(R1) 13:20 CHELTENHAM, 2M 179Y TIMEFORM VIEW: a Fascinating Renewal, with Half the Field Putting Unbeaten Records on the Line

8 441112 TALKING ABOUT YOU 49 D 4 10 - 7 Harry Bannister 134 b f Sixties Icon - Ificaniwill S Curran

Jockey Colours: White, royal blue cross of lorraine, red cap Notes: Timeform says: Improved model since undergoing wind surgery, completing hat-trick in PDF Form Guide - Free from attheraces.com with listed company at Taunton in December. Ran below that level when runner-up at Doncaster and she's likely to struggle in this. (Forecast 81.00)

(R1) 13:20 CHELTENHAM, 2m 179y TIMEFORM VIEW: A fascinating renewal, with half the field putting unbeaten records on the line. TRITONIC looked as good a juvenile as has been seen in Britain when bolting up in the Adonis at JCB Triumph Hurdle (Grade 1) (GBB Race) (Class 1) (4YO only) Kempton last month and gets the vote to improve further and strike for Alan King. Zanahiyr and No Silk Form Horse Details Age/Wt Jockey/Trainer OR Quilixios will provide some serious opposition however, and can chase the selection home in that order. 1 1211 ADAGIO (GER) 69 CD 4 11 - 0 T Scudamore 145 D Pipe b g Wiener Walzer - Aspidistra Timeform 1-2-3: Jockey Colours: Dark green, red cross belts, dark green and beige striped sleeves, dark green cap, Notes: 1: TRITONIC (6) red star 2: ZANAHIYR (7) Timeform says: Found a chunk of improvement when winning Finale Juvenile Hurdle at 3: QUILIXIOS (4) Chepstow 10 weeks ago, following up his December C&D success from Historic Heart. Definite each-way claims. (Forecast 10.00) 2 1 HAUT EN COULEURS (FR) 169 4 11 - 0 P Townend - W P Mullins b g Saint Des Saints - Sanouva

Jockey Colours: Yellow and black check, yellow sleeves, yellow cap, black star Notes: Timeform says: Ran to a fairly useful level on his hurdling debut in October when winning a 17-runner newcomers’ race at Auteuil, and he has since joined powerful connections. Open to improvement so not discounted. (Forecast 21.00) 3 141522 HISTORIC HEART (IRE) 40 D 4 11 - 0v1 David Noonan 131 N J Hawke ch g Fracas - Irish Question

Jockey Colours: Dark blue, white chevrons, red sleeves, dark blue cap, white stars Notes: Timeform says: Has made excellent start over hurdles, landing juveniles at Sedgefield and Wetherby. Another good effort when second in Musselburgh listed race last time but making a big step up now. Visor on. (Forecast 301.00) 4 1-111 QUILIXIOS 40 4 11 - 0 Rachael Blackmore 147 H de Bromhead b g Maxios - Quilita

Jockey Colours: Red, white sash, royal blue cap Notes: Timeform says: French recruit who won all three starts for Gordon Elliott, including when beating Boodles Handicap Hurdle second Saint Sam by 5½ lengths in Spring Juvenile Hurdle last time. More to come. (Forecast 4.50) 5 2 TAX FOR MAX (GER) 20 4 11 - 0h D A Jacob - b c Maxios - Tomato Finish W P Mullins

Jockey Colours: Emerald green, dark green sleeves, dark green cap, emerald green spots Notes: Timeform says: Smart on the Flat (up to 1½m) in Germany and bought for €200,000 from H. Grewe, was way too free sent hurdling when runner-up at Fairyhouse last month. Needs to settle to have any sort of chance. (Forecast 41.00) 6 11 TRITONIC 20 4 11 - 0 Adrian Heskin 147 ch g Sea The Moon - Selenography A King

Jockey Colours: Royal blue, white hoops, maroon sleeves and cap Notes: Timeform says: Smart on the Flat and has made the perfect start over hurdles, building on his debut promise when bolting up in the Adonis at Kempton last time. The one they all have to beat. (Forecast 3.50) 7 111 ZANAHIYR (IRE) 83 4 11 - 0t1 J W Kennedy 149 ch g Nathaniel - Zariyna Mrs D Foster

Jockey Colours: White, emerald green chevrons, red cap Notes: Timeform says: Won first 3 starts over hurdles and this has been the target since he landed the Grade 2 Knight Frank Juvenile at Leopardstown over Christmas. Strong claims with tongue tie now fitted. (Forecast 2.88) © 2021 At The Races. All Rights Reserved. 8 0-1316U LE PATRIOTE (FR) 32 C D 9 11 - 2b Cillin Leonard (7) 145 b g Poliglote - Sentosa Dr R D P Newland

Jockey Colours: Red, light green epaulets and sleeves, light green cap, red star Notes: Timeform says: Smart hurdler on his day who landed pair of small-field novice chases last PDF Form Guide - Free from attheraces.com with year. Struggled in Clarence House at Ascot and unseated at Warwick since. Below last winning mark back over hurdles. (Forecast 41.00) 9 42-2132 CHAMPAGNE GOLD (IRE) 41 D 6 11 - 1 Rachael Blackmore 144 H de Bromhead (R2) 13:55 CHELTENHAM, 2m 179y b g Presenting - Kon Tiky McCoy Contractors County Handicap Hurdle (Grade 3) (GBB Race) (Class 1) (5YO Jockey Colours: Maroon, yellow stars, maroon sleeves, striped cap Notes: plus) Timeform says: Off the mark in Wexford maiden (16.6f) in October and improved further since, third in a Grade 3 prior to being reeled in late on by Drop The Anchor at Leopardstown No Silk Form Horse Details Age/Wt Jockey/Trainer OR (2m) last month. Claims once more. (Forecast 17.00) 1 5-23352 PETIT MOUCHOIR (FR) 20 10 11 - 12p J C Gainford (7) 155 10 4-11214 THIRD TIME LUCKI (IRE) 40 D BF 6 11 - 0 Harry Skelton 143 Mrs D Foster D Skelton gr g Al Namix - Arnette br g Arcadio - Definite Valley

Jockey Colours: White, emerald green chevrons, red cap Notes: Jockey Colours: Black, white cross of lorraine, sleeves and cap Notes: Timeform says: Front runner who is 10 now but confirmed he's still capable of useful form Timeform says: Fourth in last year's Champion Bumper and enhanced good record over when third to Sharjah over Christmas. Not disgraced in Fairyhouse Grade 3 latest but he's hurdles with comfortable Kempton success on Boxing Day. Undone by bad mistake at vulnerable to unexposed sorts here. (Forecast 41.00) Musselburgh since but he remains with potential. (Forecast 10.00) 2 7/414- GLOBAL CITIZEN (IRE) 82 9 11 - 7 David Bass 150 11 641722 MENGLI KHAN (IRE) 38 BF 8 10 - 13tp Nico de Boinville 142 Ben Pauling N J Henderson PP b g Alkaadhem - Lady Willmurt b g Lope De Vega - Danielli

Jockey Colours: Pink, mauve star, mauve sleeves, pink stars and cap Notes: Jockey Colours: Royal blue, black star Notes: Timeform says: Smart front-running hurdler who landed Grade 2 Wayward Lad Chase prior Timeform says: Landed small-field minor events over hurdles/fences in Ireland last summer to a creditable fourth in last year's Arkle. Failed to complete both starts this season and back but well held on yard debut at Ascot (18.8f) in December. Fit from pair of jumpers bumper hurdling after wind op now. (Forecast 41.00) efforts but others appeal more. (Forecast 34.00) 3 1/122-12 CAYD BOY (FR) 110 6 11 - 6 M P Walsh 149 12 2253-11 YOU RAISED ME UP (IRE) 34 8 10 - 12t D J O'Keeffe 141 Miss E Doyle M Brassil b g No Risk At All - La Collancelle b g Presenting - Morning Supreme

Jockey Colours: Emerald green, yellow hoops, emerald green cap, white star Notes: Jockey Colours: Dark blue, yellow stripe, purple cap Notes: Timeform says: Bumper/maiden hurdle winner who progressed further when scoring on Timeform says: Low-mileage hurdler who boasts back-to-back maiden/novice hurdle handicap debut at Down Royal (16.5f) in October. Good second at Fairyhouse in November victories this season, latterly on return from 5 months off at Naas (19f) in February. and may have even more in his locker. (Forecast 26.00) Interesting contender back in a handicap. (Forecast 15.00) 4 26-5U13 EDWARDSTONE 26 D 7 11 - 5 Tom Cannon 148 13 12-0220 WOLF PRINCE (IRE) 49 5 10 - 11 Jonathan Moore 140 A King G P Cromwell b g Kayf Tara - Nothingtoloose b g Pour Moi - Preach

Jockey Colours: Dark blue, light blue sleeves, dark blue spots, beige cap, dark blue spots Notes: Jockey Colours: Red, white triple diamond and sleeves, quartered cap Notes: Timeform says: Back to winning ways in a small-field handicap in January and ran another Timeform says: Enjoyed a productive spell as a juvenile, winning twice and finishing second cracker when third in the Betfair Hurdle on his latest outing. No reason why he won't go well in Grade 1 at Leopardstown 13 months ago. Placed on 2 of 4 starts this term but his mark again in this groove. (Forecast 26.00) may be a sticking point here. (Forecast 41.00) 5 0-42433 DARASSO (FR) 20 8 11 - 4bt1 J J Slevin 147 14 210-1U9 THYME WHITE (FR) 26 5 10 - 11 H Cobden 140 P F Nicholls br g Konig Turf - Nassora Joseph P O'Brien b g Anodin - Jane

Jockey Colours: Emerald green, yellow hoops, emerald green and yellow quartered cap Notes: Jockey Colours: Black and white (halved), red sleeves and cap Notes: Timeform says: Established as a smart hurdler/chaser but unable to make an impact in Timeform says: Well held in Fred Winter last term but back on track to score on return at graded contests in recent months. Possible the switch to a handicap will help him. Chepstow (2m) in October. Unseated next time (going well) and went well for long way in Blinkered/tongue tied now. (Forecast 29.00) Betfair Hurdle since. Sound claims. (Forecast 23.00) 6 511160 BUILDMEUPBUTTERCUP 41 D 7 11 - 4ht D E Mullins 147 15 32-1430 MILKWOOD (IRE) 26 7 10 - 11 R T Dunne 140 N P Mulholland ch m Sixties Icon - Eastern Paramour W P Mullins b g Dylan Thomas - Tropical Lake

Jockey Colours: Yellow, black horse, yellow sleeves, black seams, yellow cap, black tassel Notes: Jockey Colours: Light blue, black and light blue halved sleeves, yellow cap Notes: Timeform says: Talented mare who has plenty of solid form in big-field handicaps (fourth in Timeform says: Low-mileage hurdler who would have gone close with a clear run when third this race last year). Added trio of mares listed events to her tally this term but more recent of 9 at Newbury (2m) in November. Midfield effort in Betfair Hurdle was respectable and may exploits not so inspiring. (Forecast 29.00) yet have more in his locker. (Forecast 41.00) 7 6F-1B31 DROP THE ANCHOR (IRE) 41 7 11 - 3 S D Torrens (3) 146 16 220-519 CIEL DE NEIGE (FR) 41 6 10 - 11p1 Jonjo O'Neill Jr. 140 W P Mullins b g Shantou - Close To Shore P A Fahy b g Authorized - In Caso Di Neve

Jockey Colours: Emerald green, yellow hoops, white cap Notes: Timeform says: Bumper winner who arrives on the back of a career-best effort over hurdles, landing 22-runner Leopardstown handicap (2m) last month, getting on top late on. Demands of this race should suit. (Forecast 19.00) © 2021 At The Races. All Rights Reserved. Jockey Colours: Emerald green, yellow hoops, red cap Notes: Jockey Colours: Yellow, dark green disc, checked sleeves Notes: Timeform says: Useful hurdler who belatedly opened his account in a Limerick maiden (2m) Timeform says: Successful sole bumper start and hit the frame all 4 starts over hurdles, in December. Not at best at Leopardstown (2m) since though, and well beaten in this race 12 runner-up behind Hurricane Cliff at Naas in February. Interesting connections pitch him in months ago. Cheekpieces go on. (Forecast 23.00) here for handicap bow. (Forecast 41.00) 17 125 GANAPATHI (FR) 41 5 10 - 11 P Townend 140 25 328R11 STRONG GLANCE 32 C 8 10 - 2 Aidan Coleman 131 b g Samum - Une Dame D'avril W P Mullins bl g Passing Glance - Strong Westerner Olly Murphy

Jockey Colours: Yellow and black check, yellow sleeves, yellow cap, black star Notes: Jockey Colours: Black, emerald green diamond, diamonds on sleeves, pink cap Notes: Timeform says: Landed Cork maiden hurdle (2m) in November and improved to find only Timeform says: Fairly useful form when placed in handicaps during the autumn and possible one too good in Gr. 2 Moscow Flyer next time. Better than distance beaten suggests over heavy ground caught him out in the Greatwood. Back on track with jumpers bumper victories further since and this rates more suitable. (Forecast 8.50) of late and mark remains workable. (Forecast 34.00) 18 12-FF06 ECLAIR DE BEAUFEU (FR) 41 D 7 10 - 10 J W Kennedy 139 26 312562 BELFAST BANTER (IRE) 19 D 6 10 - 0t K C Sexton 129 Mrs D Foster Peter Fahey b g Monitor Closely - Tenebreuse Gemm b g Jeremy - Sumtin Nice

Jockey Colours: Maroon, white star, armlets and star on cap Notes: Jockey Colours: White, royal blue star, sleeves and star on cap Notes: Timeform says: Posted a career best when runner-up in last year's Grand Annual and last Timeform says: Off mark over hurdles in 2m maiden at Galway in October and similar form month's Leopardstown sixth over hurdles was an encouraging display. One to be positive when 8 lengths second in a Naas Grade 2 last month. Mark remains a fair one. about from this sort of mark. (Forecast 15.00) (Forecast 41.00) 19 3-93323 SAINT D'OROUX (FR) 41 5 10 - 9tp D A Jacob 138 TIMEFORM VIEW: Fiendishly-competitive stuff with a punt taken on STRONG GLANCE. Olly Mrs D Foster b g Saint Des Saints - Benghasi Murphy's charge shaped encouragingly initally this term and, on the back of two ready jumpers bumper victories he's worth chancing to prove a mark of 131 lenient. Thyme White should come forward for his Jockey Colours: Emerald green, dark green sleeves, dark green cap, emerald green spots Notes: Timeform says: Hurdles winner who ran a cracker when third in last year's Fred Winter. Betfair Hurdle run and is respected along with Eclair de Beaufeu. You Raised Me Up and Ganapathi Plenty of good efforts this time around, third behind Drop The Anchor at Leopardstown latest complete the shortlist. and he's a solid each-way player. (Forecast 29.00) 20 2411 GOWEL ROAD (IRE) 26 5 10 - 8p1 Sam Twiston-Davies 137 Timeform 1-2-3: N A Twiston-Davies b g Flemensfirth - Hollygrove Samba 1: STRONG GLANCE (25) 2: THYME WHITE (14) Jockey Colours: Red, white disc, diabolo on sleeves Notes: 3: ECLAIR DE BEAUFEU (18) Timeform says: Well-bred sort who has improved with each start, cashing in off 15 lb lower mark at Newbury (2m) in January and following up in novice back there last month. Cheekpieces go on and has more to come. (Forecast 23.00) 21 212580 GETAWAY GORGEOUS (IRE) 40 D 7 10 - 7h B J Cooper 136 W P Mullins b m Getaway - Impudent

Jockey Colours: Emerald green and white (halved), emerald green sleeves, emerald green cap, white Notes: star Timeform says: Bumper winner who doubled hurdles tally in a mares' novice at Punchestown (16.6f) in September. Fine second on handicap debut later that month but not so good subsequently. (Forecast 34.00) 22 112475 ANNA BUNINA (FR) 89 (28F) 5 10 - 6t C P McNamara (3) 135 b m Poet's Voice - Russian Society J C McConnell

Jockey Colours: Light blue, purple stars, light blue cap, purple star Notes: Timeform says: Fairly useful hurdler who wasn't disgraced when fifth in a listed mares hurdle in December. Fit from spins on the Flat more recently but this is a tough ask back in a handicap. (Forecast 67.00) 23 1-32112 FIFTY BALL (FR) 26 6 10 - 6 Joshua Moore 135 b g Cokoriko - Voix De Montot G L Moore

Jockey Colours: White, red stripe, diabolo on sleeves Notes: Timeform says: Dual French bumper winner who is going the right way over hurdles, finding only Soaring Glory too strong in the Betfair Hurdle latest. Up further 4 lb but further progress distinctly possibility. (Forecast 17.00) 24 1-4322 CAPTAIN KANGAROO (IRE) 34 BF 6 10 - 2 B Hayes 131 ch g Mastercraftsman - We Can Say It Now W P Mullins

© 2021 At The Races. All Rights Reserved. © 2021 At The Races. All Rights Reserved. Jockey Colours: Royal blue, white hoops, maroon sleeves, royal blue cap Notes: Timeform says: Useful bumper winner who got firmly back on track after a wind op when convincing scorer of 2m4f Ayr novice. Good second at Ffos Las since but he faces a very tough ask here. (Forecast 41.00) PDF Form Guide - Free from attheraces.com with 8 22-1124 FAKIERA (FR) 41 6 11 - 5p K M Donoghue 144 b g Cokoriko - Stella D'engilbert Mrs D Foster

Jockey Colours: Royal blue, light green star, sleeves and star on cap Notes: (R3) 14:30 CHELTENHAM, 2m 7f 213y Timeform says: Useful hurdler. Dual winner who posted best effort when fitted with cheekpieces and fourth to Gaillard du Mesnil in Grade 1 at Leoparstown (2m6f) last month. Albert Bartlett Novices' Hurdle (Grade 1) (Registered As The Spa Novices' Hurdle) More to come now tackling 3m. In the mix. (Forecast 7.50) (GBB Race) (Class 1) (4YO plus) 9 P11390 N'GOLO (IRE) 40 6 11 - 5h1t D E Mullins 142 W P Mullins No Silk Form Horse Details Age/Wt Jockey/Trainer OR gr g Galileo - Dame Again

1 110-111 ADRIMEL (FR) 62 D 6 11 - 5tp R Johnson 142 Jockey Colours: Pink, light green spots, pink sleeves and cap Notes: Tom Lacey b g Tirwanako - Irise De Gene Timeform says: Successful three times over hurdles but has failed to beat a rival on his last two starts at Leopardstown. Takes big step up in distance with serious questions to answer. Hooded first time. (Forecast 23.00) Jockey Colours: Purple, primrose diamond, collar and sleeves, quartered cap Notes: Timeform says: Useful bumper winner who is unbeaten in three outings over hurdles, 10 81-1193 OSCAR ELITE (IRE) 33 D 6 11 - 5t1 Jonjo O'Neill Jr. 135 cheekpieces fitted when gutsy scorer in Grade 2 at Warwick (2m5f) in January. Sure to C L Tizzard progress further at 3m, so holds good claims. (Forecast 12.00) b g Oscar - Lady Elite

2 1-11121 ALAPHILIPPE (IRE) 27 D 7 11 - 5 P J Brennan 143 Jockey Colours: Orange, pink hoop and armlets, hooped cap Notes: F O'Brien b g Morozov - Oscar Bird Timeform says: Winning pointer who looked useful when bagging two Chepstow novice hurdles before Christmas. Well below par both runs since, however, and has plenty on his plate in this grade. (Forecast 41.00) Jockey Colours: Black, yellow star, yellow sleeves, black stars Notes: Timeform says: Irish point winner who made it 3-4 in this sphere with wide-margin success 11 2-2612P PATS FANCY (IRE) 48 6 11 - 5 Rachael Blackmore 133 in Prestige Hurdle at Haydock last month. Strong traveller with plenty of stamina to boot. Miss R Curtis Much respected. (Forecast 10.00) b g Oscar - Pat's Darling

3 0-1223P ASK A HONEY BEE (IRE) 48 D BF 7 11 - 5p1 C Brace 132 Jockey Colours: Red, royal blue triple diamond, chevrons on sleeves, royal blue cap, red diamonds Notes: F O'Brien b g Ask - Pure Honey Timeform says: Looked useful prospect when making winning hurdling bow at Ffos Las and excellent second over C&D in December. Pulled up in River Don Hurdle at Doncaster (3m) last time and faces a very stiff task. (Forecast 67.00) Jockey Colours: Yellow, black hoops, white sleeves Notes: Timeform says: Useful bumper winner made a successful start to hurdles career at 12 132-313 STATTLER (IRE) 41 6 11 - 5 P Townend 146 Wetherby. Better form when placed after but pulled up in River Don Hurdle at Doncaster (3m) W P Mullins latest. Cheekpieces now on. (Forecast 101.00) br g Stowaway - Our Honey

4 75-2111 BARBADOS BUCK'S (IRE) 69 D 6 11 - 5 H Cobden 143 Jockey Colours: Dark blue and white diamonds, white sleeves, red cap Notes: P F Nicholls b g Getaway - Buck's Blue Timeform says: Very much going the right way over hurdles, winning Leopardstown maiden before fine third to Gaillard du Mesnil in Grade 1 there (2m6f). Type to go improving as stamina is drawn out. Player. (Forecast 5.50) Jockey Colours: Black and white (halved), red sleeves and cap Notes: Timeform says: Big-money buy from Irish points and completed hat-trick over hurdles in 13 311116 STREETS OF DOYEN (IRE) 19 CD 7 11 - 5p S D Torrens 138 emphatic style in 3m Kempton novice in January. Remains open to improvement, and J C McConnell another good show is anticipated. (Forecast 9.00) b g Doyen - Satco Street

5 124-516 BEATTHEBULLET (IRE) 27 D 7 11 - 5p Harry Skelton 127 Jockey Colours: Light blue, purple stars, light blue cap, purple star Notes: br g Flemensfirth - Top Quality Miss R Curtis Timeform says: Useful hurdler who completed a four-timer over C&D in October. Off 4 months and cheekpieces on when well held in Grade 2 at Naas last month. Sort to bounce back with that run under his belt. (Forecast 41.00) Jockey Colours: Royal blue, red chevron, royal blue sleeves, yellow stars, red cap Notes: Timeform says: Dual point winner who got off the mark over hurdles at Hereford (3m1f) in 14 23-1131 THE COB (IRE) 48 D 7 11 - 5 D A Jacob 139 November. Cheekpieces on when well held in Haydock Grade 2 only run since though so Ben Pauling very hard to warm to. (Forecast 151.00) b g Let The Lion Roar - Millenium Love

6 311263 CASTLE ROBIN (IRE) 48 C D 6 11 - 5t Paul O'Brien 130 Jockey Colours: Dark green, large light blue spots Notes: ch g Robin Des Champs - Coco Opera C E Longsdon Timeform says: Useful hurdler who got right back on track when 25/1-winner of River Don Hurdle at Doncaster in January. Well suited to this stamina test. No forlorn hope. (Forecast 21.00) Jockey Colours: Maroon, beige star, diabolo on sleeves and star on cap Notes: Timeform says: Posted 2m5f handicap win here in November and has continued in good 15 21-111 THREEUNDERTHRUFIVE (IRE) 40 6 11 - 5 Adrian Heskin 139 form, third of 12 to The Cob in River Don Hurdle at Doncaster. Fairly useful but this demands D P F Nicholls a big improvement. (Forecast 101.00) b g Shantou - Didinas 7 13-2412 CHAMPAGNESUPEROVER (IRE) 6 11 - 5t Aidan Coleman 126 43 BF Olly Murphy b g Jeremy - Meldrum Hall

© 2021 At The Races. All Rights Reserved. Jockey Colours: Royal blue, white hoops, maroon sleeves and cap Notes: Timeform says: Made it 3-3 in this sphere with useful effort to land 3m Musselburgh novice last month. This is a big step up in class but he's the sort to go on progressing. Not to be underestimated for top yard. (Forecast 13.00) 16 45-3211 TORYGRAPH (IRE) 51 D 6 11 - 5p1 J W Kennedy 143 PDF Form Guide - Free from attheraces.com with b g Mahler - Oddly Presented Mrs D Foster

Jockey Colours: Maroon, white star, armlets and star on cap Notes: Timeform says: Progressive type who arrives on hat-trick after 2m7f novice wins at (R4) 15:05 CHELTENHAM, 3m 2f 70y Fairyhouse and Thurles, strong at the finish each time. Well suited to a test of stamina. Cheekpieces on. Sure to improve again. (Forecast 8.00) Wellchild Cheltenham Gold Cup Chase (Grade 1) (GBB Race) (Class 1) (5YO plus) 17 P/1- VANILLIER (FR) 41 D 6 11 - 5t Jonathan Moore 144 No Silk Form Horse Details Age/Wt Jockey/Trainer OR G P Cromwell 2120 gr g Martaline - Virgata 1 11/211-1 AL BOUM PHOTO (FR) 77 CD 9 11 - 10 P Townend 175 W P Mullins b g Buck's Boum - Al Gane Jockey Colours: Red, yellow cross of lorraine and armlets, red and dark blue striped cap Notes: Timeform says: Landed 19f Naas maiden hurdle in November before improved second in Notes: Limerick Grade 2 (2m7f). Poor effort in Leopardstown Grade 1 since though so has Jockey Colours: Yellow and black check, yellow sleeves, yellow cap, black star something to prove now. (Forecast 34.00) Timeform says: Seeking a fantastic hat-trick in Jump Racing's Blue Riband and returned with a bloodless success at Tramore on New Year's Day. Genuine, good jumper and very much the one to beat. (Forecast 3.75) TIMEFORM VIEW: Little to choose between the principals in this staying novice but ADRIMEL gets the nod given he showed real battling qualities when maintaining his unbeaten hurdling record in a 2 3213-21 A PLUS TARD (FR) 81 C 7 11 - 10t Rachael Blackmore 169 H de Bromhead Warwick Grade 2 and promises to improve further now tackling 3m. Irish duo Stattler and Torygraph b g Kapgarde - Turboka have better days ahead of them too so present very stern opposition though, with Barbados Buck's Jockey Colours: Red, white sash, royal blue cap Notes: another much respected. Timeform says: Better than ever fitted with tongue tie when scoring at Leopardstown (3m) over Christmas from Kemboy and boasts good Festival form (won the 2019 novice handicap Timeform 1-2-3: chase/third in 2020 Ryanair). Respect. (Forecast 7.50) 1: ADRIMEL (1) 3 47-7F22 ASO (FR) 13 C BF 11 11 - 10p D A Jacob 158 Miss V Williams 2: STATTLER (12) b g Goldneyev - Odyssee Du Cellier 3: TORYGRAPH (16) Jockey Colours: Royal blue, white hoop and sleeves Notes: Timeform says: Placed twice in the Ryanair and back to form the last twice, chasing home Grand National-favourite Cloth Cap at Kelso 13 days ago. This is a whole different test and he'd be a surprising winner. (Forecast 301.00) 4 122-496 BLACK OP (IRE) 83 10 11 - T Scudamore 147 T R George br g Sandmason - Afar Story 10tp1

Jockey Colours: Light blue, pink chevrons, light blue sleeves, light blue cap, pink star Notes: Timeform says: Not matched his Grade 1-winning hurdling exploits (second in 2018 Ballymore before scoring at Aintree) over fences, well held in the Ladbrokes Handicap/King George last 2 starts. Cheekpieces tried. (Forecast 301.00) 5 1/11F1- CHAMP (IRE) 26 C 9 11 - 10 Nico de Boinville 165 2 b g King's Theatre - China Sky N J Henderson

Jockey Colours: Emerald green, yellow hoops, white cap Notes: Timeform says: Remarkable winner of the RSA last year (also second in the Ballymore in 2019) and shaped well after 11 months off/wind op at Newbury over inadequate trip. Big run likely if keeping the mistakes down. (Forecast 6.50) 6 314-141 FRODON (FR) 83 C 9 11 - 10t Bryony Frost 169 b g Nickname - Miss Country P F Nicholls

Jockey Colours: Royal blue, white chevron, hooped sleeves, white cap Notes: Timeform says: 2019 Ryanair winner as good as ever this season, leading from pillar to post in the King George last time. Likely to give it an excellent shot from the front but this is probably a bridge too far. (Forecast 17.00) 7 427-221 KEMBOY (FR) 40 9 11 - 10 D E Mullins 169 b g Voix Du Nord - Vitora W P Mullins

Jockey Colours: Royal blue, yellow disc, diamonds on sleeves Notes: Timeform says: Has had another good season in Ireland and gained his fourth Group 1 success in the Irish Gold Cup at Leopardstown last month. Not the best jumper though, and hasn't shone at previous Festivals. (Forecast 13.00)

Jockey Colours: Yellow, dark blue braces Notes: Timeform says: Has looked a shadow of the star of last season when winning the Betfair Chase and finishing third in this, checking out tamely after another wind op at Newbury last PDF Form Guide - Free from attheraces.com with month. Huge revival needed. (Forecast 51.00) 9 12-11F4 MINELLA INDO (IRE) 40 C BF 8 11 - 10 J W Kennedy 164 H de Bromhead b g Beat Hollow - Carrigeen Lily (R5) 15:40 CHELTENHAM, 3m 2f 70y St. James's Place Festival Challenge Cup Open Hunters' Chase (Class 2) (5YO Jockey Colours: Maroon, yellow stars, maroon sleeves, striped cap Notes: Timeform says: 2019 Albert Bartlett winner who was reeled in by Champ in last year's RSA plus) and resumed this season with 2 victories. Faded behind Kemboy in the Irish Gold Cup last time but likely to fare better here. (Forecast 15.00) No Silk Form Horse Details Age/Wt Jockey/Trainer OR 10 34/11-31 NATIVE RIVER (IRE) 41 CD 11 11 - 10b R Johnson 172 1 212-211 BILLAWAY (IRE) 47 9 12 - 0 P Townend 141 C L Tizzard W P Mullins ch g Indian River - Native Mo b g Well Chosen - Taipans Girl

Jockey Colours: Red and purple (quartered), yellow sleeves, red cap Notes: Jockey Colours: Yellow, black horse, yellow sleeves, black seams, yellow cap, black tassel Notes: Timeform says: 2018 winner bidding to become only the second horse to regain the crown Timeform says: Classy hunter chaser who ended up with too much to do when second in and arrives in great heart after a superb win in Sandown Grade 2, jumping his rivals ragged. this last term and confirmed he's as good, if not better than ever, when scoring at Naas last Good chance if in the same form. (Forecast 13.00) time. Big player. (Forecast 5.00) 11 2/23-111 ROYALE PAGAILLE (FR) 55 D 7 11 - 10 Charlie Deutsch 166 2 P3/P11- BOB AND CO (FR) 27 D 10 12 - 0ht S Bowen 146 Miss V Williams P F Nicholls b g Blue Bresil - Royale Cazoumaille 1 b g Dom Alco - Outre mer

Jockey Colours: Pink, light green spots, pink sleeves and cap Notes: Jockey Colours: Red, brown sleeves and cap Notes: Timeform says: Improving in a big way and made it 3-3 this season with most impressive Timeform says: Useful chaser in France who completed hat-trick in this sphere when bolting victory in Peter Marsh at Haydock (3m) 8 weeks ago. Stiffer test will suit and this novice is a up at Haydock on reappearance from Wishing And Hoping. Jumping will need to be sharper very exciting contender. (Forecast 10.00) now, but very much one to consider. (Forecast 4.50) 12 112-253 SANTINI 41 C 9 11 - 10v1 Aidan Coleman 167 3 70/511-1 CHAMERON (FR) 29 8 12 - 0t H Cobden 130 N J Henderson S Loxton b g Milan - Tinagoodnight b g Laveron - Chamanka

Jockey Colours: Grey, white epaulets Notes: Jockey Colours: Violet and white check, white cap Notes: Timeform says: Placed all 3 Festival visits, just failing to reel in Al Boum Photo 12 months Timeform says: Useful before going the wrong way for Paul Nicholls but back on track when ago, but not arriving in the same form this year, not fancying it behind Native River at easily landing a couple of points early last year and completed the hat-trick readily in a hunter Sandown. More severe headgear on. (Forecast 15.00) at Leicester in February. (Forecast 19.00) TIMEFORM VIEW: NATIVE RIVER's victory at Sandown last month was a joy to behold and a 4 1/112-21 HAZEL HILL (IRE) 57 CD 13 12 - 0 Alex Edwards 143 Mrs Melanie Rowley repeat of that effort will see him go close. He looks cracking value at double-figure odds at time of b g Milan - Resenting writing and is taken to emulate the great Kauto Star and regain the crown 3 years on from his first Jockey Colours: Straw, blue and straw quartered cap Notes: victory. 2019 and 2020 winner Al Boum Photo seems sure to go well in his hat-trick bid. A Plus Tard is Timeform says: 2019 winner who wasn't at the top of his game last season but took also a big player. advantage of a good opening when scoring at Ludlow on Rules return a couple of months ago. Needs a return to his very best. (Forecast 23.00) Timeform 1-2-3: 5 17P1-4U IT CAME TO PASS (IRE) 22 CD 11 12 - 0 R P McLernon 144 1: NATIVE RIVER (10) b g Brian Boru - Satellite Dancer E M O'Sullivan 2: AL BOUM PHOTO (1) 3: A PLUS TARD (2) Jockey Colours: Emerald green, royal blue chevrons, halved sleeves, quartered cap Notes: Timeform says: Took this last year but was below par on reappearance then unseated at Thurles recently, so he's hardly had the ideal prep. Hard to discount nonetheless. (Forecast 15.00) 6 14112-1 LATENIGHTPASS 44 CD 8 12 - 0 Bridget Andrews 137 b g Passing Glance - Latenightdip T Ellis

Jockey Colours: White, red chevron, striped sleeves Notes: Timeform says: Has enjoyed plenty of success in points and made it 2 from 2 in hunters when landing a 17-runner event at Warwick on Rules return. Could get competitive. (Forecast 23.00) 7 11117-3 LAW OF GOLD (IRE) 23 8 12 - 0 Jack Quinlan 123 b g Gold Well - Nylon D J Kemp

Jockey Colours: Emerald green and light blue check, light blue sleeves, purple cap Notes: Timeform says: Multiple winning pointer who should strip fitter for his third at Doncaster recently but found this event a bit too competitive last year. (Forecast 51.00) © 2021 At The Races. All Rights Reserved. 8 115-013 MIGHTY STOWAWAY (IRE) 129 10 12 - 0bt J W Kennedy 129 Jockey Colours: Emerald green, yellow hoops, white cap Notes: b g Stowaway - The Mighty Matron Mrs D Foster Timeform says: Didn't need to be at best when winning 10-runner hunter at Limerick, then was far from disgraced when runner-up to Billaway at Naas subsequently. Likely to give a good account. (Forecast 17.00) Jockey Colours: Emerald green, white star, chevrons on sleeves, white cap Notes: Timeform says: Winning pointer who returned to Rules with a respectable third to Stand Up 17 P1-P142 STAND UP AND FIGHT (IRE) 22 9 12 - 0b D J O'Keeffe 137 And Fight (Billaway second) at Fairyhouse 129 days ago. Hard to see him turning the tables. E Bolger (Forecast 34.00) b g Flemensfirth - Aylesbury Park 9 1/U2U- MONBEG GOLD (IRE) 23 11 12 - 0p Jonjo O'Neill Jr. 130 Jockey Colours: Emerald green, yellow hoops, emerald green cap, white star Notes: Mrs O'neill P2 b g Gold Well - Little Hand Timeform says: Beat Billaway in November and, while unable to quite reproduce that, he powered home from an unlikely position when second at Thurles last time. This test will suit, and he's a big player. (Forecast 13.00) Jockey Colours: Violet Notes: Timeform says: Fairly useful chaser who was back to form when second in a hunter at 18 121-122 WISHING AND HOPING (IRE) 27 D 11 12 - 0 Bryony Frost 137 Doncaster last time but has a bit to find in this company. Cheekpieces go back on. Mrs Melanie Rowley (Forecast 51.00) b g Beneficial - Desperately Hoping

10 112-111 MR MANTILLA (IRE) 96 7 12 - 0 Kielan Woods - Jockey Colours: Grey and maroon diamonds, grey sleeves Notes: D J Jeffreys b g Publisher - Mantilla Madam Timeform says: Useful chaser who was 2 from 3 in this sphere last year but firmly put in his place by Bob And Co at Haydock last time. Needs to do more. (Forecast 34.00) Jockey Colours: Purple, white chevrons on sleeves, white cap Notes: Timeform says: Won 5 of 6 starts in Irish points, latest Dec 13. Not completely discounted TIMEFORM VIEW: A chance is taken on RED INDIAN, who arrives on the back of a couple of for a shrewd stable, particularly if the money comes for him. (Forecast 29.00) impressive wins in points and has some useful form under Rules. Last year's runner-up, Billaway, should be thereabouts again and a big run is expected from Bob And Co if he can iron out some of the 11 22/21-12 PORLOCK BAY (FR) 43 10 12 - 0 Lorcan Williams 135 W Biddick b g Kayf Tara - Exolthir mistakes he made when scoring easily at Haydock from Wishing And Hoping.

Jockey Colours: Red, dark blue hoops and armlets, quartered cap Notes: Timeform 1-2-3: Timeform says: Useful ex-French hurdler/chaser in 2018/19 for Francois Nicolle. Wide- 1: RED INDIAN (13) margin point winner in November and only narrowly denied by Sametegal in hunter at Wincanton last month. Not ruled out. (Forecast 26.00) 2: BILLAWAY (1) 3: BOB AND CO (2) 12 213-12P RAVISHED (IRE) 27 13 12 - 0 Thomas Garner 120 J J O'Shea b g Oscar - Fair Present

Jockey Colours: Purple, beige stars, beige sleeves, purple stars Notes: Timeform says: Fair chaser who returned to this sphere with an excellent second to Hazel Hill at Ludlow but was pulled up at Haydock subsequently. Hard to fancy. (Forecast 81.00) 13 00/56-11 RED INDIAN 96 9 12 - 0 David Noonan 139 Miss K Morgan b g Sulamani - Rafiya

Jockey Colours: Black, white cross belts, diabolo on sleeves Notes: Timeform says: Useful winning chaser at his best and, given he's landed both starts in points since last seen under Rules, there's every reason to think he retains a good chunk of ability. Interesting runner. (Forecast 15.00) 14 1311-11 SALVATORE 41 8 12 - 0 Lee Edwards 134 b g Schiaparelli - Cash 'n' Credit Mrs Melanie Rowley

Jockey Colours: Light blue, dark blue cross belts, dark blue sleeves, light blue armlets Notes: Timeform says: Prolific pointer who made second hunter outing a winning one at Musselburgh 41 days ago. This is much tougher but there could be more to come. (Forecast 51.00) 15 R3/2U- SONNEOFPRESENTING (IRE) 19 11 12 - 0 W T Kennedy 120 P3 b g Presenting - Sonne Cinq Miss S Rippon

Jockey Colours: Maroon, beige chevron, white sleeves and cap Notes: Timeform says: Formerly useful chaser, efforts in hunters have been uninspiring this term. Firmly up against it. (Forecast 301.00) 16 14-2212 STAKER WALLACE (IRE) 47 10 12 - 0 M P Walsh 134 b g King's Theatre - Honeybunch E Bolger

Jockey Colours: White, purple chevron, yellow cap Notes: Timeform says: Dual winner over fences in 2019, including at the Punchestown Festival, PDF Form Guide - Free from attheraces.com with and good efforts the last twice. Bit to find with the principals back down in trip here, though. (Forecast 26.00) 9 14-1P31 REALLY SUPER 32 D 7 11 - 2p Jack Quinlan 137 Amy Murphy (R6) 16:15 CHELTENHAM, 2m 4f 127y b m Cacique - Sensationally Mrs Paddy Power Mares' Chase (Registered As The Liberthine Mares' Chase) Jockey Colours: Purple, white diamond, mauve sleeves, yellow armlets, yellow cap Notes: (Grade 2) (GBB Race) (Class 1) (5YO plus) Timeform says: Has done really well for this trainer, completing the full set with victory in jumpers' bumper last month having won the Summer Plate in July. Plenty on her plate on No Silk Form Horse Details Age/Wt Jockey/Trainer OR these terms here, though. (Forecast 67.00) 1 125-111 COLREEVY (IRE) 51 8 11 - 7 P Townend 150 10 26-3102 SHATTERED LOVE (IRE) 34 C D 10 11 - 2tp J W Kennedy 150 W P Mullins Mrs D Foster b m Flemensfirth - Poetics Girl b m Yeats - Tracker

Jockey Colours: blue, white spot, white cap Notes: Jockey Colours: Maroon, white star, armlets and star on cap Notes: Timeform says: Only fifth in last year's Dawn Run with 3 stablemates in front of her but back Timeform says: Won the JLT in 2018 and has had a good season, scoring again at Clonmel defending an unbeaten record over fences, recording bloodless success from Mount Ida at in November before an eye-catching run back over fences behind Elimay at Naas (2m). No Thurles 7 weeks ago. (Forecast 4.00) surprise if she got much closer. (Forecast 8.00) 2 111-221 ELIMAY (FR) 34 7 11 - 5 M P Walsh 155 11 4-71112 ZAMBELLA (FR) 44 6 11 - 2 D A Jacob 142 W P Mullins N A Twiston-Davies gr m Montmartre - Hyde b m Zambezi Sun - Visby

Jockey Colours: Emerald green, yellow hoops, white cap Notes: Jockey Colours: Emerald green, dark green sleeves, dark green and emerald green quartered cap Notes: Timeform says: Beaten only by Allaho in 4 runs over fences and impressive when taking 2m Timeform says: Useful hurdler who has done really well over fences this term, winning her listed Naas event from Shattered Love last month. Return to longer trip fine and ticks plenty first 3 starts in listed mares' events before succumbing to Annie Mc at Warwick last month. of boxes. (Forecast 2.75) Place claims for sure. (Forecast 17.00)

3 1111-F5 SALSARETTA (FR) 75 BF 8 11 - 5 B Hayes 149 The newest race in the Festival programme and another quickly set to go to W P Mullins TIMEFORM VIEW: b m Kingsalsa - Kendoretta Willie Mullins, with ELIMAY making plenty of appeal after last month's comprehensive success at Naas from Shattered Love. Colreevy is another big contender in what is a very strong hand for the trainer, Jockey Colours: Pink, light green spots, pink sleeves and cap Notes: Timeform says: Won first 4 starts over fences at up to 22.5f last season but lines up here with Zambella arguably the pick of the few British challengers. badly out of sorts after an early fall at Punchestown and heavy defeat at Fairyhouse. Tricky to fancy even from this yard. (Forecast 21.00) Timeform 1-2-3: 4 0-31238 CABARET QUEEN 50 D 9 11 - 2 Rachael Blackmore 148 1: ELIMAY (2) W P Mullins b m King's Theatre - La Dame Brune 2: COLREEVY (1) 3: ZAMBELLA (11) Jockey Colours: White, black cap, red star Notes: Timeform says: Smart staying chaser, successful in the 2019 Munster National and 2020 Kerry National. Not so good more recently though, and others from yard look stronger. (Forecast 41.00) 5 321-12F CHILLI FILLI 80 D 8 11 - 2 R Johnson 141 ch m Presenting - Daprika H D Daly

Jockey Colours: Royal blue, white sleeves, red cap Notes: Timeform says: Much improved on return when landing 3m listed mares' chase at Market Rasen. Good second at Carlisle next time but suffered a crunching fall at Doncaster when last seen. (Forecast 51.00) 6 12F-223 CUT THE MUSTARD (FR) 26 BF 9 11 - 2 H Cobden 140 br m Al Namix - Tadorna P F Nicholls

Jockey Colours: White, emerald green spots, red cap Notes: Timeform says: Useful chaser, successful twice in Ireland last season, but she's spurned easier opportunities than this for new yard this term, finding little off the bridle at Uttoxeter last time. (Forecast 51.00) 7 118-412 MAGIC OF LIGHT (IRE) 55 D 10 11 - 2p R M Power 156 b m Flemensfirth - Quest Of Passion Mrs J Harrington

Jockey Colours: Emerald green, yellow chevron and sleeves, red cap Notes: Timeform says: Second in the 2019 Grand National and has added 3 more wins to her tally in the meantime, including a simple task at Newbury in December. Has the class to make her presence felt. (Forecast 15.00) © 2021 At The Races. All Rights Reserved. Jockey Colours: Yellow, black stars and sleeves, dark blue cap, light blue star Notes: Timeform says: Big-field maiden winner in the mud at Naas in November. Handed a stiff mark and finished mid-field at Leopardstown last month so must improve for extra emphasis on stamina. (Forecast 15.00) PDF Form Guide - Free from attheraces.com with 8 994/261 AND THE NEW (IRE) 43 (20F) D 10 11 - 7 Mitchell Bastyan 140 b g Kalanisi - Wheredidthemoneygo Johnny Farrelly

Jockey Colours: Black, red epaulets, checked sleeves, red cap Notes: (R7) 16:50 CHELTENHAM, 2m 4f 56y Timeform says: Shaped well in a 3m course handicap in December and made all back over 19.8f at Wincanton last month. Ticked over on the AW since but revised mark asks for more. Martin Pipe Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race) (Class 2) (4YO (Forecast 34.00) plus) 9 3/1P6- MILL GREEN 26 9 11 - 7 J A Anderson 140 N J Henderson No Silk Form Horse Details Age/Wt Jockey/Trainer OR 54 b g Black Sam Bellamy - Ceilidh Royal

1 113-666 FLOUEUR (FR) 49 6 11 - 10 Paul O'Brien 143 Jockey Colours: Royal blue and white diabolo, hooped sleeves and cap Notes: Joseph P O'Brien b g Legolas - Saraska D'airy Timeform says: Useful hurdler who produced a career best when sixth in this a year ago. Same mark here and arrives on the back of a fair chase debut at Newbury. (Forecast 29.00) Jockey Colours: Black, pink seams, halved sleeves and diamond on cap Notes: Timeform says: Failed to take to chasing to end 2020 but right back on his game when sixth 10 112-4PP PILEON (IRE) 27 D 7 11 - 7b1 Non Runner 140 in a deep handicap at Navan in January. Since moved yards and mark isn't overly harsh. P J Hobbs (Forecast 19.00) b g Yeats - Heath Heaven 2 0-58235 EGLANTINE DU SEUIL (FR) 32 C 7 11 - 10t Bryan Carver 143 Jockey Colours: Red and white check, white cap Notes: P F Nicholls Timeform says: Agonising reversal in this race a year ago. Looked anything but a natural b m Saddler Maker - Rixia Du Seuil twice over fences and return to hurdling failed to arrest the slide at Ascot. Big turnaround needed. NON RUNNER. (Forecast 34.00) Jockey Colours: White, emerald green spots, red cap Notes: Timeform says: Smart hurdler for Willie Mullins and back on track for this yard when second 11 22-1 GENTLEMAN DE MEE (FR) 34 5 11 - 6h1 S D Torrens 139 of 8 in a C&D handicap in December. Disappointing twice since but return to big-field W P Mullins b g Saint Des Saints - Koeur De Mee handicap scenario will suit. (Forecast 34.00) 3 05/824-1 LEONCAVALLO (IRE) 241 (160F) 9 11 - 9bt Fergus Gillard 142 Jockey Colours: Emerald green, yellow hoops, white cap Notes: D Pipe Timeform says: Runner-up twice for Guillaume Macaire in 2019 and landed the odds in br g Cape Cross - Nafura comfortable fashion on last month's reappearance at Naas. Form nothing out of the ordinary but he may improve a lot. Hooded. (Forecast 7.00) Jockey Colours: White, black epaulets, maroon and white diabolo on sleeves, black and maroon Notes: quartered cap 12 12-26F3 FIRE ATTACK (IRE) 33 6 11 - 5ht1 Oakley Brown 138 Joseph P O'Brien Timeform says: Useful hurdler for Dr Richard Newland. Chase/Flat winner for this yard last b g Westerner - Seesea summer before running well for long way when sixth in Cesarewitch in October. Presumably been saved for this. (Forecast 29.00) Jockey Colours: Maroon, white star & armlet, white cap Notes: 4 4U-4430 DALLAS DES PICTONS (FR) 18 D 8 11 - 9b Fergus Gregory 142 Timeform says: Fell in Moscow Flyer Novices' Hurdle at Punchestown in January but Mrs D Foster showed no ill effects back there last month, shaping better than the result having stumbled. b g Spanish Moon - Nadia Des Pictons Tongue tie added on handicap debut. (Forecast 21.00) Jockey Colours: Maroon, white star, armlets and star on cap Notes: 13 2-1F5 COMMANDINGPRESENCE (IRE) 6 11 - 4 H Morgan 137 Timeform says: Runner-up in this race from 2 lb lower in 2019 so has it in him to be very 103 D H de Bromhead competitive, but the wheels have come off in recent times. Plenty to prove in a change of b g Kalanisi - Cooksgrove Lady headgear. (Forecast 34.00) Notes: 5 12P6 GALOPIN DES CHAMPS (FR) 40 5 11 - 9 S F O'Keeffe 142 Jockey Colours: Dark blue, mauve star, dark blue sleeves, mauve stars, dark blue cap, mauve star W P Mullins Timeform says: Punchestown debut winner in September. Looked set to follow up in listed bl g Timos - Manon Des Champs company the following month, only to fall at the last and then found 3m too much of a test. Handicap debut after a break. (Forecast 34.00) Jockey Colours: Yellow and brown (quartered), halved sleeves, yellow cap Notes: Timeform says: Made winning debut in France in May and best effort for this yard when 14 322421 FIRST LORD DE CUET (FR) 27 7 11 - 4bt Page Fuller 137 sixth to Appreciate It in Chanelle Pharma Novices' Hurdle at Leopardstown last time. Step up gr g Lord Du Sud - Alyce D Pipe in trip will suit now handicapping. (Forecast 9.00) Notes: 6 42/1245 AMOUR DE NUIT (IRE) 55 D 9 11 - 8 Angus Cheleda 141 Jockey Colours: White, red braces, emerald green and white check sleeves, white cap, red star P F Nicholls Timeform says: Gained reward for a string of consistent efforts when landing 21.4f handicap b g Azamour - Umthoulah at Wincanton a month ago. 10 lb rise demands another jolt of progress. (Forecast 29.00) Jockey Colours: Yellow, purple hoop, armlets and cap Notes: 15 1177/P4 FABULOUS SAGA (FR) 27 D 9 11 - 4t Millie Wonnacott 137 Timeform says: Made light of 20-month absence when landing 20f Plumpton handicap in b g Saint Des Saints - Fabalina P F Nicholls November. Solid in-frame efforts the next twice and heavy ground perhaps to blame for Taunton flop. (Forecast 34.00) 7 221330 GABYNAKO (FR) 41 6 11 - 8 C P McNamara 141 b g Tirwanako - Gunboatfrance G P Cromwell

© 2021 At The Races. All Rights Reserved. Jockey Colours: Red, pink hoop and armlets Notes: Jockey Colours: Dark blue, beige star, maroon sleeves, beige cap Notes: Timeform says: Useful novice hurdler for Willie Mullins in 2017/18 but off for over 3 years Timeform says: Scored 3 times in maiden/novice hurdles last season and showed a good prior to pulling up in a novice chase here in December. Readily brushed aside back in a turn of foot to come out on top in jumpers bumper last month. Unable to continue good work handicap and now back in trip. (Forecast 67.00) at Newbury and stamina to prove here. (Forecast 41.00) 16 1P3-725 WHATSUPWITHYOU (IRE) 83 7 11 - 3 Luca Morgan 136 24 F1-4411 MARTINHAL (IRE) 33 6 11 - 0t Richard Patrick 133 b g Shantou - Whats Up Britta Ben Pauling b g Westerner - Gweedara D Pipe

Jockey Colours: Dark blue, red cross belts, light blue sleeves, white armlets, dark blue cap, red star Notes: Jockey Colours: Black and orange (quartered), checked sleeves, orange and black quartered cap Notes: Timeform says: Winner of an Ascot maiden hurdle on Rules debut last season. Best effort Timeform says: Heavy-ground bumper winner who is going the right way over hurdles, since when runner-up over 21f here in November, but not in the same form at Kempton next landing maiden and novice events at Exeter this winter. Different underfoot conditions to time and needs to raise his game. (Forecast 41.00) contend with on handicap bow up in trip. (Forecast 26.00) 17 P13PP1 CLONDAW CIAN (IRE) 118 C 11 11 - 3p Sean Houlihan 136 25 F1-4221 FOLCANO (FR) 25 D 6 10 - 13 Ben Jones 132 Mrs S Leech Mrs D Foster br g Gold Well - Cocktail Bar b g Falco - Floriana

Jockey Colours: Red, royal blue sleeves, white armlets Notes: Jockey Colours: White, emerald green chevrons, red cap Notes: Timeform says: One-time useful hurdler/chaser who gained second win of the season in Timeform says: Point winner who didn't need to improve on a brace of runner-up efforts in France in November. Hard to be confident he's up to being competitive from this sort of mark January to get off the mark under Rules at Fairyhouse last month. Opening mark stiff on the these days. (Forecast 81.00) face of it. RESERVE. (Forecast 26.00) 18 242101 FRONTAL ASSAULT (IRE) 26 6 11 - 3p J C Gainford 136 TIMEFORM VIEW: It was by no means the most competitive Imperial Cup LANGER DAN landed Mrs D Foster b g Presenting - The Folkes Choice on Saturday, but the manner of that success was hard to ignore. He's clearly ahead of the game under a 5 lb penalty, and while his stamina for this far isn't copper-bottomed, he's worth siding with. Willie Jockey Colours: Maroon, white star and armlets, royal blue cap Notes: Timeform says: Made first start in Graded company a winning one in a small-field affair at Mullins pair Gentleman de Mee and Galopin des Champs aren't thrown-in on what we've seen but they Navan a month ago (3m). Not easy to argue he's well treated back in a handicap. command serious respect. (Forecast 23.00)

19 7/20-397 DREAM BERRY (FR) 105 10 11 - 2t Kevin Brogan 135 Timeform 1-2-3: Jonjo O'Neill gr g Dream Well - Kalberry 1: LANGER DAN (22) 2: GENTLEMAN DE MEE (11) Notes: Jockey Colours: Emerald Green, Yellow hoops, Emerald Green cap, White star 3: GALOPIN DES CHAMPS (5) Timeform says: Lightly raced in recent seasons but enhanced good record fresh when third on 20.5f Market Rasen reappearance in October. Not in the same form twice since, though, and others more persuasive. (Forecast 51.00) 20 446-246 DOLCIANO DICI (FR) 38 8 11 - 2t1p Patrick Cowley 135 B Barr b g Assessor - Louve Rina

Jockey Colours: Royal blue and yellow check Notes: Timeform says: Failed to win a race for Willie Mullins. Last of 6 in a jumpers bumper on stable debut last month and this is asking a lot. Headgear back on. (Forecast 126.00) 21 4/60- ADJALI (GER) 15 6 11 - 2 Mr Ben Ffrench 135 P42 Davis b g Kamsin - Anabasis N J Henderson

Jockey Colours: Emerald green, dark green sleeves, dark green and emerald green quartered cap Notes: Timeform says: Smart juvenile hurdler in 2018/19. Things haven't gone to plan in light career since, though did offer a lot more when runner-up over fences at Ludlow recently. Well-run race may find him out. (Forecast 23.00) 22 26-9541 LANGER DAN (IRE) (EX5) 6 5 11 - 2 Lorcan Williams 135 b g Ocovango - What A Fashion D Skelton

Jockey Colours: Royal blue and yellow (quartered), royal blue sleeves, yellow spots, royal blue cap Notes: Timeform says: Useful juvenile last term, listed winner at Wetherby and fine sixth in Fred Winter. Confirmed promise of Market Rasen run when a decisive winner of the Imperial Cup and looks well-in under a penalty. (Forecast 8.00) 23 4F2416 GOLDEN TAIPAN (IRE) 13 7 11 - 0t C Brace 133 b g Golden Lariat - Rose Of Taipan F O'Brien