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Benie Des Dieux page 1 of 12 Tuesday 12th March RACING1-2-3 CHELTENHAM 1.30 SKY BET SUPREME NOVICES’ HURDLE (Grade 1) (1) 2m87y (3300 Metres) RACE 1 (1) AL DANCER (FR) | (18) FAKIR D’OUDAIRIES (FR) | (2) ANGELS BREATH (IRE) RACING POST ARKLE CHALLENGE TROPHY NOVICES’ CHASE (Grade 1) (1) 1m7f199y (3200 2.10 Metres) RACE 2 (4) GLEN FORSA (IRE) | (3) DUC DES GENIEVRES (FR) | (5) HARDLINE (IRE) 2.50 ULTIMA HANDICAP CHASE (Grade 3) (1) 3m1f (5030 Metres) RACE 3 (4) MINELLA ROCCO (IRE) | (14) UP FOR REVIEW (IRE) | (6) MISTER WHITAKER (IRE) 3.30 UNIBET CHAMPION HURDLE CHALLENGE TROPHY (Grade 1) (1) 2m87y (3300 Metres) RACE 4 (8) APPLE’S JADE (FR) | (2) BUVEUR D’AIR (FR) | (9) LAURINA (FR) 4.10 OLBG MARES’ HURDLE (David Nicholson) (Grade 1) (1) 2m3f200y (4010 Metres) RACE 5 (2) BENIE DES DIEUX (FR) | (13) ROKSANA (IRE) | (10) LIMINI (IRE) 4.50 CLOSE BROTHERS NOVICES’ HANDICAP CHASE (Listed) (1) 2½m44y (4060 Metres) RACE 6 (7) TOWER BRIDGE (IRE) | (4) A PLUS TARD (FR) | (14) RIDERS ONTHE STORM (IRE) NATIONAL HUNT CHALLENGE CUP AMATEUR RIDERS’ NOVICES’ CHASE (Grade 2) (1) 3m7f147y 5.30 (6370 Metres) RACE 7 (1) BALLYWARD (IRE) | (13) OK CORRAL (IRE) | (17) WHISPERINTHEBREEZE KEY TO SYMBOLS Top Rated: The horse with the best chance based solely on past form, specially tailored to a 0-100 scale. Horses For Courses: A suitable track for the horse, compared to its lifetime record on similar courses as defined by Timeform’s course data. Jockey Uplift: The engaged rider has a notably higher Timeform Jockey Ranking than those who’ve ridden the horse on its most recent starts Trainer Form: A hot trainer to follow, based on Timeform ratings-related measurements looking at the recent performance of runners. CHELTENHAM Tuesday 12th March page 2 of 12 SKY BET SUPREME NOVICES’ HURDLE (Grade 1) (1) 4yo+ 1.30 £125,000 2m87y (3300 Metres) RACE 1 Going: Good to Soft (Soft in places) 11 MISTER FISHER (IRE) (52) (D) 96 Left handed, undulating. Stiff fences that place a premium on sound jumping. The 10-211 5 11-7 | 73.0kg last half mile is uphill, although the lead changes hands on the run-in less frequently Nicky Henderson James Bowen than expected. Horses who race prominently often fare well on the chase course, Form of his Boxing Day win at Kempton worked out and he followed up himself especially in shorter-distance races. On the New Course, the hurdles track has just in a Grade 2 at Haydock, again travelling well. No surprise if he had more to offer. two flights in the last six furlongs, resulting in more emphasis on stamina; large-field De Boinville has chosen Angels Breath. races over two miles often go to hold-up horses, as there can be a tendency to go for home too soon. 12 NORMAL NORMAN (17) (D) 84 1P-212713 5 11-7 | 73.0kg Pace Information: Extreme John Ryan Paddy Brennan Gained a second win over hurdles in handicap at Musselburgh on New Year’s 1 AL DANCER (FR) (24) (CD) 100 Day. Held in third behind Angels Breath in the Dovecote next time though and 2314-1111 6 11-7 | 73.0kg up against it here. Nigel Twiston-Davies Sam Twiston-Davies Made it 4 from 4 over jumps under this rider with an impressive display in the 13 THE BIG BITE (IRE) (76) (D) 92 Betfair Hurdle at Ascot. Won handicap here in fine style before that and good 1/10-114 6 11-7 | 73.0kg chance he has more to offer. Big shout. Tom George Noel Fehily Dual hurdles winner not seen to best effect behind Mister Fisher at Kempton and 2 ANGELS BREATH (IRE) (17) (BF) 97 could have a bigger effort in him for last year’s successful yard and rider. 12 5 11-7 | 73.0kg Nicky Henderson Nico de Boinville Point winner who pulled clear in Ascot Grade 2 on debut under Rules and 14 THE FLYING SOFA (FR) (15) (BF) 82 enhanced his reputation in defeat when second in the Dovecote last month, the 3310-322 6 11-7 | 73.0kg sharper test not ideal. More to come from him. Gary Moore Jamie Moore Useful bumper winner who has shown plenty in 3 defeats in novice/maiden 3 ARAMON (GER) (37) (D) 98 hurdles this year but unlikely to be good enough to be involved in this at the 121312 6 11-7 | 73.0kg business end. W. P. Mullins, Ireland P. Townend Has won 3 times for this yard, including a Grade 1 at Leopardstown over 15 THOMAS DARBY (IRE) (52) (CD) 96 Christmas by 10 lengths. Thwarted by stablemate Klassical Dream in Grade 1 11231 6 11-7 | 73.0kg there last time and needs to reverse that form now. Olly Murphy Richard Johnson Successful hurdles debut here in October from Elixir de Nutz and has improved, 4 BEAUFORT WEST (IRE) (38) (BF) 80 chasing home Mister Fisher at Kempton before returning to winning ways at 9462 5 11-7 | 73.0kg Taunton. Could have even more to offer. Colin Tizzard Robbie Power Maiden hurdler back on track when second at Sandown last month but firmly 16 TOKAY DOKEY (IRE) (17) (D) 90 up against it here. 111F 5 11-7 | 73.0kg Dan Skelton Harry Skelton Won his first 3 starts (2 novice hurdles at Uttoxeter) before falling early after 3 5 BRANDON CASTLE (15) h+t 94 months off in the Dovecote. Should have more to offer but a massive step up 111 7 11-7 | 73.0kg required to get competitive in this. Neil King Bryony Frost Useful Flat performer who has won his first 3 starts over hurdles at Plumpton 17 VISION D’HONNEUR (FR) (37) (D) t 93 (2m) from the front under Bryony Frost, readily so on handicap debut a fortnight 413 5 11-7 | 73.0kg ago. Place claims at a huge price. Gordon Elliott, Ireland J. W. Kennedy French recruit who won 2m Punchestown maiden in January and improved 6 ELIXIR DE NUTZ (FR) (66) (CD) 95 plenty when chasing home Klassical Dream and Aramon in Leopardstown Grade 16-F2111 5 11-7 | 73.0kg 1 latest. Tongue tie now on and could progress again. Colin Tizzard Tom O’Brien On a roll after victories here (2, including over C&D) and in the Tolworth at 18 FAKIR D’OUDAIRIES (FR) (45) (CD) 99 Sandown, proving game to see off Grand Sancy there. Will need to improve 264F11 4 10-13 | 69.4kg again to win this, but may very well do so. Joseph Patrick O’Brien, Ireland J. J. Slevin Exciting prospect who is 2-2 since joining Joseph O’Brien, following up Cork 7 FELIX DESJY (FR) (58) (D) 93 victory with impressive display in Grade 2 here over a bit further. Major player in 165-17521 6 11-7 | 73.0kg receipt of 8 lb allowance. Gordon Elliott, Ireland Sean Flanagan Sixth in the Champion Bumper last year and has made up into a useful hurdler, 18 DECLARED RUNNERS making all dropped back to 2m in Punchestown Grade 2 8 weeks ago. More improvement needed to figure in this, though. BETTING FORECAST: 7-2 Al Dancer, 4-1 Angels Breath, 15-2 Fakir D’oudairies, 12-1 Grand Sancy, 12-1 8 GRAND SANCY (FR) (24) (D) h 98 Elixir De Nutz, 14-1 Klassical Dream, 14-1 Mister Fisher, 25-1 Felix Desjy, 25-1 Vision P-1211421 5 11-7 | 73.0kg D’honneur, 33-1 Aramon, 33-1 Thomas Darby, 50-1 bar Paul Nicholls Harry Cobden Won 3 times in the autumn and, having been thwarted by Elixir de Nutz at TIMEFORM VIEW: Sandown, improved again when taking the Kingwell at Wincanton last month. AL DANCER was most impressive when taking apart a good field at Ascot and can retain Has plenty of the right qualities to go well in this. his unbeaten record over hurdles with another big win, the prospect of a well-run race 9 ITCHY FEET (FR) (114) (D) 96 sure to see him in the best light. Juvenile Fakir d’Oudairies looks a key player, as does the 2-1112 5 11-7 | 73.0kg exciting, well-backed Angels Breath, the choice of Nico de Boinville over stablemate Olly Murphy Gavin Sheehan Mister Fisher. Impressive bumper winner on return then won first 2 starts over hurdles (beat Grand Sancy at Kempton). Good second to Elixir de Nutz (in receipt of 5 lb) over TIMEFORM 1-2-3: C&D when last seen and place claims. 1. AL DANCER (FR) 2. FAKIR D’OUDAIRIES (FR) 3. ANGELS BREATH (IRE) 10 KLASSICAL DREAM (FR) (37) (D) 98 WINNERS IN PREVIOUS YEARS: P324P-11 5 11-7 | 73.0kg 2018 Summerville Boy 6-11-7 9-1 Tom George Noel Fehily 19 W. P. Mullins, Ireland R. Walsh 2017 Labaik 6-11-7 25-1 Gordon Elliott J. W. Kennedy 14 Has won both his starts over 2m at Leopardstown for Willie Mullins, following up 2016 Altior 6-11-7 4-1 Nicky Henderson Nico de Boinville 14 maiden victory with a game display to beat stablemate Aramon in Grade 1 last 2015 Douvan 5-11-7 2-1f W. P. Mullins R. Walsh 12 month. Will go on improving. 2014 Vautour 5-11-7 7-2jf W. P. Mullins R. Walsh 18 CHELTENHAM Tuesday 12th March page 3 of 12 SKY BET SUPREME NOVICES’ HURDLE (Grade 1) (1) 4yo+ 1.30 £125,000 2m87y (3300 Metres) RACE 1 SMART STATS: 3 W.
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