WON BetVictor Gold Cup WON Ryanair Chase 2008/09 Garde Champetre 2nd Glenfarclas Cross Country Chase WON Glenfarclas Cross Country Handicap Chase 2007/08 Nenuphar Collonges 2nd Neptune Investment Management Nov’ Hurdle WON Albert Bartlett Novices’ Hurdle 2007/08 Albertas Run WON Mallardjewellers.co.uk Nov’ Chase WON RSA Chase 2006/07 Wichita Lineman 2nd Neptune Investment Management Nov’ Hurdle WON Albert Bartlett Novices’ Hurdle 2006/07 Pedrobob 7th Martin Co & Jewellers Intermediate H’cap H WON Vincent O’Brien County Hurdle 2006/07 Katchit WON JCB Triumph Hurdle Trial WON JCB Triumph Hurdle 2006/07 Butler’s Cabin 4th BetVictor Gold Cup WON National Hunt Chase 2006/07 Taranis Fell BetVictor Gold Cup WON Ryanair Chase 2006/07 Cork All Star WON “High Sheriff of Gloucestershire’s” NH Flat Race WON Weatherbys Champion Bumper 2006/07 Burntoakboy 9th Open Conditional Jockeys’ Handicap Hurdle WON Coral Cup 2006/07 Denman WON Steel Plate And Sections Novices Chase WON RSA Chase 2006/07 Massini’s Maguire WON Neptune Investment Management Nov’ H WON Neptune Investment Management Nov’ H 2005/06 Black Jack Ketchum WON Neptune Investment Management Nov’ H WON Albert Bartlett Novices’ Hurdle
2005/06 Fondmort 4th BetVictor Gold Cup WON Ryanair Chase 2004/05 Fontanesi 14th Martin Co & Jewellers Intermediate H’cap H WON Vincent O’Brien County Hurdle 2004/05 Thisthatandtother 2nd BetVictor Gold Cup WON Ryanair Chase 2004/05 Spot Thedifference WON Glenfarclas Cross Country Chase WON Glenfarclas Cross Country Handicap Chase 2004/05 Contraband 2nd Racing Post Arkle Trial Novices Chase WON Racing Post Arkle Trophy Chase 2003/04 Tikram 2nd Steel Plate And Sections Nov’ C WON Brown Advisory & Merriebelle Stable Plate 2003/04 Maximize 2nd Opus Energy Amateur Riders’ H’cap C WON Fulke Walwyn Kim Muir 2002/03 Spectroscope BD JCB Triumph Hurdle Trial WON JCB Triumph Hurdle 2002/03 Liberman 2nd “High Sheriff of Gloucestershire’s” NH Flat Race WON Weatherbys Champion Bumper 2002/03 Rooster Booster WON Stanjames.com Greatwood Hurdle WON Stan James Champion Hurdle 2002/03 Azertyuiop WON Racing Post Arkle Trial Novices’ Chase WON Racing Post Arkle Trophy Chase 2001/02 Frenchman’s Creek WON 0-125 handicap chase WON Festival Trophy Handicap Chase
Cheltenham Racecourse
Cheltenham Racecourse is situated in Prestbury on the outskirts of the historic spa town of Cheltenham.
The Home of Jump Racing, Cheltenham Racecourse is the venue for the world's pre-eminent Jump meeting, The Festival,
which happens in March over four days every year. The Festival 2017 takes place from Tuesday, March 14, to Friday, March 17 inclusive.
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