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15:20 CHELTENHAM, 3m 2f 110y Betfred Chase (Grade 1) (Class 1) (5YO plus)

No Silk Form Horse Details Age/Wt Jockey/Trainer OR 1 1/1321-1 (IRE) 104 C D 8 11 - 10 B J Geraghty 171 b g Bob Back - Fashionista N J Henderson

Jockey Colours: Navy blue, scarlet stripe and cap Notes: Timeform says: Second Festival win when taking RSA Chase 12 months ago, and progressed again in defying high mark in Hennessy (very strong form) on return. Capable of even better after just 5 chase starts. (Forecast 3.75) 2 3-F1115 BOG WARRIOR (IRE) 1 9 11 - 10 Non Runner 153 b g Strategic Choice - Kilmac Princess A J Martin

Jockey Colours: Maroon, white star, armlets and cap Notes: Timeform says: Fell last over fences on return but won next 3 starts back over hurdles, making all to land odds stepped up to 3m at Gowran. Led for long way in World Hurdle on Thursday, but this a bridge too far. (Forecast 51.00) 3 11-0511 CAPE TRIBULATION 48 C 9 11 - 10 D F O'Regan 165 b g Hernando - Gay Fantastic J M Jefferson

Jockey Colours: White, light blue spots, white sleeves, light blue cap, white spots Notes: Timeform says: Won over hurdles at this fixture in 2012 and now getting act together over fences, further improvement when collaring Imperial Commander close home in Grade 2 event here in January. (Forecast 17.00) 4 3P4-122 CAPTAIN CHRIS (IRE) 27 C 9 11 - 10t R Johnson 169 b g King's Theatre - Function Dream P J Hobbs

Jockey Colours: Dark blue, light blue hoop, checked sleeves and cap Notes: Timeform says: Won Amlin at Ascot in November and good second since in King George (beaten neck by ) and Betfair won by (would have gone close but for bad mistake 2 out). (Forecast 17.00) 5 2213-21 LONG RUN (FR) 79 CD 8 11 - 10p1 Mr S Waley-Cohen 172 b g Cadoudal - Libertina N J Henderson

Jockey Colours: Brown, orange sleeves, quartered cap Notes: Timeform says: Top class when winning King George and this race in 2011. Back to winning ways when wearing down Captain Chris in the latest renewal of King George and headgear now fitted for the first time. (Forecast 7.00) 6 3P-U113 MONBEG DUDE (IRE) 27 C 8 11 - 10 S Twiston-Davies 138 b g Witness Box - Ten Dollar Bill M Scudamore

Jockey Colours: Red, white stripe, white and red diabolo on sleeves Notes: Timeform says: Improved to land valuable handicap here (27f) prior to Welsh National success in January, despite less than fluent jumping. Laboured third at Haydock last time, and needs a thorough test of stamina. (Forecast 101.00) 7 241-111 (FR) 34 7 11 - 10 R Walsh 175 ch g Dom Alco - Gazelle Lulu P F Nicholls

Jockey Colours: Pink, large purple spots, hooped sleeves Notes: Timeform says: Fine jumper who has impressed in winning Charlie Hall at Wetherby, at Haydock and Betfair Chase at Newbury (by 7 lengths from The Giant Bolster) this season. (Forecast 5.50) 8 111-241 (FR) 34 C 7 11 - 10 A P McCoy 168 b g Robin Des Champs - Liste En Tete W P Mullins

Jockey Colours: Maroon, white star, armlets and star on cap Notes: Timeform says: Unbeaten at the having won the 2011 Martin Pipe and 2012 Jewson. Warmed up with game success in Irish Hennessy and strongest Irish contender in this for a while. (Forecast 5.00) 9 P912-5P SUNNYHILLBOY (IRE) 62 C 10 11 - 10 A P McCoy 152 b g Old Vic - Sizzle Jonjo O'Neill

Jockey Colours: Emerald green, yellow hoops, white cap Notes: Timeform says: Much improved when landing Kim Muir here last year, and pipped in subsequently. Fair effort on return over hurdles at Haydock, but ran poorly at Warwick last time. (Forecast 41.00) 10 142-3P2 THE GIANT BOLSTER 34 C 8 11 - 10 T Scudamore 164 b g Black Sam Bellamy - Divisa D G Bridgwater

Jockey Colours: Red and white check, black and white check sleeves, royal blue cap Notes: Timeform says: Showed himself a top-class chaser when runner-up in Gold Cup last season, and creditable placed efforts behind Silviniaco Conti at Haydock and Newbury this term. Vulnerable for the win, though. (Forecast 17.00) 11 47P-21P WAYWARD PRINCE 48 C 9 11 - 10t1 Jack Doyle 147 b g Alflora - Bellino Spirit Mrs H Parrott

Jockey Colours: Royal blue, yellow hoop, dark blue sleeves, royal blue and yellow quartered cap Notes: Timeform says: Good second to Silviniaco Conti in Charlie Hall then went one better in listed event at Aintree, but lacklustre effort behind Cape Tribulation at Cheltenham last time. (Forecast 101.00)

TIMEFORM VIEW: Bobs Worth is a worthy market leader but he did have to miss his intended warm-up in the Argento. With that in mind, it could pay to side with another dual Festival winner in Sir des Champs, who seems to be crying out for this sort of test. Long Run is yet to finish worse than third in 24 races and makes plenty of each-way appeal.

Timeform 1-2-3: 1: SIR DES CHAMPS 2: BOBS WORTH 3: LONG RUN

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1 1/1321-1 BOBS WORTH (IRE) 104 C D 8 11 - 10 B J Geraghty 171 b g Bob Back - Fashionista N J Henderson

Jockey Colours: Navy blue, scarlet stripe and cap Timeform says: Second Festival win when taking RSA Chase 12 months ago, and progressed again in defying high mark in Hennessy (very strong form) on return. Capable of even better after just 5 chase starts. (Forecast 3.75)

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

Flat Turf: 2 - 1 - 1 - 0 Jumps: 10 - 8 - 1 - 1 All Weather: 0 - 0 - 0 - 0

RECENT RACE BY RACE HISTORY

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

1st BOBS WORTH, 2nd , 3rd First Lieutenant 01 Dec 12 Nbu 26.5f Hcp Ch Gd3 Gd-Sft 11-6 1/19 B J Geraghty 4/1f held up mid-division, headway 5 out, went 2nd next, challenged 2 160 Cls1 85K 3¼ len out, led before last, ridden and stayed on well flat 1st BOBS WORTH, 2nd First Lieutenant, 3rd Call The Police 14 Mar 12 Che 24.5f Ch Gd1 Cls1 Gd 11-4 1/9 B J Geraghty 9/2j2f tracked leaders on outside, joined leader 16th, effort 2 out, led 151 74K 2½ len narrowly last, ridden and stayed on well under pressure flat, going away towards finish 1st Invictus, 2nd BOBS WORTH, 3rd Alfie Spinner 18 Feb 12 Asc 24f Nov Ch Gd2 Cls1 Gd-Sft 11-7 2/7 B J Geraghty 15/8f2 not always fluent, held up, headway to track leaders 4th, slow 16th 151 14K 3 len and ridden, not fluent next (4 out), staying on in 4th when blundered 2 out, rallied before last, stayed on to 2nd flat, no impression on winner 1st Grands Crus, 2nd SILVINIACO CONTI, 3rd BOBS WORTH 26 Dec 11 Kmp 24f Nov Ch Gd1 Cls1 Gd-Sft 11-7 3/6 B J Geraghty 3/1f2 held up in 4th, hit 12th, chased leading pair 4 out, kept on same - 23K 5¼ len pace under pressure from next, no impression 1st BOBS WORTH, 2nd Cue Card, 3rd Mad Moose 25 Nov 11 Nbu 20f Nov Ch Gd2 Cls1 Gd 11-1 1/4 B J Geraghty evensf tracked leader, not fluent 2nd, went left 12th, not much room when - 14K shd blundered 4 out, ballooned next and 2 out, over 2 lengths 2nd but closing last, driven and strong challenge flat, stayed on to lead last stride 1st BOBS WORTH, 2nd Mossley, 3rd Court In Motion 18 Mar 11 Che 24f Nov Hdl Gd1 Cls1 Gd 11-7 1/18 B J Geraghty 15/8f mid-division, headway 7th, tracking leaders 2 out, led and jumped 150 57K 2¼ len left last, edged right flat, driven out

2 3-F1115 BOG WARRIOR (IRE) 1 9 11 - 10 Non Runner 153 b g Strategic Choice - Kilmac Princess A J Martin

Jockey Colours: Maroon, white star, armlets and cap Timeform says: Fell last over fences on return but won next 3 starts back over hurdles, making all to land odds stepped up to 3m at Gowran. Led for long way in World Hurdle on Thursday, but this a bridge too far. (Forecast 51.00)

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

Flat Turf: 1 - 1 - 0 - 0 Jumps: 12 - 7 - 0 - 1 All Weather: 0 - 0 - 0 - 0

RECENT RACE BY RACE HISTORY

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

1st Solwhit, 2nd Celestial Halo, 3rd Smad Place 14 Mar 13 Che 24f Hdl Gd1 Cls1 Gd-Sft 11-10 5/13 B J Cooper 8/1 led after 1st, driven and hard pressed between last 2, headed and 162 157K 10¼ len in 3rd when blundered last, weakened flat 1st BOG WARRIOR, 2nd Zaidpour, 3rd Chicago Grey 24 Jan 13 Gow 24f Hdl Gd2 Cls1 26K Hy 11-6 1/4 D N Russell 8/11f made all, asserted after 2 out and jumped left last, ridden and kept 157 3¼ len on well run-in 1st BOG WARRIOR, 2nd Solwhit, 3rd Staying Article 31 Dec 12 Pun 20f Hdl 13K Hy 11-4 1/6 D N Russell 11/8f tracked leader, 2nd before halfway and led approaching 4 out, 143 6½ len asserted early straight and stayed on well, comfortably 1st BOG WARRIOR, 2nd Wise Oscar, 3rd Paradis de Thaix 01 Dec 12 Fai 20f Hcp Hdl 10K Sft 11-12 1/18 D N Russell evensf soon tracked leader in 2nd, led after 3 out, asserted before 2 out, 122 8 len very easily 1st Cristal Bonus, 2nd Jacksonslady, 3rd Imperial Shabra 03 Nov 12 dro 20f Ch Gd2 Cls1 32K Yl-Sft 11-12 F/6 D N Russell 11/10f led, bad mistake 9th, headed 2 out, beaten when fell last 153 1st Flemenstar, 2nd Frisco Depot, 3rd BOG WARRIOR 11 Mar 12 Naa 20f Nov Ch Gd3 Cls1 Sft 11-12 3/3 D N Russell 10/11jf led and kept wide throughout, headed 7th, ridden 2 out and no 153 18K 66 len extra in 3rd before last, eased and virtually pulled up run-in

3 11-0511 CAPE TRIBULATION 48 C 9 11 - 10 D F O'Regan 165 b g Hernando - Gay Fantastic J M Jefferson Jockey Colours: White, light blue spots, white sleeves, light blue cap, white spots Timeform says: Won over hurdles at this fixture in 2012 and now getting act together over fences, further improvement when collaring Imperial Commander close home in Grade 2 event here in January. (Forecast 17.00)

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

Flat Turf: 10 - 3 - 1 - 1 Jumps: 23 - 7 - 3 - 0 All Weather: 0 - 0 - 0 - 0

RECENT RACE BY RACE HISTORY

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

1st CAPE TRIBULATION, 2nd Imperial Commander, 3rd Hunt Ball 26 Jan 13 Che 25.5f Ch Gd2 Cls1 Hy 11-6 1/10 D F O'Regan 7/1 held up mid-division on inside, went 3rd before 15th, poised to 151 57K ½ len challenge 2 out, soon outpaced, switched inside approaching last, ridden flat, stayed on well under pressure to lead towards finish 1st CAPE TRIBULATION, 2nd Mr Moonshine, 3rd Ballyoliver 26 Dec 12 Wth 25f Hcp Ch Gd3 Cls1 Hy 11-10 1/7 Jack Doyle 7/2 held up in touch, headway 5 out, led next, easily 142 23K 11 len 1st Tidal Bay, 2nd Crack Away Jack, 3rd Smad Place 03 Nov 12 Wth 25f Hdl Gd2 Cls1 18K Gd-Sft 11-4 5/6 D F O'Regan 9/2j2f led, headed before 3 out, soon weakened 158 45 len 1st Mashaari, 2nd CAPE TRIBULATION, 3rd Valid Reason 13 Oct 12 Yor 18f Hcp Cls4 6K Sft 9-10 2/10 (6) P McDonald 6/1 tracked leaders, led over 3f out, soon ridden, hard pressed from 2f 80 hd out, edged left and headed inside final furlong, stayed on, just held 1st Cloudy Spirit, 2nd Dark Ranger, 3rd Bruslini 17 May 12 Yor 18f Hcp Cls4 8K Gd 9-12 6/17 (7) J Fortune 5/2f held up towards rear, headway from 7f out, ridden over 2f out, 80 21 len weakened inside final furlong 1st CAPE TRIBULATION, 2nd American Spin, 3rd Trustan Times 12 Apr 12 Ain 24.5f Hcp Hdl Gd3 Gd-Sft 11-12 1/21 D F O'Regan 14/1 mid-division in touch on inside, headway 3 out, went 2nd and 150 Cls1 26K ¾ len switched right next, challenged last, ridden to lead narrowly flat, held on under pressure

4 3P4-122 CAPTAIN CHRIS (IRE) 27 C 9 11 - 10t R Johnson 169 b g King's Theatre - Function Dream P J Hobbs

Jockey Colours: Dark blue, light blue hoop, checked sleeves and cap Timeform says: Won Amlin at Ascot in November and good second since in King George (beaten neck by Long Run) and Betfair Ascot Chase won by Cue Card (would have gone close but for bad mistake 2 out). (Forecast 17.00)

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

Flat Turf: 1 - 0 - 0 - 0 Jumps: 18 - 7 - 6 - 1 All Weather: 0 - 0 - 0 - 0

RECENT RACE BY RACE HISTORY

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

1st Cue Card, 2nd CAPTAIN CHRIS, 3rd Ghizao 16 Feb 13 Asc 21.5f Ch Gd1 Cls1 Sft 11-7t 2/6 R Johnson 11/4f2 tracked leader, ridden to challenge after 3 out, every chance when 169 84K 6 len blundered badly next, no chance after, held on for 2nd 1st LONG RUN, 2nd CAPTAIN CHRIS, 3rd Grands Crus 26 Dec 12 Kmp 24f Ch Gd1 Cls1 Hy 11-10t 2/9 R Johnson 16/1 held up in touch on inside, dropped to rear 9th, headway under 162 114K nk pressure before 3 out, went 2nd next, soon ridden, led last, kept on, headed final strides 1st CAPTAIN CHRIS, 2nd For Non Stop, 3rd Ghizao 24 Nov 12 Asc 19f Ch Gd2 Cls1 28K Hy 11-1t 1/4 R Johnson 7/2 raced almost alone on inside rail, always prominent, led narrowly 162 3¾ len 6th to 10th, regained lead after 2 out (usual 3 out), ridden 2 lengths clear last, stayed on well flat 1st Riverside Theatre, 2nd , 3rd Medermit 15 Mar 12 Che 21f Ch Gd1 Cls1 Gd 11-10t 4/12 R Johnson 10/1 held up in touch, took keen hold, jumped right at times, lost place 164 148K 6 len 12th, rallied from 2 out, went 4th after last, no impression on leaders 1st Midnight Chase, 2nd Tidal Bay, 3rd Knockara Beau 28 Jan 12 Che 25.5f Ch Gd2 Cls1 Gd-Sft 11-5t PU/9 R Johnson 4/1 jumped badly right, blundered 2nd and 4th, lost place when pulled 164 57K up before 8th 1st , 2nd LONG RUN, 3rd CAPTAIN CHRIS 26 Dec 11 Kmp 24f Ch Gd1 Cls1 Gd-Sft 11-10t 3/7 R Johnson 8/1 held up behind, in touch, raced wide bend after 9th, chased leaders 164 103K 18¼ len under pressure 4 out, went 3rd before next, ridden 2 out, kept on same pace, no impression on leading pair

5 2213-21 LONG RUN (FR) 79 CD 8 11 - 10p1 Mr S Waley- 172 Cohen b g Cadoudal - Libertina N J Henderson

Jockey Colours: Brown, orange sleeves, quartered cap Timeform says: Top class when winning King George and this race in 2011. Back to winning ways when wearing down Captain Chris in the latest renewal of King George and headgear now fitted for the first time. (Forecast 7.00)

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Flat Turf: 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 Jumps: 14 - 7 - 3 - 4 All Weather: 0 - 0 - 0 - 0

RECENT RACE BY RACE HISTORY

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

1st LONG RUN, 2nd CAPTAIN CHRIS, 3rd Grands Crus 26 Dec 12 Kmp 24f Ch Gd1 Cls1 Hy 11-10 1/9 Mr S Waley- 15/8f tracked leading pair, joined leader 10th, led next, blundered and 172 114K nk Cohen headed 12th, ridden to lead again after 3 out, hard pressed after next, headed when not fluent last, rallied to regain lead final strides 1st SILVINIACO CONTI, 2nd LONG RUN, 3rd THE GIANT 24 Nov 12 Hdo 24f Ch Gd1 Cls1 Sft 11-7 2/5 Mr S Waley- 11/8f BOLSTER 178 113K 2½ len Cohen held up in touch, and keen, chased winner from 4 out, ridden before last, kept on and held flat 1st Synchronised, 2nd THE GIANT BOLSTER, 3rd LONG RUN 16 Mar 12 Che 26.5f Ch Gd1 Cls1 Gd 11-10 3/14 Mr S Waley- 7/4f tracked leaders on inside, hit 13th, close up 4 out, driven to chase 182 285K 3 len Cohen leading pair before 3 out, every chance last, ridden and kept on flat, held for 2nd towards finish 1st LONG RUN, 2nd Burton Port, 3rd What A Friend 17 Feb 12 Nbu 24f Ch Gd2 Cls1 17K Gd-Sft 11-10 1/5 Mr S Waley- 4/7f tracked leader who went clear from 5th, closed 13th, challenged 5 182 ½ len Cohen out, led and jumped left 3 out, ridden when again went left last, driven out, being closed on by 2nd towards finish 1st Kauto Star, 2nd LONG RUN, 3rd CAPTAIN CHRIS 26 Dec 11 Kmp 24f Ch Gd1 Cls1 Gd-Sft 11-10 2/7 Mr S Waley- evensf tracked leaders, went 2nd 5 out, driven next, ridden 2 out, stayed 182 103K 1¼ len Cohen on under pressure flat, unable to reach winner 1st Kauto Star, 2nd LONG RUN, 3rd Weird Al 19 Nov 11 Hdo 24f Ch Gd1 Cls1 Gd-Sft 11-7 2/6 Mr S Waley- 6/5f keen early, tracked leaders, joined winner 9th, blundered 11th, 3rd 182 113K 8 len Cohen and under pressure when hit 13th, soon ridden, went 2nd 4 out, stayed on under pressure from next, well held flat

6 3P-U113 MONBEG DUDE (IRE) 27 C 8 11 - 10 S Twiston-Davies 138 b g Witness Box - Ten Dollar Bill M Scudamore

Jockey Colours: Red, white stripe, white and red diabolo on sleeves Timeform says: Improved to land valuable handicap here (27f) prior to Welsh National success in January, despite less than fluent jumping. Laboured third at Haydock last time, and needs a thorough test of stamina. (Forecast 101.00)

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

Flat Turf: 2 - 0 - 1 - 0 Jumps: 11 - 3 - 1 - 2 All Weather: 0 - 0 - 0 - 0

RECENT RACE BY RACE HISTORY

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

1st Well Refreshed, 2nd Rigadin De Beauchene, 3rd MONBEG 16 Feb 13 Hdo 28f Hcp Ch Gd3 Cls1 Hy 10-12 3/14 P Carberry 8/1 DUDE 138 43K 19 len towards rear, outpaced before 15th, plugged on from 4 out, never dangerous 1st MONBEG DUDE, 2nd Teaforthree, 3rd Triggerman 05 Jan 13 Chp 29.5f Hcp Ch Gd3 Hy 10-1 1/17 P Carberry 10/1 held up in rear, mistakes 3rd, 4th and 5th, progess travelling well 128 Cls1 51K ½ len and 11 lengths off leaders 5 out, hit 4 out, left 3rd before next, coaxed into lead when mistake last, edged left and driven flat, held on 1st MONBEG DUDE, 2nd Bradley, 3rd Viking Blond 17 Nov 12 Che 27.5f Hcp Ch Gd3 Sft 10-0 1/16 J E Moore 25/1 not fluent in rear, mistake 1st, blundered 15th and 17th, headway 120 Cls1 28K nk next, stayed on to chase leaders approaching 3 out, went 2nd approaching last, driven to lead narrowly run-in, stayed on well and on top close home 1st Hunters Lodge, 2nd Jewel Of The West, 3rd Talab 19 Oct 12 Che 24.5f Am Hcp Ch Cls3 Gd-Sft 11-7 U/17 Mr T Weston 16/1 held up towards rear, not fluent 5th, headway after 9th, hit 11th, 120 6K mistake 14th, 8th when blundered and unseated rider 4 out 1st No Loose Change, 2nd Lexicon Lad, 3rd Romulus D'artaix 23 Mar 12 Nbu 24f Nov Hcp Ch Cls3 Gd 11-10 PU/7 T Scudamore 4/1f2 jumped right, disputed lead early, in touch, blundered 6th, pulled up 122 6K before next 1st Glens Boy, 2nd Ikorodu Road, 3rd MONBEG DUDE 18 Jan 12 Nbu 24f Hcp Ch Cls3 5K Gd-Sft 11-2 3/16 T Scudamore 12/1 not fluent 1st, prominent, hung left approaching 4 out, challenged 2 115 ½ len out, led last, hard driven and edged left flat, headed final 120 yards, lost 2nd last strides

7 241-111 SILVINIACO CONTI (FR) 34 7 11 - 10 R Walsh 175 ch g Dom Alco - Gazelle Lulu P F Nicholls

Jockey Colours: Pink, large purple spots, hooped sleeves Timeform says: Fine jumper who has impressed in winning Charlie Hall at Wetherby, Betfair Chase at Haydock and Betfair at Newbury (by 7 lengths from The Giant Bolster) this season. (Forecast 5.50)

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

Flat Turf: 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 Jumps: 14 - 8 - 1 - 2 All Weather: 0 - 0 - 0 - 0

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

1st SILVINIACO CONTI, 2nd THE GIANT BOLSTER, 3rd Menorah 09 Feb 13 Nbu 24f Ch Gd2 Cls1 26K Sft 11-10 1/8 R Walsh 8/11f tracked leading trio, went 3rd after 8th, disputing close 2nd after 172 7 len 13th, challenged 4 out, led 3 out, ridden and in command before last, driven out 1st SILVINIACO CONTI, 2nd LONG RUN, 3rd THE GIANT 24 Nov 12 Hdo 24f Ch Gd1 Cls1 Sft 11-7 1/5 R Walsh 7/4f2 BOLSTER 168 113K 2½ len led, not fluent last, soon ridden, kept on well 1st SILVINIACO CONTI, 2nd WAYWARD PRINCE, 3rd Midnight 03 Nov 12 Wth 25f Ch Gd2 Cls1 57K Gd-Sft 11-5 1/6 R Walsh 11/10f Chase 156 11 len held up towards rear, smooth headway before 4 out, challenged 3 out, led 2 out, soon clear, ran on strongly 1st SILVINIACO CONTI, 2nd Champion Court, 3rd Join Together 13 Apr 12 Ain 25f Nov Ch Gd2 Cls1 Gd 11-4 1/5 R Walsh 7/4f in rear, smooth headway before 13th, went 2nd after 5 out, led after 154 43K 13 len 4 out, shaken up to draw clear before last, kept on strongly 1st Invictus, 2nd BOBS WORTH, 3rd Alfie Spinner 18 Feb 12 Asc 24f Nov Ch Gd2 Cls1 Gd-Sft 11-7 4/7 R Walsh 11/10f prominent, went 2nd 3rd, led 11th, narrowly headed 14th, led again 154 14K 10¼ len next, narrowly headed 4 out, led again after 3 out, headed 2 out, weakened between last 2 1st Grands Crus, 2nd SILVINIACO CONTI, 3rd BOBS WORTH 26 Dec 11 Kmp 24f Nov Ch Gd1 Cls1 Gd-Sft 11-7 2/6 R Walsh 10/3 mistake 1st, tracked clear pair, close up 10th, went 2nd 13th, effort - 23K 2¼ len before 3 out, kept on same pace under pressure from next, no impression

8 111-241 SIR DES CHAMPS (FR) 34 C 7 11 - 10 A P McCoy 168 b g Robin Des Champs - Liste En Tete W P Mullins

Jockey Colours: Maroon, white star, armlets and star on cap Timeform says: Unbeaten at the Cheltenham Festival having won the 2011 Martin Pipe and 2012 Jewson. Warmed up with game success in Irish Hennessy and strongest Irish contender in this for a while. (Forecast 5.00)

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

Flat Turf: 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 Jumps: 11 - 8 - 2 - 0 All Weather: 0 - 0 - 0 - 0

RECENT RACE BY RACE HISTORY

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

1st SIR DES CHAMPS, 2nd Flemenstar, 3rd Joncol 09 Feb 13 Leo 24f Ch Gd1 Cls1 92K Sft 11-10 1/4 D N Russell 11/8f2 tracked leader in 2nd, headway to lead 3 out, ridden entering 166 1¾ len straight and steadied last, kept on well under pressure run-in, extending advantage at finish 1st Tidal Bay, 2nd First Lieutenant, 3rd Flemenstar 28 Dec 12 Leo 24f Ch Gd1 Cls1 93K Sft 11-10 4/9 D N Russell 9/4f2 chased leaders in 6th, mistake 10th, ridden in 5th when not fluent 2 166 ¾ len out, went 3rd approaching last, kept on same pace under pressure run-in 1st Flemenstar, 2nd SIR DES CHAMPS, 3rd Rubi Light 09 Dec 12 Pun 20f Ch Gd1 Cls1 52K Hy 11-10 2/3 D N Russell 5/4f2 settled in 3rd, jumpoed well, pushed along briefly before 3 out, 2nd 162 5 len and driven to challenge before 2 out, soon outpaced, no impression from before last, kept on 1st SIR DES CHAMPS, 2nd Shop Dj, 3rd Ordinary Man 24 Apr 12 Pun 25f Nov Ch Gd1 Cls1 Sft-Hy 11-10 1/5 D N Russell 2/7f made virtually all and jumped slightly left at times, joined briefly 5 162 50K 36 len out, went clear after 3 out, clear when mistake and almost unseated rider last, left further clear at last, kept on, easily 1st SIR DES CHAMPS, 2nd Champion Court, 3rd For Non Stop 15 Mar 12 Che 20f Nov Ch Gd2 Cls1 Gd 11-4 1/10 D N Russell 3/1f2 tracked leaders, went 2nd 4 out, poised to challenge 2 out, upsides 144 51K 4½ len last, soon ridden, led and quickened clear final 150 yards 1st SIR DES CHAMPS, 2nd Fists Of Fury, 3rd Hidden Cyclone 28 Jan 12 Leo 21f Nov Ch Gd2 Cls1 Yl 11-10 1/5 D N Russell evensf held up in rear, 4th 4 out, improved to 3rd approaching 2 out, 144 26K ½ len pushed along entering straight, ridden to challenge last, kept on run-in to lead last strides

9 P912-5P SUNNYHILLBOY (IRE) 62 C 10 11 - 10 A P McCoy 152 b g Old Vic - Sizzle Jonjo O'Neill

Jockey Colours: Emerald green, yellow hoops, white cap Timeform says: Much improved when landing Kim Muir here last year, and pipped in Grand National subsequently. Fair effort on return over hurdles at Haydock, but ran poorly at Warwick last time. (Forecast 41.00)

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

Flat Turf: 1 - 1 - 0 - 0 Jumps: 24 - 7 - 2 - 4 All Weather: 0 - 0 - 0 - 0

RECENT RACE BY RACE HISTORY

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

© 2013 At The Races. All Rights Reserved. 1st Ely Brown, 2nd Holywell, 3rd Hada Men 12 Jan 13 War 25f Hcp Hdl Cls2 12K Sft 11-7 PU/18 Mr A J Berry (3) 28/1 held up towards rear, some headway on outside 4th, lost place 140 when mistake next, well behind before 8th, soon pulled up 1st Trustan Times, 2nd Holywell, 3rd Sivola De Sivola 24 Nov 12 Hdo 24f Hcp Hdl Gd3 Cls1 Sft 11-5 5/16 Maurice Linehan 33/1 held up mid-division, ridden and outpaced after 4 out, kept on and 142 46K 23 len (7) no impression 1st , 2nd SUNNYHILLBOY, 3rd Seabass 14 Apr 12 Ain 36f Hcp Ch Gd3 Cls2 Gd 10-5 2/40 R P McLernon 16/1 tracked leaders on outside, effort 2 out, soon challenged, led last, 142 547K nse ridden 2 lengths clear passing elbow, kept on same pace under pressure final 100 yards, no extra, headed post 1st SUNNYHILLBOY, 2nd Becauseicouldntsee, 3rd Exmoor 15 Mar 12 Che 25.5f Am Hcp Ch Cls2 Gd 11-11 1/23 Mr A J Berry 13/2f Ranger 142 30K 4½ len mid-division, headway and in touch on outside 14th, chased leaders on inside approaching 2 out, went 2nd last, ridden to lead flat, stayed on well 1st Grand Vision, 2nd Sa Suffit, 3rd Tamarinbleu 18 Feb 12 Hdo 24f Hcp Hdl Cls2 12K Hy 11-3 9/19 Mr A J Berry (3) 16/1 in rear, effort before 2 out, never dangerous 139 38 len 1st Quantitativeeasing, 2nd Medermit, 3rd Roudoudou Ville 10 Dec 11 Che 21f Hcp Ch Gd3 Cls1 Gd 10-4 PU/16 A P McCoy 7/2f held up towards rear, headway into mid-division 9th, lost place 142 57K 11th, soon behind, weakened before 3 out, pulled up before 2 out

10 142-3P2 THE GIANT BOLSTER 34 C 8 11 - 10 T Scudamore 164 b g Black Sam Bellamy - Divisa D G Bridgwater

Jockey Colours: Red and white check, black and white check sleeves, royal blue cap Timeform says: Showed himself a top-class chaser when runner-up in Gold Cup last season, and creditable placed efforts behind Silviniaco Conti at Haydock and Newbury this term. Vulnerable for the win, though. (Forecast 17.00)

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

Flat Turf: 2 - 0 - 1 - 0 Jumps: 22 - 4 - 4 - 2 All Weather: 0 - 0 - 0 - 0

RECENT RACE BY RACE HISTORY

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

1st SILVINIACO CONTI, 2nd THE GIANT BOLSTER, 3rd 09 Feb 13 Nbu 24f Ch Gd2 Cls1 26K Sft 11-6 2/8 T Scudamore 6/1f2 Menorah 164 7 len led until 2nd, chased leader, not fluent 7th, pressing leader when blundered 4 out, challenged next, chased winner after, held when switched left before last, stayed on same pace run-in 1st LONG RUN, 2nd CAPTAIN CHRIS, 3rd Grands Crus 26 Dec 12 Kmp 24f Ch Gd1 Cls1 Hy 11-10 PU/9 A P McCoy 6/1 held up in touch on outside, pushed along 10th, lost place next, 164 114K weakened and pulled up before 3 out 1st SILVINIACO CONTI, 2nd LONG RUN, 3rd THE GIANT 24 Nov 12 Hdo 24f Ch Gd1 Cls1 Sft 11-7 3/5 T Scudamore 15/2 BOLSTER 164 113K 7 len tracked leaders, ridden and no extra last 1st Synchronised, 2nd THE GIANT BOLSTER, 3rd LONG RUN 16 Mar 12 Che 26.5f Ch Gd1 Cls1 Gd 11-10 2/14 T Scudamore 50/1 mid-division on inside, tracked leaders 13th, went 2nd 3 out, led 160 285K 2¼ len approaching next, ridden last, headed flat, kept on under pressure, held on for 2nd towards finish 1st LONG RUN, 2nd Burton Port, 3rd What A Friend 17 Feb 12 Nbu 24f Ch Gd2 Cls1 17K Gd-Sft 11-6 4/5 T Scudamore 17/2 led, clear 5th until 13th, headed when hampered 3 out, 4th and 160 11¼ len beaten next 1st THE GIANT BOLSTER, 2nd Poquelin, 3rd Billie Magern 28 Jan 12 Che 21f Hcp Ch Gd3 Cls1 Gd-Sft 10-3 1/10 T Scudamore 7/2f2 made all, drew clear after 3 out, stayed on well, comfortably 145 23K 17 len

11 47P-21P WAYWARD PRINCE 48 C 9 11 - 10t1 Jack Doyle 147 b g Alflora - Bellino Spirit Mrs H Parrott

Jockey Colours: Royal blue, yellow hoop, dark blue sleeves, royal blue and yellow quartered cap Timeform says: Good second to Silviniaco Conti in Charlie Hall then went one better in listed event at Aintree, but lacklustre effort behind Cape Tribulation at Cheltenham last time. (Forecast 101.00)

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

Flat Turf: 1 - 0 - 1 - 0 Jumps: 17 - 6 - 3 - 1 All Weather: 0 - 0 - 0 - 0

RECENT RACE BY RACE HISTORY

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

1st CAPE TRIBULATION, 2nd Imperial Commander, 3rd Hunt Ball 26 Jan 13 Che 25.5f Ch Gd2 Cls1 Hy 11-10 PU/10 Jack Doyle 18/1 chased leaders to 8th, soon behind, lost touch and pulled up before 150 57K 4 out 1st WAYWARD PRINCE, 2nd Across The Bay, 3rd Quito De La 08 Dec 12 Ain 25f Ch List Cls1 17K Sft 11-0 1/4 Jack Doyle 4/1 Roque 150 2½ len tracked leader, led approaching last, driven out

© 2013 At The Races. All Rights Reserved. 1st SILVINIACO CONTI, 2nd WAYWARD PRINCE, 3rd Midnight 03 Nov 12 Wth 25f Ch Gd2 Cls1 57K Gd-Sft 11-0 2/6 Jack Doyle 33/1 Chase 142 11 len held up in touch, headway on outer to lead before 4 out, mistake and headed 2 out, no chance with winner 1st Grand Vision, 2nd Sa Suffit, 3rd Tamarinbleu 18 Feb 12 Hdo 24f Hcp Hdl Cls2 12K Hy 11-11 PU/19 D C Costello 20/1 tracked leader, hit 5th, weakened before 8th, pulled up before 3 out 144 1st Calgary Bay, 2nd Shakalakaboomboom, 3rd Fruity O'Rooney 28 Jan 12 Don 24f Hcp Ch List Cls1 Gd-Sft 11-6 7/15 T J Murphy 11/2jf held up well in rear, some headway 4 out, never dangerous 146 43K 19¾ len 1st According To Pete, 2nd Helpston, 3rd Midnight Chase 26 Dec 11 Wth 25f Hcp Ch Gd3 Cls1 Sft 11-1 4/13 T J Murphy 8/1 held up, headway 4 out, driven and weakened 2 out 150 23K 18¼ len

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