13:30 CHELTENHAM, 2M

8 1-212 NORTH HILL HARVEY 33 C 5 11 - 7 Harry Skelton 140 b g Kayf Tara - Ellina D Skelton

PDF Form Guide - Free from attheraces.com with Jockey Colours: Mauve, grey epaulets Notes: Timeform says: Point winner who's quickly reached a useful level over hurdles, building on debut promise when going one better at Cheltenham. Good second at Huntingdon next time and drop back in trip will suit. (Forecast 34.00) 13:30 CHELTENHAM, 2m 87y 9 1113 PENGLAI PAVILION (USA) 123 C D 6 11 - 7 Aidan Coleman 146 Sky Bet Supreme Novices' Hurdle (Grade 1) (Class 1) (4YO plus) BF J P Ferguson b g Monsun - Maiden Tower

No Silk Form Horse Details Age/Wt Jockey/Trainer OR Jockey Colours: Black, black and maroon striped cap Notes: Timeform says: Very smart at best on Flat (fifth in 2013 Arc). Impressive when winning first 1 3-61111 ALTIOR (IRE) 80 CD 6 11 - 7 Nico de Boinville 155 3 starts over hurdles but well held in a Grade 2 here when last seen in November. Back down N J Henderson b g High Chaparral - Monte Solaro in trip now. (Forecast 41.00)

Notes: 10 1-1134 PETIT MOUCHOIR (FR) 38 D 5 11 - 7h D J Mullins 145 Jockey Colours: Black, dark green and grey striped sleeves W P Mullins Timeform says: Smart bumper performer who has taken really well to hurdling, improving gr g Al Namix - Arnette again when completing 4-timer at Kempton. Also a Grade 2 winner over C&D in November and clearly needs considering. (Forecast 4.50) Jockey Colours: Maroon, White star, armlets and cap Notes: Timeform says: Won valuable Punchestown bumper and Thurles maiden hurdle on first 2 2 2-11113 BELLSHILL (IRE) 38 D BF 6 11 - 7 P Townend 150 starts under Rules. Good third in Grade 1 at Leopardstown but well held in similar event there W P Mullins b g King's Theatre - Fairy Native next time. (Forecast 51.00)

Notes: 11 11/224-2 SILVER CONCORDE 79 CD BF 8 11 - 7 D N Russell - Jockey Colours: Black and beige (halved), chevrons on sleeves, beige cap D K Weld Timeform says: Grade 1 bumper winner who won first 3 starts over hurdles, including Grade b g Dansili - Sacred Pearl 1 at Navan in January. Lost his unbeaten record at Leopardstown next time, shaping as if amiss. Type to bounce back. (Forecast 17.00) Jockey Colours: Purple, yellow cross of lorraine, yellow cap Notes: Timeform says: Dual-purpose performer who won Champion Bumper here in 2014 and, 3 1124-11 BUVEUR D'AIR (FR) 46 D 5 11 - 7 N D Fehily 154 more recently, the Irish November Handicap on the Flat in October. Yet to get his head in N J Henderson b g Crillon - History front in 3 starts over hurdles, though. (Forecast 17.00)

Notes: 12 1/16-931 SUPASUNDAE 79 D 6 11 - 7 J J Burke - Jockey Colours: Red, pink hoop and armlets H de Bromhead Timeform says: Fourth in Grade 2 Aintree bumper last season and made winning hurdling b g Galileo - Distinctive Look debut at Newbury (3 next-time-out winners behind). Easily landed odds at Huntingdon next time and obvious shortlist material. (Forecast 7.50) Jockey Colours: Emerald green, yellow chevron and sleeves, red cap Notes: Timeform says: Beat Yanworth in Ascot bumper last term before creditable sixth in 4 1-41221 CHARBEL (IRE) 37 D 5 11 - 7t1 D Bass 147 Champion Bumper considering he helped force pace. Better for hurdling debut when beating K C Bailey b g Iffraaj - Eoz Silver Concorde at Leopardstown in December. (Forecast 17.00)

Notes: 13 31-1122 TOMBSTONE (IRE) 38 D 6 11 - 7 B J Cooper 147 Jockey Colours: Dark blue and yellow (halved), dark blue sleeves, yellow cap G Elliott Timeform says: Smart in bumpers in Ireland and improved efforts over hurdles since ch g Robin Des Champs - Connaught Hall Stratford return win, chasing home the exciting Yanworth in Ascot Grade 2 before resuming winning ways at Musselburgh. Tongue tied. (Forecast 26.00) Jockey Colours: Maroon, white star, armlets and star on cap Notes: Timeform says: Dual bumper winner who got off mark at first time of asking over hurdles at 5 1-26111 HOLLY BUSH HENRY (IRE) 55 D 5 11 - 7t Kielan Woods 142 Fairyhouse in November and duly stepped up on that when second in Grade 1s at b g Yeats - Maslam G P Mcpherson Leopardstown. Needs to improve again. (Forecast 17.00)

Notes: 14 2-2121 WILLIAM H BONNEY 27 D 5 11 - 7 Wayne Hutchinson 136 Jockey Colours: Purple, primrose diamond, collar and sleeves, quartered cap A King Timeform says: Is improving in leaps and bounds for this yard, beating 2 subsequent b g Midnight Legend - Calamintha winners when completing the hat-trick at Musselburgh in January. More to come, but this is a big step up. (Forecast 67.00) Jockey Colours: Maroon, light blue epaulets, light blue sleeves, maroon stars, quartered cap Notes: Timeform says: Runner-up in 2 bumpers and won 2 of 3 starts over hurdles, landing the 6 43-11 MIN (FR) 66 D 5 11 - 7 R Walsh - odds in Towcester novice last month. This is a huge ask, though. (Forecast 101.00) b g Walk In The Park - Phemyka W P Mullins

Jockey Colours: Pink, light green spots, pink sleeves and cap Notes: Timeform says: Very highly regarded and followed in footsteps of same connections' Vautour and Douvan by winning Grade 2 Moscow Flyer at Punchestown in striking fashion. Looks a high-class hurdler in the making. (Forecast 3.50) 7 2311-11 MISTER MIYAGI (IRE) 110 CD 7 11 - 7 Ian Popham 135 b g Zagreb - Muckle Flugga D Skelton

Jockey Colours: White, black stars, royal blue sleeves, black cap Notes: Timeform says: Back-to-back bumper victories in the spring and plenty to like about his wins over hurdles so far, though has been chucked into the deep end now. (Forecast 51.00)

© 2016 At The Races. All Rights Reserved. TIMEFORM VIEW: The highly-regarded MIN confirmed himself a high-class prospect when successful in the Moscow Flyer at Punchestown in January and can win a fourth successive Supreme for connections. Nicky Henderson has saddled plenty of horses who've gone close in this race in PDF Form Guide - Free from attheraces.com with recent years and his pair Altior and Buveur d'Air complete the shortlist.

Timeform 1-2-3: 14:10 CHELTENHAM, 1m 7f 199y 1: MIN 2: ALTIOR Racing Post Arkle Challenge Trophy Chase (Novices' Grade 1) (Class 1) (5YO 3: BUVEUR D'AIR plus)

No Silk Form Horse Details Age/Wt Jockey/Trainer OR 1 0-22213 ASO (FR) 32 D 6 11 - 4p1 Aidan Coleman 145 Miss V Williams b g Goldneyev - Odyssee Du Cellier

Jockey Colours: Royal blue, white hoop and sleeves Notes: Timeform says: Useful novice hurdler who's quickly made up into a better chaser, getting it right at the fourth attempt at Market Rasen. Good third at Kempton next time but out of his depth here. Headgear on. (Forecast 126.00) 2 4074-12 BALTIMORE ROCK (IRE) 39 D BF 7 11 - 4tp1 N D Fehily 143 N P Mulholland b g Tiger Hill - La Vita E Bella

Jockey Colours: Light blue, pink chevrons, light blue sleeves, light blue cap, pink star Notes: Timeform says: Imperial Cup winner in 2014 who made the perfect start over fences at Doncaster (2m). However, failed to land the odds on debut for this yard at Chepstow last month and plenty to find. Headgear on. (Forecast 81.00) 3 11-1111 DOUVAN (FR) 51 CD 6 11 - 4 R Walsh 161 W P Mullins b g Walk In The Park - Star Face

Jockey Colours: Pink, light green spots, pink sleeves and cap Notes: Timeform says: Top-class hurdler, winning Supreme at Cheltenham and Champion Novice at Punchestown. Just as good over fences, winning all 3 starts, including 2 Grade 1s at Leopardstown. Very much the one to beat. (Forecast 1.40) 4 1-11233 FOX NORTON (FR) 31 D 6 11 - 4h R Johnson 145 N P Mulholland b g Lando - Natt Musik

Jockey Colours: Yellow, black triple diamond and armlets Notes: Timeform says: Useful hurdler for Nick Williams who won first 2 starts over fences for Neil Mulholland. Limitations exposed in better company since. (Forecast 67.00) 5 13-2112 SIZING JOHN 80 D 6 11 - 4 J J Burke 150 b g Midnight Legend - La Perrotine H de Bromhead

Jockey Colours: Emerald green, yellow chevron and sleeves, red cap Notes: Timeform says: Third to Douvan in 2015 Supreme. Looked a natural on chasing debut and followed up in Grade 2 at Punchestown. Easily brushed aside by Douvan in Grade 1 at Leopardstown on Boxing Day, however. (Forecast 11.00) 6 102111 THE GAME CHANGER (IRE) 152 D 7 11 - 4t B J Cooper 155 b g Arcadio - Gilt Ridden G Elliott

Jockey Colours: Maroon, white star, armlets and star on cap Notes: Timeform says: By far the most experienced chaser in the line-up having won 6 of 8 starts. Completed hat-trick of Grade 3 wins at Punchestown in October but not seen since due to concerns over winter ground. (Forecast 15.00) 7 285-121 VANITEUX (FR) 45 D BF 7 11 - 4 Nico de Boinville 152 br g Voix Du Nord - Expoville N J Henderson

Jockey Colours: Grey, white epaulets Notes: Timeform says: Smart hurdler who has made a bright start over fences, winning 2 of his 3 starts, including Grade 2 at Doncaster in January. Needs to improve plenty to get close to Douvan, however. (Forecast 8.00) © 2016 At The Races. All Rights Reserved. TIMEFORM VIEW: The top-class DOUVAN had already scared off much of the opposition before 2 Grade 1 chase wins this winter (faced just 5 horses in total in those races) and looks a level above any of his rivals here. Sizing John is selected for the forecast. PDF Form Guide - Free from attheraces.com with

Timeform 1-2-3: 1: DOUVAN 14:50 CHELTENHAM, 3m 1f 2: SIZING JOHN 3: THE GAME CHANGER Ultima Handicap Chase (Grade 3) (Class 1) (5YO plus)

No Silk Form Horse Details Age/Wt Jockey/Trainer OR 1 P-F0174 SHANAHAN'S TURN (IRE) 136 8 11 - 12 J J Burke 153 H de Bromhead b g Indian Danehill - Chanson Indienne

Jockey Colours: Emerald green, yellow chevron and sleeves, red cap Notes: Timeform says: Produced a smart effort to land the Galway Plate last summer, but not at best in a couple of runs in the autumn and has looked stretched by this trip in the past. (Forecast 51.00) 2 143-54P HOLYWELL (IRE) 45 CD 9 11 - 12b R P McLernon 153 Jonjo O'Neill b g Gold Well - Hillcrest

Jockey Colours: White, mauve stars Notes: Timeform says: Won this in 2014 and also fourth in last year's Gold Cup. Not close to best in 3 starts this term but record at this meeting (also won Pertemps in 2013) entitles him to respect. Blinkers back on. (Forecast 11.00) 3 4115-51 CAROLE'S DESTRIER 101 D 8 11 - 10 N D Fehily 151 N P Mulholland b g Kayf Tara - Barton May

Jockey Colours: Yellow, white cross of lorraine, hooped sleeves, emerald green cap Notes: Timeform says: Three-time winner in novice campaign last season and took it up another notch when landing competitive Sandown handicap in December. Could have more to offer for last year's winning stable. (Forecast 19.00) 4 1212-34 SOUTHFIELD THEATRE (IRE) 101 8 11 - 9 Sam Twiston-Davies 150 C P F Nicholls b g King's Theatre - Chamoss Royale

Jockey Colours: White, dark blue cross belts, red and white check sleeves, red cap Notes: Timeform says: Had a cracking first season over fences, winning 3 times and chasing home Don Poli in the RSA. Disappointing in a couple of comeback runs before Christmas but break could have done him some good. (Forecast 19.00) 5 0U-3231 THEATRE GUIDE (IRE) 17 9 11 - 9tp P J Brennan 150 b g King's Theatre - Erintante C L Tizzard

Jockey Colours: Royal blue, pink star on body and cap, royal blue sleeves, pink stars Notes: Timeform says: Enjoying a fine season, runner-up in the Hennessy and placed in a Grade 2 here before back to his very best to win the valuable Betbright at Kempton 17 days ago. Not out of things despite 11 lb rise. (Forecast 19.00) 6 1233/22 MORNING ASSEMBLY (IRE) 31 9 11 - 9 D N Russell 150 b g Shantou - Barrack Village P A Fahy

Jockey Colours: Grey, grey and black check cap Notes: Timeform says: Lightly raced in recent times but he's smart and consistent when he does make it to the track and will be suited by the return to a longer trip having found 2½m on the sharp side at Gowran last time. (Forecast 19.00) 7 60-2459 DOUBLE ROSS (IRE) 45 C 10 11 - 9p1 J E Moore 150 ch g Double Eclipse - Kinross N A Twiston-Davies

Jockey Colours: Red, white disc, diabolo on sleeves Notes: Timeform says: Firmly back on track when hitting the frame in pair of highly-competitive handicaps in the autumn, but does need to put a couple of lesser efforts since behind him. Cheekpieces on first time. (Forecast 41.00) © 2016 At The Races. All Rights Reserved. 8 17-2U46 THE YOUNG MASTER 45 CD 7 11 - 8p Mr S Waley-Cohen 149 16 37- ALGERNON PAZHAM (IRE) 52 D 7 10 - 12p1 Ryan Hatch (3) 139 (3) 2UFP N A Twiston-Davies b g Echo Of Light - Fine Frenzy N P Mulholland b g Milan - Kitty Star Notes: Jockey Colours: Brown, orange seams and sleeves, quartered cap Notes: Jockey Colours: Red, black diamond, red sleeves, yellow diamonds, black cap, red diamonds Timeform says: Smart chaser who showed he can be competitive off this sort of mark when Timeform says: Solid reappearance second at Bangor in November but things have gone fourth to Wakanda at Ascot in December. Probably best to ignore his run over hurdles since badly awry since, never going well at Haydock when last seen in January. Cheekpieces need and likely still in good form. (Forecast 11.00) to have revitalising effect. (Forecast 34.00) 9 730/72-1 KRUZHLININ (GER) 66 9 11 - 7 R Johnson 148 17 1F-6311 OUT SAM 31 7 10 - 12 G Sheehan 139 P J Hobbs W Greatrex ch g Sholokhov - Karuma b g Multiplex - Tintera

Notes: Jockey Colours: Dark blue and yellow (quartered), striped sleeves Notes: Jockey Colours: Maroon, pink sleeves, dark blue cap Timeform says: Useful chaser for Donald McCain who proved better than ever when making Timeform says: Made it 2 out of 3 over fences when giving Milansbar 4 lb and a ready 3½- a winning return for new yard at Kempton in January. Could still be fairly treated after 10 lb length beating at Newbury last month. That horse won a handicap off 137 since so this mark rise and one for the shortlist. (Forecast 11.00) could seriously underestimate him. (Forecast 7.00)

UN TEMPS POUR TOUT (IRE) 45 D 7 11 - 7bt T Scudamore 18 7P1P- O MAONLAI (IRE) 87 BF 8 10 - 10t T J O'Brien 137 10 63-1224 148 T R George BF D Pipe 2P b g Oscar - Another Gaye b g Robin Des Champs - Rougedespoir Jockey Colours: Red and grey (quartered), hooped sleeves Notes: Jockey Colours: Dark green, red cross belts, dark green and beige striped sleeves, dark green cap, Notes: Timeform says: Won at Newbury last spring and better still when chasing home an improver red star on reappearance there in November. Ran as if amiss at Haydock 3 weeks later but freshened Timeform says: High-class over hurdles, winning the French Champion in June. Yet to up since and could bounce back. (Forecast 51.00) translate that form to fences in 3 attempts but still early days and yard in better form than when we last saw him. (Forecast 15.00) 19 1114P4 BALLYKAN 17 D 6 10 - 8t D A Jacob 135 N A Twiston-Davies b g Presenting - La Marianne 11 U8-3309 FOX APPEAL (IRE) 17 D 9 11 - 6 B Hughes 147 Miss E C Lavelle b g Brian Boru - Lady Appeal Jockey Colours: Emerald green, dark green sleeves, dark green and emerald green quartered cap Notes: Timeform says: Taken well to chasing, winning twice in the autumn and back from a lesser Jockey Colours: White, grey spots, white cap Notes: effort at Newcastle when good fourth to Theatre Guide at Kempton last month. Timeform says: Smart chaser who was as good as ever when twice placed in decent (Forecast 34.00) handicaps in October. Below form both starts since but stable did at least snap a lengthy 20 428-03P DOING FINE (IRE) 129 8 10 - 7bt D J Mullins (3) 134 losing run at the weekend. (Forecast 41.00) Miss R Curtis b g Presenting - Howaya Pet 12 4430/P- KATENKO (FR) 87 C D 10 11 - 6 L Treadwell 147 Miss V Williams Notes: P b g Laveron - Katiana Jockey Colours: Beige, grey epaulets Timeform says: Posted some useful efforts in first season chasing and made encouraging Jockey Colours: Light blue, red braces, white sleeves, red armlets, light blue and red quartered cap Notes: return from 5 months off when third at Chepstow in October. However, let down by jumping in stronger race at Wincanton since. (Forecast 67.00) Timeform says: Two-time handicap chase winner in 2013 who shaped as though retaining plenty of ability after 14 months off at Ascot in December until making a race-ending mistake 21 44P-4P5 INDIAN CASTLE (IRE) 74 C D 8 10 - 7p L P Aspell 134 at the twelfth. (Forecast 41.00) Ian Williams b g Dr Massini - Indian Legend 13 0-04280 SPRING HEELED (IRE) 79 CD 9 11 - 5p B T O'Connell 146 Notes: b g Old Vic - Central Arch J H Culloty Jockey Colours: Black, grey disc, armlets and cap Timeform says: Fourth in this race off 5 lb higher 12 months ago. Yet to fire in 3 starts this Jockey Colours: Purple, yellow cross of lorraine, yellow cap Notes: season but is potentially well treated if the refitting of cheekpieces sees him recapture his best form. (Forecast 41.00) Timeform says: Won Kim Muir at this meeting in 2014. Not disgraced in a couple of competitive handicaps in the autumn but turned in a lacklustre display at Leopardstown when (IRE) 10 8 10 - 5b1t W Kennedy last seen over Christmas. (Forecast 51.00) 22 04-0753 BAND OF BLOOD 132 b g King's Theatre - Cherry Falls Dr R D P Newland 14 11-3321 BEG TO DIFFER (IRE) 25 6 11 - 2v Aidan Coleman 143 Notes: ch g Flemensfirth - Blossom Trix Jonjo O'Neill Jockey Colours: White, emerald green stripe, white sleeves, dark blue armlets Timeform says: As good as ever when fourth in Irish National last spring. Not long with this Jockey Colours: Royal blue, orange disc, orange and royal blue striped sleeves and cap Notes: yard and step back in right direction when third of 6 at Doncaster earlier this month. Blinkers added to tongue tie now. (Forecast 34.00) Timeform says: Useful 3-time winning novice hurdler last season and going the right way over fences, reacting well to a first-time visor (on again) when winning readily at Sandown (IRE) 17 7 10 - 4b1 J W Kennedy (3) last month. Very much unexposed. (Forecast 17.00) 23 1-264P0 AUDACIOUS PLAN 131 b g Old Vic - North Star Poly Miss R Curtis 15 53F1PP REGAL ENCORE (IRE) 45 8 11 - 1ht B J Geraghty 142 Notes: b g King's Theatre - Go On Eileen A J Honeyball Jockey Colours: Light blue, maroon spots and sleeves, light blue cap Timeform says: Useful on his day, good fourth over C&D in the autumn. Well held back Jockey Colours: Emerald green, yellow hoops, white cap Notes: hurdling after 4 months off recently but that was presumably just to set him up for this. Blinkers replace cheekpieces. (Forecast 67.00) Timeform says: Classy in bumpers but often flattered to deceive over hurdles. Hasn't looked a natural in the jumping department over fences but the talent is there if he's able to keep the (IRE) 16 CD 10 10 - 4b1 Tom Cannon errors down. (Forecast 29.00) 24 4-P2078 ACCORDING TO TREV 131 ch g Accordion - Autumn Sky D G Bridgwater

© 2016 At The Races. All Rights Reserved. © 2016 At The Races. All Rights Reserved. Jockey Colours: Red, black hoop, hooped sleeves Notes: Timeform says: Fitting of cheekpieces had positive effect when second over hurdles at Cheltenham in December, but unable to continue the good work since. Blinkers given a try now. (Forecast 151.00) PDF Form Guide - Free from attheraces.com with TIMEFORM VIEW: OUT SAM is inexperienced for a race of this nature but is a potential handicap blot with his Newbury form given a big boost since. Kruzhlinin made an impressive start for the Philip Hobbs team at Kempton in January and could easily have more to offer for his new stable, while 15:30 CHELTENHAM, 2m 87y Southfield Theatre wasn't at his best in 2 starts earlier in the season but has twice been runner-up at Stan James Champion Hurdle Challenge Trophy (Grade 1) (Class 1) (4YO plus) this meeting.

Timeform 1-2-3: No Silk Form Horse Details Age/Wt Jockey/Trainer OR 1: OUT SAM 1 114-U15 CAMPING GROUND (FR) 45 C 6 11 - 10t L P Aspell 163 Robert Walford 2: KRUZHLININ b g Goldneyev - Camomille 3: SOUTHFIELD THEATRE Jockey Colours: Emerald green, white stars, white sleeves, emerald green stars Notes: Timeform says: Smart form over hurdles/fences in France and looked potentially top class when routing opposition in Grade 2 (20f) here on New Year's Day. Failed to stay next time and worth another go at this trip. (Forecast 26.00) 2 136-433 HARGAM (FR) 80 C D 5 11 - 10 M P Walsh 157 N J Henderson gr g Sinndar - Horasana

Jockey Colours: Emerald Green, Yellow hoops, Emerald Green cap, White star Notes: Timeform says: Useful on Flat in France and quickly developed into a smart hurdler for current yard, third in Triumph Hurdle. Good efforts in defeat this season, though limitations rather exposed at this level. (Forecast 26.00) 3 P2-3112 IDENTITY THIEF (IRE) 77 D 6 11 - 10 B J Cooper 158 H de Bromhead b g Kayf Tara - Miss Arteea

Jockey Colours: Maroon, white star, armlets and star on cap Notes: Timeform says: Progressive sort. Edged out Top Notch in Fighting Fifth despite a couple of scrappy jumps, and made Nichols Canyon pull out all the stops in Ryanair Hurdle at Leopardstown. Has to be respected. (Forecast 8.00) 4 331231 LIL ROCKERFELLER (USA) 16 D 5 11 - 10p Trevor Whelan 157 N B King ch g Hard Spun - Layounne

Jockey Colours: Emerald green, red stars, red and yellow check sleeves, emerald green cap, yellow Notes: star Timeform says: Likeable type who looked better than ever when winning Grade 2 at Fontwell (19f) last month, but drop back in trip is a big concern, especially at this level. (Forecast 34.00) 5 1-11123 MY TENT OR YOURS (IRE) 703 D BF 9 11 - 10h B J Geraghty 161 b g Desert Prince - Spartan Girl N J Henderson

Jockey Colours: Emerald green, yellow hoops, white cap Notes: Timeform says: Fighting Fifth/Christmas Hurdle winner in 2013/14 before just denied in Champion Hurdle. Has to prove he retains ability after 23 months off and settling him could be tricky (headstrong type). (Forecast 13.00) 6 31-1113 NICHOLS CANYON 51 D 6 11 - 10 P Townend 160 b g Authorized - Zam Zoom W P Mullins

Jockey Colours: Black and beige (halved), chevrons on sleeves, beige cap Notes: Timeform says: Six-time Grade 1 winner over hurdles, including 3 this season. Not at best in Irish Champion last time but has been freshened up since and likely to go well. Prominent runner. (Forecast 7.00) 7 93-1114 OLD GUARD 80 CD 5 11 - 10 Non Runner 157 b g Notnowcato - Dolma P F Nicholls

Jockey Colours: Dark blue, royal blue stars, dark blue and red halved sleeves, red cap Notes: Timeform says: Useful juvenile hurdler last season and big improvement to win all 3 starts at Cheltenham this term. However, well held in Christmas Hurdle at Kempton on Boxing Day. NON RUNNER. (Forecast 1.00) © 2016 At The Races. All Rights Reserved. 8 1111-63 PEACE AND CO (FR) 38 C D BF 5 11 - 10 Nico de Boinville 157 b g Falco - Peace Lina N J Henderson

Jockey Colours: EMERALD GREEN, DARK GREEN sleeves, WHITE cap Notes: PDF Form Guide - Free from attheraces.com with Timeform says: Last year's leading juvenile, winning 4 times, including Triumph Hurdle. Far too fresh on return but only third of 4 in listed race at Sandown last month. In danger of becoming disappointing. (Forecast 26.00) 16:10 CHELTENHAM, 2m 3f 200y 9 61-4211 SEMPRE MEDICI (FR) 31 D 6 11 - 10t1 D J Mullins 156 W P Mullins b g Medicean - Sambala OLBG Mares' Hurdle (Grade 1) (Registered As The David Nicholson Mares'

Jockey Colours: Pink, light green spots, pink sleeves, Emerald green cap Notes: Hurdle) (Class 1) (4YO plus) Timeform says: Runner-up to Old Guard in the International over C&D in December before landing the odds in a couple of graded events in Ireland. Plenty to find with the principals. Tongue tied. (Forecast 29.00) No Silk Form Horse Details Age/Wt Jockey/Trainer OR 10 1442-45 SIGN OF A VICTORY (IRE) 80 D 7 11 - 10 A Tinkler 153 1 5/121-49 AURORE D'ESTRUVAL (FR) 52 D 6 11 - 5 D J Mullins 142 N J Henderson Miss R Curtis b g Kayf Tara - Irish Wedding ch m Nickname - Option D'estruval

Jockey Colours: Black, white seams, white sleeves, black armlets, black cap Notes: Jockey Colours: Beige, grey epaulets Notes: Timeform says: Smart hurdler on his day but shaped as if amiss when last seen on Boxing Timeform says: Smart hurdler for John Quinn last season. Not disgraced on return for new Day and is firmly up against it at this level. (Forecast 151.00) yard here on New Year's Day, but has disappointed behind Vroum Vroum Mag at Ascot since. (Forecast 17.00) 11 115-121 THE NEW ONE (IRE) 52 C D 8 11 - 10 Sam Twiston-Davies 161 N A Twiston-Davies 2 131-1UP BITOFAPUZZLE 38 C D BF 8 11 - 5t N D Fehily 148 b g King's Theatre - Thuringe Harry Fry b m Tamure - Gaelic Gold Jockey Colours: Red, white star, red sleeves, black stars, white cap, red star Notes: Timeform says: High-class hurdler with an excellent strike rate. Unlucky not to finish closer Jockey Colours: Red, pink hoop and armlets Notes: when third in this 2 years ago and has landed the odds in 2 of his 3 outings this season. Can Timeform says: Smart hurdler (third in this last season). Things not gone to plan since make his presence felt. (Forecast 7.00) making a winning start to her chasing career at Exeter in December but no surprise to see her bounce back returned to hurdles. (Forecast 19.00) 12 12-2251 TOP NOTCH (FR) 26 D BF 5 11 - 10 D A Jacob 158 N J Henderson 3 1P-P127 DESERT QUEEN 52 D 8 11 - 5t Nick Scholfield 147 b g Poliglote - Topira Harry Fry b m Desert King - Priscilla Jockey Colours: Emerald green, dark green sleeves, dark green and emerald green quartered cap Notes: Timeform says: Unbeaten in 5 starts over hurdles prior to excellent second in Triumph Jockey Colours: Light green, white stars, royal blue sleeves, light green stars, light green cap, royal Notes: Hurdle. Finally off the mark this term when landing the odds at Kelso last month and makes blue star some appeal as an each-way contender. (Forecast 21.00) Timeform says: Posted her best effort yet when an easy winner of 21.6f Ascot handicap in November. Solid second at Kempton next time but folded tamely behind Vroum Vroum Mag 13 12/1F- ANNIE POWER (IRE) 27 C D 8 11 - 3 R Walsh 162 back at Ascot since. (Forecast 41.00) W P Mullins 11 ch m Shirocco - Anno Luce 4 32-338F FAIRYTALE THEATRE (IRE) 15 D 9 11 - 5t R Mahon 130 BF D Skelton Jockey Colours: Pink, light green spots, pink sleeves and cap Notes: Timeform says: Unbeaten in 13 starts away from the Festival, but no disgrace in finishing b m King's Theatre - Bay Dove second in 2014 World Hurdle and looked certain winner of Mares' Hurdle last year when falling at last. Has the pace for 2m. (Forecast 3.25) Jockey Colours: Royal blue, white stars, red and white striped sleeves, red cap Notes: Timeform says: Useful mare but last win came over 2 years ago and highly unlikely to snap TIMEFORM VIEW: ANNIE POWER is a high-class substitute to replace the sidelined Faugheen for that losing run here. (Forecast 67.00) same connections and she can become the first mare since Flakey Dove in 1994 to win the Champion 5 2P/35- FLEMENTIME (IRE) 94 D 8 11 - 5t1p A Tinkler 124 Hurdle, with the drop back in trip unlikely to be a problem. It’s an open contest behind her, with The 27 ch m Flemensfirth - Funny Times M Keighley New One, Identity Thief and Nichols Canyon all closely matched, while Camping Ground makes each- way appeal at bigger odds. Jockey Colours: Black, purple sleeves, red spots Notes: Timeform says: Disappointed over fences last winter but got career back on track when runner-up back hurdling in November. Well held here since, however, and lot on at this level. Timeform 1-2-3: Cheekpieces added to tongue tie. (Forecast 301.00) 1: ANNIE POWER 6 5-14161 FLUTE BOWL 31 D 6 11 - 5p Joshua Moore 139 2: THE NEW ONE G L Moore 3: IDENTITY THIEF b m Black Sam Bellamy - Queen's Dancer Jockey Colours: Light blue, brown cross of lorraine, striped sleeves and star on cap Notes: Timeform says: Had a fine season, winning 3 of 5 starts, though was helped by Jessber's Dream blundering last when taking a Warwick listed event last month. (Forecast 26.00) 7 732412 GITANE DU BERLAIS (FR) 19 D BF 6 11 - 5 D A Jacob 145 b m Balko - Boheme Du Berlais W P Mullins

Jockey Colours: Emerald green, dark green sleeves, dark green cap, emerald green spots Notes: Timeform says: Smart hurdler/chaser who wasn't at her best when fourth to Polly Peachum at Sandown in January, but has bounced back with a win and second over fences since. (Forecast 23.00) © 2016 At The Races. All Rights Reserved. 8 516-741 KEPPOLS QUEEN (IRE) 77 D 8 11 - 5h D N Russell 124 Jockey Colours: Orange and yellow (quartered), diabolo on sleeves, striped cap Notes: br m Indian River - Keppols Princess Mrs J Harrington Timeform says: Better than ever when winning competitive 25f handicap here at the Open Meeting. Further good efforts at this venue next 2 starts but another who was well behind Vroum Vroum Mag at Ascot. (Forecast 51.00) Jockey Colours: Pink, purple inverted triangle, diamonds on sleeves Notes: Timeform says: Found a bit of improvement to resume winning ways in Leopardstown 17 11-82FF STEPHANIE FRANCES (IRE) 113 C 8 11 - 5 Harry Skelton 138 Grade 2 over Christmas but that wasn't a particularly strong race of its type and this demands D Skelton a fair bit more. (Forecast 41.00) b m King's Theatre - Brownlow Castle

9 31114/2 LEGACY GOLD (IRE) 27 BF 8 11 - 5 A E Lynch 130 Jockey Colours: Royal blue, red cross belts, white sleeves, royal blue stars Notes: S R B Crawford b m Gold Well - Durgams Delight Timeform says: Useful hurdler who split The New One and Rayvin Black at Kempton in the autumn. Has hit the deck both starts over fences since so no surprise to see her back over smaller obstacles now. (Forecast 51.00) Jockey Colours: Light blue, pink chevrons, light blue sleeves, light blue cap, pink star Notes: Timeform says: Useful hurdler for David Pipe in 2013/14. Off 23 months, showed enough to 18 F11/131 TARA POINT 441 D 7 11 - 5t Sam Twiston-Davies 130 suggest she retains her ability when 6½ lengths second of 3 to Annie Power in Punchestown P F Nicholls minor event on return to action. (Forecast 67.00) - gr m Kayf Tara - Poppet

10 F61112 LILY WAUGH (IRE) 45 CD 9 11 - 5t David Noonan 140 Jockey Colours: Light blue, dark blue chevrons and sleeves, dark blue and light blue quartered cap Notes: A J Honeyball b m King's Theatre - Killultagh Dawn Timeform says: Point winner who landed a bumper and 2 novice hurdles from just 4 starts under Rules in 2014. Potentially smart but this clearly a very big ask on return from such a long absence. (Forecast 23.00) Jockey Colours: Black, red disc, black sleeves, red spots, red cap Notes: Timeform says: In cracking form since returned to hurdles, completing hat-trick of mares' 19 11-3F25 THE GOVANESS 52 C D 7 11 - 5 R Johnson 142 handicap successes in competitive event here (2½m) in December and good staying-on Dr R D P Newland second in 2m Doncaster Grade 2 last time. (Forecast 34.00) b m Kayf Tara - Just Kate

11 535233 MELBOURNE LADY 27 D 8 11 - 5 M W Bowes 127 Jockey Colours: Pink, dark blue hoop, dark blue cap Notes: P Fegan b m Hawkeye - Red Barons Lady Timeform says: Listed bumper winner who has developed into a useful hurdler, just denied by Polly Peachum at Sandown in January. She's another who was firmly put in her place by Vroum Vroum Mag last time, though. (Forecast 26.00) Jockey Colours: Emerald green, yellow stars, hooped cap Notes: Timeform says: Fairly useful hurdler/chaser but biting off more than she can chew in this 20 111-111 VROUM VROUM MAG (FR) 52 D 7 11 - 5 R Walsh - company. (Forecast 301.00) W P Mullins b m Voix Du Nord - Naiade Mag 12 P1-F418 MORELLO ROYALE (IRE) 73 6 11 - 5t Aidan Coleman 140 C L Tizzard Notes: b m King's Theatre - Mystic Cherry Jockey Colours: Pink, light green spots, pink sleeves and cap Timeform says: Won all 8 starts since joining this yard (first 6 chases), easily landing Ascot Grade 2 hurdle on latest. Impossible to oppose for stable seeking eighth successive win in Jockey Colours: Yellow, black disc, yellow sleeves, black spots, yellow cap, black spots Notes: this race. (Forecast 1.00) Timeform says: Took advantage of a below-par performance from Polly Peachum when landing 3m Kempton listed event in November, but not in anything like same form when well behind that rival at Sandown since. (Forecast 67.00) TIMEFORM VIEW: VROUM VROUM MAG is unbeaten in 8 starts since joining Willie Mullins and is impossible to oppose as she bids to enhance her stable's outstanding record in this contest. Last 13 63-72P4 PASS THE TIME 45 (29F) 7 11 - 5p T Scudamore 138 N P Mulholland year's runner-up Polly Peachum arrives on the back of a Sandown listed win and looks primed to go b m Passing Glance - Twin Time well again, while things haven't gone to plan for Bitofapuzzle over fences but she was placed in this 12 Jockey Colours: Yellow, emerald green diamond on body and cap, yellow sleeves, emerald green Notes: months ago. seams Timeform says: Useful hurdler who was a fine sixth in this race last year. Arrives in good Timeform 1-2-3: nick again (won on AW Flat last month), but matching last year's effort probably about the most she can hope for. (Forecast 151.00) 1: VROUM VROUM MAG 2: POLLY PEACHUM 14 1F21-21 POLLY PEACHUM (IRE) 73 C D 8 11 - 5 D Bass 149 3: BITOFAPUZZLE b m Shantou - Miss Denman N J Henderson

Jockey Colours: Rose pink, navy blue sleeves, gold cap Notes: Timeform says: Smart mare who was runner-up in this last year and notched third listed win of career at Sandown in January. Clearly been trained with this in mind again and looks sure to give it a good shot. (Forecast 8.50) 15 F17-625 ROCK ON THE MOOR (IRE) 45 D 8 11 - 5 R M Power 138 b m Flemensfirth - Home At Last Mrs J Harrington

Jockey Colours: Light blue, dark blue triple diamond, diamonds on sleeves Notes: Timeform says: Useful hurdler who was runner-up in a Leopardstown Grade 3 on reappearance, but well-held fifth in another graded event at Doncaster since. Hard to see her being good enough. (Forecast 67.00) 16 4-51256 RONS DREAM 52 C 6 11 - 5 Sean Bowen 139 b m Kayf Tara - Empress of Light P Bowen

PDF Form Guide - Free from attheraces.com with Jockey Colours: Red and purple (quartered), yellow sleeves, red cap Notes: Timeform says: Smart hurdler who looked every bit as good over fences when winning Grade 2 at Newbury in November. Not seen to best effect in Kauto Star next time but latest run at Wetherby was lacklustre. (Forecast 9.50) 16:50 CHELTENHAM, 3m 7f 170y 9 25-2312 NOBLE ENDEAVOR (IRE) 30 7 11 - 6p Mr J J Codd 140 G Elliott 146th Year Of The National Hunt Chase Challenge Cup (Listed Amateur Riders' b g Flemensfirth - Old Moon

Novices' Chase) (Class 1) (5YO plus) Jockey Colours: Maroon and white stripes, maroon cap, white hoop Notes: Timeform says: Smart hurdler, just denied in Martin Pipe 12 months ago. Took 3 attempts to get off the mark over fences but was a good second in Grade 2 at Navan last time. Remains No Silk Form Horse Details Age/Wt Jockey/Trainer OR with potential as a chaser. (Forecast 8.50) 1 P-116P5 BALLY BEAUFORT (IRE) 24 8 11 - 6p Mr J J Slevin 139 10 43-3413 PLEASANT COMPANY (IRE) 30 8 11 - 6 Mr D G Lavery 139 N A Twiston-Davies W P Mullins b g Old Vic - Miss Compliance b g Presenting - Katie Flame

Jockey Colours: Orange, dark green chevrons, orange sleeves, quartered cap Notes: Jockey Colours: Black and white check, yellow sleeves, black and white quartered cap Notes: Timeform says: Fairly useful hurdler and already much better over fences, scoring twice at Timeform says: Useful chaser but beaten 23 lengths when third of 6 to Measureofmydreams Aintree, but limitations exposed since and plenty to find. (Forecast 67.00) in Ten Up Novices' Chase at Navan 30 days ago, and stamina is a concern. (Forecast 34.00) 2 1P-2122 DEFINITLY RED (IRE) 38 C 7 11 - 6 Mr S Waley-Cohen 140 B Ellison 11 113/123 PONT ALEXANDRE (GER) 38 BF 8 11 - 6 Mr P W Mullins 148 ch g Definite Article - The Red Wench W P Mullins b g Dai Jin - Panzella Jockey Colours: Light green, dark green chevrons, red sleeves, white and red striped cap Notes: Notes: Timeform says: Smart in bumpers and developed into a useful hurdler. Just as good over Jockey Colours: Pink, light green spots, pink sleeves and cap fences, runner-up to a couple of classy sorts at Warwick and Wetherby last 2 starts. Should Timeform says: Smart hurdler who returned from long absence to make winning start over stay and no forlorn hope. (Forecast 19.00) fences at Punchestown in December. Not beaten far in graded events next 2 starts and likely player. (Forecast 10.00) 3 P- HOW ABOUT IT (IRE) 23 7 11 - 6b1 Mr S G Carey 124 Miss R Curtis 12 21115P SHANTOU FLYER (IRE) 30 C 6 11 - 6t Mr B O'Neill 142 153PP b g Kayf Tara - Midnight Gift Colin Bowe b g Shantou - Carrigmorna Flyer Jockey Colours: Beige, grey epaulets Notes: Notes: Timeform says: Made a winning start over fences at Exeter (3m) in October but only one Jockey Colours: Black, yellow sleeves, emerald green cap, pink star good effort since. Plenty to prove. (Forecast 151.00) Timeform says: Useful chaser. Four wins from 11 runs this season, including Grade 2 at Punchestown in November. Stuck in the mud last 2 starts and better ground will suit. 4 1561P1 JOHNNY OG 10 7 11 - 6b Miss C V Hart 132 (Forecast 34.00) M Keighley b g Flemensfirth - Mrs Roberts 13 01-2112 SOUTHFIELD ROYALE 80 6 11 - 6p Ms N Carberry 147 N P Mulholland b g Presenting - Chamoss Royale Jockey Colours: Emerald green and black stripes, red cap Notes: Timeform says: Four-time winner over fences this season, improving again when making all Jockey Colours: White, dark blue cross belts, red and white check sleeves, red cap Notes: at Newbury 10 days ago. Plenty to find up significantly in distance, however. (Forecast 126.00) Timeform says: Progressive sort, following up wide-margin win at Wetherby when beating 2 other finishers in Grade 2 at Doncaster, staying on strongly. Good second in Kauto Star at 5 U312-11 LOCAL SHOW (IRE) 50 8 11 - 6 Mr Tom David 147 Kempton since and promises to stay. (Forecast 11.00) Ben Pauling br g Oscar - Loughaderra Rose 14 0-11314 VICENTE (FR) 95 C 7 11 - 6h Mr W Biddick 153 P F Nicholls Jockey Colours: Grey, pink star Notes: b g Dom Alco - Ireland Timeform says: Has taken very well to chasing for new yard, winning both his starts, again Notes: jumping superbly when making all in 4-runner event at Kempton in January. Extra trip will suit Jockey Colours: Royal blue, orange star, royal blue sleeves, orange stars, royal blue cap, orange stars and worth considering. (Forecast 17.00) Timeform says: Useful over hurdles and showed his best form over fences when landing his third win of the season at Cheltenham (24.3f) in November. However, his jumping went to 6 148-011 MEASUREOFMYDREAMS (IRE) 30 8 11 - 6 Ms K Walsh 145 pieces back here following month. (Forecast 23.00) W P Mullins b g Shantou - Le Bavellen 15 0-111F2 VIEUX LION ROUGE (FR) 24 BF 7 11 - 6p1 Mr R P Quinlan 146 D Pipe Jockey Colours: Maroon, white star, armlets and star on cap Notes: ch g Sabiango - Indecise Timeform says: Already a much better chaser than hurdler after 2 starts, winning both of Notes: them, including when beating Noble Endeavor in Grade 2 at Navan last month. Remains Jockey Colours: Dark green, red cross belts, dark green and beige striped sleeves, dark green cap, open to progress and has to be respected. (Forecast 13.00) red star Timeform says: Useful hurdler who's taken well to chasing, winning a couple of novice 7 11-3P62 MINELLA ROCCO (IRE) 24 6 11 - 6t Mr Derek O'Connor 143 events in the summer before winning class 2 handicap at Haydock. Needs to jump better than last 2 starts, though. Headgear on. (Forecast 29.00) b g Shirocco - Petralona Jonjo O'Neill

Jockey Colours: Emerald green, yellow hoops, white cap Notes: Timeform says: £260,000 purchase after landing Irish maiden point and won both starts over hurdles a year ago. Low-key start to chase career before excellent second in Grade 2 at Ascot (3m), staying on strongly. (Forecast 6.00)

Jockey Colours: Purple and yellow stripes, black sleeves and cap Notes: PDF Form Guide - Free from attheraces.com with Timeform says: Irish point/bumper winner who left hurdles form well behind when easy winner on Worcester chase bow in September. Hasn't built on that since, though, and plenty to find. (Forecast 67.00) 17:30 CHELTENHAM, 2m 4f 78y 17 62-1266 VIVA STEVE (IRE) 17 8 11 - 6 Mr R O Harding 130 M R Channon b g Flemensfirth - Eluna Close Brothers Novices' Handicap Chase (Listed) (Class 1) (5YO plus)

Jockey Colours: Dark green, maroon stars, maroon cap Notes: Timeform says: Deservedly made the breakthrough over fences at Market Rasen (3m) in No Silk Form Horse Details Age/Wt Jockey/Trainer OR October. Good efforts in quality handicaps at Kempton 2 of last 3 starts but needs to improve quite a bit for the extra trip. (Forecast 67.00) 1 42/U62F BALLYALTON (IRE) 24 C 9 11 - 10p1 B Hughes 140 Ian Williams b g Pierre - Almilto 18 64-1123 WALDORF SALAD 24 BF 8 11 - 6h1 Mr J S Knox 131 Miss V Williams b g Millenary - Ismene Jockey Colours: Light green, royal blue and light green hooped sleeves, white cap Notes: Timeform says: Smart novice hurdler in 2013/14. Best effort over fences since returning to Jockey Colours: Yellow, white epaulets, yellow sleeves, black armlets, white cap Notes: action when chasing home Aso at Market Rasen, though arrives on the back of a heavy fall at Timeform says: Much improved when landing a couple of handicap chases at up to 23f in Ascot last month. Headgear on. (Forecast 13.00) December. Ridden too aggressively at Ascot last time but stiff task on these terms. Hooded. (Forecast 67.00) 2 46-1113 ALOOMOMO (FR) 24 D 6 11 - 10 G Sheehan 140 W Greatrex b g Tirwanako - Kayola 19 78-41UF WARRANTOR (IRE) 22 7 11 - 6t Mr Joshua Newman 138 W Greatrex b g Turtle Island - Pixie Dust Jockey Colours: Dark blue and white (halved), emerald green sleeves, orange cap Notes: Timeform says: Has really thrived this term, landing the hat-trick in impressive style at Jockey Colours: Purple and pink diamonds, pink sleeves, purple armlets, purple cap Notes: Newbury in November. Had a good spin over hurdles at Ascot last month and has plenty of Timeform says: Winning hurdler who left chase debut behind to land 3m Lingfield maiden in experience for a novice. Big player. (Forecast 8.50) the mud in December, digging deep. Let down by jumping both starts since and others preferred. (Forecast 67.00) 3 5U15P1 BRIDGETS PET (IRE) 45 9 11 - 10 S A Shortall (5) 140 A Fleming ch g Arakan - Classy Act 20 111FF1 BALLYCHORUS (IRE) 33 7 10 - 13t Mr S Clements 141 Ms M Mullins b m King's Theatre - Royal Rosy Jockey Colours: Yellow, dark blue sash, dark blue cap, yellow star Notes: Timeform says: Two wins from 6 runs this season. Career best when winning 7-runner Jockey Colours: Yellow, dark blue sash, dark blue cap, yellow star Notes: minor event chase at Fairyhouse (21.4f, heavy, 20/1) 45 days ago, battling well. Jumping can Timeform says: Already a better chaser than hurdler and would have gone close in quality sometimes be an issue, though. (Forecast 26.00) handicap at Leopardstown (fell at last). Proved well-being with routine win at Thurles and can improve again up in trip. (Forecast 21.00) 4 P6-121U THOMAS BROWN 17 CD BF 7 11 - 10b1 N D Fehily 140 Harry Fry b g Sir Harry Lewis - Tentsmuir TIMEFORM VIEW: BALLYCHORUS has much better form claims than her odds suggest, and her yard's 2 previous Cheltenham Festival runners finished first and third, so she earns the vote. Minella Jockey Colours: Red, royal blue cross belts, white sleeves, royal blue stars, white cap, royal blue star Notes: Timeform says: Matched useful hurdles form when making it 2 from 3 over fences at Rocco is an obvious contender representing connections with a particularly good record in this race, Doncaster. Under pressure when unseating his rider at the 11th in Grade 3 handicap at while Southfield Royale and Local Show should be suited by this extreme trip. Kempton last month (well backed). Blinkered. (Forecast 17.00)

5 162-313 DOMESDAY BOOK (USA) 51 6 11 - 9 A E Lynch 139 Timeform 1-2-3: H de Bromhead 1: BALLYCHORUS b g Street Cry - Film Script 2: MINELLA ROCCO Jockey Colours: Light blue, pink chevrons, light blue sleeves and cap Notes: 3: SOUTHFIELD ROYALE Timeform says: Useful hurdler and similar form over fences, though handicapper has taken no chances. (Forecast 23.00) 6 0-42U24 AMORE ALATO 24 7 11 - 9 Aidan Coleman 139 b g Winged Love - Sardagna Johnny Farrelly

Jockey Colours: Pink, royal blue chevron, halved sleeves, royal blue cap Notes: Timeform says: Useful hurdler for Nick Williams. Almost caused an upset in Grade 2 novice at Ascot, in control when unseating last. Far from disgraced in Grade 1 Ascot Chase last time and contender down in class. (Forecast 23.00) 7 08-5216 MCKINLEY 38 D 6 11 - 9p B J Cooper 139 b g Kheleyf - Priera Menta W P Mullins

Jockey Colours: Maroon, white star, armlets and star on cap Notes: Timeform says: Useful hurdler and quickly reached similar standard over fences, winning Fairyhouse maiden. Out of his depth in a Grade 1 next time but respected back in calmer waters now. (Forecast 17.00)

© 2016 At The Races. All Rights Reserved. 8 455-1U1 JAVERT (IRE) 94 7 11 - 9h Sean Bowen 139 Jockey Colours: Dark blue and light blue stripes, light blue sleeves, quartered cap Notes: b g Kayf Tara - Royalrova Miss E C Lavelle Timeform says: Much improved since joining in-form yard and continues in good heart, though handicapper might have caught up with him now. (Forecast 41.00) Notes: Jockey Colours: Dark blue, white sleeves, dark blue diamonds and cap 17 30311F REZORBI (FR) 45 5 11 - 7 Joshua Moore 138 Timeform says: Proved a totally different proposition when winning on chase debut at Jonjo O'Neill Chepstow on return. Unseated next time but quickly back on track when making most at b g Zafeen - Reve De Nuit Doncaster in December. Has to be respected. (Forecast 17.00) Jockey Colours: Red, white disc, white and red striped sleeves, white cap Notes: 9 2P-1441 KILLALA QUAY 17 D 9 11 - 9p R Johnson 139 Timeform says: Fairly useful form over hurdles/fences in France and left Francois Nicolle for C E Longsdon b g Karinga Bay - Madam Bijou €140,000 in November. Shaped quite well prior to his departure here in January and market check advised. (Forecast 26.00) Notes: Jockey Colours: Yellow, blue stars on body 18 6610-13 KATGARY (FR) 95 6 11 - 7p Nick Scholfield 137 Timeform says: Mixed bag over fences but recorded first win in this sphere at Uttoxeter on P F Nicholls return, and backed that up at the third attempt in Grade 2 at Kempton last month. Return to b g Ballingarry - Kotkira left-handed track will suit. (Forecast 21.00) Jockey Colours: Black and beige (halved), chevrons on sleeves, beige cap Notes: 10 26-751P RACING PULSE (IRE) 31 BF 7 11 - 9t1 J J Burke 139 Timeform says: Useful hurdler who jumped soundly in the main when opening chase Miss R Curtis b g Garuda - Jacks Sister account at Fakenham (21f). Faced no easy task under a penalty at Doncaster since, and mark looks high enough back in a handicap. (Forecast 23.00) Notes: Jockey Colours: Beige, grey epaulets 19 31F231 FOURTH ACT (IRE) 24 D 7 11 - 7tp1 T Scudamore 137 Timeform says: Completed full set when showing much-improved form to land a handicap C L Tizzard chase at Chepstow but dismal effort at Warwick next time. Tongue tie now applied. b g King's Theatre - Erintante (Forecast 34.00) Jockey Colours: Purple, pink stars, purple sleeves, purple cap, pink star Notes: 11 180-119 ON TOUR (IRE) 45 D 8 11 - 8 Paul Moloney 138 Timeform says: Done well back chasing this term, winning at Carlisle and shaping well Evan Williams b g Croco Rouge - Galant Tour again at Chepstow. Resumed progress when easy winner at Wincanton last time and has more to offer. Cheekpieces on first time. (Forecast 34.00) Jockey Colours: Emerald green, red cross of lorraine, light green sleeves, red cap Notes: Timeform says: Quickly surpassed useful hurdles form over fences, jumping safely when 20 35-1011 FIVE IN A ROW (IRE) 17 D 8 11 - 6 Danny Cook 136 B Ellison making it 2 from 2 at Carlisle (2m) in November. However, was most disappointing switched ch g Blueprint - Ela Plaisir to a handicap at Doncaster last time. (Forecast 26.00) Jockey Colours: Light green, dark green chevrons, red sleeves, white and red striped cap Notes: 12 111-141 WILLOW'S SAVIOUR 25 D 9 11 - 8 Harry Skelton 138 Timeform says: Has won 3 from 4 starts this season, finding plenty to lead close home at D Skelton ch g Septieme Ciel - Willow Gale Newcastle last month. 6 lb rise for narrow success but probably still has more to offer. (Forecast 23.00) Jockey Colours: Purple, mauve sleeves, purple stars, purple cap, mauve star Notes: Timeform says: Won Ladbroke Hurdle in 2013 and overcame long absence to make winning TIMEFORM VIEW: ALOOMOMO has come a very long way in a short space of time this season, chase debut at Warwick. Well held in Grade 1 next time but simple task at Fakenham since. racking up a quick-fire hat-trick at Newbury before his spin over hurdles last month. He also has plenty On a handy mark back in a handicap. (Forecast 12.00) of experience for a novice so looks the most solid option. Willow's Saviour, Javert and Amore Alato 13 95-1PP2 TWELVE ROSES 17 D 8 11 - 8p D Bass 138 head many potential dangers. K C Bailey ch g Midnight Legend - Miniature Rose Timeform 1-2-3: Jockey Colours: Turquoise, black braces, cerise cap Notes: 1: ALOOMOMO Timeform says: Smart novice hurdler in 2013/14 who overcame lengthy absence to make winning start over fences at Wetherby. Back to form when runner-up at Kempton last month 2: WILLOW'S SAVIOUR but profile is unconvincing overall. (Forecast 41.00) 3: JAVERT 14 611-241 DOUBLE SHUFFLE (IRE) 90 D 6 11 - 8 P J Brennan 138 b g Milan - Fiddlers Bar T R George

Jockey Colours: Light blue, royal blue star, white and royal blue check sleeves and cap Notes: Timeform says: Useful dual-winning 2m novice hurdler earlier last year. Promising start over fences, winning on handicap bow at Ludlow in December. More to come. (Forecast 15.00) 15 27-0515 BOUVREUIL (FR) 45 5 11 - 8ht Sam Twiston-Davies 139 b g Saddler Maker - Madame Lys P F Nicholls

Jockey Colours: Pink, large purple spots, hooped sleeves Notes: Timeform says: Seemingly found Sandown too demanding on chase debut but had no troubles when winning over 19f at Doncaster next time. Faced a stiff task in a Grade 2 there subsequently so not one to write off. (Forecast 15.00) 16 161U22 JAYO TIME (IRE) 26 D 7 11 - 7p C Gethings (5) 137 b g Morozov - Billythefilly Miss Kerry Lee