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No/Draw/Horse (days since last run)
Age colour sex, Sire - Dam (Damsire)
Form/Owner(s)
Wearing Details
Weight/Penalty
Offical Rating
Forecast Price*
Jockey/
Trainer
1 Tartak (FR)
(1679F, 29J)
9 b g Akhdari (USA) - Tartamuda (FR) (Tyrnavos)
4-58605 Power Panels Electrical Systems Ltd
Tongue strap
11-12
153
14/1
Aidan Coleman
Tim Vaughan
Winner of a hurdle race and six chases from 2m 2f to 2m 5f on ground varying from good to soft. Finished 15l behind Salut Flo when fifth of 22 at 50-1 on his latest outing in a Grade 3 chase in the Group 3 Byrne Group Plate at Cheltenham over 2m 5f (good) last month.
2 Apt Approach (IRE)
(55J)
9 ch g Bob Back (USA) - Imminent Approach (IRE) (Lord Americo)
FU1113 Greenstar Syndicate
Tongue strap
11-9
150
12/1
P Townend
W P Mullins
Winner of a hurdle race, a NH flat race and four chases from 2m to 3m on soft and heavy ground. Third of 5 behind Rubi Light beaten 22l at 5-2 on his latest outing in a Grade 2 chase in the Group 2 Red Mills Chase at Gowran Park over 2m 4f (soft) in February.
3 Giorgio Quercus (FR)
(1497F, 29J)
7 b g Starborough - Winter Breeze (FR) (Kaldoun (FR))
165-210 Seasons Holidays
11-9
150
20/1
B J Geraghty
N J Henderson
Winner of three hurdle races, a NH flat race and three chases from 2m to 2m 5f on ground varying from good to heavy. Well beaten at 16-1 behind Salut Flo when 14th of 22 on his latest outing in a Grade 3 chase in the Group 3 Byrne Group Plate at Cheltenham over 2m 5f (good) last month.
4 Chance Du Roy (FR)
(23J)
8 ch g Morespeed - La Chance Au Roy (FR) (Rex Magna (FR))
P-12541 Miss I D Du Pre
11-7
148
14/1
R Johnson
P J Hobbs
Winner of two hurdle races and five chases from 2m to 2m 4f on ground varying from good to soft. A winner at 9-2 in a chase at Haydock over 2m 4f (good to soft) on his latest outing last month, beating Door Boy by 1 1/4l. Has also won at Newbury this season.
5 Fistral Beach (IRE)
(85J)
9 b g Definite Article - Empress Of Light (Emperor Jones (USA))
1P0-1P3 Mr C G Roach
11-4
145
16/1
D A Jacob
P F Nicholls
He has won a NH flat race and three chases from 2m 1f to 2m 5f on ground varying from good to soft. Third of 11 behind Micheal Flips beaten 13l at 12-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Taunton over 2m 3f (good to soft) in January.
6 Little Josh (IRE)
(29J)
10 ch g Pasternak - Miss Top (IRE) (Tremblant)
155-6P0 Mr Tony Bloom
11-4
145
10/1
S Twiston-Davies
N A Twiston-Davies
Has won two hurdle races, two NH flat races and four chases from 2m to 2m 4f on ground varying from good to heavy. Well beaten at 66-1 behind Riverside Theatre when 10th of 12 on his latest outing in a Grade 1 chase in the Group 1 Ryanair Chase at Cheltenham over 2m 5f (good) last month.
7 Herecomesthetruth (IRE)
(485J)
10 ch g Presenting - Beagan Rose (IRE) (Roselier (FR))
1U53/U3- The Not Over Big Partnership
11-1
142
33/1
Tom Cannon (3)
C Gordon
Has won two hurdle races and six chases from 2m 3f to 3m on ground varying from good to soft, but last win was over two years ago. Third of 7 behind Tartak beaten 29l at 33-1 on his latest outing in a Grade 2 chase in the Group 2 totesport.com Peterborough Chase at Newbury over 2m 4f (good) in December '10.
8 Matuhi (GB)
(2007F, 29J)
9 b g Dansili - Montserrat (Aragon)
61-U030 Willsford Racing Incorporated
Tongue strap
11-1
142
16/1
T Scudamore
D Pipe
Winner of two hurdle races and three chases from 2m to 2m 5f on ground varying from good to firm to good to soft. Well beaten at 22-1 behind Salut Flo when 13th of 22 on his latest outing in a Grade 3 chase in the Group 3 Byrne Group Plate at Cheltenham over 2m 5f (good) last month.
9 Triangular (USA)
(1130F, 21J)
7 b g Diesis - Salchow (USA) (Nijinsky (CAN))
9-01721 Mrs Henrietta Charlet
Tongue strap, Cheek pieces
10-13
140
13/2
P J Brennan
T R George
He has won three chases from 2m to 2m 6f on good ground. Won on his latest outing in a chase when 9-2fav at Newbury over 2m 6f (good) last month, beating Dom D'Orgeval by 4 1/2l. Has also won at Warwick this season.
10 Always Waining (IRE)
(2387F, 20J)
11 b g Unfuwain (USA) - Glenarff (USA) (Irish River (FR))
1-84409 Mr & Mrs Peter James Douglas
Cheek pieces
10-11
138
10/1
P Bowen
Has won five hurdle races and six chases from 2m to 3m on ground varying from good to heavy. Well beaten at 50-1 behind Golden Call when 9th of 13 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Bangor over 3m (good) last month.
11 Frankie Figg (IRE)
(55J)
10 b g Portrait Gallery (IRE) - Ardnataggle (IRE) (Aristocracy)
U6-766U Andrea & Graham Wylie
Tongue strap
10-3
130
10/1
R Walsh
P F Nicholls
Winner of two hurdle races and three chases from 2m 4f to 3m 1f on ground varying from good to firm to soft. Unseated rider when 16-1 at Wincanton over 2m 5f (soft) in a chase won by Painter Man in February on his latest outing.
12 Gonebeyondrecall (IRE)
(239F, 212J)
9 b g Dr Massini (IRE) - Green Walk (Green Shoon)
2P4-P40 Mr Noel Glynn
Visor
10-3
130
14/1
D J Condon
N F Glynn
Winner of a hurdle race, two NH flat races and two chases from 2m to 2m 4f on ground varying from good to firm to good to soft. Well beaten at 16-1 when 10th of 17 on his latest outing in a chase at Listowel over 3m (soft) in September last year.
13 Arklow Ger (IRE)
(76J)
10 b g Presenting - Miss Rose (IRE) (Phardante (FR))
P69018 Micheal Joseph Murray/john J Kavanagh
10-2
129
20/1
P Carberry
P Nolan
Winner of three hurdle races, a NH flat race and three chases from 2m to 3m 1f on ground varying from firm to soft - heavy. Beaten 16l behind Seabass at 16-1 when eighth of 22 on his latest outing in a chase at Leopardstown over 2m 5f (yielding) in January.
14 Paradis de Thaix (FR)
(40J)
9 ch g April Night (FR) - Etoile De Thaix (FR) (Lute Antique (FR))
141364 Hard To Get Ten Syndicate
Cheek pieces
10-2
129
16/1
Paul Moloney
Mrs J Harrington
He has won a hurdle race and two chases at 2m 4f on ground varying from good to heavy. Finished 4l behind Leanne when fourth of 8 at 10-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Leopardstown over 2m 5f (good) last month.
15 Sunday City (JPN)
(2413F, 23J)
11 ch g Sunday Silence (USA) - Diamond City (USA) (Mr Prospector (USA))
117U32 Mr R Greenway
10-2
129
20/1
J E Moore
P Bowen
Has won three hurdle races and five chases from 2m to 2m 4f on good to firm and good ground. Beaten 19l by Island Life when second of 14 at 4-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Hereford over 2m 3f (good) last month. Has won at Worcester and Aintree this season.
16 Aimigayle (GB)
(21J)
9 b m Midnight Legend - Cherrygayle (IRE) (Strong Gale)
2/P28-P3 David Cliff And Philippa Clunes
10-2
129
16/1
C Bolger
Miss S Smith
Winner of three hurdle races, a NH flat race and two chases from 2m 2f to 3m on good to firm and good ground, but last win was over three years ago. Third of 12 behind Triangular beaten 8l at 7-1 on her latest outing in a chase at Newbury over 2m 6f (good) last month.
17 Fabalu (IRE)
(12J)
10 b g Oscar (IRE) - Lizes Birthday (IRE) (Torus)
61/4512 Mr T G Leslie
Blinkers
10-0
127
12/1
D McCain Jnr
Winner of two hurdle races and three chases from 2m 6f to 3m 2f on ground varying from good to heavy. Beaten 1l by Knighton Combe when second of 6 at 11-4 on his latest outing in a chase at Ascot over 3m (good) earlier this month.
18 Moon Over Miami (GER)
(2413F, 48J)
11 b g Dashing Blade - Miss Esther (GER) (Alkalde (GER))
163456 Safest Syndicate 3
Tongue strap
10-0
127
33/1
W Kennedy
C J Mann
Winner of three hurdle races and four chases from 2m to 2m 2f on ground varying from good to soft. Well beaten at 12-1 behind Oh Crick when sixth of 9 on his latest outing in a chase at Chepstow over 2m (soft) in February.
19 Rio Gael (IRE)
(541F, 15J)
6 br g Captain Rio - Palavera (FR) (Bikala)
421528 Mrs Karen Bowen
Cheek pieces
10-0
126
25/1
B Hughes
P Bowen
Winner of four hurdle races and two chases from 2m to 2m 2f on good to firm and good ground. Well beaten at 33-1 behind Lava Lamp when eighth of 11 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Ffos Las over 2m 4f (good) last month. Has won at Fontwell and Fakenham this season.
20 Douglas Julian (GB)
(34J)
10 br g Overbury (IRE) - Swing Quartet (IRE) (Orchestra)
8714P1 Mrs S Smith
10-0
126
20/1
Ryan Mania
Mrs S J Smith
Winner of two hurdle races and five chases at 2m 4f on ground varying from good to heavy. A winner at 13-2 in a chase at Ayr over 2m 4f (soft) on his latest outing last month, beating Alexander Oats by 3l. Has also won at Newcastle this season.
21 Bai Zhu (IRE)
(21J)
8 b g Anshan - Cool Thistle (IRE) (Mandalus)
16-U655 The Perfect Day Partnership
10-0
124
20/1
Felix de Giles
N J Henderson
He has won a hurdle race, a NH flat race and two chases from 2m to 3m on ground varying from good to soft. Well beaten at 15-2 behind Triangular when fifth of 12 on his latest outing in a chase at Newbury over 2m 6f (good) last month.
22 Montoya's Son (IRE)
(15J)
7 ch g Flemensfirth (USA) - Over The Grand (IRE) (Over The River (FR))
236P31 Straightline Construction Ltd
10-0
123
20/1
K Renwick
C Grant
He has won a hurdle race and two chases from 2m to 2m 4f on ground varying from good to firm to good to soft. Won on his latest outing in a chase when 9-4fav at Newcastle over 2m 4f (good) last month, beating Carrietau by 5l.
23 Nikola (FR)
(2380F, 12J)
11 b g Roi De Rome (USA) - Envie De Chalamont (FR) (Pamponi (FR))
1P5034 Graham And Alison Jelley
10-0
123
20/1
N A Twiston-Davies
Winner of two hurdle races and three chases from 2m to 3m 1f on ground varying from good to firm to heavy. Well beaten at 4-1 behind Knighton Combe when fourth of 6 on his latest outing in a chase at Ascot over 3m (good) earlier this month.
24 Wake Board (FR)
(20J)
7 b g Dansili - Criquetot (FR) (Epervier Bleu)
7P1446 Mr J A Provan
Tongue strap
10-0
123
33/1
C I Gillies
Dr R D P Newland
Winner of two hurdle races and three chases from 2m to 2m 4f on good and good to soft ground. Well beaten at 11-4jt-fav behind French Ties when last of 6 on his latest outing in a chase at Bangor over 2m 4f (good) last month. Has won 3 times this season.
25 Minella Theatre (IRE)
(33J)
9 b g King's Theatre (IRE) - Ring Of Water (USA) (Northern Baby (CAN))
3-5U277 Middleham Park Racing Xxiv & Dan Gilbe
Tongue strap
10-0
116
33/1
Mrs L Hill
He has won a hurdle race, a NH flat race and two chases from 2m to 3m on good and good to soft ground. Well beaten at 8-1 behind Trigger The Light when seventh of 8 on his latest outing in a chase at Warwick over 3m 5f (good) last month.
26 Massini Sunset (IRE)
(15J)
12 b g Dr Massini (IRE) - Burgundy Sunset (IRE) (Buckskin (FR))
245313 Mr And Mrs Andrew May
Blinkers
10-0
115
33/1
Conor O'Farrell (3)
N R Mitchell
Has won eight chases from 2m 3f to 3m on ground varying from good to soft to heavy. Third of 4 behind Roi De Rose beaten 8l at 3-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Ffos Las over 3m (good) last month.
Triangular won with plenty in hand over 2m7f at Newbury last month and there could be a good deal more to come from him despite a 13lb rise in the weights. The drop in trip should pose no problem and he looks sure to go well if taking to the big fences. Always Waining bids for a hat-trick of wins in this race and he must be respected despite being 5lb higher than last year. Frankie Figg likes it round here and he is feasibly handicapped if bouncing back to his best so he merits respect but the verdict goes to LITTLE JOSH. He is 1lb lower than when winning the Paddy Power Gold Cup last season and looks just the type to take to this test with his bold front-running style.
