INDEX TO THE SIXTH 2017 CHELTENHAM FESTIVAL MEDIA INFORMATION PACK

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1 INDEX TO THE SIXTH 2017 CHELTENHAM FESTIVAL MEDIA INFORMATION PACK This sixth media information pack for The Festival was compiled by Racenews for Cheltenham Racecourse on Thursday, February 2, and is embargoed until noon that day. The pack contains the entries and related information for the Sky Bet Supreme Novices (Champion Day, Tuesday, March 14), the Neptune Investment Management Novices (Ladies Day, Wednesday, March 15), the (Gold Cup Day, Friday, March 17) and the Albert Bartlett Novices (Gold Cup Day, Friday, March 17). Page 1, the index, is updated with each pack to ensure easy reference to the information received in the build-up to the 2017 Festival at Cheltenham from Tuesday, March 14, to Friday, March 17, which has record prize money of over 4.3 million. If you have any queries about the information in the pack or its delivery, please ring Racenews on +44 (0) or Sophia Dale is your Cheltenham Racecourse contact through direct dial +44 (0) , mobile +44 (0) or Each pack is also available on Cheltenham s website and through Twitter Page 1 Index to the sixth 2017 Cheltenham Festival Media Information Pack 02/02/ Timico Cheltenham Gold Cup introduction and news 11/01/17 4 Entry statistics for the Timico Cheltenham Gold Cup/Irish-trained winners at The Festival 5 Going at past Festivals Timico Cheltenham Gold Cup entries Timico Cheltenham Gold Cup entries breakdown by trainer 8-9 Timico Cheltenham Gold Cup entries with previous Festival form Record of trainers with entries in the Timico Cheltenham Gold Cup (since 1994) Timico Cheltenham Gold Cup Facts & Figures 15 Record of novices in the Timico Cheltenham Gold Cup ( ) 16 Timico Cheltenham Gold Cup Previous Results Timico Cheltenham Gold Cup Roll of Honour Second pack - Betway Queen Mother Champion Chase & Ryanair Chase introduction and news - 12/01/17 21 Entry statistics for the Betway Queen Mother Champion Chase & Ryanair Chase Betway Queen Mother Champion Chase entries Betway Queen Mother Champion Chase entries breakdown by trainer Betway Queen Mother Champion Chase entries with previous Festival form Record of trainers with entries in the Betway Queen Mother Champion Chase (since 1994) Betway Queen Mother Champion Chase Facts & Figures 30 Betway Queen Mother Champion Chase Previous Results 31 Betway Queen Mother Champion Chase Roll of Honour Ryanair Chase entries Ryanair Chase entries breakdown by trainer Ryanair Chase entries with previous Festival form Record of trainers with entries in the Ryanair Chase Ryanair Chase Facts & Figures/Ryanair Chase Roll of Honour 41 Ryanair Chase Previous Results Third pack - Stan James Champion introduction and news - 18/01/ Entry statistics for the Stan James Champion, Stan James Champion Facts & Figures Stan James Champion entries & entries breakdown by trainer Stan James Champion entries with previous Festival form Record of trainers with entries in the Stan James Champion (since 1994) 52 Stan James Champion Previous Results Stan James Champion Roll of Honour Fourth pack Sun Bets Stayers & OLBG Mares introduction and news - 19/01/17 57 Entry statistics for the Sun Bets Stayers & OLBG Mares Sun Bets Stayers Facts & Figures Sun Bets Stayers entries Sun Bets Stayers entries breakdown by trainer/horses entered in both the Stan James Champion and the Sun Bets Stayers Sun Bets Stayers entries with previous Festival form Record of trainers with entries in the Sun Bets Stayers (since 1994) 68 Sun Bets Stayers Previous Results 69 Sun Bets Stayers Roll Of Honour 70 OLBG Mares Facts & Figures OLBG Mares entries OLBG Mares entries breakdown by trainer 73 OLBG Mares entries with previous Festival form Record of trainers with entries in the OLBG Mares 76 OLBG Mares Past Results/OLBG Mares Roll Of Honour Fifth pack 26/01/16 Racing Post Arkle Challenge Trophy Chase, RSA Chase, J T McNamara National Hunt Chase & JLT Novices Chase introduction and news 79 Entry statistics for the Racing Post Arkle Trophy Chase, RSA Chase, National Hunt Chase & JLT Novices Chase Index to Novices Chase Entries Racing Post Arkle Trophy Chase entries Racing Post Arkle Trophy Chase entries breakdown by trainer 1

2 85 Racing Post Arkle Trophy Chase entries with previous Festival form Record of trainers with entries in the Racing Post Arkle Trophy Chase Racing Post Arkle Trophy Chase Facts & Figures 90 Racing Post Arkle Trophy Chase Previous Results 91 Racing Post Arkle Trophy Chase Roll of Honour J T McNamara National Hunt Chase entries J T McNamara National Hunt Chase entries breakdown by trainer J T McNamara National Hunt Chase entries with previous Festival form Record of trainers with entries in the J T McNamara National Hunt Chase J T McNamara National Hunt Chase Facts & Figures 103 J T McNamara National Hunt Chase Previous Results 104 J T McNamara National Hunt Chase Roll of Honour RSA Chase entries RSA Chase entries breakdown by trainer RSA Chase entries with previous Festival form Record of trainers with entries in the RSA Chase RSA Chase Facts & Figures 114 RSA Chase Previous Results 115 RSA Chase Roll of Honour JLT Novices Chase entries JLT Novices Chase entries breakdown by trainer JLT Novices Chase entries with previous Festival form Record of trainers with entries in the JLT Novices Chase 123 JLT Novices Chase Facts & Figures 124 JLT Novices Chase Previous Results & Roll of Honour Sixth pack 04/02/16 Sky Bet Supreme Novices, Neptune Investment Management Novices, & Albert Bartlett Novices introduction and news 126 Entry statistics for the Sky Bet Supreme Novices, Neptune Investment Management Novices, JCB Triumph & Albert Bartlett Novices introduction Index to horses entered in the four Novices s at The Festival Sky Bet Supreme Novices entries Sky Bet Supreme Novices entries breakdown by trainer Record of trainer with entries in the Sky Bet Supreme Novices Sky Bet Supreme Novices Facts & Figures 141 Sky Bet Supreme Novices Previous Results Sky Bet Supreme Novices Roll of Honour Neptune Investment Management Novices entries Neptune Investment Management Novices entries breakdown by trainer Record of trainer with entries in the Neptune Investment Management Novices 151 Neptune Investment Management Novices Facts & Figures 152 Neptune Investment Management Novices Previous Results 153 Neptune Investment Management Novices Roll of Honour entries entries breakdown by trainer Record of trainers with entries in the 160 Facts & Figures 161 Previous Results 162 Roll of Honour Albert Bartlett Novices entries Albert Bartlett Novices entries breakdown by trainer Record of trainers with entries in the Albert Bartlett Novices 170 Albert Bartlett Novices Facts & Figures 171 Albert Bartlett Novices Previous Results & Roll of Honour 2

3 Fantastic championship novices hurdles in prospect at The Festival Thursday, February 2, 2017 Entries are revealed today for the four championship novices hurdles at The Festival the 125,000 Sky Bet Supreme Novices (2m, 1.30pm Champion Day, Tuesday, March 14), the 125,000 Neptune Investment Management Novices (2m 5f, 1.30pm Ladies Day, Wednesday, March 15), the 125,000 (2m 1f, 1.30pm Gold Cup Day, Friday, March 17) and the 125,000 Albert Bartlett Novices (3m, 2.50pm Gold Cup Day, Friday, March 17). The number of entries for the four Grade One races is up significantly from last year, 359 against 269 in total - the Sky Bet Supreme Novices 83 (64), the Neptune Investment Management Novices 118 (78), the 55 (54) and the Albert Bartlett Novices 103 (73). Ireland s champion Jump trainer Willie Mullins has 78 entries across the four races, starting with 22 in The Festival curtain-raiser at 1.30pm on March 14, the Sky Bet Supreme Novices. Mullins has won three of the last four renewals of the two-mile contest and his contenders this year are led by Sky Bet s 9/2 favourite Melon who went some to justifying a lofty reputation with an easy success on his jumping debut in a maiden hurdle at Leopardstown on January 29. The Closutton handler has also entered unbeaten mare Airlie Beach and fellow G1 winner Saturnas, plus Bunk Off Early, Chateau Conti and Cilaos Emery, who all impressed when winning their maiden hurdles. Moon Racer (David Pipe, 5/1) is the leading British-trained entry and was last seen out capturing the G2 Sky Bet Supreme Trial Novices at The Open in November. Nicky Henderson, who took the spoils emphatically in 2016 with Altior, has eight horses in contention. They include the J P McManus-owned pair of Charlie Parcs and Consul De Thaix as well as eye-catching novices hurdling victors Beyond Conceit and River Wylde. Henderson s former assistant Ben Pauling is set to have his first Sky Bet Supreme Novices runner in High Bridge. The six-year-old finished sixth behind Ballyandy (Nigel Twiston-Davies) in the 2016 Weatherbys Champion Bumper for the now-retired trainer John Ferguson and is unbeaten in two starts for his new stable. High Bridge scored by three lengths on his hurdling debut at Newbury in December before an easy nine-length success in a novices hurdle at Catterick last month, both over two miles. Pauling said: High Bridge is in fantastic form at the moment. All being well, he will go to Newbury on February 11, and providing he comes through that with flying colours, will head to Cheltenham. He has entries in the Sky Bet Supreme and the Neptune, but at this stage I would say the Supreme is more likely. He doesn t look short of speed for two miles. Michael Shinners, Racing PR Manager at Sky Bet, commented: "This year's, with a fantastic entry of 83, looks the most wide-open edition since Sky Bet commenced sponsorship in "Although Melon heads the market at present, there is still time for something to throw their hat into the ring." Sky Bet Supreme Novices Sky Bet prices (NRNB): 9/2 Melon; 5/1 Moon Racer; 6/1 Charli Parcs, Defi Du Seuil, Finian s Oscar; 8/1 Cilaos Emery; 10/1 Neon Wolf; 12/1 Airlie Beach, Consul De Thaix, Dinaria Des Obeaux, Meri Devie; 14/1 bar Each-way Pauling s two other entries for the Neptune Investment Management Novices (118 entries) are exciting six-year-old Willoughby Court and five-year-old Le Breuil. Willoughby Court, owned by Paul & Clare Rooney, made all for decisive victory in the G2 Neptune Investment Leamington Novices at Warwick on January 124

4 14, while Le Breuil has not raced since hacking up on his hurdling debut at Sedgefield in November. Both horses also have entries in the Albert Bartlett Novices. Pauling added: Willoughby Court is sometimes a bit quiet after his races but has come out of Warwick better than ever. We literally could not be happier with him at home. It will be quietly, quietly with him now for the next few weeks before we tune him up for The Festival. At the moment, I am in two minds about whether to go for the Neptune or the Albert Bartlett. The bookmakers generally have him shorter for the Albert Bartlett but I am not so sure. Le Breuil had a bit of bang after his win at Sedgefield which meant he had six easy weeks. The idea was to go for the Sidney Banks [Novices, Huntingdon, February 9] but he might not be quite ready so he could head to Ascot for a class two novices hurdle on February 18. We will make a decision after his next start about whether we go to Cheltenham or wait for somewhere like Aintree, but I think he is a horse with huge potential and one we like a lot. He is certainly up to this standard, it is just a case of whether he has the experience after three starts. The Neptune Investment Management Novices could throw up a mouth-watering clash between G1 Tolworth victor Finian s Oscar (Colin Tizzard) and Neon Wolf (Harry Fry), a facile winner in G2 company at Haydock Park last month. Both horses are unbeaten. Willie Mullins was on the scoresheet last year with Yorkhill and has 29 entries to choose from in They include exciting mares Augusta Kate and Let s Dance, plus maiden hurdle winners Bon Papa, Bravissimo and Invitation Only. Alan King s seven entries are topped by Messire Des Obeaux who defeated Irish raider Baltazar D Allier (Gordon Elliott IRE) in the G1 Challow Novices at Newbury. Gordon Elliott has a strong hand in the Albert Bartlett Novices (103 entries), with rising star Death Duty headlining 10 entries for the Irish trainer. The six-year-old is a warm favourite after winning all four of his starts this season, most recently powering clear for a nine-length victory over Turcagua (Willie Mullins) in the G1 Lawlor s Hotel Novice at Naas on January 8. Mullins has 23 entries for the three-mile race. Wholestone, one of five entries for local trainer Nigel Twiston-Davies, is already a two-time G2 winner, including over the course distance, at Cheltenham this season. West Approach (Colin Tizzard) has finished behind Wholestone three times this season, but took a step forward when finishing third behind Sun Bets Stayers favourite Unowhatimeanharry in the G2 galliardhomes.com Cleeve over the course and distance on Festival Trials Day, January 28. Prolific juvenile hurdler Defi Du Seuil (Philip Hobbs) heads seven J P McManus-owned contenders in the JCB Triumph (55 entries). The McManus squad also includes Charli Parcs and Project Bluebook (John Quinn), plus classy Flat recruits Landofhopeandglory and Housesofparliament (both Joseph O Brien IRE). Willie Mullins four entries include G2 scorer Bapaume and Meri Devie, while Alan King has more engaged than any other trainer and his six are Coeur De Lion, Cosmeapolitan, Dino Velvet, Fidux, Lexington Law and Master Blueyes. 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. Set against the beautiful backdrop of the Cotswolds, Cheltenham Racecourse is a stunning natural arena and offers the highest-quality action throughout the Jump season. More information is available at and through Twitter (@CheltenhamRaces), Facebook and Instagram (@CheltenhamRaces). About The Jockey Club Cheltenham is part of The Jockey Club which has been at the heart of British racing for more than 260 years. Today the largest commercial group in the sport, The Jockey Club runs the largest racecourse group in the UK by turnover (2015: 174.2m), courses (15) including those at Aintree, Cheltenham, Epsom Downs and Newmarket, attendances (2015: 1.95m), total prize money (2015: 43.9m), contribution to prize money (2015: 19.9m) and quality racing (Group and Graded races); more than 3,000 acres of world-class training grounds in Newmarket, Lambourn and Epsom Downs; the National Stud breeding enterprise and education provider; and the charity for racing's people in need, Racing Welfare. Governed by Royal Charter, every penny The Jockey Club makes it puts back into British racing. More information is available at If you need any information about racing at Cheltenham, please contact Sophia Dale, Communications Manager - Jockey Club Racecourses South West, on / or sophia.dale@thejockeyclub.co.uk 125

5 Entry Statistics Number of Entries Sky Bet Supreme Novices Neptune Investment Management Novices Albert Bartlett Novices First run in 2005 Irish-Trained Entries Sky Bet Supreme Novices Neptune Investment Management Novices Albert Bartlett Novices First run in

6 Index to horses entered in the four Novices s at The Festival Horse Accord (David Bridgwater) Acting Lass (Harry Fry) Admiral Barratry (Nick Williams) Airlie Beach (Willie Mullins IRE) Al Boum Photo (Willie Mullins IRE) Ami Desbois (Graeme McPherson) Any Drama (Harry Fry) Apasionado (Stuart Edmunds) Art Of Security (Noel Meade IRE) Asthuria (Willie Mullins IRE) Augusta Kate (Willie Mullins IRE) Augustin (Willie Mullins IRE) Aussie Reigns (Willie Mullins IRE) Azzuri (Dan Skelton) Bacardys (Willie Mullins IRE) Baden (Nicky Henderson) Bags Groove (Harry Fry) Ballyandy (Nigel Twiston-Davies) Ballyarthur (Nigel Twiston-Davies) Ballyhill (Nigel Twiston-Davies) Ballymalin (Nigel Twiston-Davies) Ballymountain Boy (Martin Keighley) Baltazar D'Allier (Gordon Elliott IRE) Bang On Frankie (Colin Tizzard) Bapaume (Willie Mullins IRE) Barra (Gordon Elliott IRE) Battleford (Willie Mullins IRE) Belmont Park (David Bridgwater) Benatar (Gary Moore) Beneagles (Alan King) Beyond Conceit (Nicky Henderson) Bhutan (Joseph O'Brien IRE) Black Key (Henry de Bromhead IRE) Black Night (James Moon JER) Blood Crazed Tiger (Gordon Elliott IRE) Blue Rambler (Ian Williams) Blue Surf (Amanda Perrett) Bold Emperor (John McConnell IRE) Bon Papa (Willie Mullins IRE) Bordeaux Bill (Brian Ellison) Bravissimo (Willie Mullins IRE) Brelade (Gordon Elliott IRE) Brio Conti (Paul Nicholls) Bulkov (Micky Hammond) Bunk Off Early (Willie Mullins IRE) Races entered, Neptune Investment Management Novices',, Neptune Investment Management Novices' Neptune Investment Management Novices', Sky Bet Supreme Novices', Neptune Investment Management Novices',, Neptune Investment Management Novices',, Neptune Investment Management Novices', Neptune Investment Management Novices', Neptune Investment Management Novices',, Neptune Investment Management Novices' Neptune Investment Management Novices' Neptune Investment Management Novices', Sky Bet Supreme Novices', Neptune Investment Management Novices', Neptune Investment Management Novices' Neptune Investment Management Novices', Neptune Investment Management Novices',, Neptune Investment Management Novices' Neptune Investment Management Novices' Neptune Investment Management Novices', Sky Bet Supreme Novices', Neptune Investment Management Novices', Sky Bet Supreme Novices', Neptune Investment Management Novices' Neptune Investment Management Novices', Neptune Investment Management Novices',, Neptune Investment Management Novices', Neptune Investment Management Novices', Neptune Investment Management Novices', Neptune Investment Management Novices', Neptune Investment Management Novices', Sky Bet Supreme Novices' Neptune Investment Management Novices' Neptune Investment Management Novices', Sky Bet Supreme Novices' 127

7 Burbank (Nicky Henderson) Camelia de Cotte (Willie Mullins IRE) Capitaine (Paul Nicholls) Capital Force (Henry de Bromhead IRE) Captain Forez (Dan Skelton) Caro Des Flos (Willie Mullins IRE) Castello Sforza (Willie Mullins IRE) Neptune Investment Management Novices' Neptune Investment Management Novices', Neptune Investment Management Novices', Neptune Investment Management Novices' Catamaran du Seuil (Dr Richard Newland), Neptune Investment Management Novices' C'Est Jersey (Willie Mullins IRE) Chalonnial (Harry Fry) Champagne Classic (Gordon Elliott IRE) Charlemar (Harry Whittington) Charli Parcs (Nicky Henderson) Charming Zen (Dan Skelton) Chateau Conti (Willie Mullins IRE) Cilaos Emery (Willie Mullins IRE) Cliffs of Dover (Paul Nicholls) Coeur de Lion (Alan King) Colin's Sister (Fergal O'Brien), Neptune Investment Management Novices' Neptune Investment Management Novices' Neptune Investment Management Novices', Neptune Investment Management Novices', Sky Bet Supreme Novices', Neptune Investment Management Novices',, Neptune Investment Management Novices',, Neptune Investment Management Novices' Conrad Hastings (Henry de Bromhead IRE) Neptune Investment Management Novices' Constantine Bay (Nicky Henderson) Consul de Thaix (Nicky Henderson) Coquin Mans (Willie Mullins IRE) Cosmeapolitan (Alan King) Crack Mome (Willie Mullins IRE) Crievehill (Nigel Twiston-Davies) Criq Rock (Alan King) Cultivator (Nicky Henderson) Dakota Moirette (Gordon Elliott IRE) Dandy Mag (Willie Mullins IRE) Dashing Perk (Dr Richard Newland) De Dollar Man (Evan Williams) Death Duty (Gordon Elliott IRE) Deauville Crystal (Nigel Hawke) Defi Du Seuil (Philip Hobbs) Dica De Thaix (Isabelle Pacault FR) Dinaria Des Obeaux (Gordon Elliott IRE) Dino Velvet (Alan King) Divin Bere (Nicky Henderson) Domperignon Du Lys (Nicky Henderson) Duca De Thaix (Gordon Elliott IRE) Duel At Dawn (Alex Hales) Eamon An Cnoic (David Pipe) El Terremoto (Nigel Twiston-Davies) Electric Concorde (Jim Culloty IRE) Elegant Escape (Colin Tizzard) Elgin (Alan King) Evening Hush (Evan Williams) Ex Patriot (Ellmarie Holden IRE) Fadas (Dan Skelton) Neptune Investment Management Novices', Sky Bet Supreme Novices' Neptune Investment Management Novices', Sky Bet Supreme Novices' Neptune Investment Management Novices', Sky Bet Supreme Novices' Neptune Investment Management Novices', Sky Bet Supreme Novices', Neptune Investment Management Novices' Neptune Investment Management Novices', Neptune Investment Management Novices', Neptune Investment Management Novices', Neptune Investment Management Novices',,,, Neptune Investment Management Novices', Neptune Investment Management Novices' 128

8 Fairlee Grey (George Charlton) Fidux (Alan King) Final Choice (Warren Greatrex) Finian's Oscar (Colin Tizzard) Flying Tiger (Nick Williams) Forth Bridge (Charlie Longsdon) Fountains Windfall (Anthony Honeyball) Gaitway (Nicky Henderson) Gayebury (Evan Williams) Geordie des Champs (Rebecca Curtis) Get On The Yager (Dan Skelton) Glaring (Amanda Perrett) Global Stage (Fergal O'Brien) Gunnery Sergeant (Noel Meade IRE) High Bridge (Ben Pauling) Housesofparliament (Joseph O'Brien IRE) I See You Well (John Hanlon IRE) Ibleo (Venetia Williams) Impulsive Star (Neil Mulholland) Invitation Only (Willie Mullins IRE) Jazzy (Martin Keighley) Jenkins (Nicky Henderson) Jerrysback (Philip Hobbs) Joey Sasa (Noel Meade IRE) Justmemyselfandi (Elizabeth Doyle IRE) Keep In Line (Alan King) Keeper Hill (Warren Greatrex) Kemboy (Willie Mullins IRE) King Julien (John Ryan) KK Lexion (Tom George) Labaik (Gordon Elliott IRE) Lakeside Castle (Dan Skelton) Landin (Seamus Mullins) Landofhopeandglory (Joseph O'Brien IRE) Landsman (Tony Martin IRE) Laser Light (Alan King) Le Breuil (Ben Pauling) Le Martalin (Noel Meade IRE) Let's Dance (Willie Mullins IRE) Lexington Law (Alan King) Linger (John Hanlon IRE) Livelovelaugh (Willie Mullins IRE) London Prize (Ian Williams) Long Call (Tony Martin IRE) Lough Derg Farmer (Nicky Henderson) Lough Derg Spirit (Nicky Henderson) Loughaderra Prince (Alan Fleming IRE) Magie du Ma (David Pipe) Magna Cartor (John Hanlon IRE) Neptune Investment Management Novices' Neptune Investment Management Novices', Sky Bet Supreme Novices' Neptune Investment Management Novices', Sky Bet Supreme Novices', Neptune Investment Management Novices' Neptune Investment Management Novices', Sky Bet Supreme Novices' Neptune Investment Management Novices', Sky Bet Supreme Novices', Neptune Investment Management Novices', Sky Bet Supreme Novices', Neptune Investment Management Novices', Neptune Investment Management Novices', Neptune Investment Management Novices' Neptune Investment Management Novices' Neptune Investment Management Novices', Sky Bet Supreme Novices', Neptune Investment Management Novices' Neptune Investment Management Novices', Sky Bet Supreme Novices', Neptune Investment Management Novices', Neptune Investment Management Novices', Sky Bet Supreme Novices', Neptune Investment Management Novices', Neptune Investment Management Novices' Neptune Investment Management Novices', Neptune Investment Management Novices',, Neptune Investment Management Novices', Neptune Investment Management Novices' 129

9 Master Blueyes (Alan King) Mega Fortune (Gordon Elliott IRE) Mega Mindy (Alan Fleming IRE) Melon (Willie Mullins IRE) Meri Devie (Willie Mullins IRE) Messire des Obeaux (Alan King) Mick Jazz (Gordon Elliott IRE) Minella Awards (Harry Fry) Mohaayed (Dan Skelton) Monalee (Henry de Bromhead IRE) Monbeg Charmer (Charlie Longsdon) Monbeg Notorious (Gordon Elliott IRE) Montalbano (Willie Mullins IRE) Montana Belle (Henry de Bromhead IRE) Moon Racer (David Pipe) Most Celebrated (Neil Mulholland) Moulin A Vent (Noel Meade IRE) Mount Mews (Malcolm Jefferson) Movewiththetimes (Paul Nicholls) Mr Champers (Adrian Keatley IRE) Mr Clarkson (David Pipe) Mr McGo (Donald McCain) Mr Monochrome (Malcolm Jefferson) Ms Parfois (Anthony Honeyball) Mystique Heights (Luke Comer IRE) Nachi Falls (Nigel Hawke) Neon Wolf (Harry Fry) New To This Town (Jessica Harrington IRE) No Hassle Hoff (Dan Skelton) Orion d'aubrelle (Willie Mullins IRE) Over To Sam (Harry Fry) Overland Flyer (Paul Nicholls) Peace News (Henry de Bromhead IRE) Penhill (Willie Mullins IRE) Percy Street (Nicky Henderson) Peregrine Run (Peter Fahey IRE) Peter The Mayo Man (Neil Mulholland) Phobiaphiliac (Nicky Henderson) Pingshou (Colin Tizzard) Pleasant Company (Willie Mullins IRE) Poetic Rhythm (Fergal O'Brien) Poker Play (David Pipe) Pravalaguna (Willie Mullins IRE) Project Bluebook (John Quinn) Rainy Day Dylan (Neil Mulholland) Rather Be (Nicky Henderson) Rathnure Rebel (Noel Meade IRE) Report To Base (Evan Williams) Neptune Investment Management Novices', Sky Bet Supreme Novices', Neptune Investment Management Novices', Sky Bet Supreme Novices', Neptune Investment Management Novices', Neptune Investment Management Novices', Neptune Investment Management Novices', Neptune Investment Management Novices',, Neptune Investment Management Novices' Neptune Investment Management Novices', Sky Bet Supreme Novices' Neptune Investment Management Novices', Sky Bet Supreme Novices', Neptune Investment Management Novices' Neptune Investment Management Novices' Neptune Investment Management Novices', Sky Bet Supreme Novices', Neptune Investment Management Novices' Neptune Investment Management Novices', Sky Bet Supreme Novices' Neptune Investment Management Novices', Neptune Investment Management Novices',, Neptune Investment Management Novices', Neptune Investment Management Novices', Neptune Investment Management Novices', Sky Bet Supreme Novices' Neptune Investment Management Novices' 130

10 Riven Light (Willie Mullins IRE) River Frost (Alan King) River Wylde (Nicky Henderson) Robinroyale (Seamus Mullins) Robinshill (Nigel Twiston-Davies) Rocklander (Tom George) Royal Reserve (Ian Williams) Runfordave (Gordon Elliott IRE) Saturnas (Willie Mullins IRE) Scoir Mear (Thomas Mullins IRE) Scotchtown (Nigel Twiston-Davies) Senewalk (Willie Mullins IRE) Shattered Love (Gordon Elliott IRE) Sir Antony Browne (Alan King) Sir George Somers (USA) (Nigel Twiston- Davies) Sire du Berlais (Gordon Elliott IRE) Skipthecuddles (Graeme McPherson) Soldier In Action (Nicky Henderson) Solighoster (Neil Mulholland) Some Kinda Lama (Charlie Mann) Step Back (Mark Bradstock) Surf Instructor (Henry de Bromhead IRE) Sword Fighter (Joseph O'Brien IRE) Tahira (Richard Hobson) Tayaar (John Ryan) The Storyteller (Gordon Elliott IRE) The Storyteller (Gordon Elliott IRE) The Unit (Alan King) The Worlds End (Tom George) Thomas Campbell (Nicky Henderson) Tin Soldier (Willie Mullins IRE) Tommy Rapper (Dan Skelton) Top Tug (Alan King) Top Ville Ben (Nicky Henderson) Turcagua (Willie Mullins IRE) Wakea (USA) (Karl Thornton IRE) West Approach (Colin Tizzard) Wholestone (Nigel Twiston-Davies) William Henry (Nicky Henderson) Willoughby Court (Ben Pauling) Windshear (Sophie Leech) Wishmoor (Mouse Morris IRE) Without Limites (Elizabeth Doyle IRE) Woods Well (Gordon Elliott IRE) Wynford (David Loughnane) Young Dillon (Dr Richard Newland) Zig Zag (Joseph O'Brien IRE) Neptune Investment Management Novices', Sky Bet Supreme Novices' Neptune Investment Management Novices', Sky Bet Supreme Novices' Neptune Investment Management Novices', Sky Bet Supreme Novices', Neptune Investment Management Novices', Neptune Investment Management Novices', Neptune Investment Management Novices', Sky Bet Supreme Novices' Neptune Investment Management Novices', Sky Bet Supreme Novices' Neptune Investment Management Novices', Sky Bet Supreme Novices', Neptune Investment Management Novices',, Neptune Investment Management Novices' Neptune Investment Management Novices', Sky Bet Supreme Novices' Neptune Investment Management Novices',, Neptune Investment Management Novices', Neptune Investment Management Novices' Neptune Investment Management Novices' Neptune Investment Management Novices', Neptune Investment Management Novices' Neptune Investment Management Novices', Neptune Investment Management Novices', Neptune Investment Management Novices', Neptune Investment Management Novices' Neptune Investment Management Novices', Neptune Investment Management Novices' 131

11 Sky Bet Supreme Novices Grade 1, Total Prize Fund 125,000, Cheltenham, 1.30pm, Tuesday, March 14, Old Course, two miles and half a furlong (2m 87y). For novice four-year-olds and upwards. Weights 4-y-o 10st 13lb, 5-y-o and upwards 11st 7lb, fillies and mares allowance 7lb. Entries closed January 31, entries revealed, February 2 (83 entries), scratchings deadline February 21. Six-day confirmation and 6,000 supplementary stage, March 8, final declaration stage 10.00am, March 13. Horse Age Owner Trainer ACCORD (IRE) 7 Jim Furlong David Bridgwater AIRLIE BEACH (IRE) 7 Supreme Horse Racing Club/K Sharp Willie Mullins IRE AL BOUM PHOTO (FR) 5 Mrs J Donnelly Willie Mullins IRE APASIONADO (GER) 6 The Tyringham Partnership Stuart Edmunds ART OF SECURITY (IRE) 7 Munnelly Support Services Limited Noel Meade IRE ASTHURIA (FR) 6 George Creighton Willie Mullins IRE AUGUSTA KATE 6 The Masters Syndicate Willie Mullins IRE AZZURI 5 The Blind Squirrels Dan Skelton BACARDYS (FR) 6 Shanakiel Racing Syndicate Willie Mullins IRE BALLYANDY 6 Options O Syndicate Nigel Twiston-Davies BALLYHILL (FR) 6 S Such & C G Paletta Nigel Twiston-Davies BARRA (FR) 6 Gigginstown House Stud Gordon Elliott IRE BEYOND CONCEIT (IRE) 8 Fitri Hay Nicky Henderson BHUTAN (IRE) 4 J P McManus Joseph O'Brien IRE BLOOD CRAZED TIGER (IRE) 6 Gigginstown House Stud Gordon Elliott IRE BLUE SURF 8 John Connolly And Partners Amanda Perrett BON PAPA (FR) 6 J P McManus Willie Mullins IRE BRAVISSIMO (FR) 6 Susannah Ricci Willie Mullins IRE BRELADE 5 D P Sharkey Gordon Elliott IRE BULKOV (FR) 5 Horizon Micky Hammond BUNK OFF EARLY (IRE) 5 Supreme Horse Racing Club Willie Mullins IRE CAMELIA DE COTTE (FR) 5 Susannah Ricci Willie Mullins IRE CAPITAINE (FR) 5 Martin Broughton & Friends 2 Paul Nicholls CAPITAL FORCE (IRE) 6 Clipper Logistics Group Ltd Henry de Bromhead IRE CHARLI PARCS (FR) 4 J P McManus Nicky Henderson CHARMING ZEN (FR) 5 Potensis Bloodstock Limited Dan Skelton CHATEAU CONTI (FR) 5 Edward O'Connell Willie Mullins IRE CILAOS EMERY (FR) 5 Luke McMahon Willie Mullins IRE CONSUL DE THAIX (FR) 5 J P McManus Nicky Henderson COQUIN MANS (FR) 5 George Creighton Willie Mullins IRE CRACK MOME (FR) 5 Andrea & Graham Wylie Willie Mullins IRE CRIEVEHILL (IRE) 5 Nigel Twiston-Davies Nigel Twiston-Davies DEFI DU SEUIL (FR) 4 J P McManus Philip Hobbs DINARIA DES OBEAUX (FR) 4 Gigginstown House Stud Gordon Elliott IRE DUCA DE THAIX (FR) 4 Gigginstown House Stud Gordon Elliott IRE ELGIN 5 Elite Racing Club Alan King FINIAN'S OSCAR (IRE) 5 Ann & Alan Potts Colin Tizzard GAITWAY 7 Mrs J K Powell Nicky Henderson GLARING 6 George Materna Amanda Perrett GUNNERY SERGEANT (IRE) 6 Gigginstown House Stud Noel Meade IRE HIGH BRIDGE 6 Bloomfields Ben Pauling HOUSESOFPARLIAMENT (IRE) 4 J P McManus Joseph O'Brien IRE JENKINS (IRE) 5 Pump & Plant Services Ltd Nicky Henderson JOEY SASA (IRE) 8 E Duignan/Bernard Woods Noel Meade IRE KEEPER HILL (IRE) 6 McNeill Family Warren Greatrex LABAIK (FR) 6 A J O'Ryan Gordon Elliott IRE LANDOFHOPEANDGLORY (IRE) 4 J P McManus Joseph O'Brien IRE LET'S DANCE (FR) 5 Susannah Ricci Willie Mullins IRE LONDON PRIZE 6 Margaret Forsyth Ian Williams LOUGH DERG SPIRIT (IRE) 5 Grech & Parkin Nicky Henderson MAGNA CARTOR 7 Rachel O'Neill John Hanlon IRE MELON 5 Mrs J Donnelly Willie Mullins IRE MERI DEVIE (FR) 4 Andrea & Graham Wylie Willie Mullins IRE MESSIRE DES OBEAUX (FR) 5 Simon Munir & Isaac Souede Alan King MICK JAZZ (FR) 6 G P Mahoney Gordon Elliott IRE MOHAAYED 5 June Watts Dan Skelton MONTALBANO 5 Susannah Ricci Willie Mullins IRE MONTANA BELLE (IRE) 7 Roger Brookhouse Henry de Bromhead IRE MOON RACER (IRE) 8 Professor Caroline Tisdall & Bryan Drew David Pipe MOUNT MEWS (IRE) 6 Trevor Hemmings Malcolm Jefferson MOVEWITHTHETIMES (IRE) 6 J P McManus Paul Nicholls 132

12 NEON WOLF (IRE) 6 Masterson Holdings Limited Harry Fry PETER THE MAYO MAN (IRE) 7 Masterson Holdings Limited Neil Mulholland PINGSHOU (IRE) 7 Ann & Alan Potts Colin Tizzard PLEASANT COMPANY (IRE) 9 Malcolm Denmark Willie Mullins IRE PRAVALAGUNA (FR) 5 Bruton Street IV Willie Mullins IRE PROJECT BLUEBOOK (FR) 4 J P McManus John Quinn RAINY DAY DYLAN (IRE) 6 Burnham P & D Ltd Neil Mulholland RIVEN LIGHT (IRE) 5 Susannah Ricci Willie Mullins IRE RIVER FROST 5 J P McManus Alan King RIVER WYLDE (IRE) 6 Grech & Parkin Nicky Henderson ROBINSHILL (IRE) 6 R J Rexton Nigel Twiston-Davies SATURNAS (FR) 6 Wicklow Bloodstock (Ireland) Ltd Willie Mullins IRE SENEWALK (FR) 5 Susannah Ricci Willie Mullins IRE SHATTERED LOVE (IRE) 6 Gigginstown House Stud Gordon Elliott IRE SIR ANTONY BROWNE 5 Incipe Partnership Alan King SIRE DU BERLAIS (FR) 5 J P McManus Gordon Elliott IRE SOLIGHOSTER (FR) 5 The Colony Stable LLC & Dajam Ltd Neil Mulholland SWORD FIGHTER (IRE) 4 J P McManus Joseph O'Brien IRE TAHIRA (GER) 7 Carl Hinchy Richard Hobson TOP TUG (IRE) 6 Elite Racing Club Alan King TOP VILLE BEN (IRE) 5 Million in Mind Partnership Nicky Henderson WAKEA (USA) 6 Gary Ryan Karl Thornton IRE 83 entries 42 Irish-trained Latest odds from Sky Bet (Non-Runner, No Bet) 9/2 Melon 5/1 Moon Racer 6/1 Charli Parcs, Defi du Seuil, Finians Oscar 8/1 Cilaos Emery 10/1 Neon Wolf 12/1 Airlie Beach, Consul de Thaix, Dinaria des Obeaux, Meri Devie 14/1 Crack Mome, Lets Dance 16/1 Al Boum Photo, Asthuria, Camelia de Cotte, Chateau Conti, Landofhopeandglory, Saturnas 20/1 Barra, Bhutan, Bon Papa, Bravissimo, Bunk Off Early, Duca de Thaix, High Bridge, Jenkins, Keeper Hill, Montalbano, Mount Mews, Peter The Mayo Man, Pravalaguna, River Wylde, Shattered Love, Sire du Berlais 25/1 Beyond Conceit, Brelade, Capitaine, Charming Zen, Elgin, Gunnery Sergeant, Housesofparliament, Messire des Obeaux, Montana Belle, Movewiththetimes, Project Bluebook, River Frost, Senewalk 33/1 Art of Security, Augusta Kate, Azzuri, Bacardys, Ballyandy, Capital Force, Coquin Mans, Joey Sasa, Labaik, Lough Derg Spirit, Pingshou, Sir Antony Browne, Solighoster, Top Ville Ben 40/1 Blood Crazed Tiger, Blue Surf, Crievehill, Gaitway, Glaring, London Prize, Riven Light, Robinshill 50/1 Ballyhill, Mick Jazz, Mohaayed, Pleasant Company, Rainy Day Dylan, Sword Fighter, Tahira, Top Tug, Wakea 66/1 Accord, Apasionado 100/1 Bulkov, Magna Cartor 133

13 Breakdown of Sky Bet Supreme Novices entries by trainer 22 entries Willie Mullins IRE Airlie Beach, Al Boum Photo, Asthuria, Augusta Kate, Bacardys, Bon Papa, Bravissimo, Bunk Off Early, Camelia De Cotte, Chateau Conti, Cilaos Emery, Coquin Mans, Crack Mome, Let s Dance, Melon, Merie Devie, Monbalbano, Pleasant Company, Pravalaguna, Riven Light, Saturnas, Senewalk 9 entries Gordon Elliott IRE Barra, Blood Crazed Tiger, Brelade, Dinaria Des Obeaux, Duca De Thaix Labaik, Mick Jazz, Shattered Love, Sire Du Berlais 8 entries Nicky Henderson Beyond Conceit, Charlie Parcs, Consul De Thaix, Gaitway, Jenkins, Lough Derg Spirit, River Wylde, Top Ville Ben 5 entries Alan King Elgin, Messire Des Obeaux, River Frost, Sir Antony Browne, Top Tug 4 entries Joseph O Brien IRE Bhutan, Housesofparliament, Landofhopeandglory, Sword Fighter Nigel Twiston-Davies Ballyhandy, Ballyhill, Crievehill, Robinshill 3 entries Noel Meade IRE Art Of Security, Gunnery Sergeant, Joey Sasa Neil Mulholland Peter The Mayo Man, Rainy Day Dylan, Silghoster Dan Skelton Azzuri, Charming Zen, Mohaayed 2 entries Henry de Bromhead IRE Capital Force, Montana Belle Paul Nicholls Capitaine, Movewiththetimes Amanda Perrett Blue Surf, Glaring Colin Tizzard Finian s Oscar, Pingshou 1 entry David Bridgwater Accord Stuart Edmunds Apasionado Harry Fry Neon Wolf Warren Greatrex Keeper Hill Micky Hammond - Bulkov John Hanlon IRE Magna Cartor Philip Hobbs Defi Du Seuil Richard Hobson Tahira Malcolm Jefferson Mount Mews Ben Pauling High Bridge David Pipe Moon Racer John Quinn Project Bluebook Karl Thornton IRE Wakea Ian Williams London Prize 134

14 Record of trainers with entries in the Sky Bet Supreme Novices (since 1994 plus any winners beforehand) Year Pos Horse Jockey SP David Bridgwater Accord Henry de Bromhead IRE Capital Force, Montana Belle rd Sizing John Jonathan Burke 25/ th Supasundae Jonathan Burke 12/1 Stuart Edmunds Apasionado Gordon Elliott IRE Barra, Blood Crazed Tiger, Brelade, Dinaria Des Obeaux, Duca De Thaix Labaik, Mick Jazz, Shattered Love, Sire Du Berlais th Cause Of Causes Davy Condon 33/ th Tombstone Bryan Cooper 12/1 Harry Fry Neon Wolf th Jollyallan A P McCoy 9/1 Warren Greatrex Keeper Hill th Chain Of Command Wayne Hutchinson 100/ UR Seedling Gavin Sheehan 16/1 Micky Hammond - Bulkov th Reluctant Suitor Chris Grant 25/ th Hollins Jason Maguire 250/1 John Hanlon IRE Magna Cartor Nicky Henderson Beyond Conceit, Charlie Parcs, Consul De Thaix, Gaitway, Jenkins, Lough Derg Spirit, River Wylde, Top Ville Ben st River Ceiriog Steve Smith Eccles 40/ st Flown Jamie Osborne 13/ th Barna Boy Mick Fitzgerald 10/ th Who Is Equiname Mick Fitzgerald 33/ nd Kimanicky Mick Fitzgerald 11/ PU Brave Patriarch Brendan Powell 66/ th Perfect Venue John Kavanagh 50/ th All Gong Mick Fitzgerald 25/ th Dusk Duel Mick Fitzgerald 8/ th Got One Too Mick Fitzgerald 16/ th Dungarvans Choice John Kavanagh 25/ rd Chauvinist Mick Fitzgerald 20/ rd Fleet Street Andrew Tinkler 20/ PU Perle de Puce Mick Fitzgerald 8/ rd Amaretto Rose Mick Fitzgerald 2/1f nd Binocular A P McCoy 8/1c th Khyber Kim Mick Fitzgerald 17/ th Sentry Duty Andrew Tinkler 11/ th Ainama A P McCoy 14/ th Oscar Whisky Barry Geraghty 11/ UR General Miller A Tinkler 25/ nd Spirit Son Barry Geraghty 5/ rd Sprinter Sacre A P McCoy 11/ th Gibb River Andrew Tinkler 22/ nd Darlan A P McCoy 7/ th Tetlami Barry Geraghty 12/ nd My Tent Or Yours A P McCoy 15/8f th River Maigue Barry Geraghty 18/ nd Josses Hill Andrew Tinkler 14/ rd Vaniteux Barry Geraghty 11/ th L'Ami Serge Barry Geraghty 7/ st Altior Nico de Boinville 4/ rd Buveur D'Air Noel Fehily 10/1 135

15 Philip Hobbs Defi Du Seuil rd Dreams End Peter Hobbs 12/ th Ashwell Boy Graham McCourt 25/ th Polar Prospect Glen Tormey 50/ th Phardante Flyer Mr Paul Flynn 50/ rd In Contrast Richard Johnson 16/ th Lacdoudal Richard Johnson 16/ th Chilling Place Richard Johnson 9/ rd Snap Tie Richard Johnson 20/ th Copper Bleu Richard Johnson 14/ st Menorah Richard Johnson 12/ PU Dunraven Storm Richard Johnson 20/ th Colour Squadron Richard Johnson 14/ th Cheltenian Richard Johnson 25/ th Garde La Victoire Richard Johnson 33/1 Richard Hobson Tahira Malcolm Jefferson Mount Mews Alan King Elgin, Messire Des Obeaux, River Frost, Sir Antony Browne, Top Tug th Jaboune Richard Johnson 50/ th Bourbon Manhattan Robert Thornton 20/ th My Way de Solzen Robert Thornton 8/ nd Medermit Robert Thornton 12/ th Montbazon Robert Thornton 15/ th Wilde Blue Yonder Robert Thornton 25/ th William H Bonney Wayne Hutchinson 50/1 Noel Meade IRE Art Of Security, Gunnery Sergeant, Joey Sasa th Native Estates Paul Carberry 10/ UR Cardinal Hill Paul Carberry 11/4f st Sausalito Bay Paul Carberry 14/ th Scottish Memories Paul Carberry 50/ th Snob Wells Carl Llewellyn 100/ th Rosaker Paul Carberry 11/ th Zum See Paul Carberry 16/ nd Wild Passion Paul Carberry 10/ th Sweet Wake Paul Carberry 5/2f th Jazz Messenger Niall Madden 22/ th Orbit O'Gold Niall Madden 20/ th Muirhead Paul Carberry 8/1c st Go Native Paul Carberry 12/ th Dylan Ross Paul Carberry 20/1 Neil Mulholland Peter The Mayo Man, Rainy Day Dylan, Silghoster Willie Mullins IRE Airlie Beach, Al Boum Photo, Asthuria, Augusta Kate, Bacardys, Bon Papa, Bravissimo, Bunk Off Early, Camelia De Cotte, Chateau Conti, Cilaos Emery, Coquin Mans, Crack Mome, Let s Dance, Melon, Merie Devie, Monbalbano, Pleasant Company, Pravalaguna, Riven Light, Saturnas, Senewalk st Tourist Attraction Martin Dwyer 25/ th Three Scholars David Casey 20/ th Really Chuffed David Casey 33/ th Wither Or Which Ruby Walsh 20/ F Adamant Approach Ruby Walsh 12/ th Joueur D'Estruval Charlie Swan 14/ SU Arch Stanton David Casey 25/ th Arch Stanton Shay Barry 33/ th Euro Leader Davy Russell 66/ th Quatre Heures David Casey 10/ st Ebaziyan Davy Condon 40/ th Cousin Vinny Mr Patrick Mullins 9/4f th Kempes Ruby Walsh 9/ th Blackstairmountain Ruby Walsh 12/ th Flat Out Paul Townend 20/1 136

16 2011 7th Zaidpour Paul Townend 11/ th Allure Of Illusion Davy Condon 40/ th Midnight Game Paul Townend 18/ th Simenon David Casey 50/ st Champagne Fever Ruby Walsh 5/ th Un Atout Davy Russell 6/ th Pique Sous Paul Townend 25/ st Vautour Ruby Walsh 7/2j th Wicklow Brave Paul Townend 8/ th Valseur Lido Bryan Cooper 16/ st Douvan Ruby Walsh 2/1f nd Shaneshill Paul Townend 9/ th Tell Us More Bryan Cooper 12/ th Alvisio Ville David Casey 20/ nd Min Ruby Walsh 15/8f th Petit Mouchoir David Mullins 20/ th Bellshill Paul Townend 11/1 Paul Nicholls Capitaine, Movewiththetimes th Call Equiname A P McCoy 10/ th Silence Reigns Joe Tizzard 66/ th Silence Reigns Joe Tizzard 20/ th Thisthatandtother Ruby Walsh 9/ th Garde Champetre Timmy Murphy 11/ th Albuhera Ruby Walsh 5/ st Noland Ruby Walsh 6/ th Natal Christian Williams 16/ nd Granit Jack Ruby Walsh 15/ th Kicks For Free Sam Thomas 22/ th Rippling Ring Ruby Walsh 10/ PU Pasco Sam Thomas 16/ th Shamari Christian Williams 66/ st Al Ferof Ruby Walsh 10/ th Prospect Wells Ruby Walsh 14/ th Dodging Bullets Daryl Jacob 12/ th Irving Nick Scholfield 7/2j Joseph O Brien IRE Bhutan, Housesofparliament, Landofhopeandglory, Sword Fighter Ben Pauling High Bridge Amanda Perrett Blue Surf, Glaring 1998 PU King Kato Mick Fitzgerald 25/1 David Pipe Moon Racer th Leo's Lucky Star Tom Scudamore 50/ th Torphichen Andrew McNamara 7/ th Dan Breen Tom Scudamore 25/ th Dream Esteem Danny Cook 100/ th Catch Tammy Tom Scudamore 200/ th The Liquidator Tom Scudamore 12/1 John Quinn Project Bluebook th Aleron Russ Garritty 150/ th Crow Wood Russ Garritty 16/ th Recession Proof Robert Thornton 12/1 Dan Skelton Azzuri, Charming Zen, Mohaayed th Mister Miyagi Ian Popham 33/ th North Hill Harvey Harry Skelton 25/1 Karl Thornton IRE Wakea Colin Tizzard Finian s Oscar, Pingshou th Cue Card Joe Tizzard 7/4f 137

17 Nigel Twiston-Davies Ballyhandy, Ballyhill, Crievehill, Robinshill st Arctic Kinsman Carl Llewellyn 50/ th Taos Carl Llewellyn 11/ th Speedwell Prince Carl Llewellyn 25/ th Queen of Spades Carl Llewellyn 15/ F Mister Rm David Bridgwater 25/ rd Gatflax Carl Llewellyn 16/ th Prominent Profile Carl Llewellyn 25/ th Tramantano Carl Llewellyn 100/ th Nikola Carl Llewellyn 100/ th Pigeon Island Paddy Brennan 8/1c 2009 PU Leamington Lad Paddy Brennan 150/ th Cootehill Paddy Brennan 66/ th Splash of Ginge Sam Twiston-Davies 20/1 Ian Williams London Prize 2000 PU Kaiserstolz Tony Dobbin 66/ th Detonateur David Dennis 200/ th Detonateur David Dennis 100/1 138

18 Sky Bet Supreme Novices Facts And Figures BACKGROUND INFORMATION The Sky Bet Supreme Novices was known as the Gloucestershire until Capel Cure Sharp backed the contest in 2000 and the company, which became Gerrard Wealth Management, supported the race until Racecourse caterers Letheby & Christopher became the sixth sponsor since the initial backer Lloyds Bank in 1974 when putting their name to the event in 2004 and 2005, while Anglo Irish Bank was the sponsor from 2006 to Bookmaker William Hill sponsored the race in 2009 and in 2010 the backers were the Stewart Family, on behalf of the charity Spinal Research. Stan James supported the race in 2011 with William Hill taking over the sponsorship again in 2012 & Sky Bet became the sponsor in The Sky Bet Supreme Novices is the only race at The Festival to have been divided. From , when known as the Gloucestershire Novices, it divided on no less than 25 occasions. In both 1963 and 1946 there were even three divisions. FIELD SIZE The smallest field was in 1950, with nine runners in Division 1, while the most runners was 30, seen for both Harry Hastings win in 1985 and French Ballerina s success in The maximum field allowed is currently 22. MOST SUCCESSFUL OWNER Jim Joel and Susannah Ricci have been the most successful owners, with three wins each. Joel saw his colours carried to victory by Beau Normand (1961, Division 1), Deetease (1963, Division 3) and Beacon Light (1976), while Ricci has taken three of the last four renewals of the race with Champagne Fever (2013), Vautour (2014) and Douvan (2015). MOST SUCCESSFUL TRAINER Before the Supreme Novices ceased to be divided, the most successful trainer was Vincent O Brien, who landed an amazing 10 divisions between 1952 and Willie Mullins is the most successful current trainer with five wins - Tourist Attraction (1995), Ebaziyan (2007), Champagne Fever (2013), Vautour (2014) and Douvan (2015). MOST SUCCESSFUL JOCKEY Before 1972, the most successful jockey was Tommy Burns, who landed seven divisions between 1955 and Since the race ceased to be divided, Ruby Walsh leads the way with five wins (2006, 2011, 2013, 2014 & 2015). 139

19 BETTING The longest-priced winner was Arctic Kinsman at 50/1 in 1994, while the 2007 victor Ebaziyan is one of two 40/1 shots to have scored. The shortest-priced winners at 4/9 were Tsaoko in 1950 and Flyingbolt in Favourites and joint-favourites have been successful 10 times (just under 23 per cent) in the 44 runnings since AGE The oldest horse by far to have won was 12-year-old Beau Caprice in 1966 (Div One). At the other end of the scale, 13 four-year-olds have been successful, although none since Hors La Loi in The overall breakdown by age since the race was run as single division in 1972 is as follows: 4yo - 2 wins 5yo - 18 wins 6yo - 20 wins 7yo - 2 wins 8yo - 2 wins RECORD TIME The fastest time for the winning horse was achieved by Altior, who scored in 3m 46.00s in OVERSEAS-TRAINED WINNERS The race has been won by Irish-trained raiders on no less than 41 occasions, and by the French once. Of the 16 divisions from , Vincent O Brien won an amazing 10. Ireland also kept a stranglehold on the race for seven years from and has won 10 of the last 16 runnings, most recently with Douvan in DID YOU KNOW? The 1993 winner, Montelado, holds a unique position in the history of The Festival at Cheltenham. He is the only horse to have won consecutive Festival races, landing the Weatherbys Champion Bumper in 1992, the last race of that year s meeting, and returning to win the Sky Bet Supreme Novices in 1993, the first race 12 months later. The Sky Bet Supreme Novices has thrown up one winner of the Timico Cheltenham Gold Cup and three Stan James Champion heroes. L Escargot won in 1968, before consecutive Gold Cup triumphs in 1970 and Bula scored in 1970, before Champion victories in 1971 and 1972, the 2002 Champion winner Hors La Loi III took the race in 1999, and Brave Inca captured the Champion in 2006, having landed the novice event two years earlier. 140