(R5) 15:00 KEMPTON, 3M

8 32/112-2 SANTINI 21 D BF 8 11 - 10p Nico de Boinville 172 b g Milan - Tinagoodnight N J Henderson

Jockey Colours: Grey, white epaulets Notes: Timeform says: Top-class chaser who signed off last season with second in Gold Cup at PDF Form Guide - Free from attheraces.com with Cheltenham. Made satisfactory return at Aintree 3 weeks ago but this test probably sharp enough for him. Supplemented on Monday. (Forecast 8.00) 9 11U23/3 WAITING PATIENTLY (IRE) 385 C 9 11 - 10p B S Hughes 163 Ruth Jefferson (R5) 15:00 KEMPTON, 3m - b g Flemensfirth - Rossavon Ladbrokes King George VI Chase (Grade 1) (GBB Race) (Class 1) (4YO plus) Jockey Colours: White, royal blue chevron, pink cap Notes: No Silk Form Horse Details Age/Wt Jockey/Trainer OR Timeform says: Impressive in Ascot Chase in 2018. Lightly raced since but as good as ever when third in Tingle Creek a year ago (off since but goes well fresh). Unseated in this in 2018 1 4/122-49 BLACK OP (IRE) 28 D 9 11 - 10t T Scudamore 147 on sole previous run at 3m. (Forecast 26.00) T R George br g Sandmason - Afar Story TIMEFORM VIEW: CYRNAME proved himself over 3m when strolling home in the Charlie Hall and Jockey Colours: Light blue, pink chevrons, light blue sleeves, light blue cap, pink star Notes: is taken to the turn the tables on last year's winner Clan Des Obeaux in what could be yet another Paul Timeform says: Smart novice last term and reappeared with fine fourth to Imperial Aura in Nicholls domination of this contest. There are doubts surrounding quite a few so there's possibly some 2½m Carlisle listed. Only midfield in Ladbrokes Trophy since, though, and surely biting off more than he chew here. (Forecast 151.00) each-way value in Waiting Patiently, who is top class on his day and has a good record when fresh.

2 52/218-2 CLAN DES OBEAUX (FR) 35 CD 8 11 - 10 Sam Twiston-Davies 171 P F Nicholls Timeform 1-2-3: b g Kapgarde - Nausicaa Des Obeaux 1: CYRNAME (3) Jockey Colours: White, royal blue epaulets, white sleeves, red spots, royal blue cap Notes: 2: CLAN DES OBEAUX (2) Timeform says: Has won this for the last 2 years, easily seeing off stablemate Cyrname 12 3: WAITING PATIENTLY (9) months ago. Disappointed in Gold Cup final start but set himself up very nicely for this when second in Betfair last month. (Forecast 3.00) 3 11/12F- CYRNAME (FR) 56 C D 8 11 - 10t H Cobden 176 P F Nicholls 1 b g Nickname - Narquille

Jockey Colours: Royal blue, pink hoops, armlets and cap Notes: Timeform says: Not at best when remote second in this last year but that came on back of a gruelling race at Ascot and he proved his stamina for 3m when winning Charlie Hall at Wetherby on return. Leading claims. (Forecast 2.88) 4 3314-14 FRODON (FR) 21 C 8 11 - 10t Bryony Frost 168 P F Nicholls b g Nickname - Miss Country

Jockey Colours: Royal blue, white chevron, hooped sleeves, white cap Notes: Timeform says: Admirable sort who is arguably still getting better based on his wire-to-wire reappearance win in a handicap at Cheltenham. Has run poorly at Aintree since, though. Yard has stronger claims elsewhere. (Forecast 41.00) 5 1/11P3- LOSTINTRANSLATION (IRE) 35 BF 8 11 - 10t R M Power 171 3 b g Flemensfirth - Falika C L Tizzard

Jockey Colours: Yellow, dark blue braces Notes: Timeform says: Betfair Chase winner last term and also third (Santini second) in Cheltenham Gold Cup. However, he flopped in this 12 months ago and was also well below par when distant third in this year's Betfair. (Forecast 10.00) 6 141P6-3 REAL STEEL (FR) 35 7 11 - 10t1 D A Jacob 163 b g Loup Breton - Kalimina P F Nicholls

Jockey Colours: Dark blue, pink epaulets and star on cap Notes: Timeform says: Dual 2½m Grade 2 winner in Ireland last term and travelled well until stamina ran out in Cheltenham Gold Cup. Needed run when third on return for new yard. Should be spot on now. Tongue tie added. (Forecast 26.00) 7 37/1422- SAINT CALVADOS (FR) 289 7 11 - 10 G Sheehan 167 b g Saint Des Saints - Lamorrese H Whittington

Jockey Colours: Light blue, red braces, white sleeves, red armlets, light blue and red quartered cap Notes: Timeform says: Developed into top-class chaser last term, pushing Min all the way in Ryanair at Cheltenham (20.5f) when last seen in March. Stamina has to be taken on trust but has a very good record fresh. (Forecast 34.00)

Jockey Colours: Royal blue, pink hoops, armlets and cap Timeform says: Not at best when remote second in this last year but that came on back of a gruelling race at Ascot and he PDF Form Guide - Free from attheraces.com with proved his stamina for 3m when winning Charlie Hall at Wetherby on return. Leading claims. (Forecast 2.88)

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

1 4/122-49 BLACK OP (IRE) 28 D 9 11 - 10t T Scudamore 147 Flat Turf: 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 Jumps: 19 - 8 - 4 - 1 All Weather: 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 T R George br g Sandmason - Afar Story RECENT RACE BY RACE HISTORY

Jockey Colours: Light blue, pink chevrons, light blue sleeves, light blue cap, pink star Date Race Details Going Weight Res (Dr) Jockey SP 1-2-3 Result / Close-up OR

Timeform says: Smart novice last term and reappeared with fine fourth to Imperial Aura in 2½m Carlisle listed. Only 1st CYRNAME, 2nd Vinndication, 3rd Aye Right 31 Oct 20 Wth 24f Ch Gd2 Cls1 40K Sft 11-6t 1/10 H Cobden 3/1f2 176 midfield in Ladbrokes Trophy since, though, and surely biting off more than he chew here. (Forecast 151.00) held up in touch, close up 3rd, upsides 6th, restrained behind 2 len leader 8th, took closer order 5 out, upsides 4 out, led narrowly travelling well 3 out, pushed into lead before last, pushed out flat CAREER STATS (Starts - Wins - 2nds - 3rds) 1st Riders Onthe Storm, 2nd Janika 15 Feb 20 Asc 21f Ch Gd1 Cls1 85K Sft 11-7t F/4 H Cobden 4/11f led, joined 12th, headed 3 out, pushed along and no extra in 3rd 177 Flat Turf: 2 - 1 - 0 - 0 Jumps: 15 - 3 - 4 - 3 All Weather: 1 - 1 - 0 - 0 next, well beaten when fell last 1st CLAN DES OBEAUX, 2nd CYRNAME, 3rd Footpad 26 Dec 19 Kmp 24f Ch Gd1 Cls1 Sft 11-10t 2/5 H Cobden 5/4f 177 RECENT RACE BY RACE HISTORY tracked leader, led 5th, went left and headed 2 out, soon no chance 142K 21 len with winner, finished tired 1st CYRNAME, 2nd Altior, 3rd Solomon Grey Date Race Details Going Weight Res (Dr) Jockey SP 1-2-3 Result / Close-up OR 23 Nov 19 Asc 21f Ch Gd2 Cls1 40K Sft 11-7t 1/3 H Cobden 5/2f2 made all, jumped well, driven 2 out, ran on well 176 1st Cloth Cap, 2nd Aye Right, 3rd The Conditional 2¼ len 28 Nov 20 Nbu 26f Hcp Ch Gd3 Cls1 Gd 11-0t 9/18 J J Burke 10/1 150 chased leaders, slightly hampered 5 out, ridden before next, 1st CYRNAME, 2nd WAITING PATIENTLY, 3rd Fox Norton 114K 30 len weakened after 3 out 16 Feb 19 Asc 21f Ch Gd1 Cls1 85K Gd-Sft 11-7t 1/6 H Cobden 3/1f2 jumped boldly, made all at strong pace and clear most of way until 165 17 len given breather after 3 out, clear again from next, stayed on 1st Imperial Aura, 2nd Windsor Avenue, 3rd Sam Brown strongly, impressive 01 Nov 20 Car 20f Ch List Cls1 14K Hy 11-2t 4/6 J J Burke 13/2 close up, lost ground 4 out and pushed along, driven before 2 out, 150 4¾ len one pace from last 1st CYRNAME, 2nd Doitforthevillage, 3rd Happy Diva 19 Jan 19 Asc 21f Hcp Ch Cls2 47K Gd-Sft 11-10t 1/10 H Cobden 4/1f2 led after 1st, made rest, clear after 4th, kept on strongly, 150 1st Slate House, 2nd BLACK OP, 3rd Danny Whizzbang 21 len unchallenged 26 Dec 19 Kmp 24f Nov Ch Gd1 Cls1 Sft 11-7t 2/7 J J Burke 9/4f chased leader, hit 11th, left in lead 4 out, headed and mistake 2 151 57K 1¼ len out, driven and stayed on same pace run-in, looked held when squeezed up on rail final 100 yards 1st Champ, 2nd BLACK OP, 3rd Deyrann de Carjac 29 Nov 19 Nbu 20f Nov Ch Gd2 Cls1 Sft 11-1t 2/6 J J Burke 9/2f2 vying for lead when left in front 1st, went clear 8th until 5 out, joined 152 23K 1¾ len and hit last, headed and not pace of winner run-in 4 3314-14 FRODON (FR) 21 C 8 11 - 10t Bryony Frost 168 1st BLACK OP, 2nd Mr Antolini, 3rd Lisnagar Oscar P F Nicholls 31 Oct 19 Str 21f Ch Cls4 5K Sft 11-4t 1/5 J J Burke 5/2f2 made all, clear before last, readily 147 b g Nickname - Miss Country 15 len 1st Younevercall, 2nd On The Blind Side, 3rd Thomas Campbell Jockey Colours: Royal blue, white chevron, hooped sleeves, white cap 27 Apr 19 San 21.5f Hdl Gd2 Cls1 Gd 11-3t 4/7 J J Burke 11/4j2f tracked leaders, close up in 3rd after 3 out, ridden and lost place 152 31K 30 len before next, 4th and beaten before last Timeform says: Admirable sort who is arguably still getting better based on his wire-to-wire reappearance win in a handicap at Cheltenham. Has run poorly at Aintree since, though. Yard has stronger claims elsewhere. (Forecast 41.00)

CAREER STATS (Starts - Wins - 2nds - 3rds) 2 52/218-2 CLAN DES OBEAUX (FR) 35 CD 8 11 - 10 Sam Twiston- 171 Davies Flat Turf: 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 Jumps: 37 - 15 - 3 - 7 All Weather: 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 b g Kapgarde - Nausicaa Des Obeaux P F Nicholls RECENT RACE BY RACE HISTORY Jockey Colours: White, royal blue epaulets, white sleeves, red spots, royal blue cap Timeform says: Has won this for the last 2 years, easily seeing off stablemate Cyrname 12 months ago. Disappointed in Date Race Details Going Weight Res (Dr) Jockey SP 1-2-3 Result / Close-up OR Gold Cup final start but set himself up very nicely for this when second in Betfair last month. (Forecast 3.00) 1st Lake View Lad, 2nd SANTINI, 3rd Native River 05 Dec 20 Ain 25f Ch Gd2 Cls1 28K Sft 11-6t 4/5 Bryony Frost 9/4j2f led until fiddled 3rd and headed, chased leader until bypassing 169 82 len omitted 3 out, weakened soon after CAREER STATS (Starts - Wins - 2nds - 3rds) 1st FRODON, 2nd West Approach, 3rd Cloth Cap 24 Oct 20 Che 25f Hcp Ch Cls2 30K Gd 11-12t 1/10 Bryony Frost 9/2f2 made all, jumped well, driven out 164 Flat Turf: 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 Jumps: 22 - 7 - 7 - 1 All Weather: 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 1½ len 1st Min, 2nd SAINT CALVADOS, 3rd A Plus Tard RECENT RACE BY RACE HISTORY 12 Mar 20 Che 21f Ch Gd1 Cls1 Sft 11-10t 4/8 Bryony Frost 11/2 led to 5th, tracked leaders, driven after 3 out, one pace before next, 168 197K 14¾ len never able to get back on terms, well held in 4th between last 2 Date Race Details Going Weight Res (Dr) Jockey SP 1-2-3 Result / Close-up OR 1st FRODON, 2nd Keeper Hill, 3rd Top Notch 11 Jan 20 Kmp 20.5f Ch Gd2 Cls1 Gd-Sft 11-6t 1/5 Bryony Frost 5/4f2 jumped left at times, made all, pushed clear before 3 out, not fluent 168 1st Bristol De Mai, 2nd CLAN DES OBEAUX, 3rd 34K 1¼ len 2 out, ridden out 21 Nov 20 Hdo 26f Ch Gd1 Cls1 90K Hy 11-7 2/5 Sam Twiston- 9/4j2f LOSTINTRANSLATION 171 2 len Davies tracked leaders in 3rd, went 2nd and chased leader after 13th, 1st LOSTINTRANSLATION, 2nd Bristol De Mai, 3rd FRODON pressed leader 3 out, travelling smoothly and every chance 2 out, 23 Nov 19 Hdo 26f Ch Gd1 Cls1 Gd-Sft 11-7t 3/4 Bryony Frost 6/1 close up, pushed along before 4 out, kept on same pace, no 169 ridden and weakened approaching last, no extra close home 113K 26 len chance with clear pair before 2 out 1st Al Boum Photo, 2nd SANTINI, 3rd LOSTINTRANSLATION 13 Mar 20 Che 26f Ch Gd1 Cls1 Gd-Sft 11-10 8/12 H Cobden 7/1 173 1st Forest Bihan, 2nd Kalashnikov, 3rd FRODON mid-division, closed when not fluent 3 out, soon pushed along, no 27 Oct 19 Ain 20f Hcp Ch Gd2 Cls1 Sft 11-10t 3/5 Bryony Frost 11/4f2 led, clever at 5th hit next, pushed along after last (normal 4 out), 169 impression, well held 2 out 352K 17 len 45K 14¾ len headed bypassing omitted 2 out, readily outpaced into 3rd bypassing omitted last, just held on for remote 3rd 1st CLAN DES OBEAUX, 2nd CYRNAME, 3rd Footpad 26 Dec 19 Kmp 24f Ch Gd1 Cls1 Sft 11-10 1/5 Sam Twiston- 11/2 tracked leaders, went 2nd 11th, challenged going well 3 out, led 169 142K 21 len Davies next, soon clear, very easily 1st Road To Respect, 2nd CLAN DES OBEAUX, 3rd Alpha Des 02 Nov 19 dro 24f Ch Gd1 Cls1 90K Sft 11-10 2/5 H Cobden 7/4f Obeaux 170 4 len tracked leader in 2nd, disputed lead from 5th, led after 3 out, joined (IRE) 35 BF 8 11 - 10t R M Power before next, ridden 2 out, headed before last, kept on same pace in 5 1/11P3- LOSTINTRANSLATION 171 2nd inside final furlong 3 b g Flemensfirth - Falika C L Tizzard 1st Kemboy, 2nd CLAN DES OBEAUX, 3rd Balko Des Flos 04 Apr 19 Ain 25f Ch Gd1 Cls1 112K Gd-Sft 11-7 2/6 H Cobden 11/4f2 tracked leaders, switched towards outside before 5th, pushed 172 9 len along 4 out, one pace when hung left between last 2, ridden and stayed on to snatch 2nd final strides, no chance with impressive Jockey Colours: Yellow, dark blue braces winner Timeform says: Betfair Chase winner last term and also third (Santini second) in Cheltenham Gold Cup. However, he 1st Al Boum Photo, 2nd Anibale Fly, 3rd Bristol De Mai flopped in this 12 months ago and was also well below par when distant third in this year's Betfair. (Forecast 10.00) 15 Mar 19 Che 26f Ch Gd1 Cls1 Gd-Sft 11-10 5/16 H Cobden 5/1f2 tracked leaders, ridden and unable to go with leaders last, stayed 173 352K 11 len on same pace

Flat Turf: 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 Jumps: 17 - 5 - 6 - 3 All Weather: 1 - 0 - 0 - 0 Date Race Details Going Weight Res (Dr) Jockey SP 1-2-3 Result / Close-up OR

1st Min, 2nd SAINT CALVADOS, 3rd A Plus Tard RECENT RACE BY RACE HISTORY 12 Mar 20 Che 21f Ch Gd1 Cls1 Sft 11-10 2/8 G Sheehan 16/1 held up in touch in last trio, tracked leaders on inside 3 out, ridden 161 197K nk to challenge between last 2, hit and lost ground last, rallied towards finish, just held Date Race Details Going Weight Res (Dr) Jockey SP 1-2-3 Result / Close-up OR 1st Oldgrangewood, 2nd SAINT CALVADOS, 3rd Lalor 1st Bristol De Mai, 2nd CLAN DES OBEAUX, 3rd 01 Jan 20 Che 21f Hcp Ch Gd3 Cls1 Sft 11-8 2/12 G Sheehan 8/1 held up towards rear, headway going well 13th, close up last, 157 21 Nov 20 Hdo 26f Ch Gd1 Cls1 90K Hy 11-7t 3/5 R M Power 7/4f LOSTINTRANSLATION 171 39K nse edged left flat, led towards finish, headed post 47 len towards rear in 4th, not fluent 6th, nodded on landing when edging closer 5 out, shoved along before 4 out, struggling and held from 3 1st Defi Du Seuil, 2nd Politologue, 3rd Simply Ned out 17 Nov 19 Che 16f Ch Gd2 Cls1 42K Sft 11-4 4/4 G Sheehan 85/40f2 close up, shaken up between last 2, every chance last, ridden and 159 outpaced flat, just lost out in duel for 3rd near finish 1st Al Boum Photo, 2nd SANTINI, 3rd LOSTINTRANSLATION 6¼ len 13 Mar 20 Che 26f Ch Gd1 Cls1 Gd-Sft 11-10t1 3/12 R M Power 10/1 173 travelled well, in touch in mid-division on inside, closed 7th, 1st SAINT CALVADOS, 2nd Vaniteux, 3rd Knocknanuss 352K 1½ len challenged before 2 out, led narrowly before last, headed just after 26 Oct 19 Che 16f Hcp Ch Cls2 37K Hy 11-12 1/11 G Sheehan 5/2f held up mid-division, hit 3rd, took closer order 8th, went 2nd going 155 last, held and lost 2nd towards finish 1 len well after 3 out (usual 4 out), shaken up to lead approaching last, 1st CLAN DES OBEAUX, 2nd CYRNAME, 3rd Footpad ridden and kept on under pressure flat, all out 26 Dec 19 Kmp 24f Ch Gd1 Cls1 Sft 11-10 PU/5 R M Power 15/8f2 173 bit keen, tracked leaders, dropped to rear at 4th, rallied chasing 1st Altior, 2nd Politologue, 3rd Sceau Royal 142K leaders when mistake 13th, reached for 4 out, weakened and 13 Mar 19 Che 16f Ch Gd1 Cls1 Sft 11-10p1 7/9 G Sheehan 25/1 jumped right at times, led, headed after 3 out, weakened 156 behind when pulled up before 3 out 225K 24 len approaching last 1st LOSTINTRANSLATION, 2nd Bristol De Mai, 3rd FRODON 23 Nov 19 Hdo 26f Ch Gd1 Cls1 Gd-Sft 11-7 1/4 R M Power 5/4jf jumped well, patiently ridden, held up off the pace in rear, smooth 161 1st Min, 2nd Ordinary World, 3rd SAINT CALVADOS 02 Feb 19 Leo 17f Ch Gd1 Cls1 74K Gd-Yl 11-10 3/5 G Sheehan 4/1f2 raced in 2nd, left in lead approaching 1st, hit 6th, pushed along 158 113K 1½ len headway and jumped into 2nd 4 out, poised to challenge next, hit and shaken up after 2 out, led last, ridden out, stayed on well 12 len from final fence, headed over 1f out, dropped to last final furlong, no extra 1st LOSTINTRANSLATION, 2nd Count Meribel, 3rd Kildisart 03 Nov 19 Car 20f Ch List Cls1 17K Sft 11-8 1/4 R M Power 1/2f made all, kept on strongly from 2 out 161 2¼ len 1st LOSTINTRANSLATION, 2nd Topofthegame, 3rd Top Ville Ben 05 Apr 19 Ain 25f Nov Ch Gd1 Cls1 Sft 11-4 1/6 R M Power 3/1f2 held up in 3rd, close up 4 out, left clear 2nd next, poised to 157 56K 6 len challenge between last 2, led before last where not fluent, pushed 8 32/112-2 SANTINI 21 D BF 8 11 - 10p Nico de Boinville 172 clear flat, in no danger after, easily N J Henderson b g Milan - Tinagoodnight

Jockey Colours: Grey, white epaulets 6 141P6-3 REAL STEEL (FR) 35 7 11 - 10t1 D A Jacob 163 Timeform says: Top-class chaser who signed off last season with second in Gold Cup at Cheltenham. Made satisfactory P F Nicholls return at Aintree 3 weeks ago but this test probably sharp enough for him. Supplemented on Monday. (Forecast 8.00) b g Loup Breton - Kalimina CAREER STATS (Starts - Wins - 2nds - 3rds) Jockey Colours: Dark blue, pink epaulets and star on cap Timeform says: Dual 2½m Grade 2 winner in Ireland last term and travelled well until stamina ran out in Cheltenham Gold Flat Turf: 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 Jumps: 11 - 6 - 3 - 2 All Weather: 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 (Forecast 26.00) Cup. Needed run when third on return for new yard. Should be spot on now. Tongue tie added. 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 - 0 - 0 - 0 Jumps: 18 - 6 - 1 - 1 All Weather: 1 - 0 - 1 - 0 1st Lake View Lad, 2nd SANTINI, 3rd Native River 05 Dec 20 Ain 25f Ch Gd2 Cls1 28K Sft 11-6p 2/5 J McGrath 13/8f ran in snatches, tracked leaders, pushed along going out on last 172 1 len circuit, driven along in 3rd after 2 out (normal 5 out), went 2nd RECENT RACE BY RACE HISTORY before bypassing omitted last, soon every chance until no extra final 110 yards Date Race Details Going Weight Res (Dr) Jockey SP 1-2-3 Result / Close-up OR 1st Al Boum Photo, 2nd SANTINI, 3rd LOSTINTRANSLATION 13 Mar 20 Che 26f Ch Gd1 Cls1 Gd-Sft 11-10p1 2/12 Nico de Boinville 5/1j2f chased leaders, not much room 1st, closed on inside from 18th, 171 1st Imperial Aura, 2nd Itchy Feet, 3rd REAL STEEL 352K nk unable to go with leaders briefly 2 out, not much room between last 21 Nov 20 Asc 21f Ch Gd2 Cls1 26K Sft 11-7 3/4 H Cobden 3/1 chased leaders, went 2nd 10th, hit 3 out, soon ridden, no 166 2, switched right after last, stayed on, went 2nd towards finish, just held 7½ len impression on winner before last, lost 2nd flat 1st SANTINI, 2nd Bristol De Mai, 3rd Top Ville Ben 1st Al Boum Photo, 2nd SANTINI, 3rd LOSTINTRANSLATION 25 Jan 20 Che 25f Ch Gd2 Cls1 56K Sft 11-4 1/6 Nico de Boinville 13/8f 163 13 Mar 20 Che 26f Ch Gd1 Cls1 Gd-Sft 11-10 6/12 B S Hughes 50/1 164 prominent, mistake 4 out, led 3 out, mistake and headed 2 out, led held up in rear on outside, headway 4 out, every chance 2 out, 3½ len again flat, stayed on well 352K 7¼ len weakened final 150 yards 1st SANTINI, 2nd Now Mcginty, 3rd Talkischeap 1st Chris's Dream, 2nd Shattered Love, 3rd Snow Falcon 10 Nov 19 San 24f Ch List Cls1 17K Sft 11-8 1/4 Nico de Boinville 1/3f always prominent, led 14th, strongly challenged from omitted 3 out 163 15 Feb 20 Gow 20f Ch Gd2 Cls1 36K Hy 11-8 PU/7 P Townend evensf mid-division, dropped to rear before 5th, detached before 4 out, no 164 and throughout run in, kept on under pressure (2 fences omitted) extra, well behind and pulled up before 3 out hd 1st Topofthegame, 2nd SANTINI, 3rd Delta Work 1st REAL STEEL, 2nd Footpad, 3rd Voix Du Reve 13 Mar 19 Che 24f Nov Ch Gd1 Cls1 Sft 11-4 2/12 Nico de Boinville 3/1f2 153 19 Jan 20 Thu 20f Ch Gd2 Cls1 27K Yl 11-8 1/5 P Townend 2/1f2 led or disputed lead, headed after 3rd and 3rd halfway, 2nd 4 out 160 tracked leaders, stumbled just after 4 out, challenged 3 out, led after next, headed soon after last, stayed on, held towards finish 14 len and headway to dispute again approaching straight, led after 2 out 98K ½ len and ridden to assert before last, kept on well run-in 1st La Bague Au Roi, 2nd Topofthegame, 3rd SANTINI 1st Min, 2nd Hardline, 3rd Presenting Percy 26 Dec 18 Kmp 24f Nov Ch Gd1 Cls1 Gd-Sft 11-7 3/7 Nico de Boinville 11/10f in touch, headway 13th, ridden after 4 out, kept on one paced from 152 08 Dec 19 Pun 20f Ch Gd1 Cls1 51K Sft 11-10 4/9 Mr P W Mullins 11/2j2f soon raced in 3rd, not match principals from after 2 out, mistake 160 57K 3½ len 2 out 3¾ len last, kept on without threatening run-in 1st REAL STEEL, 2nd Secret Investor, 3rd Minella Fair 02 Nov 19 dro 19.5f Ch Gd2 Cls1 30K Sft 11-5 1/4 P Townend 4/5f held up off pace in last, bot fluent at 3rd, went 3rd after 10th, 158 14 len headway into 2nd travelling well when slight mistake 3 out, improved to lead at next, soon pushed along and clear at last, kept on well run-in 9 11U23/3 WAITING PATIENTLY (IRE) 385 C 9 11 - 10p B S Hughes 163 - b g Flemensfirth - Rossavon Ruth Jefferson

7 37/1422- SAINT CALVADOS (FR) 289 7 11 - 10 G Sheehan 167 Jockey Colours: White, royal blue chevron, pink cap H Whittington Timeform says: Impressive in Ascot Chase in 2018. Lightly raced since but as good as ever when third in Tingle Creek a b g Saint Des Saints - Lamorrese year ago (off since but goes well fresh). Unseated in this in 2018 on sole previous run at 3m. (Forecast 26.00)

Jockey Colours: Light blue, red braces, white sleeves, red armlets, light blue and red quartered cap CAREER STATS (Starts - Wins - 2nds - 3rds)

Timeform says: Developed into top-class chaser last term, pushing Min all the way in Ryanair at Cheltenham (20.5f) when Flat Turf: 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 Jumps: 13 - 7 - 3 - 2 All Weather: 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 last seen in March. Stamina has to be taken on trust but has a very good record fresh. (Forecast 34.00) 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: 14 - 6 - 2 - 2 All Weather: 0 - 0 - 0 - 0

© 2020 At The Races. All Rights Reserved. © 2020 At The Races. All Rights Reserved. 1st Defi Du Seuil, 2nd Un De Sceaux, 3rd WAITING PATIENTLY 07 Dec 19 San 15.5f Ch Gd1 Cls1 Sft 11-7p 3/8 B S Hughes 11/1 held up in touch, headway after 4 out, went 3rd next, one pace 165 84K 1 len between last 2, ridden and rallied closing stages, finished well, not quite reach front pair 1st Min, 2nd Politologue, 3rd WAITING PATIENTLY 05 Apr 19 Ain 20f Ch Gd1 Cls1 140K Sft 11-7p1 3/6 B S Hughes 9/4f2 held up in 5th, not fluent 9th, switched to outside and closed 4 out, 169 29 len went right and hit 3 out, went 3rd before 2 out, no chance with winner, well held when not fluent last 1st CYRNAME, 2nd WAITING PATIENTLY, 3rd Fox Norton 16 Feb 19 Asc 21f Ch Gd1 Cls1 85K Gd-Sft 11-7 2/6 B S Hughes 11/8f held up in rear, gained a place at 6th, steady headway tracking 170 17 len leaders 13th, 3rd after 3 out, went 2nd and mistake next, ridden and beaten between last 2, no chance with winner 1st CLAN DES OBEAUX, 2nd Thistlecrack, 3rd Native River 26 Dec 18 Kmp 24f Ch Gd1 Cls1 Gd-Sft 11-10 U/10 B S Hughes 4/1f2 held up in rear, badly hampered and unseated rider 9th 170 142K 1st WAITING PATIENTLY, 2nd Cue Card, 3rd FRODON 17 Feb 18 Asc 21f Ch Gd1 Cls1 85K Sft 11-7 1/7 B S Hughes 2/1f patiently ridden in last pair, not fluent 6th, headway into 2nd 3 out, 156 2¾ len rider delayed challenge until produced to lead approaching and hit last, clear when hung right and idled run-in, stayed on 1st WAITING PATIENTLY, 2nd Art Mauresque, 3rd God's Own 13 Jan 18 Kmp 20.5f Ch List Cls1 Gd-Sft 11-4 1/6 B S Hughes 13/8f waited with in 5th place, smooth headway on inside before 3 out, 156 23K 8 len 2nd going well before 2 out, led 2 out, quickened clear before last, impressive