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Aintree
Sat 7th Dec
Soft-heavy in places on national course (prec inspection 7am) View all races

Formscan  - King Turgeon (first) got the better of Gaboriot (third) when the pair met in the Grand Sefton here last month and although the latter is 2lb better off with that rival this time, the former was well on top on that occasion and he gets the vote to confirm his superiority over that rival. That said, CHIANTI CLASSICO is fancied to come out on top. Kim Bailey's Cheltenham Festival winner scored comfortably despite jumping left over 3m in an Ascot handicap on his seasonal reappearance recently and, returning to a left-handed track off 5lb higher, he can mark himself down as a bona fide Grand National hope here.

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14-1
Chianti Classico (IRE) 7,b g 12-0

Shantou (USA)-Ballinderry Lady(Presenting)

ts7(35) (Sir Francis Brooke & R A Pilkington)
Rated 157

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Chianti Classico (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Chambard (FR)1
12th Mar 2024 Cheltenham(3m 1f , Hcap Chase, Heavy (Soft in places)) Chianti Classico (IRE) 1st (6/1 11-4 Rated 143) David Bass 42.00L in front of Chambard (FR) 8th (40/1 11-2 Rated 146) Miss Lucy Turner (21 ran)
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Cruz Control (FR)1
9th Apr 2022 Aintree(2m 209yds, Bumper, Good to Soft) Cruz Control (FR) 7th (50/1 11-4 Rated 114) Adam Wedge 3.00L in front of Chianti Classico (IRE) 10th (16/1 11-4 Rated 121) David Bass (18 ran)
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2
U4-1
Celebre D'allen (FR) 12,ch g 11-4

Network (GER)-Revoltee(Grand Seigneur)

cp+(24) c1 (Mr Allan Stennett)
Rated 147

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Celebre Dallen (FR) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Chambard (FR)1
9th Dec 2023 Aintree(3m 1f 188yds, Hcap Chase, Heavy) Chambard (FR) 1st (18/1 10-1 Rated 140) Miss Lucy Turner 38.25L in front of Celebre D'allen (FR) 4th (7/1 10-6 Rated 140) B Hughes (12 ran)
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Major Dundee (IRE)1
13th Nov 2024 Bangor-on-Dee(3m 30yds, Hcap Chase, Good to Soft (Soft in places)) Celebre D'allen (FR) 1st (15/2 11-5 Rated 140) Callum Pritchard 22.75L in front of Major Dundee (IRE) 6th (16/1 11-4 Rated 132) Tom Cannon (10 ran)
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Arizona Cardinal (GB)1
12th Apr 2024 Aintree(2m 5f 19yds, Hcap Chase, Soft) Arizona Cardinal (GB) 1st (20/1 10-10 Rated 137) C Gethings 2.06L in front of Celebre D'allen (FR) 4th (28/1 10-10 Rated 137) M G Nolan (24 ran)
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Percussion (GB)1
9th Dec 2023 Aintree(3m 1f 188yds, Hcap Chase, Heavy) Percussion (GB) 3rd (6/1 10-2 Rated 130) Harry Reed 22.00L in front of Celebre D'allen (FR) 4th (7/1 10-6 Rated 140) B Hughes (12 ran)
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Monte Igueldo (FR)1
13th Nov 2024 Bangor-on-Dee(3m 30yds, Hcap Chase, Good to Soft (Soft in places)) Celebre D'allen (FR) 1st (15/2 11-5 Rated 140) Callum Pritchard 9.50L in front of Monte Igueldo (FR) 3rd (18/1 11-5 Rated 133) R T Dunne (10 ran)
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P88-
Chambard (FR) 12,b g 11-2

Gris De Gris (IRE)-Regina Park(Cadoudal)

(270) cd1 (David & Carol Shaw)
Rated 145

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Chambard (FR) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Celebre D'allen (FR)1
9th Dec 2023 Aintree(3m 1f 188yds, Hcap Chase, Heavy) Chambard (FR) 1st (18/1 10-1 Rated 140) Miss Lucy Turner 38.25L in front of Celebre D'allen (FR) 4th (7/1 10-6 Rated 140) B Hughes (12 ran)
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Iron Bridge (IRE)2
17th Feb 2024 Haydock(3m 4f 97yds, Hcap Chase, Heavy) Iron Bridge (IRE) 3rd (5/1 11-5 Rated 140) Jonjo O'Neill Jr 23.00L in front of Chambard (FR) 8th (28/1 11-7 Rated 147) Miss Lucy Turner (10 ran)
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27th Dec 2023 Chepstow(3m 6f 130yds, Hcap Chase, Heavy) Iron Bridge (IRE) 2nd (8/1 11-3 Rated 142) Jonjo O'Neill Jr Chambard (FR) pulled up (12/1 11-0 Rated 140) Miss Lucy Turner (19 ran)
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Chianti Classico (IRE)1
12th Mar 2024 Cheltenham(3m 1f , Hcap Chase, Heavy (Soft in places)) Chianti Classico (IRE) 1st (6/1 11-4 Rated 143) David Bass 42.00L in front of Chambard (FR) 8th (40/1 11-2 Rated 146) Miss Lucy Turner (21 ran)
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Percussion (GB)2
9th Dec 2023 Aintree(3m 1f 188yds, Hcap Chase, Heavy) Chambard (FR) 1st (18/1 10-1 Rated 140) Miss Lucy Turner 16.25L in front of Percussion (GB) 3rd (6/1 10-2 Rated 130) Harry Reed (12 ran)
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19th Apr 2023 Cheltenham(3m 2f , Hcap Chase, Good) Chambard (FR) 4th (40/1 11-1 Rated 137) Miss L M Turner Percussion (GB) pulled up (15/2 10-11 Rated 128) Adam Wedge (11 ran)
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4
11-P
Arizona Cardinal (GB) 8,b g 10-13

Kayf Tara (GB)-Mathine(Malinas)

ts9(56) c1 (Oakman Racing Club)
Rated 142

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Arizona Cardinal (GB) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Celebre D'allen (FR)1
12th Apr 2024 Aintree(2m 5f 19yds, Hcap Chase, Soft) Arizona Cardinal (GB) 1st (20/1 10-10 Rated 137) C Gethings 2.06L in front of Celebre D'allen (FR) 4th (28/1 10-10 Rated 137) M G Nolan (24 ran)
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Major Dundee (IRE)1
8th Nov 2023 Warwick(3m 1f 100yds, Hcap Chase, Soft (Heavy in places)) Major Dundee (IRE) 3rd (13/2 11-11 Rated 137) Tom Cannon Arizona Cardinal (GB) pulled up (5/2Fav 11-0 Rated 126) C Gethings (7 ran)
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King Turgeon (FR)1
23rd Jan 2024 Leicester(2m 6f 151yds, Hcap Chase, Heavy (Soft in places)) Arizona Cardinal (GB) 1st (14/1 11-7 Rated 123) C Gethings 24.50L in front of King Turgeon (FR) 6th (12/1 11-2 Rated 118) David Noonan (9 ran)
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14-7
Cruz Control (FR) 7,b g 10-11

Saint des Saints (FR)-En La Cruz(Robin Des Champs)

ts7(41) c1 (Mr F Green And Mr J Chinn)
Rated 140

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Cruz Control (FR) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Major Dundee (IRE)1
24th Feb 2024 Newcastle(4m 1f 56yds, Hcap Chase, Heavy-Soft in places) Cruz Control (FR) 5th (5/1 11-4 Rated 130) B Hughes Major Dundee (IRE) unseated rider (14/1 11-6 Rated 132) Tom Bellamy (12 ran)
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Now Where Or When (IRE)1
13th Apr 2024 Aintree(3m 210yds, Hcap Chase, Good to Soft (Soft in places)) Cruz Control (FR) 1st (9/1 10-10 Rated 136) Stan Sheppard 16.06L in front of Now Where Or When (IRE) 9th (50/1 10-6 Rated 132) J J Slevin (13 ran)
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Chianti Classico (IRE)1
9th Apr 2022 Aintree(2m 209yds, Bumper, Good to Soft) Cruz Control (FR) 7th (50/1 11-4 Rated 114) Adam Wedge 3.00L in front of Chianti Classico (IRE) 10th (16/1 11-4 Rated 121) David Bass (18 ran)
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P8-3
Iron Bridge (IRE) 8,b g 10-7

Milan (GB)-Chit Chat(Bob Back)

(34) d1 (Hemmings Racing)
Rated 136 Won When Rated 137

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Iron Bridge (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Chambard (FR)2
17th Feb 2024 Haydock(3m 4f 97yds, Hcap Chase, Heavy) Iron Bridge (IRE) 3rd (5/1 11-5 Rated 140) Jonjo O'Neill Jr 23.00L in front of Chambard (FR) 8th (28/1 11-7 Rated 147) Miss Lucy Turner (10 ran)
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27th Dec 2023 Chepstow(3m 6f 130yds, Hcap Chase, Heavy) Iron Bridge (IRE) 2nd (8/1 11-3 Rated 142) Jonjo O'Neill Jr Chambard (FR) pulled up (12/1 11-0 Rated 140) Miss Lucy Turner (19 ran)
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U-11
King Turgeon (FR) 6,gr g 10-4

Turgeon (USA)-King's Crystal(King's Theatre)

ts+cp+(28) c1 d1 (Somerset Racing)
Rated 133

Head to Head

In the last 3 years King Turgeon (FR) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Arizona Cardinal (GB)1
23rd Jan 2024 Leicester(2m 6f 151yds, Hcap Chase, Heavy (Soft in places)) Arizona Cardinal (GB) 1st (14/1 11-7 Rated 123) C Gethings 24.50L in front of King Turgeon (FR) 6th (12/1 11-2 Rated 118) David Noonan (9 ran)
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Percussion (GB)1
9th Nov 2024 Aintree(2m 5f 19yds, Hcap Chase, Good) King Turgeon (FR) 1st (9/2 10-2 Rated 118) Jack Tudor 22.25L in front of Percussion (GB) 7th (12/1 10-4 Rated 129) Adam Wedge (13 ran)
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Gaboriot (FR)1
9th Nov 2024 Aintree(2m 5f 19yds, Hcap Chase, Good) King Turgeon (FR) 1st (9/2 10-2 Rated 118) Jack Tudor 4.25L in front of Gaboriot (FR) 3rd (10/1 10-2 Rated 127) Henry Brooke (13 ran)
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-323
Monte Igueldo (FR) 7,b g 10-3

Cokoriko (FR)-Petite Nany(Green Tune)

ts+(24) (S Beetham and DPL Fab Ltd)
Rated 132

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Monte Igueldo (FR) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Celebre D'allen (FR)1
13th Nov 2024 Bangor-on-Dee(3m 30yds, Hcap Chase, Good to Soft (Soft in places)) Celebre D'allen (FR) 1st (15/2 11-5 Rated 140) Callum Pritchard 9.50L in front of Monte Igueldo (FR) 3rd (18/1 11-5 Rated 133) R T Dunne (10 ran)
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Major Dundee (IRE)1
13th Nov 2024 Bangor-on-Dee(3m 30yds, Hcap Chase, Good to Soft (Soft in places)) Monte Igueldo (FR) 3rd (18/1 11-5 Rated 133) R T Dunne 13.25L in front of Major Dundee (IRE) 6th (16/1 11-4 Rated 132) Tom Cannon (10 ran)
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Percussion (GB)1
30th Jun 2024 Uttoxeter(3m 2f 13yds, Hcap Chase, Good to Soft) Percussion (GB) 2nd (16/1 10-2 Rated 123) Adam Wedge 3.50L in front of Monte Igueldo (FR) 3rd (125/1 10-2 Rated 120) J M Davies (14 ran)
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9
PU-6
Major Dundee (IRE) 9,b g 10-2

Scorpion (IRE)-Be My Granny(Needle Gun)

vs4(24) (Hemmings Racing)
Rated 130

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Major Dundee (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Celebre D'allen (FR)1
13th Nov 2024 Bangor-on-Dee(3m 30yds, Hcap Chase, Good to Soft (Soft in places)) Celebre D'allen (FR) 1st (15/2 11-5 Rated 140) Callum Pritchard 22.75L in front of Major Dundee (IRE) 6th (16/1 11-4 Rated 132) Tom Cannon (10 ran)
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Arizona Cardinal (GB)1
8th Nov 2023 Warwick(3m 1f 100yds, Hcap Chase, Soft (Heavy in places)) Major Dundee (IRE) 3rd (13/2 11-11 Rated 137) Tom Cannon Arizona Cardinal (GB) pulled up (5/2Fav 11-0 Rated 126) C Gethings (7 ran)
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Percussion (GB)1
13th Jan 2024 Warwick(3m 5f 54yds, Hcap Chase, Soft) Percussion (GB) 5th (22/1 10-13 Rated 131) Harry Reed Major Dundee (IRE) pulled up (12/1 11-3 Rated 135) J J Burke (14 ran)
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Monte Igueldo (FR)1
13th Nov 2024 Bangor-on-Dee(3m 30yds, Hcap Chase, Good to Soft (Soft in places)) Monte Igueldo (FR) 3rd (18/1 11-5 Rated 133) R T Dunne 13.25L in front of Major Dundee (IRE) 6th (16/1 11-4 Rated 132) Tom Cannon (10 ran)
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Cruz Control (FR)1
24th Feb 2024 Newcastle(4m 1f 56yds, Hcap Chase, Heavy-Soft in places) Cruz Control (FR) 5th (5/1 11-4 Rated 130) B Hughes Major Dundee (IRE) unseated rider (14/1 11-6 Rated 132) Tom Bellamy (12 ran)
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10
496-
Now Where Or When (IRE) 9,ch g 10-2

Where Or When (IRE)-Now Its My Turn(Goldmark)

ts+(225) (Mrs M McCrudden)
Rated 129

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Now Where Or When (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Cruz Control (FR)1
13th Apr 2024 Aintree(3m 210yds, Hcap Chase, Good to Soft (Soft in places)) Cruz Control (FR) 1st (9/1 10-10 Rated 136) Stan Sheppard 16.06L in front of Now Where Or When (IRE) 9th (50/1 10-6 Rated 132) J J Slevin (13 ran)
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-113
Gaboriot (FR) 8,ch g 10-2

Muhtathir (GB)-Uddy(Voix Du Nord)

cp8(28) (Mr G C Myddelton)
Rated 128

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Gaboriot (FR) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Percussion (GB)2
9th Nov 2024 Aintree(2m 5f 19yds, Hcap Chase, Good) Gaboriot (FR) 3rd (10/1 10-2 Rated 127) Henry Brooke 18.00L in front of Percussion (GB) 7th (12/1 10-4 Rated 129) Adam Wedge (13 ran)
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6th Mar 2024 Catterick(3m 1f 54yds, Chase, Soft) Gaboriot (FR) 1st (3/1 11-13 Rated 122) Mr George Cowley 14.00L in front of Percussion (GB) 4th (2/1Fav 12-6 Rated 128) Mr James King (11 ran)
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King Turgeon (FR)1
9th Nov 2024 Aintree(2m 5f 19yds, Hcap Chase, Good) King Turgeon (FR) 1st (9/2 10-2 Rated 118) Jack Tudor 4.25L in front of Gaboriot (FR) 3rd (10/1 10-2 Rated 127) Henry Brooke (13 ran)
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-427
Percussion (GB) 9,b g 10-2

Malinas (GER)-Tambourine Ridge(Tamure)

vs1(28) d1 (Mr Daniel Cherriman)
Rated 125

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Percussion (GB) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Celebre D'allen (FR)1
9th Dec 2023 Aintree(3m 1f 188yds, Hcap Chase, Heavy) Percussion (GB) 3rd (6/1 10-2 Rated 130) Harry Reed 22.00L in front of Celebre D'allen (FR) 4th (7/1 10-6 Rated 140) B Hughes (12 ran)
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Chambard (FR)2
9th Dec 2023 Aintree(3m 1f 188yds, Hcap Chase, Heavy) Chambard (FR) 1st (18/1 10-1 Rated 140) Miss Lucy Turner 16.25L in front of Percussion (GB) 3rd (6/1 10-2 Rated 130) Harry Reed (12 ran)
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19th Apr 2023 Cheltenham(3m 2f , Hcap Chase, Good) Chambard (FR) 4th (40/1 11-1 Rated 137) Miss L M Turner Percussion (GB) pulled up (15/2 10-11 Rated 128) Adam Wedge (11 ran)
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Major Dundee (IRE)1
13th Jan 2024 Warwick(3m 5f 54yds, Hcap Chase, Soft) Percussion (GB) 5th (22/1 10-13 Rated 131) Harry Reed Major Dundee (IRE) pulled up (12/1 11-3 Rated 135) J J Burke (14 ran)
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Monte Igueldo (FR)1
30th Jun 2024 Uttoxeter(3m 2f 13yds, Hcap Chase, Good to Soft) Percussion (GB) 2nd (16/1 10-2 Rated 123) Adam Wedge 3.50L in front of Monte Igueldo (FR) 3rd (125/1 10-2 Rated 120) J M Davies (14 ran)
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King Turgeon (FR)1
9th Nov 2024 Aintree(2m 5f 19yds, Hcap Chase, Good) King Turgeon (FR) 1st (9/2 10-2 Rated 118) Jack Tudor 22.25L in front of Percussion (GB) 7th (12/1 10-4 Rated 129) Adam Wedge (13 ran)
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Gaboriot (FR)2
9th Nov 2024 Aintree(2m 5f 19yds, Hcap Chase, Good) Gaboriot (FR) 3rd (10/1 10-2 Rated 127) Henry Brooke 18.00L in front of Percussion (GB) 7th (12/1 10-4 Rated 129) Adam Wedge (13 ran)
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6th Mar 2024 Catterick(3m 1f 54yds, Chase, Soft) Gaboriot (FR) 1st (3/1 11-13 Rated 122) Mr George Cowley 14.00L in front of Percussion (GB) 4th (2/1Fav 12-6 Rated 128) Mr James King (11 ran)
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Previous Winners of this Race by Trainer (Since 1990)

Wins
Trainer
Winning Horses
3
Nigel Twiston-Davies
2017 - Blaklion(7/4Fav), 2012 - Hello Bud(14/1), 2010 - Hello Bud(15/2Fav)
2
D T Hughes
2009 - Vic Venturi(7/1), 2008 - Black Apalachi(15/2)
2
David Pipe
2020 - Vieux Lion Rouge(12/1), 2016 - Vieux Lion Rouge(8/1Fav)
2
R Walford
2019 - Walk In The Mill(8/1), 2018 - Walk In The Mill(10/1)
1
Alan King
2011 - West End Rocker(10/1)
1
Charlie Longsdon
2021 - Snow Leopardess(4/1Fav)
1
Dan Skelton
2022 - Ashtown Lad(5/1)
1
James Moffatt
2015 - Highland Lodge(20/1)
1
Miss Venetia Williams
2023 - Chambard(18/1)
1
Philip Hobbs
2013 - Chance du Roy(14/1)
1
R Waley-Cohen
2014 - Oscar Time(25/1)

Previous Winners of this Race by Jockey (Since 1990)

Wins
Jockey
Winning Horses
2
James Best
2019 - Walk In The Mill(8/1), 2018 - Walk In The Mill(10/1)
2
Sam Twiston-Davies
2012 - Hello Bud(14/1), 2010 - Hello Bud(15/2Fav)
1
Aidan Coleman
2021 - Snow Leopardess(4/1Fav)
1
C O'Farrell
2020 - Vieux Lion Rouge(12/1)
1
Denis O'Regan
2008 - Black Apalachi(15/2)
1
G Sheehan
2017 - Blaklion(7/4Fav)
1
Harry Skelton
2022 - Ashtown Lad(5/1)
1
Henry Brooke
2015 - Highland Lodge(20/1)
1
Miss Lucy Turner
2023 - Chambard(18/1)
1
Mr S Waley-Cohen
2014 - Oscar Time(25/1)
1
P W Flood
2009 - Vic Venturi(7/1)
1
T J O'Brien
2013 - Chance du Roy(14/1)
1
T Scudamore
2016 - Vieux Lion Rouge(8/1Fav)
1
W Hutchinson
2011 - West End Rocker(10/1)

Previous Winners of this Race by Age

Wins
Age
Winning Horses
7
9yo
2021 - Snow Leopardess(4/1Fav), 2019 - Walk In The Mill(8/1), 2015 - Highland Lodge(20/1), 2013 - Chance du Roy(14/1), 2011 - West End Rocker(10/1), 2009 - Vic Venturi(7/1), 2008 - Black Apalachi(15/2)
3
8yo
2022 - Ashtown Lad(5/1), 2018 - Walk In The Mill(10/1), 2017 - Blaklion(7/4Fav)
2
11yo
2023 - Chambard(18/1), 2020 - Vieux Lion Rouge(12/1)
1
12yo
2010 - Hello Bud(15/2Fav)
1
13yo
2014 - Oscar Time(25/1)
1
14yo
2012 - Hello Bud(14/1)
1
7yo
2016 - Vieux Lion Rouge(8/1Fav)

Previous Winners of this Race by Sire (Since 1990)

Wins
Sire
Winning Horses
2
Flemensfirth (USA)
2022 - Ashtown Lad(5/1), 2015 - Highland Lodge(20/1)
2
Jurado (USA)
2012 - Hello Bud(14/1), 2010 - Hello Bud(15/2Fav)
2
Old Vic
2009 - Vic Venturi(7/1), 2008 - Black Apalachi(15/2)
2
Sabiango (GER)
2020 - Vieux Lion Rouge(12/1), 2016 - Vieux Lion Rouge(8/1Fav)
2
Walk In The Park (IRE)
2019 - Walk In The Mill(8/1), 2018 - Walk In The Mill(10/1)
1
Grand Plaisir (IRE)
2011 - West End Rocker(10/1)
1
Gris De Gris (IRE)
2023 - Chambard(18/1)
1
Kayf Tara (GB)
2017 - Blaklion(7/4Fav)
1
Martaline (GB)
2021 - Snow Leopardess(4/1Fav)
1
Morespeed
2013 - Chance du Roy(14/1)
1
Oscar (IRE)
2014 - Oscar Time(25/1)

First Time - Visor Percussion» Full list of First Time Gear

Probable SP 7/2 Chianti Classico, 4/1 King Turgeon, 9/2 Gaboriot, 7/1 Cruz Control, 8/1 Iron Bridge, 12/1 Celebre D'allen, Arizona Cardinal, 14/1 Major Dundee, Chambard, 16/1 Percussion, 25/1 Monte Igueldo, 50/1 Now Where Or When.

Symbols Explained

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