16:00 CHELTENHAM, 2M 7F 213Y

8 11F1-15 KOTKIKOVA (FR) 31 6 11 - 1 D A Jacob 147 gr m Martaline - Kotkita N J Henderson

PDF Form Guide - Free from attheraces.com with Jockey Colours: Emerald Green, Yellow hoops, Emerald Green cap, White star Notes: Timeform says: Smart hurdler/chaser in France. May have needed first run in 8 months when fifth at Leopardstown (3m) over Christmas on debut for new connections and likely to be spot on now. Still up against it. (Forecast 19.00) 16:00 CHELTENHAM, 2m 7f 213y 9 2/334-23 COLE HARDEN (IRE) 27 CD 8 11 - 0tp G Sheehan 152 W Greatrex galliardhomes.com Cleeve Hurdle (Grade 2) (Class 1) (5YO plus) b g Westerner - Nosie Betty

Jockey Colours: Dark green and orange (quartered), dark green sleeves, hooped cap Notes: No Silk Form Horse Details Age/Wt Jockey/Trainer OR Timeform says: 2015 World Hurdle winner but fairly lightly raced and doesn't appear to be that force nowadays, third of 6 in the Relkeel (cheekpieces added) at this venue following a 1 4-P1434 OLD GUARD 14 C 6 11 - 8 Harry Cobden 151 disappointing chase debut. (Forecast 23.00) P F Nicholls b g Notnowcato - Dolma 10 12U- HENRI PARRY MORGAN 27 D 9 11 - 0t J E Moore 143 P Bowen Jockey Colours: Dark blue, royal blue stars, dark blue and red halved sleeves, red cap Notes: 0UF b g Brian Boru - Queen Of Thedaises Timeform says: Won Greatwood and Grade 2 International at this venue (both around 2m) in 2015 and easily best effort since when fourth in the Lanzarote at Kempton a fortnight ago. Jockey Colours: Maroon, yellow star, hooped sleeves, yellow cap Notes: Unproven beyond 21f. (Forecast 34.00) Timeform says: Real improver over fences in 2015/16, but jumping has been an issue over larger obstacles of late and he's pitched in very deep back over timber. (Forecast 67.00) 2 21-4134 PTIT ZIG (FR) 42 C 8 11 - 8b Nick Scholfield 153 P F Nicholls b g Great Pretender - Red Rym 11 P/24P6- KNOCKARA BEAU (IRE) 48 CD 14 11 - 0 Jan Faltejsek 136 G A Charlton 3 b g Leading Counsel - Clairabell Jockey Colours: Pink, large purple spots, hooped sleeves Notes: Timeform says: High-class hurdler/chaser who won Grande Course de Haies d'Auteuil by 2 Jockey Colours: Tan, black and green hooped sleeves, black cap Notes: lengths from Alex de Larredya in June. Never really looked comfortable in Grade 1 Long Timeform says: Very much at the veteran stage and though last month's reappearance third Walk Hurdle last month. (Forecast 17.00) suggests he's still a near-useful operator, he is right up against it here (fourth of 7 in this last year). (Forecast 151.00) 3 251-756 REVE DE SIVOLA (FR) 42 CD 12 11 - 8 Lizzie Kelly 153 Nick Williams b g Assessor - Eva De Chalamont 12 236/P- SHANTOU BOB (IRE) 32 D 9 11 - 0tp1 Wayne Hutchinson 146 W Greatrex 21 b g Shantou - Bobset Leader Jockey Colours: White, red triple diamond, royal blue sleeves, white stars, white cap, red diamonds Notes: Timeform says: Has won the Long Walk Hurdle at Ascot 3 times, and also this race in 2013 Jockey Colours: White, purple chevron, pink sleeves, purple cap Notes: (close second in 2015). However, well behind Unowhatimeanharry in Long Distance and Timeform says: Very useful novice hurdler in 2014/15 and right back at that level when Long Walk Hurdle on last 2 starts. (Forecast 51.00) seeing off a well-treated rival at Chepstow last month (23.6f). This an altogether different test. Cheekpieces added. (Forecast 26.00) 4 1111-11 UNOWHATIMEANHARRY 42 CD 9 11 - 8t B J Geraghty 167 Harry Fry b g Sir Harry Lewis - Red Nose Lady 13 8U-214P THE ROMFORD PELE (IRE) 64 CD 10 11 - 0b D N Russell 150 Miss R Curtis b g Accordion - Back And Fore Jockey Colours: Emerald green, yellow hoops, white cap Notes: Timeform says: Had a remarkable campaign over hurdles last season, and the progress Jockey Colours: Purple and yellow stripes, black sleeves and cap Notes: continued when he ultimately ran out a ready winner of Grade 1 Long Walk Hurdle (left clear Timeform says: Back up in trip (26.5f) and confirmed himself as good a hurdler as he is a by Ballyoptic's fall). (Forecast 2.25) chaser when a cosy winner of a Newton Abbot handicap in October. Turned in a lacklustre display at Newbury. (Forecast 51.00) 5 11-1F2F BALLYOPTIC (IRE) 42 D 7 11 - 4 R Johnson 162 b g Old Vic - Lambourne Lace N A Twiston-Davies 14 U4631-F THE YOUNG MASTER 56 C D 8 11 - 0p Mr S Waley-Cohen 138 b g Echo Of Light - Fine Frenzy N P Mulholland Jockey Colours: Maroon and light blue diabolo, light blue sleeves, quartered cap Notes: Timeform says: Rapidly developed into very smart hurdler for this yard, finishing an Jockey Colours: Yellow, emerald green diamond, yellow sleeves, emerald green seams, yellow cap, Notes: excellent second to Unowhatimeanharry at Newbury and may well have done so again but for emerald green diamond a late fall at Ascot. Receives 4 lb. (Forecast 5.50) Timeform says: Looked an upwardly-mobile chaser when landing valuable handicap at Sandown in April but held when falling on reappearance in the Becher and this could be a 6 414-103 UN TEMPS POUR TOUT (IRE) 42 C 8 11 - 4bt T Scudamore 154 confidence restorer. (Forecast 67.00) b g Robin Des Champs - Rougedespoir D Pipe 15 234-121 WHATAKNIGHT 89 D 8 11 - 0t N D Fehily 144 Harry Fry Jockey Colours: Orange, dark blue star, orange sleeves, dark blue stars, dark blue cap Notes: b g Midnight Legend - What A Mover Timeform says: Mixes chasing and hurdling to good effect, and a definite player on these terms on the pick of his form, though rather inherited third by default in the Long Walk Hurdle Jockey Colours: Purple, pink epaulets, striped sleeves and cap Notes: last month. Blinkers back on. (Forecast 15.00) Timeform says: Multiple-point winner who completed a simple task over fences at Hereford in October. Won in good style too when last seen over hurdles, but very much the stable 7 0-1235U WEST APPROACH 42 7 11 - 2 R Walsh 149 second string. (Forecast 41.00) b g Westerner - Ardstown C L Tizzard

Jockey Colours: Orange, black triple diamond, chevrons on sleeves Notes: Timeform says: Has only a novice hurdle win to his name, but some useful form to his name, set to run above himself when unseating rider in the Long Walk Hurdle at Ascot last month. (Forecast 34.00)

© 2017 At The Races. All Rights Reserved. TIMEFORM VIEW: UNOWHATIMEANHARRY's 4 lb penalty makes things a bit more interesting, but he has passed every test with flying colours for Harry Fry and is taken to further enhance his World Hurdle credentials. Ballyoptic would have finished second to the selection again at Ascot if staying on PDF Form Guide - Free from attheraces.com with his feet and is the obvious danger.

Timeform 1-2-3: 1 4-P1434 OLD GUARD 14 C 6 11 - 8 Harry Cobden 151 1: UNOWHATIMEANHARRY b g Notnowcato - Dolma P F Nicholls 2: BALLYOPTIC 3: UN TEMPS POUR TOUT Jockey Colours: Dark blue, royal blue stars, dark blue and red halved sleeves, red cap Timeform says: Won Greatwood and Grade 2 International at this venue (both around 2m) in 2015 and easily best effort since when fourth in the Lanzarote at Kempton a fortnight ago. Unproven beyond 21f. (Forecast 34.00)

CAREER STATS (Starts - Wins - 2nds - 3rds)

Flat Turf: 2 - 0 - 1 - 1 Jumps: 15 - 5 - 1 - 2 All Weather: 1 - 1 - 0 - 0

RECENT RACE BY RACE HISTORY

Date Race Details Going Weight Res (Dr) Jockey SP 1-2-3 Result / Close-up OR

1st Modus, 2nd Templeross, 3rd Lord Of The Island 14 Jan 17 Kmp 21f Hcp Hdl List Cls1 Gd-Sft 11-12 4/13 Sam Twiston- 20/1 towards rear and raced wide, pushed along in mid-division and no 153 23K 9¾ len Davies impression after 3 out, kept on under strong pressure pressure run- in, went never nearer 4th post 1st The New One, 2nd My Tent Or Yours, 3rd OLD GUARD 10 Dec 16 Che 17f Hdl Gd2 Cls1 74K Sft 11-8 3/6 Sam Twiston- 12/1 chased leaders, 2nd before 3rd until approaching next, ridden after 153 15½ len Davies 2 out, not pace of front pair before last 1st Ch'tibello, 2nd Melodic Rendezvous, 3rd My Tent Or Yours 19 Nov 16 Hdo 16f Hdl Cls2 62K Hy 11-3p1 4/4 Harry Cobden 5/2f2 tracked leaders in 3rd, pushed along before 3 out, ridden before 2 157 6½ len out, soon outpaced 1st OLD GUARD, 2nd Imperial Presence, 3rd Shintori 18 Oct 16 Exe 17.5f Ch Cls4 6K Gd 11-2 1/4 Nick Scholfield 1/2f tracked leader, reminder after 4th, challenged after 5 out, upsides - nk when blundered badly and lost ground 4 out, 3 lengths down when ridden after 2 out, rallied flat, stayed on to lead final strides 1st After Eight Sivola, 2nd Bladoun, 3rd Indian Rupee 07 Oct 16 New 16f Nov Ch Cls3 8K Gd 11-0 PU/4 Sam Twiston- 1/5f tracked leader, sprawled on landing rider lost iron and pulled up - Davies after 1st 1st Faugheen, 2nd The New One, 3rd Hargam 26 Dec 15 Kmp 16f Hdl Gd1 Cls1 57K Gd-Sft 11-7 4/5 Sam Twiston- 8/1 tracked leaders, pushed along and outpaced soon after 3 out 157 12¼ len Davies

2 21-4134 PTIT ZIG (FR) 42 C 8 11 - 8b Nick Scholfield 153 P F Nicholls b g Great Pretender - Red Rym

Jockey Colours: Pink, large purple spots, hooped sleeves Timeform says: High-class hurdler/chaser who won Grande Course de Haies d'Auteuil by 2 lengths from Alex de Larredya in June. Never really looked comfortable in Grade 1 Long Walk Hurdle last month. (Forecast 17.00)

CAREER STATS (Starts - Wins - 2nds - 3rds)

Flat Turf: 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 Jumps: 26 - 10 - 5 - 2 All Weather: 0 - 0 - 0 - 0

RECENT RACE BY RACE HISTORY

Date Race Details Going Weight Res (Dr) Jockey SP 1-2-3 Result / Close-up OR

1st UNOWHATIMEANHARRY, 2nd Lil Rockerfeller, 3rd UN 17 Dec 16 Asc 24f Hdl Gd1 Cls1 57K Gd-Sft 11-7b1 4/11 Sam Twiston- 8/1 TEMPS POUR TOUT 158 19¾ len Davies tracked leading pair, in 4th place after 2nd, weakened 2 out, left modest 4th last 1st Alex De Larredya, 2nd Solway, 3rd PTIT ZIG 05 Nov 16 Aut 24f Hdl Gd1 233K Sft 10-10v 3/13 Nick Scholfield 10/3f2 158 9 len 1st PTIT ZIG, 2nd Alex De Larredya, 3rd Blue Dragon 12 Jun 16 Aut 25f Hdl Gd1 233K Gd 10-10v1 1/12 Sam Twiston- 22/1 153 2 len Davies 1st Un De Sceaux, 2nd Le Grand Luce, 3rd Alex De Larredya 21 May 16 Aut 21f Hdl Gd2 Cls1 110K Sft 10-7 4/13 Sam Twiston- 7/1 153 12½ len Davies 1st PTIT ZIG, 2nd Silsol, 3rd Vaniteux 23 Apr 16 San 21.5f Hdl List Cls1 Gd 11-0 1/6 Sam Twiston- 7/4f tracked leading pair, pushed along and outpaced after 3 out, rallied 153 28K 1¾ len Davies next, led last, driven clear run-in 1st Thistlecrack, 2nd PTIT ZIG, 3rd THE ROMFORD PELE 30 Jan 16 Che 24f Hdl Gd2 Cls1 34K Hy 11-0 2/7 Sam Twiston- 7/1 held up in touch, tracked leaders 8th, effort between last 2, went 159 12 len Davies 2nd when not fluent last, soon ridden, kept on same pace, no chance with impressive winner flat

3 251-756 REVE DE SIVOLA (FR) 42 CD 12 11 - 8 Lizzie Kelly 153 b g Assessor - Eva De Chalamont Nick Williams

Timeform says: Has won the Long Walk Hurdle at Ascot 3 times, and also this race in 2013 (close second in 2015). Flat Turf: 1 - 0 - 0 - 0 Jumps: 8 - 4 - 1 - 0 All Weather: 5 - 1 - 2 - 1 However, well behind Unowhatimeanharry in Long Distance and Long Walk Hurdle on last 2 starts. (Forecast 51.00) RECENT RACE BY RACE HISTORY CAREER STATS (Starts - Wins - 2nds - 3rds) Date Race Details Going Weight Res (Dr) Jockey SP 1-2-3 Result / Close-up OR Flat Turf: 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 Jumps: 42 - 9 - 7 - 7 All Weather: 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 1st UNOWHATIMEANHARRY, 2nd Lil Rockerfeller, 3rd UN 17 Dec 16 Asc 24f Hdl Gd1 Cls1 57K Gd-Sft 11-7 F/11 R Johnson 8/1 TEMPS POUR TOUT 159 RECENT RACE BY RACE HISTORY tracked leaders, in lead after 2nd, pushed along before 2 out, narrowly headed when fell last Date Race Details Going Weight Res (Dr) Jockey SP 1-2-3 Result / Close-up OR 1st UNOWHATIMEANHARRY, 2nd BALLYOPTIC, 3rd Menorah 25 Nov 16 Nbu 24f Hdl Gd2 Cls1 28K Sft 11-4 2/9 Ryan Hatch 5/2f held up towards rear, headway before 3 out, ridden before last, 159 1st UNOWHATIMEANHARRY, 2nd Lil Rockerfeller, 3rd UN 6 len chased winner run-in, no impression 17 Dec 16 Asc 24f Hdl Gd1 Cls1 57K Gd-Sft 11-7 6/11 D J Mullins 33/1 TEMPS POUR TOUT 158 38 len led until after 2nd, tracked leader until before 9th, soon pushed 1st Silsol, 2nd Native River, 3rd Lil Rockerfeller along, chased leaders, weakened before next 29 Oct 16 Wth 24f Hdl Gd2 Cls1 23K Gd 11-5 F/6 Ryan Hatch 6/4f tracked leaders, ridden after 3 out, one pace before next, rallied 152 and close up on outside when stumbled and fell last 1st UNOWHATIMEANHARRY, 2nd BALLYOPTIC, 3rd Menorah 25 Nov 16 Nbu 24f Hdl Gd2 Cls1 28K Sft 11-8 5/9 D A Jacob 16/1 close up, ridden after 3 out, soon weakened 160 1st BALLYOPTIC, 2nd Crimson Ark, 3rd Forever Field 08 Oct 16 Chp 19.5f Hcp Hdl Gd3 Gd 11-0 1/14 Ryan Hatch (3) 9/2f2 148 29 len in touch, effort 4 out, led narrowly next, ridden afer 2 out, kept on Cls1 28K 1¼ len towards finish 1st Alex De Larredya, 2nd Solway, 3rd PTIT ZIG 05 Nov 16 Aut 24f Hdl Gd1 233K Sft 10-10 7/13 J Plouganou 12/1 160 1st BALLYOPTIC, 2nd Bellshill, 3rd Potters Legend 08 Apr 16 Ain 25f Nov Hdl Gd1 Cls1 Gd-Sft 11-4 1/15 Ryan Hatch 9/1 138 27 len held up in mid-division, headway after 7th, led 3 out, gradually 56K nk edged right to stands rail after 2 out, headed last, driven and 1st REVE DE SIVOLA, 2nd One Track Mind, 3rd Silsol stayed on well flat, led again close home 20 Feb 16 Hdo 23f Hdl Gd2 Cls1 23K Hy 11-10 1/6 R Johnson 7/2j2f made all, pressed 4 out, ridden after next, stayed on to go 3 160 lengths clear after last, held on towards finish 1st BALLYOPTIC, 2nd Pougne Bobbi, 3rd Air Horse One ¾ len 19 Mar 16 Utt 20f Nov Hdl Cls4 5K Sft 11-5 1/10 Ryan Hatch (3) 6/4f tracked leader, led before 6th, made rest, not fluent 3 out, drew - 1st Cloudy Too, 2nd Virak, 3rd Fingal Bay 10 len clear after next, well in command when not fluent last, very easily 23 Jan 16 Hdo 24f Hcp Ch Gd2 Cls1 Hy 10-4 5/12 J Reveley 3/1f towards rear, headway before 5 out, mistake next, plugged on and 139 28K 43 len never dangerous 1st Thistlecrack, 2nd REVE DE SIVOLA, 3rd Deputy Dan 19 Dec 15 Asc 24f Hdl Gd1 Cls1 57K Gd-Sft 11-7 2/8 R Johnson 11/4j2f led, hit 8th, headed 2 out, chased winner, ridden and no impression 160 8 len between last two, kept on for clear 2nd 6 414-103 UN TEMPS POUR TOUT (IRE) 42 C 8 11 - 4bt T Scudamore 154 D Pipe b g Robin Des Champs - Rougedespoir

4 1111-11 UNOWHATIMEANHARRY 42 CD 9 11 - 8t B J Geraghty 167 Jockey Colours: Orange, dark blue star, orange sleeves, dark blue stars, dark blue cap Harry Fry Timeform says: Mixes chasing and hurdling to good effect, and a definite player on these terms on the pick of his form, b g Sir Harry Lewis - Red Nose Lady though rather inherited third by default in the Long Walk Hurdle last month. Blinkers back on. (Forecast 15.00)

Jockey Colours: Emerald green, yellow hoops, white cap CAREER STATS (Starts - Wins - 2nds - 3rds) Timeform says: Had a remarkable campaign over hurdles last season, and the progress continued when he ultimately ran out a ready winner of Grade 1 Long Walk Hurdle (left clear by Ballyoptic's fall). (Forecast 2.25) Flat Turf: 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 Jumps: 19 - 5 - 3 - 6 All Weather: 0 - 0 - 0 - 0

CAREER STATS (Starts - Wins - 2nds - 3rds) RECENT RACE BY RACE HISTORY Date Race Details Going Weight Res (Dr) Jockey SP 1-2-3 Result / Close-up OR Flat Turf: 2 - 1 - 0 - 0 Jumps: 19 - 8 - 1 - 6 All Weather: 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 1st UNOWHATIMEANHARRY, 2nd Lil Rockerfeller, 3rd UN RECENT RACE BY RACE HISTORY 17 Dec 16 Asc 24f Hdl Gd1 Cls1 57K Gd-Sft 11-7t 3/11 T Scudamore 16/1 TEMPS POUR TOUT 156 18½ len held up in 5th place, pushed along before 9th, soon outpaced, struggling in 10th place after 3 out, plugging on but no chance Date Race Details Going Weight Res (Dr) Jockey SP 1-2-3 Result / Close-up OR when left modest 3rd last 1st Native River, 2nd Carole's Destrier, 3rd Double Ross 1st UNOWHATIMEANHARRY, 2nd Lil Rockerfeller, 3rd UN 26 Nov 16 Nbu 26f Hcp Ch Gd3 Cls1 Gd-Sft 11-4bt 10/19 T Scudamore 10/1 158 17 Dec 16 Asc 24f Hdl Gd1 Cls1 57K Gd-Sft 11-7t 1/11 B J Geraghty 6/5f 165 chased leaders on outside, weakening when mistake 4 out TEMPS POUR TOUT 114K 19¼ len 4½ len held up towards rear, 3rd travelling well after 3 out, 2nd between last two, slight lead and travelling well when left clear last 1st UN TEMPS POUR TOUT, 2nd Mister Miyagi, 3rd Vyta Du Roc 05 Nov 16 Ain 20f Hdl Cls2 19K Gd-Sft 10-12t 1/4 T Scudamore 13/8f 158 1st UNOWHATIMEANHARRY, 2nd BALLYOPTIC, 3rd Menorah made all, ridden after 2 out, edged left flat, stayed on well 25 Nov 16 Nbu 24f Hdl Gd2 Cls1 28K Sft 11-4t 1/9 B J Geraghty 7/2f2 held up towards rear, headway before 6th, led 2 out, kept on 149 2 len strongly, eased towards finish 6 len 1st Native River, 2nd HENRI PARRY MORGAN, 3rd Blaklion 08 Apr 16 Ain 25f Nov Ch Gd1 Cls1 Gd-Sft 11-4bt 4/8 T Scudamore 6/4f 159 1st UNOWHATIMEANHARRY, 2nd Fagan, 3rd Champers On Ice pressed winner, effort 3 out, soon driven and one pace, lost place 18 Mar 16 Che 24f Nov Hdl Gd1 Cls1 Gd 11-5t 1/19 N D Fehily 11/1 held up towards rear, slightly bumped 8th, headway after 3 out, 152 56K 13¾ len next, well held in 4th before last 68K 1¼ len pushed along after next, switched left before last, carried left, not fluent and led at hurdle, soon hung right, kept on well 1st UN TEMPS POUR TOUT, 2nd Holywell, 3rd THE YOUNG 15 Mar 16 Che 25f Hcp Ch Gd3 Cls1 Gd-Sft 11-7bt 1/23 T Scudamore 11/1 MASTER 148 1st UNOWHATIMEANHARRY, 2nd WEST APPROACH, 3rd 57K 7 len always prominent, upsides 3 out, led last, ridden clear flat, stayed 14 Feb 16 Exe 23f Hcp Hdl Cls2 12K Hy 11-10t 1/10 N D Fehily 7/2f2 Padge 138 on well held up mid-division, headway 3 out, led 2 out, kept on well 4½ len 1st King's Odyssey, 2nd Waldorf Salad, 3rd Smooth Stepper 30 Jan 16 Che 21f Nov Hcp Ch Cls2 Hy 11-12bt 4/12 T Scudamore 3/1f 152 1st UNOWHATIMEANHARRY, 2nd Final Nudge, 3rd WEST mid-division, driven 4 out (usual 5 out), stayed on to take modest 12 Dec 15 Che 24f Nov Hdl Gd2 Cls1 Sft 11-4t 1/7 N D Fehily 11/10f APPROACH 137 16K 16¾ len 4th after last (usual 2 out), never troubled leaders 17K 1½ len held up, not fluent 4th, headway after 3 out, led after next, edged right before last, pressed flat, found more to assert final 100 yards, stayed on 1st UNOWHATIMEANHARRY, 2nd Millanisi Boy, 3rd Masterplan 26 Nov 15 Nbu 20.5f Nov Hcp Hdl Sft 11-10t 1/8 N D Fehily 1/2f held up towards rear, closed 4th, went 2nd approaching 3 out, led 123 Cls4 6K 4 len next, clear flat, pushed out 7 0-1235U WEST APPROACH 42 7 11 - 2 R Walsh 149 b g Westerner - Ardstown C L Tizzard

Jockey Colours: Orange, black triple diamond, chevrons on sleeves 5 11-1F2F BALLYOPTIC (IRE) 42 D 7 11 - 4 R Johnson 162 Timeform says: Has only a novice hurdle win to his name, but some useful form to his name, set to run above himself N A Twiston- b g Old Vic - Lambourne Lace when unseating rider in the Long Walk Hurdle at Ascot last month. (Forecast 34.00) Davies CAREER STATS (Starts - Wins - 2nds - 3rds) Jockey Colours: Maroon and light blue diabolo, light blue sleeves, quartered cap Timeform says: Rapidly developed into very smart hurdler for this yard, finishing an excellent second to Flat Turf: 2 - 1 - 0 - 0 Jumps: 11 - 1 - 2 - 3 All Weather: 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 Unowhatimeanharry at Newbury and may well have done so again but for a late fall at Ascot. Receives 4 lb. (Forecast 5.50)

© 2017 At The Races. All Rights Reserved. © 2017 At The Races. All Rights Reserved. 1st Its'afreebee, 2nd COLE HARDEN, 3rd Newberry New RECENT RACE BY RACE HISTORY 03 Dec 16 Wth 19f Nov Ch Cls3 6K Gd-Sft 11-0t 2/4 G Sheehan 4/6f led, headed 5th, led again after 7th, headed 9th, mistake 6 out, - 7 len pushed along next, outpaced before 2 out, went 2nd run-in, kept on strongly Date Race Details Going Weight Res (Dr) Jockey SP 1-2-3 Result / Close-up OR 1st Thistlecrack, 2nd Alpha Des Obeaux, 3rd Bobs Worth 1st UNOWHATIMEANHARRY, 2nd Lil Rockerfeller, 3rd UN 17 Mar 16 Che 24f Hdl Gd1 Cls1 Gd 11-10t 4/12 G Sheehan 15/2f2 led, headed 2 out, soon ridden and one pace, no chance with front 164 17 Dec 16 Asc 24f Hdl Gd1 Cls1 57K Gd-Sft 11-7 U/11 T J O'Brien 40/1 TEMPS POUR TOUT 139 171K 31 len pair before last, lost modest 3rd flat tracked clear leading pair, closer in 2nd before 9th, every chance when not fluent 2 out, ridden and lost 2nd between last two, 3rd 1st Camping Ground, 2nd Lil Rockerfeller, 3rd COLE HARDEN and held when mistake and unseated rider last 01 Jan 16 Che 20f Hdl Gd2 Cls1 23K Hy 11-8t 3/8 G Sheehan 4/1f2 led until before 3 out, outpaced before next, went 3rd and plugged 164 on before last, no impression 1st Wholestone, 2nd Ami Desbois, 3rd No Hassle Hoff 20 len 10 Dec 16 Che 24f Nov Hdl Gd2 Cls1 Sft 11-5 5/6 Aidan Coleman 5/2f2 139 held up in rear, closed from 8th, in touch in rear when unsighted 1st Thistlecrack, 2nd Deputy Dan, 3rd COLE HARDEN 17K 7¾ len and bad error 2 out, lost momentum and plenty to do after, tried to 28 Nov 15 Nbu 24f Hdl Gd2 Cls1 26K Sft 11-8t 3/5 G Sheehan 2/1f2 led until narowly headed 8th, pushed along before 3 out, lost 2nd 164 close before last but unable to recover, lost 4th post 6½ len before 2 out, soon no extra, plugged on pressing for 2nd but no 1st Peregrine Run, 2nd Wholestone, 3rd WEST APPROACH chance with winner 11 Nov 16 Che 21f Nov Hdl Gd2 Cls1 Gd 11-7 3/9 Aidan Coleman 3/1f2 139 pressed leaader, led before 4th, ridden when hard pressed before 1st Whisper, 2nd COLE HARDEN, 3rd UN TEMPS POUR TOUT 17K 4½ len last, headed flat, no extra closing stages 11 Apr 15 Ain 24.5f Hdl Gd1 Cls1 Gd 11-7t 2/9 G Sheehan 2/1f led, not fluent 4 out, ridden before and headed 2 out, kept on and 166 held by winner run-in 1st Wholestone, 2nd WEST APPROACH, 3rd Ballymalin 68K 3½ len 22 Oct 16 Che 24f Nov Hdl Cls3 6K Gd 11-6 2/7 Aidan Coleman 5/2f2 held up, in rear, mistake 7th, headway approaching last, went 2nd 132 ½ len flat, stayed on, always just held 1st WEST APPROACH, 2nd Ozzie The Oscar, 3rd Black Corton 04 May 16 New 17f Nov Hdl Cls2 9K Gd 11-0 1/5 T Scudamore 13/8f2 made all, driven approaching 2 out, drew clear from last, ran on, 130 3¾ len readily 10 12U- HENRI PARRY MORGAN 27 D 9 11 - 0t J E Moore 143 1st UNOWHATIMEANHARRY, 2nd Fagan, 3rd Champers On Ice P Bowen 18 Mar 16 Che 24f Nov Hdl Gd1 Cls1 Gd 11-5 11/19 Aidan Coleman 66/1 took keen hold, mid-division, lost place before 3 out, soon behind 130 0UF b g Brian Boru - Queen Of Thedaises 68K 50 len Jockey Colours: Maroon, yellow star, hooped sleeves, yellow cap Timeform says: Real improver over fences in 2015/16, but jumping has been an issue over larger obstacles of late and he's pitched in very deep back over timber. (Forecast 67.00) 8 11F1-15 KOTKIKOVA (FR) 31 6 11 - 1 D A Jacob 147 N J Henderson CAREER STATS (Starts - Wins - 2nds - 3rds) gr m Martaline - Kotkita Flat Turf: 4 - 1 - 1 - 0 Jumps: 23 - 4 - 3 - 2 All Weather: 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 Jockey Colours: Emerald Green, Yellow hoops, Emerald Green cap, White star Timeform says: Smart hurdler/chaser in France. May have needed first run in 8 months when fifth at Leopardstown (3m) RECENT RACE BY RACE HISTORY over Christmas on debut for new connections and likely to be spot on now. Still up against it. (Forecast 19.00) Date Race Details Going Weight Res (Dr) Jockey SP 1-2-3 Result / Close-up OR

CAREER STATS (Starts - Wins - 2nds - 3rds) 1st Shantou Flyer, 2nd Village Vic, 3rd Top Gamble 01 Jan 17 Che 21f Hcp Ch Gd3 Cls1 Sft 11-1v1t F/11 R T Dunne 11/1 mid-division, jumped slowly 3rd, headway next, close 3rd when fell 148 4 out Flat Turf: 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 Jumps: 14 - 10 - 0 - 2 All Weather: 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 34K 1st Definitly Red, 2nd Wakanda, 3rd Blaklion 26 Dec 16 Wth 24f Hcp Ch Gd3 Cls1 Gd-Sft 11-4tp U/10 David Noonan 7/1 148 RECENT RACE BY RACE HISTORY tracked leaders, mistake and unseated rider 15th 23K (3) 1st Native River, 2nd Carole's Destrier, 3rd Double Ross Date Race Details Going Weight Res (Dr) Jockey SP 1-2-3 Result / Close-up OR 26 Nov 16 Nbu 26f Hcp Ch Gd3 Cls1 Gd-Sft 10-10tp 11/19 Sean Bowen 10/1 held up towards rear, slightly hampered 4th, never involved 150 1st Vroum Vroum Mag, 2nd Clondaw Warrior, 3rd Snow Falcon 114K 27 len 28 Dec 16 Leo 24f Hdl Gd1 Cls1 50K Yl 11-3 5/8 B J Geraghty 7/1 147 held up behind leaders, 6th halfway, improved into 3rd before 8th, 1st THE YOUNG MASTER, 2nd Just A Par, 3rd Sausalito Sunrise 9½ len ridden and no extra entering straight, 6th and kept on one pace 23 Apr 16 San 29f Hcp Ch Gd3 Cls1 Gd 11-2tp U/20 Sean Bowen 5/1f chased leaders, unseated rider 19th 149 before last, left 5th 84K 1st KOTKIKOVA, 2nd Tara River, 3rd Bullet Tooth 27 Apr 16 Aut 18f Hdl 30K 10-10 1/6 L Philipperon - 1st Native River, 2nd HENRI PARRY MORGAN, 3rd Blaklion 08 Apr 16 Ain 25f Nov Ch Gd1 Cls1 Gd-Sft 11-4tp 2/8 Sean Bowen 10/1 149 2½ len tracked leaders, effort to challenge 3 out, ridden after next, kept on 56K 3 len same pace, no impression with winner before last 1st KOTKIKOVA, 2nd Bel Canto Valtat, 3rd Brut Imperial 08 Apr 16 Aut 18f 5y Hdl 33K Sft 10-3 1/12 L Philipperon 8/11f - 1st HENRI PARRY MORGAN, 2nd Delgany Demon, 3rd Smooth 19 Mar 16 Utt 24f Nov Hcp Ch Cls2 Sft 11-4tp 1/11 Sean Bowen 7/1 135 1¾ len Stepper 19K 15 len held up mid-division, headway 13th, soon tracked front pair, led 3 out, drew clear from next, stayed on well, comfortably (4th last 1st Bandito Conti, 2nd Kobrouk, 3rd KOTKIKOVA 16 Sep 15 Aut 21f 4y Ch Gd3 98K Sft 10-10 3/7 T Beaurain 3/10f - fence omitted) 1 len 1st KOTKIKOVA, 2nd Kobrouk, 3rd Solway 22 Jun 15 Aut 21f 4y Ch Gd3 98K Gd 10-5 1/8 T Beaurain 4/9f - 10 len (IRE) 48 CD Jan Faltejsek 1st KOTKIKOVA, 2nd Kobrouk, 3rd Karelcytic 11 P/24P6- KNOCKARA BEAU 14 11 - 0 136 17 May 15 Aut 21f 4y Ch Gd1 220K Sft 10-3 1/12 J Ricou 2/5f - 3 G A Charlton 12 len b g Leading Counsel - Clairabell

Jockey Colours: Tan, black and green hooped sleeves, black cap Timeform says: Very much at the veteran stage and though last month's reappearance third suggests he's still a near- 9 2/334-23 COLE HARDEN (IRE) 27 CD 8 11 - 0tp G Sheehan 152 useful operator, he is right up against it here (fourth of 7 in this last year). (Forecast 151.00) W Greatrex b g Westerner - Nosie Betty CAREER STATS (Starts - Wins - 2nds - 3rds)

Jockey Colours: Dark green and orange (quartered), dark green sleeves, hooped cap Flat Turf: 3 - 2 - 1 - 0 Jumps: 52 - 9 - 10 - 4 All Weather: 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 Timeform says: 2015 World Hurdle winner but fairly lightly raced and doesn't appear to be that force nowadays, third of 6 RECENT RACE BY RACE HISTORY in the Relkeel (cheekpieces added) at this venue following a disappointing chase debut. (Forecast 23.00) Date Race Details Going Weight Res (Dr) Jockey SP 1-2-3 Result / Close-up OR CAREER STATS (Starts - Wins - 2nds - 3rds) 1st Milborough, 2nd Very First Time, 3rd KNOCKARA BEAU 11 Dec 16 Car 25f Hcp Hdl Cls2 12K Sft 11-2 3/10 Jan Faltejsek 20/1 with leader, led 3 out, headed before last, soon weakened 138 Flat Turf: 2 - 2 - 0 - 0 Jumps: 18 - 4 - 6 - 4 All Weather: 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 12½ len 1st Silsol, 2nd Shades Of Midnight, 3rd Isaacstown Lad RECENT RACE BY RACE HISTORY 02 Apr 16 Kel 26f Hcp Hdl Cls2 13K Gd-Sft 10-11 6/7 Colm 14/1 led, headed after 3 out, ridden and weakened before last 140 17¼ len McCormack (3) Date Race Details Going Weight Res (Dr) Jockey SP 1-2-3 Result / Close-up OR 1st Thistlecrack, 2nd Alpha Des Obeaux, 3rd Bobs Worth 17 Mar 16 Che 24f Hdl Gd1 Cls1 Gd 11-10 PU/12 L Treadwell 100/1 raced wide, prominent until lost place and dropped towards rear 140 1st Agrapart, 2nd L'ami Serge, 3rd COLE HARDEN 171K 4th, struggling from 6th, no danger after, tailed off when pulled up 01 Jan 17 Che 20f Hdl Gd2 Cls1 23K Sft 11-0tp1 3/6 R Johnson 7/1 led, ridden and headed before last, stayed on same pace, no 159 before last 7¼ len impression on front pair 1st Thistlecrack, 2nd PTIT ZIG, 3rd THE ROMFORD PELE 30 Jan 16 Che 24f Hdl Gd2 Cls1 34K Hy 11-0 4/7 Jan Faltejsek 20/1 led to 7th, remained prominent on inside, driven before last, soon 140 14¾ len ridden, kept on same pace, no impression in 4th flat

© 2017 At The Races. All Rights Reserved. © 2017 At The Races. All Rights Reserved. 1st Singlefarmpayment, 2nd KNOCKARA BEAU, 3rd Anteros 01 Jan 16 Che 24f Hcp Hdl Cls2 13K Hy 11-8 2/16 Jan Faltejsek 25/1 led, ridden and headed approaching last, rallied gamely flat, went 140 3½ len 2nd towards finish, no impression on winner 1st The Last Samuri, 2nd Harry The Viking, 3rd Sharney Sike 21 Mar 15 Kel 26f Hcp Ch Cls2 16K Gd-Sft 11-6 PU/10 Jan Faltejsek 15/2 chased leaders to 3rd, mid-division, lost place and behind from 144 14 U4631-F THE YOUNG MASTER 56 C D 8 11 - 0p Mr S Waley- 138 10th, lost touch 13th, tailed off 5 out, soon pulled up Cohen b g Echo Of Light - Fine Frenzy N P Mulholland

Jockey Colours: Yellow, emerald green diamond, yellow sleeves, emerald green seams, yellow cap, emerald green diamond 12 236/P- SHANTOU BOB (IRE) 32 D 9 11 - 0tp1 Wayne 146 Timeform says: Looked an upwardly-mobile chaser when landing valuable handicap at Sandown in April but held when Hutchinson 21 falling on reappearance in the Becher and this could be a confidence restorer. (Forecast 67.00) b g Shantou - Bobset Leader W Greatrex CAREER STATS (Starts - Wins - 2nds - 3rds) Jockey Colours: White, purple chevron, pink sleeves, purple cap Timeform says: Very useful novice hurdler in 2014/15 and right back at that level when seeing off a well-treated rival at Flat Turf: 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 Jumps: 25 - 8 - 2 - 2 All Weather: 7 - 2 - 0 - 0 Chepstow last month (23.6f). This an altogether different test. Cheekpieces added. (Forecast 26.00) RECENT RACE BY RACE HISTORY CAREER STATS (Starts - Wins - 2nds - 3rds) Date Race Details Going Weight Res (Dr) Jockey SP 1-2-3 Result / Close-up OR

Flat Turf: 1 - 1 - 0 - 0 Jumps: 9 - 3 - 2 - 1 All Weather: 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 1st Vieux Lion Rouge, 2nd Highland Lodge, 3rd The Last Samuri 03 Dec 16 Ain 26f Hcp Ch Gd3 Cls1 Gd-Sft 11-0p F/22 Mr S Waley- 10/1 mid-division, well beaten from 17th, fell 2 out 150 RECENT RACE BY RACE HISTORY 79K Cohen (3) 1st THE YOUNG MASTER, 2nd Just A Par, 3rd Sausalito Sunrise 23 Apr 16 San 29f Hcp Ch Gd3 Cls1 Gd 10-12p 1/20 Mr S Waley- 8/1 148 Date Race Details Going Weight Res (Dr) Jockey SP 1-2-3 Result / Close-up OR chased leaders, challenged 17th, led narrowly 3 out until next, 84K shd Cohen (3) stayed challenging, stayed on gamely run-in, led again last stride 1st SHANTOU BOB, 2nd Rolling Dylan, 3rd Desert Sensation 27 Dec 16 Chp 24f Hcp Hdl Cls2 16K Sft 11-11bt 1/17 G Sheehan 10/1 137 1st UN TEMPS POUR TOUT, 2nd Holywell, 3rd THE YOUNG towards rear, mistake and ridden 6th, headway 4 out, close 2nd 15 Mar 16 Che 25f Hcp Ch Gd3 Cls1 Gd-Sft 11-5p 3/23 Mr S Waley- 14/1 MASTER 149 before last, led flat, stayed on well nk 57K 16 len Cohen (3) tracked leaders, outpaced in 4th after 3 out, ridden next, stayed on to take 3rd closing stages, no impression with front pair 1st Solomn Grundy, 2nd SHANTOU BOB, 3rd Uncle Jimmy 25 Nov 16 Nbu 24f Hcp Hdl Cls2 9K Sft 11-9t 2/10 G Sheehan 14/1 held up mid-division, pushed along before 3 out, headway before 2 136 1st Thistlecrack, 2nd PTIT ZIG, 3rd THE ROMFORD PELE 2¼ len out, kept on to take 2nd place close home, no chance with winner 30 Jan 16 Che 24f Hdl Gd2 Cls1 34K Hy 11-0p 6/7 Mr S Waley- 25/1 tracked leader, lost place after 7th, behind from 2 out 144 43 len Cohen 1st Baradari, 2nd Definitly Red, 3rd Batavir 21 Nov 15 Hdo 23f Hcp Hdl Gd3 Cls1 Sft 11-9t PU/16 G Sheehan 8/1 held up mid-division, reminders and weakened from 6 out, soon 143 1st Wakanda, 2nd Virak, 3rd Fingal Bay 19 Dec 15 Asc 24f Hcp Ch List Cls1 Gd-Sft 11-1p 4/13 Mr S Waley- 8/1 150 46K pulled up held up, headway approaching 15th, driven along chasing leaders 57K 3¼ len Cohen (3) before 2 out, outpaced before the last, stayed on again run-in 1st Martello Tower, 2nd Milsean, 3rd No More Heroes 13 Mar 15 Che 24f Nov Hdl Gd1 Cls1 Sft 11-7t 6/19 G Sheehan 25/1 behind, slow 3rd, plugged on before last, never in contention with 143 1st Smad Place, 2nd Theatre Guide, 3rd First Lieutenant 28 Nov 15 Nbu 26f Hcp Ch Gd3 Cls1 Sft 10-10p U/15 Mr S Waley- 10/1 150 68K 18¼ len leaders blundered and unseated rider 1st 114K Cohen (3) 1st Three Musketeers, 2nd Ballagh, 3rd SHANTOU BOB 10 Jan 15 War 21f Nov Hdl Gd2 Cls1 Sft 11-4t 3/7 G Sheehan 10/11f tracked leaders, not fluent 5th, pushed along 7th, outpaced and not 143 16K 9¾ len fluent 4 out or 3 out, no impression on leaders next, edged left and went 3rd flat 1st Vyta Du Roc, 2nd SHANTOU BOB, 3rd Tara Point 05 Dec 14 San 20f Nov Hdl Gd2 Cls1 Sft 11-4t1 2/5 G Sheehan 4/1 chased clear leader until soon after 3 out, soon outpaced, rallied on 135 WHATAKNIGHT 89 D 8 11 - 0t N D Fehily 17K nse outside under pressure before 2 out,upsides last, hung left run-in, 15 234-121 144 chased winner final 75 yards, strong challenge near finish, just Harry Fry failed b g Midnight Legend - What A Mover

Jockey Colours: Purple, pink epaulets, striped sleeves and cap Timeform says: Multiple-point winner who completed a simple task over fences at Hereford in October. Won in good style 13 8U-214P THE ROMFORD PELE (IRE) 64 CD 10 11 - 0b D N Russell 150 too when last seen over hurdles, but very much the stable second string. (Forecast 41.00) Miss R Curtis b g Accordion - Back And Fore CAREER STATS (Starts - Wins - 2nds - 3rds)

Jockey Colours: Purple and yellow stripes, black sleeves and cap Flat Turf: 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 Jumps: 9 - 3 - 2 - 2 All Weather: 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 Timeform says: Back up in trip (26.5f) and confirmed himself as good a hurdler as he is a chaser when a cosy winner of a Newton Abbot handicap in October. Turned in a lacklustre display at Newbury. (Forecast 51.00) RECENT RACE BY RACE HISTORY

CAREER STATS (Starts - Wins - 2nds - 3rds) Date Race Details Going Weight Res (Dr) Jockey SP 1-2-3 Result / Close-up OR 1st WHATAKNIGHT, 2nd Sage Monkey 31 Oct 16 Hfo 25f Ch Cls4 4K Gd 11-4t 1/4 N D Fehily 1/5f - Flat Turf: 4 - 1 - 2 - 0 Jumps: 28 - 6 - 5 - 4 All Weather: 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 jumped left, not always fluent, tracked leaders, led before 11th, 99 len clear from 14th, easily RECENT RACE BY RACE HISTORY 1st Minella Daddy, 2nd WHATAKNIGHT, 3rd Beast Of Burden 15 Oct 16 ffl 24f Ch Cls3 6K Gd-Sft 11-5t 2/4 N D Fehily 5/4f led to 4th, tracked leader, disputed lead before 10th, blundered - 6 len 12th, led again narrowly 5 out, headed 3 out, soon ridden, kept on Date Race Details Going Weight Res (Dr) Jockey SP 1-2-3 Result / Close-up OR until no extra flat 1st WHATAKNIGHT, 2nd Minella Daddy, 3rd Lamool 1st UNOWHATIMEANHARRY, 2nd BALLYOPTIC, 3rd Menorah 07 May 16 Hdo 23f Hcp Hdl Cls2 19K Gd 11-0t 1/15 Aidan Coleman 12/1 138 25 Nov 16 Nbu 24f Hdl Gd2 Cls1 28K Sft 11-0b PU/9 Jonathan Moore 11/1 150 prominent on inside, lost place 8th, soon closed, trying to challenge held up in touch, lost place before 5 out, weakened next, pulled up 5 len when not much room and hit false doll after 3 out, not much room before 3 out and squeezed through to lead before last, clear flat, stayed on well 1st Silsol, 2nd Native River, 3rd Lil Rockerfeller 29 Oct 16 Wth 24f Hdl Gd2 Cls1 23K Gd 11-1b 4/6 Jonathan Moore 10/1 150 1st Mister Miyagi, 2nd Solstice Star, 3rd Rock On Oscar pressed leader, led approaching 3 out, ridden before next, headed 13 Apr 16 Che 20f Nov Hdl Cls2 10K Gd-Sft 11-4t 4/8 N D Fehily 5/1 tracked leaders, ridden after 2 out, 4th and one pace when jumped 140 5½ len before last, no extra flat 9½ len left last 1st THE ROMFORD PELE, 2nd Young Dillon, 3rd Valhalla 07 Oct 16 New 26.5f Hcp Hdl Cls2 Gd 11-9b 1/10 Jonathan Moore 7/1 144 1st You Say What, 2nd Bigbadjohn, 3rd WHATAKNIGHT chased leader until 7th, chased leaders, 2nd again on inside 2 out, 08 Mar 16 Exe 23f Nov Hdl Cls4 3K Gd-Sft 11-9t 3/5 N D Fehily 4/11f led narrowly, headed 3 out, soon ridden and one pace, no 140 18K 2½ len (3) led last, stayed on well 17½ len impression with front pair from next 1st Anibale Fly, 2nd THE ROMFORD PELE, 3rd Jimmy Two Times 30 Apr 16 Pun 20f Hcp Hdl 59K Gd-Yl 10-13b 2/25 D N Russell 20/1 139 1st Emerging Force, 2nd WHATAKNIGHT, 3rd Road To Freedom chased leaders, 3rd halfway, challenged 3 out, disputed next, 11 Feb 16 Don 24f Hcp Hdl Cls3 10K Gd-Sft 11-11t 2/19 Nick Scholfield 7/1 chased leaders, led before 3 out, clear before last, kept on and 129 3 len ridden to lead before last, headed last, no extra and kept on same headed close home pace run-in nse 1st Rule The World, 2nd The Last Samuri, 3rd Vics Canvas 09 Apr 16 Ain 34f Hcp Ch Gd3 Cls1 Sft 10-4b U/39 T E Whelan 33/1 mistake 1st, prominent until blundered and unseated rider 8th (1st 145 561K canal turn) 1st Diamond King, 2nd Long House Hall, 3rd Ubak 16 Mar 16 Che 21f Hcp Hdl Gd3 Cls1 Gd 10-8b 8/26 L P Aspell 16/1 mid-division, outpaced after 4 out, ridden after 2 out, kept on under 140 51K 4¼ len pressure from last, never reached leaders