(R1) 13:30 CHELTENHAM, 2m 3f 168y JLT Novices' Chase (Grade 1) (Registered As The Golden Miller) (Class 1) (5YO plus)

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1 (R1) 13:30 CHELTENHAM, 2m 3f 168y JLT Novices' Chase (Grade 1) (Registered As The Golden Miller) (Class 1) (5YO plus) CAPELAND (FR) 19 C D BF b g Poliglote Neiland DEFI DU SEUIL (FR) 40 C D b g Voix Du Nord Quarvine Du Seuil KILDISART (IRE) 47 C b g Dubai Destination Princess Mairead LOSTINTRANSLATION (IRE) 40 C b g Flemensfirth Falika MENGLI KHAN (IRE) 40 BF b g Lope De Vega Danielli 6 0P4F11 REAL STEEL (FR) 21 BF b g Loup Breton Kalimina VINNDICATION (IRE) 40 D BF b g Vinnie Roe Pawnee Trail F VOIX DU REVE (FR) 40 D br g Voix Du Nord Pommbelle CASTAFIORE (USA) 19 D b m Street Cry Showlady 10 P41411 PRAVALAGUNA (FR) 33 D b m Great Pretender Arnette t H Cobden B J Geraghty D A Jacob Ben Pauling R M Power t J W Kennedy P Townend David Bass K C Bailey h R Walsh p Paul O'Brien C E Longsdon D J Mullins ATR VERDICT: There seems to be little between Defi Du Seuil and LOSTINTRANSLATION judged on their clashes in the Dipper and Scilly Isles this season, but with the latter getting the better of the argument here in January and with the recent rainfall possibly more in his favour, he edges the vote for Colin Tizzard and Robbie Power. The former did win the Triumph Hurdle here a couple of years ago, however, and Barry Geraghty should be able to sit and stalk his main rival in this contest, while Real Steel, who has won his last couple of starts by a combined total of 20 lengths, looks best of the Irish challengers. Vinndication looked like missing this race until a few days ago so his homework has obviously picked up, while Kildisart is hard to dismiss having won over a slightly longer trip at this track in January. Top Tip: LOSTINTRANSLATION (4) Watch out for: DEFI DU SEUIL (2) (R2) 14:10 CHELTENHAM, 2m 7f 213y Pertemps Network Final Handicap Hurdle (Grade 3) (Class 1) (5YO plus) 1 4/50 WALK TO FREEDOM (IRE) 76 br g Arcadio Carryonharriet 2 637P54 A TOI PHIL (FR) 22 b g Day Flight Lucidrile 3 0/24886 SIRE DU BERLAIS (FR) 76 b g Poliglote Royale Athenia 4 4/23 BOYHOOD (IRE) 20 CD b g Oscar Glen Dubh PADLEYOUROWNCANOE 40 b g Nayef Pooka's Daughter FIRST ASSIGNMENT (IRE) 61 CD BF b g Vinnie Roe Rebel Dream 7 761P18 EMINENT POET 40 D b g Montjeu Contare 8 11P611 AARON LAD (IRE) 90 CD b g Daylami Borntobepampered CULTURE DE SIVOLA (FR) 20 D b m Assessor Neva De Sivola F14 BLACK MISCHIEF 78 BF b g Black Sam Bellamy Miss Mitch NOT MANY LEFT (IRE) 48 D b g Oscar Lasado 12 1P4P62 COOLE CODY (IRE) 40 C D b g Dubai Destination Run For Cover THECLOCKISTICKING (IRE) 89 D br g Gamut Curragheen THERMISTOCLES (IRE) 76 D BF b g Oscar Alpine View U31 FLEMCARA (IRE) 20 D b g Flemensfirth Cara Mara 16 21D515 CUNEO (FR) 39 D BF b g Kapgarde Mefertiti ht R M Power t J W Kennedy tp1 B J Geraghty P J Brennan T R George H Cobden T J O'Brien Ian Williams Charlie Deutsch Charlie Hammond (5) Dr R D P Newland Lizzie Kelly (3) Nick Williams tp N D Fehily Harry Fry p M P Walsh t Nick Scholfield M Blake C Gethings Stuart Edmunds J J Slevin Joseph P O'Brien t Aidan Coleman Miss E C Lavelle Rachael Blackmore PR221 OH LAND ABLOOM (IRE) (EX5) 17 b g King's Theatre Talinas Rose vt Bryony Frost N B King

2 WAIT FOR ME (FR) 78 b g Saint Des Saints Aulne River M G Nolan P2 TOBEFAIR 19 D b g Central Park Nan Thomas Bellamy Mrs D A Hamer SAMBURU SHUJAA (FR) 19 D b g Poliglote Girelle 21 01F NOTWHATIAM (IRE) 61 b g Morozov Riverfort R Johnson t Harry Skelton D Skelton (R3) 14:50 CHELTENHAM, 2m 4f 127y Ryanair Chase (Grade 1) (Registered As The Festival Trophy) (Class 1) (5YO plus) 22 26P/58 4 CHAMPERS ON ICE (IRE) 26 C D BF gr g Robin Des Champs Miss Nova /015 ABOLITIONIST (IRE) 12 D b g Flemensfirth All The Roses P ASPEN COLORADO (IRE) 47 b g Galileo St Roch b T Scudamore D Pipe p Sam TwistonDavies Dr R D P Newland p Jonjo O'Neill Jr. (5) Jonjo O'Neill ATR VERDICT: Gordon Elliott saddled the onetwo in this last season and has a strong hand once again. A Toi Phil is a Graded level chaser who caught the eye when reverting to timber last time to qualify at Punchestown and appears well treated off a hurdles rating 5lb lower than his chase mark. However, his stablemate SIRE DU BERLAIS grabbed plenty of attention when sixth in the Leopardstown Christmas qualifier won by Cuneo and is just 1lb higher than when finishing fourth in the Martin Pipe at last year's Festival. Ireland's hand is strengthened by the Jessica Harrington pair Not Many Left and Walk To Freedom, while Joseph O'Brien's Thermistocles is closely matched and has to be respected. First Assignment scored twice here in the autumn and has been running to a respectable level of form since, finishing third at Warwick last time, while Notwhatiam was fourth that day and could have plenty more left in the locker. Flemcara and Samburu Shujaa both impressed when winning recent qualifiers and have to be considered, while the switch back to timber can help Theclockisticking who is unexposed over this trip. Top Tip: SIRE DU BERLAIS (3) Watch out for: A TOI PHIL (2) 1 34/5116 ASO (FR) 26 CD b g Goldneyev Odyssee Du Cellier BALKO DES FLOS (FR) 76 CD ch g Balko Royale Marie CHARBEL (IRE) 26 b g Iffraaj Eoz 4 2/1PP 37 CONEY ISLAND (IRE) 76 D b g Flemensfirth Millys Gesture F2 FOOTPAD (FR) 77 C BF b g Creachadoir Willamina FRODON (FR) 47 CD b g Nickname Miss Country 7 12F321 MONALEE (IRE) 26 D b g Milan Tempest Belle ROAD TO RESPECT (IRE) 39 CD BF ch g Gamut Lora Lady SUB LIEUTENANT (IRE) 53 b g Brian Boru Satellite Dancer Charlie Deutsch D F O'Regan tp David Bass K C Bailey t1 M P Walsh E P Harty R Walsh t Bryony Frost Rachael Blackmore S W Flanagan N Meade tp J J Slevin TERREFORT (FR) 26 BF gr g Martaline Vie De Reine THE STORYTELLER (IRE) 39 CD ch g Shantou Bally Bolshoi UN DE SCEAUX (FR) 96 CD b g Denham Red Hotesse De Sceaux D A Jacob D N Russell P Townend

3 ATR VERDICT: Willie Mullins has a strong hand here with 2017 winner Un De Sceaux, who will benefit from the rain that fell earlier in the week, and last season's Arkle scorer Footpad. Things haven't gone to plan for the sevenyearold following that emphatic victory 12 months ago, but the vibes have been positive recently and stretching out in distance shouldn't pose him any problems. Last year's Gold Cup fourth Road To Respect hasn't done much wrong in three starts over 3m this season and must enter calculation cutting back in trip, but it might pay to side with MONALEE. Like with the lastnamed, connections have decided to come here rather than have a crack at the Blue Riband on Friday and their decision could be rewarded by this wonderfully consistent son of Milan, who has placed at the last couple of Festivals. He's had a lovely prep, comfortably winning the Red Mills at Gowran last time, and everything looks in place for him to run another huge race. Top Tip: MONALEE (7) Watch out for: FOOTPAD (5) (R4) 15:30 CHELTENHAM, 2m 7f 213y Sun Racing Stayers' Hurdle (Grade 1) (Class 1) (4YO plus) 1 3FF07F BACARDYS (FR) 76 D BF b g Coastal Path Oasice Mr P W Mullins BAPAUME (FR) 49 b g Turtle Bowl Brouhaha BLACK OP (IRE) 47 D br g Sandmason Afar Story 4 S14P95 COQUIN MANS (FR) 25 D b g Fragrant Mix Quissisia Mans 5 P2612F FAUGHEEN (IRE) 76 C D b g Germany Miss Pickering 6 FP5210 KEEPER HILL (IRE) 40 D b g Westerner You Take Care KILBRICKEN STORM (IRE) 103 CD b g Oscar Kilbricken Leader P Townend t N D Fehily T R George D J Mullins R Walsh R Johnson W Greatrex t H Cobden MAN OF PLENTY 26 ch g Manduro CreditAPlenty bt J J Burke Mrs S Leech NAUTICAL NITWIT (IRE) 72 D b g Let The Lion Roar Mrs Pugwash PAISLEY PARK (IRE) 47 CD b g Oscar Presenting Shares PETIT MOUCHOIR (FR) 40 D gr g Al Namix Arnette p Thomas Dowson P A Kirby Aidan Coleman Miss E C Lavelle Rachael Blackmore UU4 SAM SPINNER 47 D b g Black Sam Bellamy Dawn Spinner p Joe Colliver Jedd O'Keeffe SUPASUNDAE 40 C b g Galileo Distinctive Look 14 5U0 THE MIGHTY DON (IRE) 47 CD ch g Shantou Flying Answer TOP NOTCH (FR) 61 b g Poliglote Topira 16 P3P522 WEST APPROACH 47 b g Westerner Ardstown t1 R M Power L P Aspell N J Gifford D A Jacob T Scudamore WHOLESTONE (IRE) 47 CD BF br g Craigsteel Last Theatre Sam TwistonDavies 155

4 18 1F216P YANWORTH 26 C BF ch g Norse Dancer Yota b1 B J Geraghty A King 156 ATR VERDICT: PAISLEY PARK marked himself as a contender for this when taking the Long Walk Hurdle at Ascot and confirmed himself as the one they all have to beat when winning the Cleeve Hurdle in emphatic style over course and distance on Trials Day, 12 lengths clear of West Approach (second) and Black Op (third). He has the perfect profile for this and looks sure to be doing his best work late up the hill. Faugheen would be a popular winner if able to roll back the years and was a winner over the trip at Punchestown last year, while Willie Mullins saddles a few including Bacardys, who was in contention when falling in this 12 months ago. Kilbricken Storm landed the Albert Bartlett at last year's Festival and looks to repeat the feat achieved by Penhill. He is interesting reverting to hurdles following a spell chasing, with Top Notch another to consider switching to the smaller obstacles. Top Tip: PAISLEY PARK (10) Watch out for: KILBRICKEN STORM (7) (R5) 16:10 CHELTENHAM, 2m 4f 127y Brown Advisory & Merriebelle Stable Plate Handicap Chase (Grade 3) (Class 1) (5YO plus) JANIKA (FR) 47 BF b g Saddler Maker Majaka D A Jacob /12 F RIVER WYLDE (IRE) 110 BF b g Oscar Clarin River Nico de Boinville SPIRITOFTHEGAMES (IRE) 47 BF b g Darsi Lucy Walters MODUS 19 C D ch g Motivator Alessandra 5 FU4 KALONDRA (IRE) 110 CD b g Spadoun Mystic Vic VALSEUR LIDO (FR) 19 b g Anzillero Libido Rock 7 1D5P13 KAUTO RIKO (FR) 61 BF b g Ballingarry Kauto relstar 8 716P43 BIGMARTRE (FR) 26 D b g Montmartre Oh La Miss POLIDAM (FR) 49 b g Trempolino Eladame BALLYHILL (FR) 26 CD b g Al Namix Laly Light 11 76BP16 BOUVREUIL (FR) 77 b g Saddler Maker Madame Lys SIRUH DU LAC (FR) 47 CD b g Turgeon Margerie p Harry Skelton D Skelton B J Geraghty t N D Fehily N P Mulholland p Rachael Blackmore David Noonan T R Gretton p G Sheehan H Whittington P Townend Non Runner ht R P McLernon B M R Haslam Lizzie Kelly (3) Nick Williams 13 P7P13/1 SOME BUCKLE (IRE) 325 D b g Milan Miss Moppit t Harry Bannister Richard Bandey FP8 TEMPLEHILLS (IRE) 77 D b g Kalanisi Sissinghurst Storm h Thomas Bellamy DOITFORTHEVILLAGE (IRE) 20 C BF b g Turtle Island Last Chance Lady t P J Brennan P Henderson VOIX D'EAU (FR) 72 CD b g Voix Du Nord Eau De Chesne tp Callum Bewley Miss Lucinda V Russell

5 17 110P60 TESTIFY (IRE) 82 b g Witness Box Tanya Thyne b1 W T Kennedy D McCain Jnr 18 12/4 0PU GARDEFORT (FR) 36 D b g Agent Bleu La Fresnaie F1 AZZERTI (FR) 22 b g Voix Du Nord Zalagarry 20 43UP14 ROMAIN DE SENAM (FR) 19 D b g Saint Des Saints Salvatrixe 21 9P8561 EAMON AN CNOIC (IRE) 19 D b g Westerner Nutmeg Tune 22 P825P8 SPLASH OF GINGE 82 CD b g Oscar Land Of Honour F6 KING'S ODYSSEY (IRE) 77 CD b g King's Theatre Ma Furie 24 P37118 DIDERO VALLIS (FR) 19 D b g Poliglote Oreade Vallis H F Nugent (5) Wayne Hutchinson A King ht H Cobden tp T Scudamore D Pipe Sam TwistonDavies Adam Wedge Evan Williams Charlie Deutsch ATR VERDICT: Siruh Du Lac is five from seven over fences thus far and produced a careerbest performance when edging out JANIKA in similar company over C&D in late January, but the latter could turn the tables. Nicky Henderson's charge is 4lb better off at these weights for a head beating and the rain that fell earlier in the week will do him no harm, having won three times on heavy ground in France before joining this stable. Spiritofthegames is just 1lb higher than when placed over track and trip on the same card as the aforemention pair and he should give another good account, while Kalondra also enjoys the demands of Prestbury Park and merits a place on the shortlist. Top Tip: JANIKA (1) Watch out for: SIRUH DU LAC (12) (R6) 16:50 CHELTENHAM, 2m 179y National Hunt Breeders Supported By Tattersalls Mares' Novices' Hurdle (Grade 2) (Class 1) (4YO plus) POSH TRISH (IRE) 74 C D b m Stowaway Moscow Demon QUEENOHEARTS (IRE) 27 ch m Flemensfirth Chars SANCTA SIMONA (FR) 77 b m Saddex Desimona SINORIA (IRE) 32 b m Oscar Petralona AWAYINTHEWEST (IRE) 19 D b m Getaway Sarah's Hall COURT MAID (IRE) 39 D b m Court Cave She's A Venture LUST FOR GLORY (IRE) 19 b m Getaway Maisie Presenting H Cobden C Gethings Stuart Edmunds h1t M P Walsh Rachael Blackmore J S McGarvey P A Fahy D J Mullins T Mullins Nico de Boinville PRESIDENTE LINE (FR) 38 D ch m Martaline Presidence 9 3FF TINTANGLE (IRE) 32 D b m Yeats Connaught Hall 10 3FF951 ALLEZ DANCE (FR) 22 D b m Great Pretender Comedie Divine BLACK TEARS 29 b m Jeremy Our Girl Salley BUILDMEUPBUTTERCUP 60 BF ch m Sixties Icon Eastern Paramour 13 CONCERTISTA (FR) ch m Nathaniel Zagzig DAME DU SOIR (FR) 28 br m Axxos Kassing DIAMOND GAIT 64 D b m Passing Glance Milliegait EGLANTINE DU SEUIL (FR) 180 b m Saddler Maker Rixia Du Seuil A Poirier A Couetil p J W Kennedy D A Jacob D N Russell B Hayes D E Mullins T Scudamore D G Bridgwater t David Bass K C Bailey N D Fehily

6 ELFILE (FR) 59 b m Saint Des Saints Rapide P Townend ELUSIVE BELLE (IRE) 27 BF b m Elusive Pimpernel Soviet Belle EMILY MOON (IRE) 33 b m Beneficial Wood Lily EPATANTE (FR) 20 D b m No Risk At All Kadjara INDEFATIGABLE (IRE) 47 b m Schiaparelli Spin The Wheel MY SISTER SARAH (IRE) 72 ch m Martaline Reste Ren Or h1 Mr S WaleyCohen R M Power h1 B J Geraghty G Sheehan P R Webber R Walsh ATR VERDICT: Willie Mullins has won this race three times since it was added to the Festival calendar in 2016 and runs seven here, although he doesn't look to have a star this time and all of them could be worth opposing. The most interesting of them is probably My Sister Sarah given she is the choice of Ruby Walsh, but she hasn't looked as flashy as EPATANTE this season. The fiveyearold wears a hood, which should help her to cope with the raucous atmosphere at this track, and she looks to have the speed to cope with this 2m test. Posh Trish is a solid yardstick having won a Listed bumper at the track in 2017, while she boasts plenty of experience over hurdles having won her last three in this sphere. Connections of Sinoria would have been disappointed that Honeysuckle was ruled out of this last week but she looks a talented mare in her own right, while Emily Moon is worth a mention at a big price for Jessica Harrington. Top Tip: EPATANTE (20) Watch out for: POSH TRISH (1) 131 (R7) 17:30 CHELTENHAM, 3m 2f Fulke Walwyn Kim Muir Challenge Cup Amateur Riders' Handicap Chase (Class 2) (5YO plus) 1 313FP2 LIVELOVELAUGH (IRE) 39 b g Beneficial Another Evening ANY SECOND NOW (IRE) 25 b g Oscar Pretty Neat 3 6U811P THE YOUNG MASTER 103 C b g Echo Of Light Fine Frenzy 4 21/1F 1P PEARL ROYALE (IRE) 85 b m Robin Des Champs Dartmeet OUT SAM 49 b g Multiplex Tintera CRIEVEHILL (IRE) 26 b g Arcadio Ma Douce Mr P W Mullins b Mr Derek O'Connor T M Walsh p Mr S WaleyCohen N P Mulholland Mr Kieren Buckley (7) N J Hawke vt Mr R James (7) Mr Z Baker 7 5F0P63 PERFECT CANDIDATE (IRE) 72 CD b g Winged Love Dansana KILFILUM CROSS (IRE) 22 gr g Beneficial Singh Street 9 P98613 SPEAKER CONNOLLY (IRE) 39 b g Court Cave Kylebeg Dancer P0U ARKWRISHT (FR) 32 b g Lavirco Latitude /365 NO COMMENT br g Kayf Tara Dizzy Frizzy p Miss B Hampson F O'Brien Mr Alex Edwards Henry Oliver Mr R Deegan A Fleming t Mr T Hamilton Joseph P O'Brien h Mr M J O'Hare 12 3BP P0F SQUOUATEUR (FR) 77 gr g Martaline Samansonnienne t Mr H D Dunne B M R Haslam 13 0P0U9/3 MEASUREOFMYDREAMS (IRE) 29 b g Shantou Le Bavellen SUMKINDOFKING (IRE) 85 br g King's Theatre Shannon Rose ROGUE ANGEL (IRE) 77 b g Presenting Carrigeen Kohleria JUST A STING (IRE) 77 b g Scorpion Shanann Lady Mr J J Codd t Mr N George (3) T R George bt Ms Lisa O'Neill Mr M Legg Harry Fry

7 17 0U341U AH LITTLELUCK (IRE) 26 b g Mahler Star Of Hope CAPTAIN CHAOS (IRE) 78 BF ch g Golan Times Have Changed TREACKLE TART (IRE) 75 b m Winged Love Battle Over B4 SKY PIRATE 20 b g Midnight Legend Dancingwithbubbles UHLAN BUTE (FR) 14 D BF ch g Brier Creek Jonquiere TOUCH KICK (IRE) 38 b g Presenting Bay Pearl F3 ITS ALL GUESSWORK (IRE) 22 b g Mahler La Lambertine P65 DRUMCONNOR LAD (IRE) 22 b g Winged Love Drumconnor Lady t Mr N McParlan T Gibney b Miss G Andrews D Skelton Mr E P O'Brien (3) C E Longsdon Mr Thomas M O'Brien Jonjo O'Neill p Miss L M Turner (5) t Mr W Biddick t Mr B O'Neill vt Mr J C Barry Adrian Keatley ATR VERDICT: MEASUREOFMYDREAMS made an encouraging return to action following a 667 day break at Fairyhouse last month and he should only improve for that outing. He has good course form, having chased home Minella Rocco and Native Rival in the National Hunt Chase three years ago, and he should take plenty of beating. His stablemate Its All Guesswork could prove to be the main threat having run well over hurdles last time out and he should relish this test of stamina. Any Second Now often runs well in these type of events and he should be thereabouts once again, while No Comment and Just A Sting are also respected. Top Tip: MEASUREOFMYDREAMS (13) Watch out for: ITS ALL GUESSWORK (23)

(R1) 12:40 CHELTENHAM, 2m 179y Jcb Triumph Trial Juvenile Hurdle (grade 2) (registered As The Finesse) (Class 1) (4YO only)

(R1) 12:40 CHELTENHAM, 2m 179y Jcb Triumph Trial Juvenile Hurdle (grade 2) (registered As The Finesse) (Class 1) (4YO only) 1 21312 ADJALI (GER) 30 D BF b g Kamsin Anabasis 2 11 NELSON RIVER 42 CD b g