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1 AINTREE 4.15 RACE 5 CRABBIE S GRAND NATIONAL CHASE (HANDICAP) (Grade 3) (1) 7yo+ (Rated 120+) PACE FORECAST: Contested 1 LORD WINDERMERE (IRE) P [Mar 13] visor 1st b.g Oscar (IRE) Satellite Dancer (IRE) (Satco (FR)) workmanlike gelding: winning hurdler: very smart chaser: won Cheltenham Gold Cup (by short head from On His Own) in 2013/14: possibly amiss when pulled up in latest renewal of that race last time: stays 3¼m: acts on heavy going: often races in rear: wears first-time visor. Purple, yellow cross of lorriane, red cap (Dr R. Lambe) J. Culloty, Ireland Robbie McNamara 2 MANY CLOUDS (IRE) 12B [Mar 13] br.g Cloudings (IRE) Bobbing Back (IRE) (Bob Back (USA)) tall, angular gelding: winning hurdler: high-class chaser: much improved this season, winning intermediate event at Carlisle and Hennessy Gold Cup at Newbury in November and Betbright Cup Chase at Cheltenham (by 1¼ lengths from Smad Place) in January: 7/1, shaped as if still in good form when 24½ lengths sixth of 16 to Coneygree in Gold Cup at Cheltenham last time: stays 3¼m well: acts on heavy going: front runner/races prominently: sound jumper who should take to the course. Emerald green and yellow (quartered), white sleeves and cap (Mr Trevor Hemmings) Oliver Sherwood Leighton Aspell 3 UNIONISTE (FR) [Feb 7] C cheekpieces gr.g Dom Alco (FR) Gleep Will (FR) (Laniste) tall, useful-looking gelding: winning hurdler: very smart chaser: won handicap at Sandown (by 10 lengths from Bertie Boru) in January: in cheekpieces, 9/2, respectable 10½ lengths third of 6 to Cheltenham Gold Cup winner Coneygree in Betfair Denman Chase at Newbury last time, staying on having been outpaced, needing stiffer test: will be suited by extreme distances: acts on heavy going. Yellow, red star, yellow sleeves, white armlets, yellow cap, red star (Mr J. Hales) Noel Fehily 4m3f110y 1,000, c26d G1 c24d 164+ G1 c24v 162+ G1 c20d 167+ G1 c26g? G1 c24v 151+ G1 c24d 164 G1 c26g c26d 158 G1 c25s + G2 c26s c20s 168 L c25d 151 G1 c24m G1 c24v 165+ G2 c20s 158+ N 157 c24d + G2 c24s c26s c25g c24v c24d 167 G1 c25s 169 L c25d 158+ G2 4 ROCKY CREEK (IRE) 225-2P1 [Feb 21] b.g Dr Massini (IRE) Kissantell (IRE) (Broken Hearted) lengthy, well-made gelding: winning hurdler: high-class chaser: off 12 weeks, 8/1, better than ever when won 14-runner BetBright Chase (Handicap) at Kempton last time by 6 lengths from Le Reve, asserting readily straight: should stay beyond 3¼m: raced on good going or softer (acts on heavy): tried in tongue tie (ran badly): often races prominently: sound jumper: has finished weakly, but did nothing wrong at Kempton: took well to this course when fifth in 2014 and another bold bid looks on cards. Royal blue, red sleeves, white spots, red cap, white spots (The Johnson & Stewart Families) Sam Twiston-Davies 5 FIRST LIEUTENANT (IRE) [Mar 19] C cheekpieces & tongue strap ch.g Presenting Fourstargale (IRE) (Fourstars Allstar (USA)) big gelding: useful hurdler: 9/10, below form when 5¼ lengths third of 4 to Rolly Baby in minor event at Thurles last time, leading until 2 out: smart chaser: 11/1, below form when 23¼ lengths last of 8 to Carlingford Lough in Hennessy Gold Cup at Leopardstown on penultimate start: stays 25f: acts on heavy going: usually wears headgear: in tongue tie last 3 starts. Maroon, white star, armlets and star on cap (Gigginstown House Stud) M. F. Morris, Ireland Miss N. Carberry 6 BALTHAZAR KING (IRE) F11 [Nov ] b.g King s Theatre (IRE) Afdala (IRE) (Hernando (FR)) sturdy gelding: winning hurdler: smart chaser: runner-up in Grand National at Aintree in 2013/14 from BHA mark of 150: won listed cross-country event at Craon in September for second successive year: off 9 weeks, 4/7, also won 7-runner event at Cheltenham (fifth victory on crosscountry course there) last time by 1½ lengths from Uncle Junior: stays 35f: acts on firm and soft going: usually responds generously to pressure: normally a tremendous jumper: very genuine. Red, royal blue stars, hooped sleeves and star on cap (The Brushmakers) Philip Hobbs Richard Johnson 7 SHUTTHEFRONTDOOR (IRE) [Nov ] C cheekpieces & tongue strap b.g Accordion Hurricane Girl (IRE) (Strong Gale) lengthy, useful-looking gelding: winning hurdler: very smart form over fences: won novice at Aintree and 26-runner Irish Grand National Chase at Fairyhouse (beating Golden Wonder by ¾ length, avoiding mistakes and staying on to lead run-in) in 2013/14: off 7 months, 2/1, improved again when winning 5-runner graduation chase at Carlisle last time by 8 lengths from Vintage Star, leading between last 2 and forging clear: should stay at least 4m: raced on good going or softer (acts on heavy): in cheekpieces/tongue tie last 3 starts: often races towards rear: remains with potential over fences. Emerald green, yellow hoops, white cap (Mr John P. McManus) Jonjo O Neill A. P. McCoy c24s c26s 156 c24d 176 G1 c35d c25v + G2 c26g h24d 134 W c24d 159 G1 c24v 170 G1 c24d 143+ G1 c25g G1 c25d 178 G1 c24v G1 c24d 179 G c31d 162+ W c30g 147 L c36s? L c35d c31m c31g 162+ W c24g c30g 147 L 175 p 153 c24v 163+ W c29g c32m 153+ NA c25d 139 N c24d 167+ N c20g 142+ N

2 8 PINEAU DE RE (FR) P80 [Mar 12] CD b.g Maresca Sorrento (FR) Elfe du Perche (FR) (Abdonski (FR)) rather leggy gelding: useful handicap hurdler: 25/1, below form when 19½ lengths eleventh of 23 to Call The Cops in Pertemps Final at Cheltenham last time: smart handicap chaser: won veterans event at Exeter and Grand National at Aintree (by 5 lengths from Balthazar King from BHA mark of 143) in 2013/14: stays 35f: acts on heavy going. White, emerald green stripe, white sleeves, dark blue armlets (Mr J. A. Provan) Dr Richard Newland Daryl Jacob 9 BALLYCASEY (IRE) 14F-2173P [Mar 12] gr.g Presenting Pink Mist (IRE) (Montelimar (USA)) good-topped gelding: winning hurdler: very smart chaser: won minor event at Gowran (by 5½ lengths from Followmeuptocarlow) in November: disappointing since, pulled up in Ryanair Chase at Cheltenham last time: has form at 25f, but may prove best at shorter: acts on heavy going, probably on good to firm. Pink, light green spots, pink sleeves and cap (Mrs S. Ricci) W. P. Mullins, Ireland R. Walsh 10 SPRING HEELED (IRE) [Feb 21] cheekpieces b.g Old Vic Central Arch (Dilum (USA)) angular gelding: winning hurdler: smart handicap chaser: won novice at Killarney and Fulke Walwyn Kim Muir Chase at Cheltenham (by 1¾ lengths from Cause of Causes) in 2013/14: best effort when 14¼ lengths fourth of 22 to Road To Riches in Galway Plate: off 7 months, 7/2, shaped as if better for run when 18½ lengths fourth of 5 to Roi du Mee in Bobbyjo Chase at Fairyhouse last time: likely to stay beyond 25f: acts on good to firm and heavy going: wears cheekpieces. Purple, yellow cross of lorraine, yellow cap (Dr R. Lambe) J. Culloty, Ireland Nick Scholfield 11 REBEL REBELLION (IRE) [Mar 21] C blinkers & tongue strap b.g Lord Americo Tourmaline Girl (IRE) (Toulon) big, strong gelding: winning hurdler: very smart handicap chaser: won at Ascot (by 1¼ lengths from Fox Appeal) in January: 7/1, better than ever when winning 10-runner event at Newbury last time by length from Pepite Rose, in command when idling and closed down late: stays 3m (extreme trip here a doubt): acts on heavy going: wears headgear/wears tongue tie: usually races prominently: thrice-raced over National fences, winning Grand Sefton in 2013 (fifth in latest renewal). Dark green, yellow cross belts, diabolo on sleeves (Woodhouse, Sutton & Dobson) Ryan Mahon 151 h24m h23d h25v 143 h25s c35d 143 h24g 158 c24v h24s ? 150 c21m G1 c21s 157 G1 c17v 145 G1 c20v 173+ W c25g 175+ G1 c20d 179? G1 c24m 167+ G1 c21v 176+ G c25v 158+ G2 c22g c29d 165? 149 c25g A c24s c27d c24g c20s 156 W c20g c24d c21s 171 c20v c21d c16s 151+ c24d c21g DOLATULO (FR) [Mar 12] cheekpieces & tongue strap ch.g Le Fou (IRE) La Perspective (FR) (Beyssac (FR)) close-coupled gelding: useful handicap hurdler: 66/1, laboured effort when well held in Pertemps Final at Cheltenham last time: useful handicap chaser: won Rowland Meyrick Chase at Wetherby (by 2½ lengths from Cape Tribulation) in December: mid-field in 16-runner Grand Sefton won by Poole Master at Aintree earlier this season: will probably stay beyond 25f: acts on heavy going: usually in headgear nowadays: has worn tongue tie, including last 5 starts. Pea green, mauve cap (Chasemore Farm) Warren Greatrex Dougie Costello 13 MON PARRAIN (FR) P81-P015 [Feb 28] blinkers & tongue strap b.g Trempolino (USA) Kadaina (FR) (Kadalko (FR)) lengthy, useful-looking gelding: has had breathing operation: lightly-raced hurdler: smart handicap chaser: twice-raced over National fences, including fine second in 2011 Topham Chase: won at Cheltenham (by length from Our Father) in January: off 8 weeks, 8/1, below form when 26 lengths fifth of 12 to Wayward Prince in Grimthorpe Chase at Doncaster last time: stays 3¼m (longer trip a concern): best form on good going or softer (acts on heavy): in headgear last 5 starts: wears tongue tie: often races prominently: normally jumps well: unreliable. Yellow, purple hoops and armlets, hooped cap (Mr and Mrs J. D. Cotton) Sean Bowen 14 CARLITO BRIGANTE (IRE) [Feb 28] b.g Haafhd Desert Magic (IRE) (Green Desert (USA)) good-topped gelding: smart hurdler: smart handicap chaser: won at Kelso (career-best when beating Gleann Na Ndochais by 17 lengths) in October: off 4 months, 9/2, looked rusty when only 18 lengths third of 6 to Runswick Royal in listed event at same course last time: stays 3¼m: acts on soft and good to firm going: has worn headgear/tongue tie: often races prominently/ travels strongly. Yellow, dark blue epaulets, hooped sleeves (06 Zoo Ltd) Karen McLintock Non Runner 15 NIGHT IN MILAN (IRE) 1P [Feb 28] blinkers b.g Milan Chione (IRE) (Mandalus) fairly useful handicap hurdler: useful handicap chaser: won at Doncaster (twice, including Grimthorpe Chase) in 2013/14: good placed efforts last 3 starts, 11 lengths third of 12 to Wayward Prince in latest running of Grimthorpe Chase on latest: stays 3¾m: acts on good to firm and heavy going: usually blinkered nowadays: usually races close up. White, royal blue chevron, pink cap (Mr Richard Collins) Keith Reveley James Reveley h24m h24s c25s c21d c20s h24s c22g c23s c26m c26d c26d c25d 144 c25d c26m c20s c23s 154+ L c26g 138 c24m c26m c25g c20g h20g 113 A c20g c26m 168 c24d 168+ c24d h24s h27d c26m c24v c24g

3 16 RUBI LIGHT (FR) [Mar 17] tongue strap b.g Network (GER) Genny Lights (FR) (Lights Out (FR)) lengthy, rather sparely-made gelding: fairly useful hurdler: smart chaser nowadays: won minor event at Thurles (by ¾ length from Arnaud) in February: 6/1, best effort this season when following up in 11-runner veterans handicap at Wexford last time by ¾ length from He llberemembered, leading approaching 4 out and finding extra when tackled last: best around 2½m (highly doubtful stayer in this): acts on heavy going: has worn tongue tie, including last 3 starts: front runner/races prominently. Light blue and maroon hoops, blue sleeves, striped cap (Mr W. Hennessy) Robert Hennessy, Ireland A. E. Lynch 17 THE DRUIDS NEPHEW (IRE) F2P [Mar 10] cheekpieces b.g King s Theatre (IRE) Gifted (Shareef Dancer (USA)) smallish gelding: useful form over hurdles: very smart handicap chaser: won at Huntingdon (by 12 lengths from Kilbree Kid) in October: off 7 weeks, 8/1, also won 24-runner Ultima Business Solutions Handicap Chase at Cheltenham last time by 3¾ lengths from Grand Jesture, quickening to lead entering straight and storming clear: worth a try at long distances: acts on heavy going: wears cheekpieces: usually travels strongly. Red, white hoop, red sleeves, white seams, white cap (The Stonehenge Druids) Neil Mulholland Aidan Coleman 18 CAUSE OF CAUSES (USA) [Mar 10] cheekpieces & tongue strap b.g Dynaformer (USA) Angel In My Heart (FR) (Rainbow Quest (USA)) good-topped gelding: smart hurdler: smart handicap chaser: 8/1, won 17-runner National Hunt Chase at Cheltenham last time by 1½ lengths from Broadway Buffalo, travelling well and leading run-in: stays easy 4m: acts on heavy going: has worn headgear, including last 3 starts: also in tongue tie last 3 starts: races towards rear: has made mistakes over fences. Emerald green, yellow hoops, emerald green cap, white star (Mr John P. McManus) Gordon Elliott, Ireland Paul Carberry 19 GODSMEJUDGE (IRE) 5PP23-P50 [Mar 21] b.g Witness Box (USA) Eliza Everett (IRE) (Meneval (USA)) lengthy gelding: fairly useful hurdler: 20/1, well below form in 11-runner handicap at Bangor last time: smart handicap chaser: best effort when 1½ lengths second of 29 to Al Co in Scottish Grand National at Ayr in 2013/14: 33/1, step back in right direction when 30½ lengths fifth of 14 to Rocky Creek in BetBright Chase at Kempton in February, needing stiffer test: stays 4m: acts on heavy going: tough and reliable: sound jumper. Dark blue, white star, red sleeves, white stars, red cap, white star (Favourites Racing Ltd) Alan King Wayne Hutchinson c19s 145 c18v W c21d 171+ W c20s c17s c20v 164 G2 h20v 151 W c17s 131 G1 183 c25g 181+ h24s 160 G2 c26s 150+ c27s 178+ c24s c24v 135 c24d c22g c32g + NA h24v 165+ G2 c20s + G1 c29g 156 c25g + A c24s c17g c16g h24d c24s 153+ c24d 147 c29d 145 c32d c26m 148 c29g 148 c27d AL CO (FR) P33 [Mar 21] ch.g Dom Alco (FR) Carama (FR) (Tip Moss (FR)) smallish, angular gelding: fairly useful handicap hurdler: 10/1, respectable 13 lengths third of 11 to Binge Drinker at Bangor last time: useful handicap chaser: won at Chepstow and Scottish Grand National at Ayr (by 1½ lengths from Godsmejudge) in 2013/14: let down by jumping of National fences in Becher Chase sole outing this season: stays 4m: acts on good to firm and heavy going. Emerald green, yellow hoop, white sleeves, black cap (Mr F. Lloyd) Peter Bowen Denis O Regan 21 MONBEG DUDE (IRE) [Mar 10] b.g Witness Box (USA) Ten Dollar Bill (IRE) (Accordion) lengthy gelding: fairly useful form over hurdles: smart handicap chaser: won at Cheltenham in 2013/14: in tongue strap, 20/1, not seen to best effect when 24¾ lengths fourteenth of 24 to The Druids Nephew in Ultima Business Solutions Handicap Chase at same course last time, not knocked about but making late headway: stays 29f (seemed not to stay in Grand National in 2014): acts on good to firm and heavy going: often races towards rear: not always a fluent jumper. Red, white stripe, white and red diabolo on sleeves (Oydunow) Michael Scudamore Liam Treadwell 22 CORRIN WOOD (IRE) P [Jan 17] gr.g Garuda (IRE) Allstar Rose (IRE) (Fourstars Allstar (USA)) workmanlike gelding: winning hurdler: useful chaser: won maiden at Market Rasen, novice handicap at Catterick and novice at Warwick (by 2½ lengths from Black Thunder) in 2013/14: stepped up on reappearance when 11½ lengths third of 11 to Dolatulo in Rowland Meyrick Chase at Wetherby, but ran badly next time (lost 2 shoes): stays 25f (not in need of any further): best form on ground softer than good (acts on heavy): bold-jumping front runner, but has found little. Black, emerald green chevrons on sleeves (Dermot Hanafin Robert Rose Ian Whitfield) Donald McCain D. J. Casey 23 THE RAINBOW HUNTER 261U-P [Feb 21] b.g Rainbow High Sobranie (High Top) sturdy gelding: winning hurdler: useful handicap chaser: won Sky Bet Chase at Doncaster (by 1½ lengths from Baile Anrai) in 2013/14: off 11 months, pulled up on return: stays 3m: best form on good going or softer (acts on heavy): tried in tongue tie of late: often races in rear: often let down by jumping (including in Grand National in 2014). Emerald green, red hoop, halved sleeves, red cap (May We Never Be Found Out Partnership) Kim Bailey David Bass h24d h24m c26d 147 h20v c32d 171 h24g 135 h24v c24d c25g c29s c29v + c26s 163+ c24d c35d 167 c26m 156+ c25d c25v c25s c24s 163+ L c24m 129 G1 c24d 175 N c25d c22v 170+ N 168 x 144 c24s 144 c35d 144 c24v c25d c24s

4 24 SAINT ARE (FR) 84PF-3331 [Feb 9] C cheekpieces & tongue strap b.g Network (GER) Fortanea (FR) (Video Rock (FR)) workmanlike gelding: winning hurdler: useful handicap chaser: revitalised this season: 9/4, back near best when winning 7-runner event at Catterick last time by 7 lengths from Everaard, pressing on after 4 out and staying on strongly: third all 3 other starts, including behind Oscar Time in Becher Chase at Aintree: left Tim Vaughan after final (2013/14) start: stays 27f: acts on heavy ground: has worn headgear: in tongue tie last 4 starts: front runner/races prominently: has been a sketchy jumper (much better so far in 2014/15). Light green, yellow inverted triangle, yellow sleeves, red diamonds, yellow cap, red diamonds (Mr D. W. Fox) Tom George Paddy Brennan 25 ACROSS THE BAY (IRE) 81U0-800B [Mar 12] blinkers & tongue strap b.g Bob s Return (IRE) The Southern (IRE) (Glacial Storm (USA)) good-topped gelding: useful hurdler: useful handicap chaser: won at Haydock (by ½ length from Wellforth) in 2013/14: still disputing lead when effectively carried out around halfway in Grand National at Aintree final outing that season: 66/1, brought down 4 out in Fulke Walwyn Kim Muir Chase won by The Package at Cheltenham last time: stays 3½m: acts on heavy going: wears headgear: wears tongue tie: front runner/races prominently: no easy ride. Light blue, brown star, diabolo on sleeves and star on cap (Scotch Piper Syndicate) Donald McCain Henry Brooke 26 TRANQUIL SEA (IRE) 50231P0-5 [Feb 28] tongue strap b.g Sea Raven (IRE) Silver Valley (IRE) (Henbit (USA)) workmanlike gelding: winning hurdler: useful chaser nowadays: won veterans handicap at Doncaster in 2013/14: off 11 months, 25/1, shaped as if better for run when 22¾ lengths fifth of 12 to Soll in veterans handicap at Newbury last time: stays 3m: best form on good going or softer (acts on heavy): has worn tongue tie: often races in rear. Light green, orange stars, light green sleeves (Jean & Clemmie Shipp) Warren Greatrex Gavin Sheehan 27 OSCAR TIME (IRE) 11U14 [Feb 18] C b.g Oscar (IRE) Baywatch Star (IRE) (Supreme Leader) quite good-topped gelding: winning hurdler: useful chaser: won hunters at Uttoxeter and Wetherby in May and Becher Chase at Aintree (by ¾ length from Mendip Express) in December: off 11 weeks, 9/2, 15¼ lengths fourth of 8 to Aachen in veterans handicap at Doncaster last time: stays 4½m, effective at much shorter: raced only on good going or softer (acts on heavy): often travels strongly: twice in frame in Grand National. Brown, orange sleeves, quartered cap (Mr Robert Waley-Cohen) Robert Waley-Cohen Mr S. Waley-Cohen c25d c26d c26d c27s c25g 129 c25g 136A c25d c20g ? 143 c26m 143A h24s 103 c26d c24v c35d c29v 149 c28s 171? 143 c26s c26d c25g c25g + 144A c24d c20v c19v c22s c17m c24g c26d c25s 136A c20s 143+ HuA c24d 149+ HuA 28 BOB FORD (IRE) 1P-120P1P [Mar 14] hood b.g Vinnie Roe (IRE) Polar Lamb (IRE) (Brush Aside (USA)) tall gelding: winning hurdler: useful handicap chaser: won at Chepstow in October and West Wales National at Ffos Las (by 98 lengths from Gorgehous Lliege) in January: well below form last time: should stay beyond 3½m: acts very well on heavy going: wears hood: tried in tongue tie: usually races close up. Dark blue and white stripes, halved sleeves (The JJ Partnership) Rebecca Curtis P. Townend 29 SUPER DUTY (IRE) P2-67 [Feb 28] b.g Shantou (USA) Sarah s Cottage (IRE) (Topanoora) strong, deep-girthed gelding: fairly useful form over hurdles: shaped as if better for run on return: smart chaser: second in graduation chase at Newbury (1¼ lengths behind Hadrian s Approach) completed start in 2013/14 (pulled up in Hennessy Gold Cup Chase at Newbury other outing): 8/1, well below form in Grimthorpe Chase (Handicap) at Doncaster last time: left Donald McCain after final (2013/14) start: stays 25f: acts on good to firm and heavy going. Black, grey disc, armlets and cap (Brannon, Dick, Hernon & Holden) Ian Williams Will Kennedy 30 WYCK HILL (IRE) 99P16-2F [Feb 21] tongue strap b.g Pierre Willow Rose (IRE) (Roselier (FR)) good-topped gelding: fairly useful form over hurdles: useful handicap chaser: won Betfred Eider (Handicap Chase) at Newcastle (by ¾ length from Smoking Aces) in 2013/14: 11/1, fell sixth in 2015 renewal, won by Milborough, at Newcastle last time: stays 33f: acts on heavy going: in tongue tie last 4 starts: usually races prominently (never on terms sole previous run over National fences). Emerald green and yellow hoops, red cap (Mr John P. McManus) David Bridgwater Tom Cannon 31 GAS LINE BOY (IRE) 48U-P11P4 [Feb 14] b.g Blueprint (IRE) Jervia (Affirmed (USA)) tall, useful-looking gelding: winning hurdler: useful handicap chaser: won at Exeter and Haydock (by 13 lengths from Emperor s Choice) in November: off 7 weeks, 9/1, looked back in form when 19¼ lengths fourth of 12 to Lie Forrit in Grand National Trial at Haydock last time, going with enthusiasm long way: stays 29f: raced only on good going or softer (acts on heavy): has worn hood, not since reappearance: often travels strongly. Red, yellow hoops, yellow and red diabolo on sleeves, yellow cap, red spots (Mick Fitzgerald Racing Club) Philip Hobbs James Best 166 c33v c28v c19v 131 c21d c24v c19s c24d N c24v 155? N? c26m 143 h25v c24d 177 W c26g 148 c33d h24v 154+ N c33d + c33v c29v c26s 159 c24d c29s c29v 147 c29v c24d c24d 131 c24g N c25g A c24d

5 32 CHANCE DU ROY (FR) 1P46-55 [Feb 8] C cheekpieces ch.g Morespeed La Chance Au Roy (FR) (Rex Magna (FR)) lengthy, good-topped gelding: winning hurdler: useful handicap chaser: won Becher Chase at Aintree (by length from Baby Run) in 2013/14: off 10 weeks, 8/1, not disgraced when 14½ lengths fifth of 14 to Soll in veterans event at Exeter last time: stays 3¼m: acts on heavy and good to firm and going: in cheekpieces last 4 starts: usually races towards rear, often travels strongly. Mauve, white sash, red cap (Miss I. D. Du Pre) Philip Hobbs Tom O Brien 33 PORTRAIT KING (IRE) P4-8P1292 [Mar 17] cheekpieces gr.g Portrait Gallery (IRE) Storm Queen (IRE) (Le Bavard (FR)) fairly useful maiden hurdler: in cheekpieces, 13/2, good 2 lengths second of 12 to Railway Tommy in handicap at Down Royal last time, sticking to task: useful handicap chaser: won at Punchestown (amateur, by 5½ lengths from Rogue Angel) in January: 10/1, run best excused when well-beaten ninth of 18 to Milborough in Betfred Eider (Handicap Chase) at Newcastle penultimate start, badly hampered sixth and paying for working hard to get back involved: stays 33f: acts on heavy going. White and royal blue diamonds, white sleeves, royal blue cap, white diamonds (Marie Davis) Maurice Phelan, Ireland Davy Condon 34 OWEGA STAR (IRE) [Mar 8] tongue strap br.g Basanta (IRE) Los Monteros (IRE) (College Chapel) compact gelding: useful hurdler: useful chaser: won maiden at Listowel and novice at Cork (by neck from Golden Wonder) in 2013/14: best recent effort when 10¼ lengths fifth of 26 to Living Next Door in handicap at Leopardstown in December: off 11 weeks, 11/4, disappointing when only 31¾ lengths sixth of 8 to Miss Xian in Woodlands Park 100 Club Leinster National Handicap Chase at Naas last time: stays 3m: acts on heavy going: wears tongue tie. Black, white star, red sleeves, red cap, white star (Anthony Callan/Mrs Siobhan Callan) Peter Fahey, Ireland Robbie Power 35 RIVER CHOICE (FR) 1-6F58P14 [Feb 21] blinkers & tongue strap 1st ch.g River Mist (USA) Noraca (FR) (Akarad (FR)) smart hurdler at best: off 3 months, 11½ lengths fourth of 6 finishers to Rasique in minor event at Fontainebleau last time: useful chaser: 37/10, won 11-runner claimer at Enghien in November pushed out by 14 lengths from Allez L Anjou: claimed from C. Aubert 18,000 after: stays 3¾m: raced mainly on soft/heavy going: wears headgear. Dark blue, white star, black and dark blue striped sleeves, white cap, black star (Mr Fergus Wilson) Richard Chotard, France David Cottin c24d 169+ c26d + c35d c24v c25v 143 c26s h24d c33d 137+ c28v c25v 165? 127A c24v 129 c22d c28v h20g c24s c24v 138 c24s 134 h20d c20s 126 G3 c20g 164 N c20g 157+ G3 c22s 157+ W 171? h19s 151+ W c19s 161 C c27s G1 c23s 157 G3 c19s 171 L h18s W c30s 175 G1 c19s 147+ C 36 COURT BY SURPRISE (IRE) [Nov ] b.g Beneficial Garryduff Princess (IRE) (Husyan (USA)) well-made gelding: winning hurdler: useful handicap chaser: off 7 months, won at Exeter in October: 16/1, awarded 18-runner Badger Ales Trophy at Wincanton last time after being beaten 7 lengths by The Young Master who was found to be ineligible for race: stays 25f: acts on soft going. Black, black and pink check cap (Mr N. Mustoe) Emma Lavelle Richie McLernon 37 ALVARADO (IRE) 51P4-5 [Feb 18] ch.g Goldmark (USA) Mrs Jones (IRE) (Roselier (FR)) tall gelding: winning hurdler: useful handicap chaser: won Grade 3 at Cheltenham (by 2 lengths from Knockara Beau) in 2013/14: creditable 16¼ lengths fourth of 40 to Pineau de Re in Grand National at Aintree final start, left with too much to do: off 11 months, 10/1, shaped as if retaining all ability when 18 lengths fifth of 8 to Aachen in veterans event at Doncaster last time, finishing with running left over inadequate trip: stays 35f: acts on good to firm and heavy going: often races in rear: needs treating with caution (has refused twice). Royal blue, pink hoop (Mr & Mrs William Rucker) Fergal O Brien Paul Moloney 38 SOLL P11 [Feb 28] blinkers & tongue strap ch.g Presenting Montelfolene (IRE) (Montelimar (USA)) strong, workmanlike gelding: winning hurdler: smart handicap chaser: promise on both previous attempts over National fences at Aintree: won veterans event at Exeter (by 4 lengths from Rebel Rebellion in race that has proved strong form) in February: in blinkers, 11/2, followed up in 12-runner similar event at Newbury last time by ¾ length from Relax, finding plenty: left Jo Hughes after first (2014/15) start: thorough stayer: stays 3¼m: best form on ground softer than good (acts on heavy): sometimes in cheekpieces of late: in tongue tie last 2 starts: promise both previous attempts over National fences. Dark blue, royal blue chevrons, dark blue cap, royal blue star (Mr Derrick Mossop) David Pipe Tom Scudamore 39 ELY BROWN (IRE) P [Jan 31] C cheekpieces b.g Sunshine Street (USA) Browneyed Daughter (IRE) (Broken Hearted) sturdy gelding: useful handicap hurdler: won Pertemps Qualifier at Aintree (by 8 lengths from Gauvain) in 2013/14: off 12 months, pulled up on return: useful form over fences: won novice at Leicester and Grade 2 at Wetherby (by 9 lengths from Milborough) in 2013/14: reportedly struck into himself when well below form final start: stays 25f: acts on heavy and good to firm going: wears headgear (in cheekpieces of late, also tongue tied last time): front runner/races prominently. Orange, beige spots and sleeves, orange cap (Countrywide Vehicle Rentals Taxi Hire) Charlie Longsdon Brian Hughes 171 c25d c24d c23s c26m c29g c25d c24g c24g c35d c26v 139 c27d c24g c26d c24d c30s G1 c21g c24s c29v c24v c29g ? 139 h25v c24v 129 G2 c25v 171? G2 c23d 164+ N h24d h24d

6 40 ROYALE KNIGHT [Mar 19] b.g King s Theatre (IRE) Gardana (FR) (Garde Royale) fairly useful handicap hurdler: off 4 months, 6/1, good 1½ lengths second of 6 to Forgivienne at Chepstow last time, rallying: useful handicap chaser: won at Sedgefield (by 17 lengths from Lackamon) in October: stays 4m: acts on good to firm and heavy going: tried in blinkers: often races prominently. Light blue, brown cross of lorraine, brown and light blue striped sleeves, light blue cap, brown star (C. E. Stedman & R. J. Corsan) Dr Richard Newland Brendan Powell h24s h24v c30d h24g c31d c28d c33v c29d DECLARED RUNNERS Recent Winners 2014 Pineau de Re /1 Dr Richard Newland Leighton Aspell Auroras Encore /1 Sue Smith Ryan Mania Neptune Collonges /1 Daryl Jacob Ballabriggs /1 Donald McCain Jason Maguire Don t Push It /1jf Jonjo O Neill A. P. McCoy 40 24

7 Saddlecloth Number Colour/Sex/Pedigree Last 8 Performances 10 JUMPING TO IT P [Dec 20] CD blinkers 1st Timeform Comment Date of last run b.g Bollin Eric Sainte Etoile (FR) (Saint Cyrien (FR)) won maiden point in 2013: useful hurdler: won handicaps at Wetherby (amateurs) and Haydock in November and Bangor (by 16 lengths from Heronry) in December: ran poorly last time: has left John Doe: stays 3m: acts on soft going: front runner/races prominently, often travels strongly. Cerise with a white circle, cerise sleeves and cap (Timeform Limited) Donald McCain Jason Maguire Trainer Form Course or Course & Distance winner Age and Weight carried Trainer Uplift Equipment Owner Horse In Focus Horses For Courses Jockey Uplift Timeform Rating (Top Rated with box) h24v 122 h24d h24d h22s + 100A h24g h24s 110 h24s 96 N h21s 135 N Ratings Summary GUIDE TO ABBREVIATIONS & SYMBOLS RATING SYMBOLS The following symbols sometimes appear alongside (or instead of) a rating:- p the horse is likely to improve P the horse is almost certainly capable of much better? the rating is suspect or (used alone) the horse can t be assessed with confidence + the horse may be better than rated the horse is unreliable (for temperament or other reasons) the horse is so temperamentally unsatisfactory as not to be worth a rating x a poor jumper xx so bad a jumper as not to be worth a rating RATINGS SUMMARY The first column indicates the type of race c-chase, h-hurdle, b-bumper the distance rounded to the nearest furlong (a prefix indicates the race was not run on turf; f-fibresand; p-polytrack; a-other artificial surface) and going: f-firm (or fast); m-good to firm; g-good (or standard); d-good to soft or dead; s-soft (slow, sloppy or muddy); v-heavy. 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