(R1) 12:15 CHELTENHAM, 2m 4f 56y Ballymore Novices' Hurdle (Listed) (Class 1) (4YO plus)

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1 PDF Form Guide Free from attheraces.com with (R1) 12:15 CHELTENHAM, 2m 4f 56y Ballymore Novices' Hurdle (Listed) (Class 1) (4YO plus) No Silk Form Horse Details Age/Wt Jockey/Trainer OR 1 205F15 COOLANLY (IRE) 3 C b g Flemensfirth La Fisarmonica Jockey Colours: Purple, white star, white sleeves, purple armlets, purple cap, white star Timeform says: Fell on reappearance but back on the up with victory in 21f Grade 2 event here in November, albeit seen to good advantage racing wide. Done for speed in the Grade 1 Challow at Newbury on Saturday. (Forecast 9.00) ANEMOI (FR) 31 b g Manduro Recambe Connor Brace F O'Brien G Sheehan H Whittington P/ SUPREMELY LUCKY (IRE) 17 b g Milan Lucky Supreme Jockey Colours: White and black check, royal blue sleeves and cap Timeform says: Chepstow bumper winner who ran out a ready scorer on second hurdles start upped to 3m at Southwell. Far from disgraced in Grade 2 company since but others arrive with stronger claims here. (Forecast 19.00) Harry Skelton D Skelton TIMEFORM VIEW: Preference is for I CAN'T EXPLAIN, who looked a very bright prospect when making a winning Rules debut at Sandown last month. He can go on to better things, though Anemoi and Darlac should provide stern opposition. Timeform 123: 1: I CAN'T EXPLAIN (4) 2: ANEMOI (2) 3: DARLAC 129 Jockey Colours: Light blue, red braces, white sleeves, red armlets, light blue and red quartered cap Timeform says: Aboveaverage bumper performer who has done well to win a couple of novice hurdles, looking raw. Remains with potential, though he'll need to be more polished with his sights now raised. (Forecast 6.50) 3 5/27 DARLAC (FR) 25 b g Lucarno Pail Mel R Johnson C L Tizzard 139 Jockey Colours: Purple, yellow diamond, yellow and purple diabolo on sleeves, yellow cap, purple diamond Timeform says: Easy winner of 6runner novice at Fontwell (19.2f) on reappearance/hurdling debut. Improved on second try at Grade 2 level when runnerup at Sandown (19.8f, heavy) last month. May do better still. (Forecast 6.50) 4 11 I CAN'T EXPLAIN (IRE) 24 b g Getaway Dr Sandra Nico de Boinville N J Henderson Jockey Colours: Dark blue and yellow (halved), dark blue sleeves, yellow cap Timeform says: Easy winner on his sole start in points and looked a bight prospect when making successful Rules debut at Sandown (2m, heavy) last month. Sure to go on to better things. (Forecast 3.25) JARVEYS PLATE (IRE) 18 ch g Getaway She's Got To Go P J Brennan F O'Brien 126 Jockey Colours: Red and yellow stripes, yellow sleeves, red armlets, red cap Timeform says: Perth bumper winner who has shaped well both starts over hurdles and promises to be suited by this longer trip but will need more taking on stiffer opposition here. (Forecast 17.00) MR PUMBLECHOOK 15 b g Midnight Legend Definitely Pip Wayne Hutchinson A King 133 Jockey Colours: Yellow, red spots Timeform says: Made it third time lucky over hurdles with the minimum of fuss at Plumpton last month (20.5, soft). Remains with potential, though a good bit more is clearly needed up in grade. (Forecast 8.00) ROCCO (IRE) 17 b g Shantou Navaro Sam Twiston N A Twiston 130 Jockey Colours: Maroon and dark green (quartered), maroon and black check sleeves, dark green cap Timeform says: Successful return in a Chepstow novice (2m) in October. Got back on track after a disappointing handicap bow when third in 3m Grade 2 here last month but vulnerable to lessexposed types. (Forecast 15.00)

2 PDF Form Guide Free from attheraces.com with 1 205F15 COOLANLY (IRE) 3 C b g Flemensfirth La Fisarmonica Connor Brace F O'Brien Jockey Colours: Purple, white star, white sleeves, purple armlets, purple cap, white star Timeform says: Fell on reappearance but back on the up with victory in 21f Grade 2 event here in November, albeit seen to good advantage racing wide. Done for speed in the Grade 1 Challow at Newbury on Saturday. (Forecast 9.00) CAREER STATS (Starts Wins 2nds 3rds) Flat Turf: Jumps: All Weather: Date Race Details Going Weight Res (Dr) Jockey SP 123 Result / Closeup OR 29 Dec 18 Nbu 20.5f Nov Hdl Gd1 Cls1 26K 16 Nov 18 Che 21f Nov Hdl Gd2 Cls1 18K 14 Oct 18 Chp 19.5f Nov Hdl Gd2 Cls1 23K 13 Apr 18 Ain 16.5f Nov Hdl Gd1 Cls1 56K 14 Mar 18 Che 21f Nov Hdl Gd1 Cls1 71K GdSft 117 5/7 16 len Gd 110 1/9 3¼ len P J Brennan 16/1 P J Brennan 7/2 GdSft 110 F/8 P J Brennan 5/2f Sft 114 5/13 12½ len Sft /14 40 len 03 Dec 17 Les 20.5f Nov Hdl Cls3 6K Sft /10 4½ len ANEMOI (FR) 31 b g Manduro Recambe P J Brennan 40/1 P J Brennan 100/1 P J Brennan 11/4f 1st Champ, 2nd Getaway Trump, 3rd Kateson led as no one else wanted to and set steady pace, hit 4 out, ridden and headed 2 out, weakened between last 2 1st COOLANLY, 2nd Pym, 3rd Percy Veer held up behind, headway on outside, after 5th, challenged on wide outside 2 out, led narrowly last, ridden clear flat, stayed on well 134 1st Secret Investor, 2nd Double Treasure, 3rd Gosheven tracking leader when fell 4th 134 1st Lalor, 2nd Vision Des Flos, 3rd Bedrock in rear, pushed along in last after 4th, modest 10th 2 out, stayed on from between last 2, closing on 4th towards finish but well held by front trio 1st Samcro, 2nd Black Op, 3rd Next Destination chased leaders, hit 6th, lost place 3 out, behind and weakened from next 1st Vinndication, 2nd COOLANLY, 3rd Quick Pick led until after 1st, chased leader, led again before 3 out, joined next, mistake and headed last, stayed on same pace runin G Sheehan H Whittington Jockey Colours: Light blue, red braces, white sleeves, red armlets, light blue and red quartered cap Timeform says: Aboveaverage bumper performer who has done well to win a couple of novice hurdles, looking raw. Remains with potential, though he'll need to be more polished with his sights now raised. (Forecast 6.50) CAREER STATS (Starts Wins 2nds 3rds) Flat Turf: Jumps: All Weather: Date Race Details Going Weight Res (Dr) Jockey SP 123 Result / Closeup OR 01 Dec 18 Don 17f Nov Hdl Cls4 4K GdFm 115 1/6 8 len 03 Nov 18 Asc 16f Nov Hdl Cls3 8K Gd /7 2¼ len 21 Apr 18 Ayr 16f 46y NHF Cls3 6K Gd 112 5/15 9 len 26 Jan 18 Hun 14f 46y NHF Cls5 2K Sft 107 1/14 2¾ len 3 5/27 DARLAC (FR) 25 b g Lucarno Pail Mel G Sheehan 2/5f G Sheehan 11/2f2 R Johnson 5/1 Aidan Coleman 6/1 1st ANEMOI, 2nd Red Royalist, 3rd Boomarang led 1st, jumped left and not fluent 2nd, pushed along before 3 out, clear last, stayed on well, comfortably 1st ANEMOI, 2nd Pym, 3rd Fearsome in touch, jumped slowly 3rd and 4th, soon pushed along, headway after 4 out, led 2 out, ran on well 1st Sebastopol, 2nd Black Pirate, 3rd Senior Citizen prominent, led over 6f out, headed over 2f out, no extra inside final furlong 135 1st ANEMOI, 2nd Special Acceptance, 3rd Arch My Boy prominent, led over 1f out, clear inside final furlong, comfortably R Johnson C L Tizzard Jockey Colours: Purple, yellow diamond, yellow and purple diabolo on sleeves, yellow cap, purple diamond Timeform says: Easy winner of 6runner novice at Fontwell (19.2f) on reappearance/hurdling debut. Improved on second try at Grade 2 level when runnerup at Sandown (19.8f, heavy) last month. May do better still. (Forecast 6.50) 139 Date Race Details Going Weight Res (Dr) Jockey SP 123 Result / Closeup OR 07 Dec 18 San 20f Nov Hdl Gd2 Cls1 17K 16 Nov 18 Che 21f Nov Hdl Gd2 Cls1 18K Sft 110 2/10 3½ len Gd 110 4/9 7¾ len 24 Oct 18 Fon 19f Mdn Hdl Cls5 3K GdFm 112 1/6 17 len 22 Apr 18 Wcn 15f 46y NHF Div2 Cls5 2K GdSft 113 7/14 10 len 07 May 17 rtc 24f Mdn /5 1½ len 22 Apr 17 lgy 24f Mdn /11 15 len R M Power 8/1 R Johnson 5/1 R Johnson 10/11f T Scudamore 10/1 J P O'rourke 7/2 Mr R James 5/ I CAN'T EXPLAIN (IRE) 24 b g Getaway Dr Sandra 1st Alsa Mix, 2nd DARLAC, 3rd Mercy Mercy Me tracked leader, led narrowly after 3rd, headed narrowly before 4 out, every chance approaching 2 out, soon ridden and one pace, no impression with winner before last 1st COOLANLY, 2nd Pym, 3rd Percy Veer tracked leaders, driven and outpaced after 2 out, ridden before last, never on terms 1st DARLAC, 2nd High Command, 3rd Go Forrit prominent, led after 1st, mistake 6th, driven clear approaching last, ran on strongly 1st Ebony Gale, 2nd Larkbarrow Lad, 3rd Alrightjack chased leaders, pushed along over 4f out, outpaced 3f out, kept on again final furlong 1st Gowiththeflow, 2nd DARLAC, 3rd Sneaky Pint chsd ldr, 3l 2nd 1/2way, ld aft 3out, jnd at last where mstk & hdd, rallied well bt nt rch wnr 1st Not Many Left, 2nd Burrows Edge, 3rd Ranger Kid tr ldrs, middiv 1/2way, bhnd ldrs bef last, ko on runin Nico de Boinville N J Henderson Jockey Colours: Dark blue and yellow (halved), dark blue sleeves, yellow cap Timeform says: Easy winner on his sole start in points and looked a bight prospect when making successful Rules debut at Sandown (2m, heavy) last month. Sure to go on to better things. (Forecast 3.25) CAREER STATS (Starts Wins 2nds 3rds) Flat Turf: Jumps: All Weather: Date Race Details Going Weight Res (Dr) Jockey SP 123 Result / Closeup OR 08 Dec 18 San 16f Nov Hdl Cls3 6K Hy /10 5 len 22 Oct 17 rtc 24f Mdn /8 12 len Nico de Boinville 11/8f Mr J C Barry 5/ JARVEYS PLATE (IRE) 18 ch g Getaway She's Got To Go 1st I CAN'T EXPLAIN, 2nd Phoenix Way, 3rd Hold The Note always prominent, led before 2 out, drew clear last, easily 1st I CAN'T EXPLAIN, 2nd Different Spot, 3rd Great Fairy pr, 3rd 1/2way, ld from 2out, quickened when chall bef last, ko strongly on runin, easily P J Brennan F O'Brien Jockey Colours: Red and yellow stripes, yellow sleeves, red armlets, red cap Timeform says: Perth bumper winner who has shaped well both starts over hurdles and promises to be suited by this longer trip but will need more taking on stiffer opposition here. (Forecast 17.00) CAREER STATS (Starts Wins 2nds 3rds) Flat Turf: Jumps: All Weather: Date Race Details Going Weight Res (Dr) Jockey SP 123 Result / Closeup OR 14 Dec 18 Che 17f 46y Nov Hdl Cls3 9K 13 Nov 18 Hfo 16f 46y Nov Hdl Div2 Cls4 5K Gd /5 1¾ len Gd /10 2 len 27 Apr 18 Per 16f 46y NHF Cls4 3K Sft 110 1/13 3¾ len 03 Dec 17 mnt 24f Mdn /14 3½ len 12 Nov 17 dmh 24f Mdn /10 7 len P J Brennan 11/8f2 P J Brennan 11/8f P J Brennan 9/4f Mr Derek O'Connor Mr Derek O'Connor 4/1 7/2 1st Elixir De Nutz, 2nd JARVEYS PLATE, 3rd I K Brunel tracked winner, not fluent 3 out, ridden approaching last, switched left after last, unable to challenge, stayed on 1st Newtown Boy, 2nd Rouge Vif, 3rd JARVEYS PLATE middivision, not fluent 3 out, shaken up and progress next, ridden in 3rd from last bend, switched left and stayed on flat, not able to challenge 1st JARVEYS PLATE, 2nd Doctor Dex, 3rd Nefyn Point held up, headway 4f out, soon prominent, led over 1f out, ridden clear st Straight Red, 2nd Geordielandgangsta, 3rd JARVEYS PLATE tr ldrs, 4th 1/2way, 2nd app str, 3rd at last, one pced runin 1st Court Master, 2nd JARVEYS PLATE, 3rd The Ferry Master chsd ldrs, 3rd aftr a mile, ld aftr 4out, hdd aftr 2out, 2nd & no ex up bef last, ko CAREER STATS (Starts Wins 2nds 3rds) Flat Turf: Jumps: All Weather:

3 MR PUMBLECHOOK 15 b g Midnight Legend Definitely Pip Wayne Hutchinson A King Jockey Colours: Yellow, red spots Timeform says: Made it third time lucky over hurdles with the minimum of fuss at Plumpton last month (20.5, soft). Remains with potential, though a good bit more is clearly needed up in grade. (Forecast 8.00) CAREER STATS (Starts Wins 2nds 3rds) Flat Turf: Jumps: All Weather: Date Race Details Going Weight Res (Dr) Jockey SP 123 Result / Closeup OR 17 Dec 18 Plu 20.5f Mdn Hdl Cls4 4K Sft 110 1/13 10 len 30 Nov 18 Nbu 20.5f Nov Hdl Cls3 7K Sft /12 1¾ len 14 Nov 18 Ban 17f Mdn Hdl Cls5 3K GdSft 110 3/13 4¼ len 24 Mar 18 Nbu 16f 45y NHF Cls2 30K 09 Feb 18 Kmp 16f 46y Mdn NHF Div1 Cls5 3K Sft /11 23 len Sft 108 6/12 20 len Wayne Hutchinson Wayne Hutchinson 1/6f 11/1 A P Heskin 14/1 Tom Cannon 20/1 Wayne Hutchinson 6/1 1st MR PUMBLECHOOK, 2nd Viva Vittoria, 3rd Tractor Fred in touch, headway 5 out, led approaching and hit 2 out, drew clear last, very easily 1st Kateson, 2nd MR PUMBLECHOOK, 3rd Morning Vicar held up towards rear, steady headway when mistake 3 out, switched left between last 2, went 2nd at the last, edged left and kept on same pace runin 1st The Some Dance Kid, 2nd Flash The Steel, 3rd MR PUMBLECHOOK in touch, jumped left 1st, ridden 3 out, headway next when hampered, ran on to go 3rd flat 1st Caribert, 2nd Hotter Than Hell, 3rd Benny's Bridge middivision, lost place 6f out, towards rear and struggling after, some late moderate headway 133 1st Commanche Red, 2nd Beakstown, 3rd Imperial Aura held up towards rear, plugged on final 2f, never involved 133 Jockey Colours: White and black check, royal blue sleeves and cap Timeform says: Chepstow bumper winner who ran out a ready scorer on second hurdles start upped to 3m at Southwell. Far from disgraced in Grade 2 company since but others arrive with stronger claims here. (Forecast 19.00) CAREER STATS (Starts Wins 2nds 3rds) Flat Turf: Jumps: All Weather: Date Race Details Going Weight Res (Dr) Jockey SP 123 Result / Closeup OR 15 Dec 18 Che 24f Nov Hdl Gd2 Cls1 18K GdSft /8 6¼ len 20 Nov 18 Sth 24f Nov Hdl Cls4 4K Gd /7 7 len 13 Oct 18 Chp 16f Nov Hdl Div2 Cls4 5K 24 Feb 18 Chp 16f 46y Am Cond Mdn NHF Cls5 2K Gd /7 9¼ len Sft 112 1/12 2 len 03 Dec 17 bld 24f Mdn 122 2/13 hd Harry Skelton 6/1 Harry Skelton 11/10f Harry Skelton 3/1 Bridget Andrews 7/1 Mr G M Mangan 5/1 26 Mar 17 lsc 24f Mdn 116 PU/11 Mr E Mahon (5) 8/1 1st Rockpoint, 2nd Lisnagar Oscar, 3rd ROCCO prominent on outside, challenged 7th, every chance 2 out, stayed on same pace flat, lost 3rd towards finish 1st SUPREMELY LUCKY, 2nd Reve, 3rd General Custard held up, headway 9th, 2nd before 2 out, led approaching last, soon clear 1st ROCCO, 2nd Benny's Bridge, 3rd Reserve Tank tracked leaders, mistake 2 out, stayed on same pace 1st SUPREMELY LUCKY, 2nd Kapgarry, 3rd Endless Flight middivision, headway over 4f out, soon tracked leaders, led 1f out, ridden and kept on well inside final furlong 1st Mount Rushmoore, 2nd SUPREMELY LUCKY, 3rd Cepalo Delafayette cl up, 5th & mstk 3rd, 3rd 1/2way, clsr 3rd bef 2out, cl 3rd when lft 2nd at last, ko flat & gaining on wnr to line 1st Arch Dancer, 2nd Jean Lecroix, 3rd The Conditional alw rr, mstk 7th, 8th & up bef 3out, to when pu bef 2out ROCCO (IRE) 17 b g Shantou Navaro Sam Twiston N A Twiston 130 Jockey Colours: Maroon and dark green (quartered), maroon and black check sleeves, dark green cap Timeform says: Successful return in a Chepstow novice (2m) in October. Got back on track after a disappointing handicap bow when third in 3m Grade 2 here last month but vulnerable to lessexposed types. (Forecast 15.00) CAREER STATS (Starts Wins 2nds 3rds) Flat Turf: Jumps: All Weather: Date Race Details Going Weight Res (Dr) Jockey SP 123 Result / Closeup OR 15 Dec 18 Che 24f Nov Hdl Gd2 Cls1 18K GdSft /8 5¾ len 23 Nov 18 ffl 22f Hcp Hdl Cls3 7K Sft /9 32 len 26 Oct 18 Che 21f Nov Hdl Cls2 12K Gd 113 4/8 9¾ len 13 Oct 18 Chp 16f Nov Hdl Div2 Cls4 5K 21 Feb 18 Don 19f 47y Nov Hdl Cls4 4K Gd /7 1¾ len GdSft 110 9/12 46 len 19 Jan 18 Chp 24f Mdn Hdl Cls4 4K Hy 116 2/6 27 len Sam Twiston Sam Twiston Sam Twiston Sam Twiston Jamie Bargary Sam Twiston 12/1 4/1 11/1 10/1 20/1 4/1f2 1st Rockpoint, 2nd Lisnagar Oscar, 3rd ROCCO led until 8th, ridden after 2 out, one pace before last, kept on again final 100 yards and took 3rd towards finish 129 1st Penn Lane, 2nd Flashjack, 3rd Gardiners Hill chased leaders on inside, weakened bypassing omitted 3 out 130 1st Canardier, 2nd Go Another One, 3rd Make My Heart Fly led until after 2nd, prominent, not fluent 6th, ridden after 2 out, 4th and one pace last 1st ROCCO, 2nd Benny's Bridge, 3rd Reserve Tank led until 4th, pushed along approaching 3 out, slightly outpaced before 2 out, rallied between last 2 edged left and led last, stayed on 1st Canelo, 2nd French Crusader, 3rd Mystical Clouds held up, hampered 1st, mistake 5th, not fluent next, ridden and well beaten before 3 out 1st Jammin Masters, 2nd ROCCO, 3rd Frankly Speaking tracked leaders on inside, ridden along in 3rd and no impression before 2 out, left in remote 2nd and mistake last P/ SUPREMELY LUCKY (IRE) 17 b g Milan Lucky Supreme Harry Skelton D Skelton 129

4 PDF Form Guide Free from attheraces.com with (R2) 12:50 CHELTENHAM, 3m 2f 70y Join The Betbright Racing Club Handicap Chase (Class 2) (5YO plus) 8 794/112 SOME CHAOS (IRE) 26 BF b g Brian Boru Iruna Iris Jockey Colours: Emerald green, black triple diamond, sleeves and cap Timeform says: Has taken very well to fences for new yard, successful at Bangor and Market Rasen prior to hitting the crossbar in 25.1f Wincanton handicap (front two clear of the rest). Remains open to improvement. (Forecast 5.00) 9 P4/32 93 ALVARADO (IRE) 38 C ch g Goldmark Mrs Jones Benjamin Poste M Scudamore Adam Wedge F O'Brien No Silk Form Horse Details Age/Wt Jockey/Trainer OR 1 4/1P4P 4 BEWARE THE BEAR (IRE) 31 b g Shantou Native Bid Jockey Colours: Royal blue, red and royal blue striped sleeves, black and red hooped cap Timeform says: Rehearsal Chase winner at Newcastle off 1 lb lower last term but things haven't gone to plan since. Again looked rather laboured tried in cheekpieces on return at Newbury and blinkers now enlisted. (Forecast 15.00) 2 21U/421 ROBINSFIRTH (IRE) 382 CD b g Flemensfirth Phardester Jockey Colours: Red, dark blue spots and armlets Timeform says: Absent since landing a Grade 3 handicap chase here (26f, soft) in December Still, can go well fresh and his form has substance, so there's certainly cause for optimism. (Forecast 8.50) 3 05F0P6 PERFECT CANDIDATE (IRE) 23 CD b g Winged Love Dansana Jockey Colours: Light green and white (quartered), white sleeves, light green cap Timeform says: It's been a struggle since landing the C&D BetVictor Handicap Chase last season and, though now 9 lb below that winning mark, he's one to swerve for now. (Forecast 23.00) ROLLING DYLAN (IRE) 18 ch g Indian River Easter Saturday b1 J McGrath N J Henderson t R M Power C L Tizzard p P J Brennan F O'Brien p M G Nolan P J Hobbs Jockey Colours: Royal blue, pink hoop Timeform says: Winless since landing a Grade 3 here back in Has posted several solid efforts in defeat in the interim but, chances are, he'll probably come up short once again. (Forecast 21.00) 10 P96012 THOMAS CRAPPER 25 C D b g Tamure Mollycarrs Gambul Jockey Colours: Maroon, yellow braces, maroon sleeves, yellow stars, maroon cap, yellow star Timeform says: Capitalised on reduced mark/drop in grade when landing a veteran' contest at Southwell in November. Good second in amateur riders' event at Sandown (24.2f, soft) since and he's an eachway player. (Forecast 9.50) p Jack Quinlan R Dickin TIMEFORM VIEW: SOME CHAOS failed in his bid to make it 33 in this sphere at Wincanton but he found just an unexposed rival too strong, and in turn finished well clear of the rest. The 8yo remains open to improvement as a chaser and should prove a tough nut to crack. Robinsfirth is very much of interest despite the 382day layoff and may emerge as the main danger ahead of Rolling Dylan and Thomas Crapper. Timeform 123: 1: SOME CHAOS (8) 2: ROBINSFIRTH (2) 3: ROLLING DYLAN (4) 121 Jockey Colours: Mauve, white sash, red cap Timeform says: Appeared to improve for step up to 26f when a close third in strong handicap here last time. 2 lb rise fair but signs are that he's not entirely straightforward (looks hesitant when push comes shove). (Forecast 6.50) 5 1U6414 SHANROE SANTOS (IRE) 24 BF b g Definite Article Jane Hall b D A Jacob Mrs L Wadham 137 Jockey Colours: Red, black cross belts, black and red striped sleeves Timeform says: Better than ever when winning Southern National at Fontwell last month and fair fourth at Sandown since (28.8f, heavy). Eachway claims granted a good round of jumping (prone to the odd mistake). (Forecast 8.00) 6 2P5978/ THE DRUIDS NEPHEW (IRE) 612 C b g King's Theatre Gifted p N D Fehily N P Mulholland 137 Jockey Colours: Red, white hoop, red sleeves, white seams, white cap Timeform says: Lightlyraced since winning at the 2015 Festival here. Potentially very well treated on that form but wellbeing needs taking on trust following a 20month layoff. (Forecast 12.00) 7 0F7922 SIR MANGAN (IRE) 18 D BF b g Darsi Lady Pep b Harry Skelton D Skelton 130 Jockey Colours: Red, black triple diamond, striped sleeves, hooped cap Timeform says: Mixed record over hurdles/fences and while he posted a solid effort when going close at Bangor in November, his subsequent reverse when odds on for a 3runner affair at Doncaster was disappointing. (Forecast 11.00)

5 PDF Form Guide Free from attheraces.com with Jockey Colours: Light green and white (quartered), white sleeves, light green cap Timeform says: It's been a struggle since landing the C&D BetVictor Handicap Chase last season and, though now 9 lb below that winning mark, he's one to swerve for now. (Forecast 23.00) CAREER STATS (Starts Wins 2nds 3rds) Flat Turf: Jumps: All Weather: /1P4P 4 BEWARE THE BEAR (IRE) 31 b g Shantou Native Bid b1 J McGrath N J Henderson 146 Date Race Details Going Weight Res (Dr) Jockey SP 123 Result / Closeup OR Jockey Colours: Royal blue, red and royal blue striped sleeves, black and red hooped cap Timeform says: Rehearsal Chase winner at Newcastle off 1 lb lower last term but things haven't gone to plan since. Again looked rather laboured tried in cheekpieces on return at Newbury and blinkers now enlisted. (Forecast 15.00) CAREER STATS (Starts Wins 2nds 3rds) Flat Turf: Jumps: All Weather: Date Race Details Going Weight Res (Dr) Jockey SP 123 Result / Closeup OR 01 Dec 18 Nbu 26f Hcp Ch Gd3 Cls1 K 21 Apr 18 Ayr 32f Hcp Ch Gd3 Cls1 122K 13 Mar 18 Che 25f Hcp Ch Gd3 Cls1 63K 06 Jan 18 Chp 29.5f Hcp Ch Gd3 Cls1 85K 02 Dec 17 Ncs 23f Hcp Ch List Cls1 40K 22 Apr 17 Ayr 24f Nov Hcp Ch Cls2 16K Sft 113p1 4/12 32 len J McGrath 14/1 Gd 116 PU/29 J McGrath 14/1 Hy 117 4/18 9 len Hy 1110 (ex4) Sft 117 1/8 2¼ len Gd /12 8 len J McGrath 14/1 PU/20 J McGrath 11/1 Sean Bowen 11/4f J McGrath 9/2f 1st Sizing Tennessee, 2nd Elegant Escape, 3rd Dingo Dollar towards rear, reminders and struggling after 10th, plugging on past 148 beaten horses when mistake 2 out 1st Joe Farrell, 2nd Ballyoptic, 3rd Vintage Clouds always in rear, tailed off 20th, pulled up after 149 1st Coo Star Sivola, 2nd Shantou Flyer, 3rd Vintage Clouds chased leaders, pushed along when mistake 13th, soon lost place, 150 behind 4 out, 11th and plenty to do 3 out, ridden and stayed on to take 4th closing stages, no chance with leaders 1st Raz De Maree, 2nd Alfie Spinner, 3rd Final Nudge middivision, mistake 1st and 6th, headway 7th, hampered 12th, struggling next, mistake 14th, well beaten when pulled up before 2 out 1st BEWARE THE BEAR, 2nd Bishops Road, 3rd Yala Enki in touch, pushed along and outpaced 7 out, ridden before 3 out, headway before 2 out, led runin, kept on st Label Des Obeaux, 2nd Calett Mad, 3rd I Just Know towards rearm headway after 10th, mistake 14th, chased leaders out, ridden and one pace after 2 out 09 Dec 18 Kel 22f Hcp Ch Cls2 19K GdSft 115p 6/8 29 len 17 Nov 18 Che 27f Hcp Ch Gd3 Cls1 34K Connor Brace (7) 11/1 Gd 112 PU/15 P J Brennan 20/1 27 Oct 18 Che 25f Hcp Ch Cls2 37K Gd /16 30 len 14 Apr 18 Ain 34f Hcp Ch Gd3 Cls1 500K P J Brennan 33/1 Hy 113 F/38 A P Cawley 50/1 27 Jan 18 Che 25f Ch Gd2 Cls1 57K Hy 114b1 5/8 49 len 06 Jan 18 San 24f Hcp Ch Cls2 62K Hy 1112p 10/14 57 len P J Brennan 33/1 Conor Shoemark 16/ ROLLING DYLAN (IRE) 18 ch g Indian River Easter Saturday 1st Cultram Abbey, 2nd Jet Master, 3rd Upsilon Bleu chased leaders, reminders after 4th and again after 7th, never travelled well after, lost place 10th, weakened from 2 out (usual 3 out) 1st Rock The Kasbah, 2nd Royal Vacation, 3rd Coneygree chased leaders to 13th, behind and reminders after 17th, tailed off 4 out, pulled up before next st Relentless Dreamer, 2nd Cogry, 3rd West Approach middivision, blundered 13th, well beaten after 152 1st Tiger Roll, 2nd Pleasant Company, 3rd Bless The Wings in touch, fell 1st 154 1st Definitly Red, 2nd American, 3rd Bristol De Mai led, headed narrowly 11th, blundered and lost place next, behind from 15th, tailed off 1st Buywise, 2nd Pete The Feat, 3rd Gas Line Boy towards rear, pushed along and struggling before 12th, no chance when pecked 16th (water), tailed off p M G Nolan P J Hobbs Jockey Colours: Mauve, white sash, red cap Timeform says: Appeared to improve for step up to 26f when a close third in strong handicap here last time. 2 lb rise fair but signs are that he's not entirely straightforward (looks hesitant when push comes shove). (Forecast 6.50) CAREER STATS (Starts Wins 2nds 3rds) Flat Turf: Jumps: All Weather: U/421 ROBINSFIRTH (IRE) 382 CD b g Flemensfirth Phardester t R M Power C L Tizzard Jockey Colours: Red, dark blue spots and armlets Timeform says: Absent since landing a Grade 3 handicap chase here (26f, soft) in December Still, can go well fresh and his form has substance, so there's certainly cause for optimism. (Forecast 8.50) CAREER STATS (Starts Wins 2nds 3rds) Flat Turf: Jumps: All Weather: Date Race Details Going Weight Res (Dr) Jockey SP 123 Result / Closeup OR 15 Dec 17 Che 26f Hcp Ch Gd3 Cls1 26K Sft 116t 1/5 2 len 25 Nov 17 Hdo 26f Hcp Ch Cls2 31K Hy 1110t1 2/8 6 len 28 Oct 17 Che 25f Hcp Ch Cls2 31K Gd 110 4/16 9½ len 20 Jan 17 Chp 24f Nov Hcp Ch Cls3 8K 01 Jan 17 Exe 19f Ch Cls3 8K Sft /7 5 len R M Power 7/4f2 R M Power 10/3f R M Power 5/1f Sft 113 U/9 H Cobden 2/1f 13 Dec 16 Wcn 20f Ch Cls3 6K GdSft 110 2/8 1¾ len H Cobden 10/11f T J O'Brien 7/1 1st ROBINSFIRTH, 2nd SHANROE SANTOS, 3rd Southfield Theatre tracked leader, mistake 4 out, led 2 out, 4 lengths clear flat, driven out 146 1st Chase The Spud, 2nd ROBINSFIRTH, 3rd Cloudy Too hampered 1st, held up in rear, tracked leaders 5 out, went 2nd after next, effort to challenge when mistake 3 out, soon outpaced, hung left and no impression from next 1st Cogry, 2nd Singlefarmpayment, 3rd Doing Fine middivision, headway when hit 12th, driven to chase leaders before 2 out, ridden and stayed on into 4th flat, no impression 1st Tanit River, 2nd Join The Clan, 3rd Say My Name chased leader until 3rd, chased leaders, 2nd again before 14th until 140 pushed along approaching next, 2nd again approaching 2 out, every chance when slightly hampered blundered and unseated rider 2 out 1st ROBINSFIRTH, 2nd Theo's Charm, 3rd Pull The Chord left in lead and bumped 1st, disputed after, mistake 6th, hit 11th, headed 3 out, led again 2 out, clear approaching last, ridden out 1st Connetable, 2nd ROBINSFIRTH tracked leaders, not fluent 6th or 12th, 3rd when left in lead when hampered 3 out, soon headed, stayed with every chance until no impression on winner towards finish Date Race Details Going Weight Res (Dr) Jockey SP 123 Result / Closeup OR 14 Dec 18 Che 26f Hcp Ch Gd3 Cls1 34K Gd 1013p 3/9 ½ len 14 Nov 18 Ban 24f Hcp Ch Cls2 16K GdSft 114p 4/12 15 len 27 Mar 18 Hfo 25f Nov Ch Cls4 5K Sft 1110p 2/4 1¾ len 24 Feb 18 Chp 24f Nov Ch Cls3 7K Sft 116p 1/3 18 len 02 Feb 18 Chp 24f Nov Ch Cls4 5K Hy 114p 3/7 22 len 09 Jan 18 Tau 23f Hcp Ch Cls3 9K Sft 119 2/10 nse T J O'Brien 16/1 M G Nolan 11/1 R Johnson 7/4f2 M G Nolan 7/4f2 M G Nolan 5/2f M G Nolan 13/2 5 1U6414 SHANROE SANTOS (IRE) 24 BF b g Definite Article Jane Hall 1st Cogry, 2nd Singlefarmpayment, 3rd ROLLING DYLAN middivision, headway 15th, mistake 4 out, driven after 2 out, challenged 2 out, every chance flat, 3rd and held close home 1st Yala Enki, 2nd SIR MANGAN, 3rd Barney Dwan towards rear, headway 12th, ridden 3 out, left 4th at last kept on same pace 1st Geordie Des Champs, 2nd ROLLING DYLAN, 3rd Three Ways tracked leaders, jumped left 11th and 13th, pushed along after 4 out, led briefly 3 out, led again 2 out, headed on last bend, every chance last, held towards finish 1st ROLLING DYLAN, 2nd Flintham chased leader after 2nd, led 4 out, clear 2 out, mistake last, ridden out flat 1st Thomas Patrick, 2nd Step Back, 3rd ROLLING DYLAN held up in touch, challenged 5 out, no impression and lost 2nd 2 out, no extra last st Wicked Willy, 2nd ROLLING DYLAN, 3rd Royalraise held up in rear, headway after 10th, jumped left 4 out, soon ridden, 136 led last, idled flat, headed last strides b D A Jacob Mrs L Wadham Jockey Colours: Red, black cross belts, black and red striped sleeves Timeform says: Better than ever when winning Southern National at Fontwell last month and fair fourth at Sandown since (28.8f, heavy). Eachway claims granted a good round of jumping (prone to the odd mistake). (Forecast 8.00) CAREER STATS (Starts Wins 2nds 3rds) Flat Turf: Jumps: All Weather: F0P6 PERFECT CANDIDATE (IRE) 23 CD b g Winged Love Dansana p P J Brennan F O'Brien

6 Date Race Details Going Weight Res (Dr) Jockey SP 123 Result / Closeup OR 08 Dec 18 San 29f Hcp Ch Cls2 31K Sft 112b 4/8 14 len 18 Nov 18 Fon 28f Hcp Ch Cls3 13K GdSft 1110b 1/8 5 len 18 Oct 18 Car 24.5f Hcp Ch Cls3 8K GdSft 1110b 4/10 5½ len 24 Mar 18 Nbu 26f Hcp Ch Cls3 13K Sft 117b 6/8 44 len D A Jacob 3/1f L P Aspell 4/1 L P Aspell 17/2 L P Aspell 8/1 10 Mar 18 San 24f Hcp Ch Cls3 13K Sft 1112b U/7 L P Aspell 4/1f2 19 Feb 18 Car 24.5f Hcp Ch Cls3 11K Hy 1112b 1/7 13 len B S Hughes 3/1jf 1st Morney Wing, 2nd Red Infantry, 3rd Exitas held up in rear, headway to chase leaders halfway, 2nd after 4 out, 137 every chance next, weakened approaching last 1st SHANROE SANTOS, 2nd Morney Wing, 3rd Wizards Bridge chased leaders, led on inside after 15th, made rest, joined 2 out, ridden and in command before last, stayed on strongly, ridden out 1st Looksnowtlikebrian, 2nd Sky Pirate, 3rd Cooking Fat middivision, tracked leaders 5th, went 2nd 4 out, challenged after next, ridden after 2 out, kept on until no extra in 4th final 100 yards st Thomas Patrick, 2nd Dawson City, 3rd Lower Hope Dandy in rear, blundered 3 out, never on terms 135 1st Pete The Feat, 2nd Horatio Hornblower, 3rd Fourth Act held up in rear, headway on outside 13th, 2nd 15th, led next, narrow leader when stumbled and unseated rider 2 out 135 1st SHANROE SANTOS, 2nd Bako De La Saulaie, 3rd Chidswell tracked leaders until lost place 4th, good headway on inside to lead th, clear when hit 2 out, stayed on strongly 14 Dec 18 Don 26f Hcp Ch Cls3 7K Gd /3 1½ len 14 Nov 18 Ban 24f Hcp Ch Cls2 16K GdSft 103 2/12 nse 28 Oct 18 Ain 25f Cond Hcp Hdl Cls3 10K Gd 119 9/16 23 len 08 Oct 18 Str 22f Hcp Hdl Cls3 9K Gd /8 33 len Bridget Andrews 10/11f Harry Skelton 5/1f2 Bridget Andrews 28/1 Harry Skelton 11/1 12 May 18 Hdo 23f Hcp Hdl Cls2 25K Gd 110b1 F/17 Harry Skelton 18/1 14 Apr 18 Ain 25f Hcp Hdl Gd3 Cls1 42K Sft /20 36 len Fergus Gregory (5) 8 794/112 SOME CHAOS (IRE) 26 BF b g Brian Boru Iruna Iris 33/1 1st Lough Derg Jewel, 2nd SIR MANGAN, 3rd Azure Fly tracked leaders in 3rd, went 2nd before 5 out, mistake 2 out, ridden 130 before last, kept on and always well held 1st Yala Enki, 2nd SIR MANGAN, 3rd Barney Dwan towards rear, headway 12th, chased leader bend before 2 out, led 2 out, headed narrowly next when left in lead on landing, driven flat, headed post 1st Ready And Able, 2nd Settimo Milanese, 3rd Sliding Doors led to after 2nd, tracked leaders, driven and lost place after 4 out, weakened 2 out st Vive Le Roi, 2nd Sleep Easy, 3rd Who's My Jockey tracked leader, driven after 3 out, weakened after next 132 1st Monbeg Theatre, 2nd Jester Jet, 3rd Just Janice held up towards rear, modest 11th when fell 3 out 133 1st Mr Big Shot, 2nd Now Mcginty, 3rd Ah Littleluck middivision, ridden before 2 out, soon weakened Benjamin Poste M Scudamore P5978/ THE DRUIDS NEPHEW (IRE) 612 C b g King's Theatre Gifted p N D Fehily N P Mulholland Jockey Colours: Red, white hoop, red sleeves, white seams, white cap Timeform says: Lightlyraced since winning at the 2015 Festival here. Potentially very well treated on that form but wellbeing needs taking on trust following a 20month layoff. (Forecast 12.00) CAREER STATS (Starts Wins 2nds 3rds) 137 Jockey Colours: Emerald green, black triple diamond, sleeves and cap Timeform says: Has taken very well to fences for new yard, successful at Bangor and Market Rasen prior to hitting the crossbar in 25.1f Wincanton handicap (front two clear of the rest). Remains open to improvement. (Forecast 5.00) CAREER STATS (Starts Wins 2nds 3rds) Flat Turf: Jumps: All Weather: Flat Turf: Jumps: All Weather: Date Race Details Going Weight Res (Dr) Jockey SP 123 Result / Closeup OR 29 Apr 17 San 29f Hcp Ch Gd3 Cls1 84K 14 Mar 17 Che 25f Hcp Ch Gd3 Cls1 60K 17 Dec 16 Asc 24f Hcp Ch List Cls1 57K 23 Apr 16 San 29f Hcp Ch Gd3 Cls1 84K 09 Apr 16 Ain 34f Hcp Ch Gd3 Cls1 561K Gd 113v1 8/13 2¾ len GdSft 113p 7/23 29 len GdSft 115p 9/14 47 len Gd 116p 5/20 7½ len N D Fehily 6/1j2f N D Fehily 10/1 T Scudamore 12/1 D F O'Regan 16/1 Sft 110p PU/39 D F O'Regan 16/1 05 Mar 16 Don 26f Hcp Ch Cls2 34K Sft 1112p 2/6 10 len D F O'Regan 7/1 7 0F7922 SIR MANGAN (IRE) 18 D BF b g Darsi Lady Pep 1st Henllan Harri, 2nd Vyta Du Roc, 3rd Theatre Guide towards rear, headway into middivision 12th, chased leaders 3 out, ridden after next, one pace when not much room flat, no extra 1st Un Temps Pour Tout, 2nd Singlefarmpayment, 3rd Noble Endeavor 146 middivision, pushed along 5 out, chased leaders under pressure 3 out, soon outpaced, no impression 1st Regal Encore, 2nd Minella Daddy, 3rd Tenor Nivernais hampered 1st, towards rear, struggling in last pair 3 out, never involved 148 1st The Young Master, 2nd Just A Par, 3rd Sausalito Sunrise held up towards rear, not fluent 18th (water), headway approaching out, mistake and outpaced 2 out, plugged on again runin 1st Rule The World, 2nd The Last Samuri, 3rd Vics Canvas mistakes, middivision, lost place 6th (1st bechers), soon behind, pulled up before 21st 155 1st The Last Samuri, 2nd THE DRUIDS NEPHEW, 3rd Band Of Blood 155 held up towards rear, mistake 11th, headway before 12th, went 4th before 4 out, chased winner before 2 out, kept on and no impression b Harry Skelton D Skelton Jockey Colours: Red, black triple diamond, striped sleeves, hooped cap Timeform says: Mixed record over hurdles/fences and while he posted a solid effort when going close at Bangor in November, his subsequent reverse when odds on for a 3runner affair at Doncaster was disappointing. (Forecast 11.00) CAREER STATS (Starts Wins 2nds 3rds) Flat Turf: Jumps: All Weather: Date Race Details Going Weight Res (Dr) Jockey SP 123 Result / Closeup OR 130 Date Race Details Going Weight Res (Dr) Jockey SP 123 Result / Closeup OR 06 Dec 18 Wcn 25f Hcp Ch Cls3 16K Gd /10 6 len 08 Nov 18 mar 24f Nov Hcp Ch Cls4 7K 30 Oct 18 Ban 20f Nov Hcp Ch Div2 Cls4 5K Gd 1011 (ex7) 1/9 10 len Gd 119 1/9 7 len 24 Feb 17 Exe 18.5f Nov Hdl Cls4 5K GdSft 1012h 4/9 26 len 27 Jan 17 Tau 19f 47y Nov Hdl Cls4 5K Gd 1011h 9/10 36 len 01 Jan 17 Exe 17f Mdn Hdl Cls4 3K Sft 110h 7/12 33 len 9 P4/32 93 ALVARADO (IRE) 38 C ch g Goldmark Mrs Jones Benjamin Poste 9/4f Benjamin Poste 7/2f2 T Scudamore 11/2 Kevin Jones (5) 33/1 Kevin Jones (5) 100/1 Kevin Jones (5) 66/1 1st Reikers Island, 2nd SOME CHAOS, 3rd Cobolobo in touch, chased leaders, 13th, effort 2 out, no extra approaching last 1st SOME CHAOS, 2nd The Two Amigos, 3rd Mon Palois tracked leader, led narrowly 3 out, soon ridden, drew clear before last, stayed on well 1st SOME CHAOS, 2nd Cuddles Mcgraw, 3rd Shininstar jumped boldly, made all, mostly clear from 8th, stayed on strongly, unchallenged 1st Any Drama, 2nd Brahms De Clermont, 3rd Black Anthem held up in last pair, headway into modest 4th place 5th, no chance with leading trio next 1st Air Horse One, 2nd The Unit, 3rd Dolos held up towards rear, not always fluent, some headway after 5th, weakened after 3 out 1st Air Horse One, 2nd Coeur Blimey, 3rd Admiral's Secret chased leaders, pushed along before 4th, weakened before next Adam Wedge F O'Brien Jockey Colours: Royal blue, pink hoop Timeform says: Winless since landing a Grade 3 here back in Has posted several solid efforts in defeat in the interim but, chances are, he'll probably come up short once again. (Forecast 21.00) CAREER STATS (Starts Wins 2nds 3rds) Flat Turf: Jumps: All Weather: Date Race Details Going Weight Res (Dr) Jockey SP 123 Result / Closeup OR 24 Nov 18 Hdo 28f Hcp Ch Cls3 17K Gd 115 3/8 16¾ len 14 Oct 18 Chp 24f Hcp Ch Cls2 19K GdSft /13 23 len 15 Dec 17 Don 26f Hcp Ch Cls3 9K Gd /7 4½ len Adam Wedge 14/1 B S Hughes 16/1 B S Hughes 5/2f 1st Red Infantry, 2nd Bishops Road, 3rd ALVARADO tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, slow 4 out, stayed on into 3rd, never a threat 1st Kings Lad, 2nd Exitas, 3rd Carole's Destrier middivision, headway chasing leaders before 5 out, hung left and weakened before next 1st Mister Don, 2nd ALVARADO, 3rd Capard King held up in touch on outer, 5th when not fluent 14th, rallied into 2nd 3 out, every chance next, ridden and outpaced by front pair between last 2, stayed on to regain 2nd near finish, no impression

7 24 Oct 17 Exe 24f Hcp Ch Cls3 9K Sft /16 4¼ len 22 Apr 17 Ayr 32f Hcp Ch Gd3 Cls1 122K 16 Mar 17 Che 26f Am Hcp Ch Cls2 40K Gd 107 4/30 2½ len L P Aspell 14/1 B S Hughes 16/1 Gd 1011 PU/24 Mr Z Baker 33/1 10 P96012 THOMAS CRAPPER 25 C D b g Tamure Mollycarrs Gambul 1st Gingili, 2nd Dueling Banjos, 3rd ALVARADO towards rear, headway before 4 out, kept on same pace in 3rd from out 1st Vicente, 2nd Cogry, 3rd Benbens in touch on outside, chased leaders 4 out, ridden after 2 out, stayed 129 on to dispute 3rd from last, no impression with front pair 1st Domesday Book, 2nd Pendra, 3rd Premier Bond always behind, lost touch 10th, tailed off when pulled up before 3 out (usual 4 out) p Jack Quinlan R Dickin PDF Form Guide Free from attheraces.com with (R3) 13:25 CHELTENHAM, 2m 4f 127y Betbright Dipper Novices' Chase (grade 2) (Class 1) (5YO plus) Jockey Colours: Maroon, yellow braces, maroon sleeves, yellow stars, maroon cap, yellow star Timeform says: Capitalised on reduced mark/drop in grade when landing a veteran' contest at Southwell in November. Good second in amateur riders' event at Sandown (24.2f, soft) since and he's an eachway player. (Forecast 9.50) CAREER STATS (Starts Wins 2nds 3rds) Flat Turf: Jumps: All Weather: Date Race Details Going Weight Res (Dr) Jockey SP 123 Result / Closeup OR 07 Dec 18 San 24f Am Hcp Ch Cls3 9K Sft 115p 2/8 5 len 20 Nov 18 Sth 26f Hcp Ch Cls3 7K Gd 110p 1/5 4 len 08 Nov 18 Nbu 20f Hcp Ch Cls3 8K Gd 1012p 10/13 74 len 06 May 18 Tow 22f Hcp Ch Cls3 8K Gd 1112tp 6/7 32 len 17 Mar 18 Kmp 20.5f Hcp Ch Cls2 25K Sft 115tp 9/10 38 len Miss T Worsley 9/1 C Poste 7/1 C Poste 16/1 C Poste 7/1 C Poste 25/1 10 Feb 18 War 20f Hcp Ch Cls2 25K Sft 109t PU/7 C Poste 10/1 1st Mendip Express, 2nd THOMAS CRAPPER, 3rd Pete The Feat raced keenly, made most from 2nd, tended to jump right, hard pressed 2 out, ridden and headed soon after last, kept on same apce 1st THOMAS CRAPPER, 2nd Azure Fly, 3rd Valleyofmilan held up in rear, not fluent 1st, headway 13th, mistake lost momentum and reminders next, closed before 15th, 2nd 3 out, challenged next, soon led, clear towards finish st Siruh Du Lac, 2nd Chef D'equipe, 3rd Dream Bolt mistakes, towards rear of middivision, mistake and struggling 10th, 121 tailed off 1st Minella Scamp, 2nd Crown Hill, 3rd Champagne At Tara led, headed before 2 out, soon lost place 129 1st Cepage, 2nd Cobra De Mai, 3rd Bun Doran always in rear, never a factor 132 1st Casse Tete, 2nd Kylemore Lough, 3rd Cogry always towards rear, weakened from 4 out, pulled up 134 No Silk Form Horse Details Age/Wt Jockey/Trainer OR 1 11/4751 DEFI DU SEUIL (FR) 25 C b g Voix Du Nord Quarvine Du Seuil Jockey Colours: Emerald green, yellow hoops, white cap Timeform says: One of the best novice hurdlers around in 2016/17 who improved significantly from chase debut when scoring at Exeter (19.2f) last month, his jumping much sharper. Highly likely there is better to come (Forecast 3.50) BLACK OP (IRE) 25 D BF br g Sandmason Afar Story Jockey Colours: Light blue, pink chevrons, light blue sleeves, light blue cap, pink star Timeform says: Bumper/smart hurdles winner (including Aintree Grade 1). Shaped as if needing respective chase debut (third behind Defi Du Seuil) and very much the type to do better (every inch a chaser on looks). (Forecast 4.50) 3 212P31 CRUCIAL ROLE 21 b g Westerner The Lyme Volunteer Jockey Colours: Light green, yellow inverted triangle, yellow sleeves, red diamonds, yellow cap, red diamonds Timeform says: Useful hurdler for Henry Daly, who left chase debut form in his wake when accounting for 15 rivals at Uttoxeter (20f) last month, asserting quickly. More on his plate here but another open to progress (Forecast 10.00) LOSTINTRANSLATION (IRE) 32 b g Flemensfirth Falika B J Geraghty P J Hobbs t N D Fehily T R George Harry Skelton D Skelton R M Power C L Tizzard Jockey Colours: Yellow, dark blue braces Timeform says: Acquitted himself well at Grade 1 level as a hurdler and plenty of promise in 2 starts over larger obstacles, bad mistake 3 out halting his chance behind La Bague Au Roi latest. Respected. (Forecast 5.50) 5 1/1116 ON THE BLIND SIDE (IRE) 262 CD BF b g Stowaway Such A Set Up Nico de Boinville N J Henderson 151 Jockey Colours: Red, white sleeves, blue and white striped cap Timeform says: Point winner who developed in to a smart hurdler last season, winning Sandown Grade 2. Only sixth in Aintree Grade 1 in the spring but he's a most intriguing chase debutant on back of wind surgery. (Forecast 3.75) TIMEFORM VIEW: DEFI DU SEUIL proved a totally different proposition on the back of his chasing debut when readily scoring at Exeter last month, his jumping looking all the more assured. He can follow up with better to come despite conceding weight all round. A host of last season's leading novice hurdlers are in opposition though, with On The Blind Side and Black Op feared most on this occasion. Timeform 123: 1: DEFI DU SEUIL (1) 2: ON THE BLIND SIDE (5) 3: BLACK OP (2)

8 PDF Form Guide Free from attheraces.com with 1 11/4751 DEFI DU SEUIL (FR) 25 C b g Voix Du Nord Quarvine Du Seuil B J Geraghty P J Hobbs 150 Jockey Colours: Emerald green, yellow hoops, white cap Timeform says: One of the best novice hurdlers around in 2016/17 who improved significantly from chase debut when scoring at Exeter (19.2f) last month, his jumping much sharper. Highly likely there is better to come (Forecast 3.50) CAREER STATS (Starts Wins 2nds 3rds) Flat Turf: Jumps: All Weather: Date Race Details Going Weight Res (Dr) Jockey SP 123 Result / Closeup OR 07 Dec 18 Exe 19f Nov Ch Cls2 16K Sft 110 1/7 3½ len 18 Nov 18 Che 16f Nov Ch Gd2 Cls1 20K Gd 112 5/5 25 len 03 Feb 18 Leo 16f Hdl Gd1 Cls1 85K Sft 119 7/8 27 len 25 Nov 17 Asc 19f Hdl Gd2 Cls1 57K GdSft 113 4/5 17¾ len 06 Apr 17 Ain 17f 4y Hdl Gd1 Cls1 56K 17 Mar 17 Che 17f 4y Hdl Gd1 Cls1 71K Gd 110 1/8 1¼ len Gd 110 1/15 5 len B J Geraghty 9/1 B J Geraghty 4/1 R Johnson 9/1 B J Geraghty 10/11f B J Geraghty 4/11f R Johnson 5/2f 1st DEFI DU SEUIL, 2nd Topofthegame, 3rd BLACK OP chased leaders, led 2 out, ran on well 150 1st Lalor, 2nd Dynamite Dollars, 3rd Claimantakinforgan not always fluent, in touch in rear, tracked leaders 4 out, outpaced 157 after next, no extra between last 2, 4th and beaten when blundered last, weakened flat 1st Supasundae, 2nd Faugheen, 3rd Mick Jazz in rear, pushed along from 2 out, no impression straight 157 1st Lil Rockerfeller, 2nd L'ami Serge, 3rd Wakea took keen hold, tracked leading pair until after 2nd, mistake next, 157 went left 6th, 3rd again 3 out, pushed along before next, ridden and weakened after 2 out 1st DEFI DU SEUIL, 2nd Divin Bere, 3rd Bedrock held up in 5th, closed 4th, 2nd before 2 out, led narrowly approaching last, pushed out to assert flat, readily 155 1st DEFI DU SEUIL, 2nd Mega Fortune, 3rd Bapaume held up middivision, steady headway after 3 out, challenged going 155 well between last 2, led before last, ridden clear flat, stayed on well BLACK OP (IRE) 25 D BF br g Sandmason Afar Story t N D Fehily T R George 152 Jockey Colours: Light blue, pink chevrons, light blue sleeves, light blue cap, pink star Timeform says: Bumper/smart hurdles winner (including Aintree Grade 1). Shaped as if needing respective chase debut (third behind Defi Du Seuil) and very much the type to do better (every inch a chaser on looks). (Forecast 4.50) CAREER STATS (Starts Wins 2nds 3rds) Flat Turf: Jumps: All Weather: Date Race Details Going Weight Res (Dr) Jockey SP 123 Result / Closeup OR 07 Dec 18 Exe 19f Nov Ch Cls2 16K Sft 110t 3/7 4¼ len 14 Apr 18 Ain 20f Nov Hdl Gd1 Cls1 56K 14 Mar 18 Che 21f Nov Hdl Gd1 Cls1 71K 27 Jan 18 Che 20f Nov Hdl Gd2 Cls1 18K 09 Jan 18 Don 21f Mdn Hdl Div1 Cls5 3K Sft 114t 1/12 ½ len Sft 117t 2/14 2¾ len Hy 115t1 2/9 ¾ len Sft 116 1/8 17 len 01 Dec 17 Nbu 16f Mdn Hdl Cls3 6K Sft 110 4/13 7 len Sam Twiston 6/4jf N D Fehily 3/1f2 N D Fehily 8/1 T Scudamore 8/1 N D Fehily 1/3f A P Heskin 3/1f2 1st DEFI DU SEUIL, 2nd Topofthegame, 3rd BLACK OP prominent, led 9th, headed next, led again 3 out, headed 2 out, kept on same pace 1st BLACK OP, 2nd LOSTINTRANSLATION, 3rd Momella tracked leaders, went 2nd 6th, led before not fluent 3 out, hard pressed 2 out, hit last and headed, soon led again, headed 120 yards out, stayed on well to regain lead towards finish 152 1st Samcro, 2nd BLACK OP, 3rd Next Destination tracked leaders, mistake 3rd, driven before 2 out, rallied to chase 150 winner between last 2, hit last, kept on in clear 2nd flat, always held 1st Santini, 2nd BLACK OP, 3rd Aye Aye Charlie tracked leaders in 4th, challenged on outside 3 out, led after next, 137 mistake last, soon ridden, kept on until headed and no extra closing stages 1st BLACK OP, 2nd Colonial Dreams, 3rd Aaron Lad made all, not fluent 2nd, clear after 2 out, ran on well 1st LOSTINTRANSLATION, 2nd Admiral Barratry, 3rd Simply The Betts chased leaders, chance 3 out, 3rd and well held when outpaced and mistake last, kept on again runin 3 212P31 CRUCIAL ROLE 21 b g Westerner The Lyme Volunteer Harry Skelton D Skelton 145

9 Jockey Colours: Light green, yellow inverted triangle, yellow sleeves, red diamonds, yellow cap, red diamonds Timeform says: Useful hurdler for Henry Daly, who left chase debut form in his wake when accounting for 15 rivals at Uttoxeter (20f) last month, asserting quickly. More on his plate here but another open to progress (Forecast 10.00) CAREER STATS (Starts Wins 2nds 3rds) Flat Turf: Jumps: All Weather: Date Race Details Going Weight Res (Dr) Jockey SP 123 Result / Closeup OR 11 Dec 18 Utt 20f Ch Cls3 7K Sft 110 1/16 9 len 24 Nov 18 Hdo 22f Ch Cls2 31K Gd /6 33 len 16 Mar 18 Che 24f Nov Hdl Gd1 Cls1 78K 25 Jan 18 War 26f Hcp Hdl Cls3 10K Hy 119 (ex7) Harry Skelton 12/1 Harry Skelton 13/2 Sft 115 PU/20 R Johnson 66/1 2/9 2¾ len 18 Jan 18 Lud 24f Hcp Hdl Cls3 7K Sft /11 13 len 31 Dec 17 Utt 20f Hcp Hdl Cls3 5K Hy 117 2/4 2¼ len R Johnson 11/8f A Tinkler 5/1 A Tinkler 3/1 1st CRUCIAL ROLE, 2nd Now Mcginty, 3rd Chef Des Obeaux tracked leaders, led before 3 out, clear next, easily 139 1st Activial, 2nd Magic Saint, 3rd CRUCIAL ROLE held up towards rear, mistakes, stayed on into modest 3rd, never on terms 1st Kilbricken Storm, 2nd Ok Corral, 3rd Santini in touch, hit 8th, lost place after 3 out, behind and weakened next, pulled up before last st King Uther, 2nd CRUCIAL ROLE, 3rd Itsnonofurbusiness held up behind leaders, went 3rd before 3rd, chased winner after out, hard ridden approaching last, 1 length down and carried right flat, no impression towards finish 1st CRUCIAL ROLE, 2nd Gamain, 3rd Pennywell held up in middivision, not keen going out on last circuit, smooth headway after 4 out, led 3 out, hit 2 out, soon clear, easily 125 1st Cave Top, 2nd CRUCIAL ROLE, 3rd Eaton Hill edged right and slowly away, soon chasing leaders, not fluent 2nd, 125 closed and hanging right 7th, led briefly before not fluent 3 out, just over 1 length down last, no impression towards finish CAREER STATS (Starts Wins 2nds 3rds) Flat Turf: Jumps: All Weather: Date Race Details Going Weight Res (Dr) Jockey SP 123 Result / Closeup OR 14 Apr 18 Ain 20f Nov Hdl Gd1 Cls1 56K 08 Dec 17 San 20f Nov Hdl Gd2 Cls1 17K 17 Nov 17 Che 21f Nov Hdl Gd2 Cls1 17K Sft 114 6/12 9 len GdSft 115 1/7 9 len GdSft 110 1/6 2½ len 29 Oct 17 Ain 20f Mdn Hdl Cls4 5K GdSft 110 1/10 ¾ len 22 Jan 17 klf 24f Mdn 122 1/17 ½ len Nico de Boinville 11/8f Nico de Boinville 6/5f Nico de Boinville 9/2 Nico de Boinville 2/1f Mr D Skehan 6/1 1st BLACK OP, 2nd LOSTINTRANSLATION, 3rd Momella tracked leader until 6th, pushed along before 3 out, one pace in 4th 153 when not much room and switched right before mistake 2 out, weakened flat 1st ON THE BLIND SIDE, 2nd Springtown Lake, 3rd Red River close up, good headway to lead 2 out, soon clear, comfortable, impressive 1st ON THE BLIND SIDE, 2nd Momella, 3rd Poetic Rhythm tracked leaders, ridden after 2 out, chased front pair towards stands side before last, switched left flat, led and stayed on well closing stages 1st ON THE BLIND SIDE, 2nd Another Stowaway, 3rd Aye Aye Charlie tracked leaders, went 2nd before 2 out, driven to lead narrowly approaching last, soon ridden and hard pressed, held on gamely flat 1st ON THE BLIND SIDE, 2nd Danse Away, 3rd Skipthescales middiv, 9th 1/2way, went 4th bef 2out, prog to ld on outer aft 2out, strongly chall runin, ko best LOSTINTRANSLATION (IRE) 32 b g Flemensfirth Falika R M Power C L Tizzard 149 Jockey Colours: Yellow, dark blue braces Timeform says: Acquitted himself well at Grade 1 level as a hurdler and plenty of promise in 2 starts over larger obstacles, bad mistake 3 out halting his chance behind La Bague Au Roi latest. Respected. (Forecast 5.50) CAREER STATS (Starts Wins 2nds 3rds) Flat Turf: Jumps: All Weather: Date Race Details Going Weight Res (Dr) Jockey SP 123 Result / Closeup OR 30 Nov 18 Nbu 20f Nov Ch Gd2 Cls1 23K GdSft 111 3/4 13 len 08 Nov 18 Nbu 22f Ch Cls3 7K Gd 115 2/6 1½ len 14 Apr 18 Ain 20f Nov Hdl Gd1 Cls1 56K 13 Mar 18 Che 16f Nov Hdl Gd1 Cls1 71K 20 Jan 18 Hdo 16f Nov Hdl Gd2 Cls1 17K Sft 114 2/12 ½ len Hy 117 7/19 8¼ len Hy 114 6/6 35 len 01 Dec 17 Nbu 16f Mdn Hdl Cls3 6K Sft 110 1/13 3½ len R M Power 13/8f2 R M Power 13/8f R M Power 12/1 R M Power 40/1 H Cobden 7/2 R M Power 9/4f 1st La Bague Au Roi, 2nd Talkischeap, 3rd LOSTINTRANSLATION tracked winner, reached for 4th, over 2 lengths down when blundered 3 out, lost 2nd soon after 2 out, kept on same pace in 3rd 1st La Bague Au Roi, 2nd LOSTINTRANSLATION, 3rd Talkischeap raced keenly, led until 9th, pressed leader, led again next, hit 2 out and joined, headed between last 2, slightly hampered and switched right runin, kept on same pace 1st BLACK OP, 2nd LOSTINTRANSLATION, 3rd Momella held up towards rear, steady headway from 7th, ridden after 3 out, hit last and led, soon headed, edged right and led again 120 yards out, stayed on, headed towards finish st Summerville Boy, 2nd Kalashnikov, 3rd Mengli Khan held up towards rear, headway after 4 out, chased leaders when 134 hampered next, ridden and outpaced between last 2, no impression after 1st First Flow, 2nd Midnight Shadow, 3rd Lisdoonvarna Lad tracked leaders in 3rd, mistake 5 out, weakened before 3 out 134 1st LOSTINTRANSLATION, 2nd Admiral Barratry, 3rd Simply The Betts made all, joined 3 out, 2 lengths ahead next, jumped slowly last, kept on well runin /1116 ON THE BLIND SIDE (IRE) 262 CD BF b g Stowaway Such A Set Up Nico de Boinville N J Henderson 151 Jockey Colours: Red, white sleeves, blue and white striped cap Timeform says: Point winner who developed in to a smart hurdler last season, winning Sandown Grade 2. Only sixth in Aintree Grade 1 in the spring but he's a most intriguing chase debutant on back of wind surgery. (Forecast 3.75)