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Cheltenham 2024
Cheltenham 2024
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(Grade 1) (GBB Race) of £175,000.00 5-y-o plus 1m. 7f. 199yds. 2.10
1m. 7f. 199yds. Chase (Class 1) 5-y-o plus 9 Declared
Sporting Life Arkle Challenge Trophy Novices' Chase
(Grade 1) (GBB Race) of £175,000.00- Formscan
- Race Info
1st - £98,472.00 2nd - £37,100.00 3rd - £18,568.00 4th - £9,275.00 5th - £4,655.00 6th - £2,328.00 7th - £1,155.00 8th - £595.00
Formscan - Jonbon arrives with an unbeaten record over fences and bids to give his trainer a record eighth victory in the contest. His sole defeat over obstacles came at the hands of stable companion, and an unstoppable force, in Constitution Hill in the Supreme 12 months ago before showing a different side to him when showing real battling qualities against EL FABIOLO at Aintree. A smooth winner on both his chasing debut at Warwick and the Henry VIII at Sandown, the seven-year-old was given a fright by an inferior rival in the Kingmaker and although expected to be a lot sharper on this occasion, the rival he defeated at Aintree is taken to reverse the form. The effort produced over hurdles at Aintree was excellent, considering his lack of experience, and he comes here with the best piece of form over fences, having landed a strong running of the Irish Arkle at Leopardstown. The most impressive part of that effort was his ability to recover from a bad mistake at the fourth-last fence and with Dysart Dynamo, who finished fourth in that event, expected to make this a similar test, the six-year-old can maintain his unbeaten record over the larger obstacles. Saint Roi, who unseated behind the selection at the Dublin Racing Festival, will potentially be ridden to pick up the pieces and isn't one to discount lightly, especially with his past form at this meeting being a County Hurdle winner and having placed in last year's Champion Hurdle.
Schiaparelli (GER)-Cottstown Gold(Presenting)
(139)
d1
(Mr Kevin Price)
Rated 120
Westerner (GB)-Dysart Dancer(Accordion)
ts7(38)
d3
(Ms Eleanor Manning)
Rated 151
In the last 3 years Dysart Dynamo (IRE) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Saint Roi (FR) | 1 | |
| 4th Feb 2023 Leopardstown(2m 1f , Novice Chase, Yielding) Dysart Dynamo (IRE) 4th (9/2 11-12) D E Mullins Saint Roi (FR) unseated rider (10/1 11-12) M P Walsh (8 ran) | ||
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| Jonbon (FR) | 1 | |
| 15th Mar 2022 Cheltenham(2m 87yds, Hurdle, Good to Soft) Jonbon (FR) 2nd (5/1 11-7 Rated 145) Aidan Coleman Dysart Dynamo (IRE) fell (9/4J Fav 11-7 Rated 152) P Townend (9 ran) | ||
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| El Fabiolo (FR) | 1 | |
| 4th Feb 2023 Leopardstown(2m 1f , Novice Chase, Yielding) El Fabiolo (FR) 1st (9/2 11-12) D A Jacob 10.53L in front of Dysart Dynamo (IRE) 4th (9/2 11-12) D E Mullins (8 ran) | ||
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Spanish Moon (USA)-Sainte Mante(Saint des Saints)
(38)
d3
(Mr Simon Munir/mr Isaac Souede)
Rated 162
In the last 3 years El Fabiolo (FR) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Saint Roi (FR) | 1 | |
| 4th Feb 2023 Leopardstown(2m 1f , Novice Chase, Yielding) El Fabiolo (FR) 1st (9/2 11-12) D A Jacob Saint Roi (FR) unseated rider (10/1 11-12) M P Walsh (8 ran) | ||
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| Jonbon (FR) | 1 | |
| 8th Apr 2022 Aintree(2m 103yds, Hurdle, Good to Soft) Jonbon (FR) 1st (1/1Fav 11-4 Rated 147) Aidan Coleman .25L in front of El Fabiolo (FR) 2nd (4/1 11-4) P Townend (9 ran) | ||
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| Ha D'or (FR) | 1 | |
| 29th Apr 2022 Punchestown(2m , Hurdle, Good to Yielding, Yielding in places: changed to Good to Yielding on the Hurdle/Bumper track after Race 5) El Fabiolo (FR) 1st (8/13Fav 11-12 Rated 150) P Townend 4.00L in front of Ha D'or (FR) 2nd (11/2 11-12 Rated 137) D E Mullins (9 ran) | ||
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| Dysart Dynamo (IRE) | 1 | |
| 4th Feb 2023 Leopardstown(2m 1f , Novice Chase, Yielding) El Fabiolo (FR) 1st (9/2 11-12) D A Jacob 10.53L in front of Dysart Dynamo (IRE) 4th (9/2 11-12) D E Mullins (8 ran) | ||
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In the last 3 years Ha Dor (FR) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| El Fabiolo (FR) | 1 | |
| 29th Apr 2022 Punchestown(2m , Hurdle, Good to Yielding, Yielding in places: changed to Good to Yielding on the Hurdle/Bumper track after Race 5) El Fabiolo (FR) 1st (8/13Fav 11-12 Rated 150) P Townend 4.00L in front of Ha D'or (FR) 2nd (11/2 11-12 Rated 137) D E Mullins (9 ran) | ||
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Beat Hollow (GB)-I'm Grand(Raise A Grand)
ts5WS1(78)
d2
(Bective Stud)
Rated 147
In the last 3 years Hollow Games (IRE) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Saint Roi (FR) | 1 | |
| 26th Dec 2022 Leopardstown(2m 1f , Novice Chase, Soft (Hurdle); Yielding, Soft in places (Chase)) Saint Roi (FR) 1st (3/1 11-12) M P Walsh 21.75L in front of Hollow Games (IRE) 4th (9/2 11-12) D F O'Regan (5 ran) | ||
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Walk In The Park (IRE)-Star Face(Saint des Saints)
(31)
d8
(Mr John P McManus)
Rated 159
In the last 3 years Jonbon (FR) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Dysart Dynamo (IRE) | 1 | |
| 15th Mar 2022 Cheltenham(2m 87yds, Hurdle, Good to Soft) Jonbon (FR) 2nd (5/1 11-7 Rated 145) Aidan Coleman Dysart Dynamo (IRE) fell (9/4J Fav 11-7 Rated 152) P Townend (9 ran) | ||
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| El Fabiolo (FR) | 1 | |
| 8th Apr 2022 Aintree(2m 103yds, Hurdle, Good to Soft) Jonbon (FR) 1st (1/1Fav 11-4 Rated 147) Aidan Coleman .25L in front of El Fabiolo (FR) 2nd (4/1 11-4) P Townend (9 ran) | ||
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Coastal Path (GB)-Sainte Vigne(Saint des Saints)
ts7(38)
c1
d2
(John P McManus)
Rated 153
In the last 3 years Saint Roi (FR) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Hollow Games (IRE) | 1 | |
| 26th Dec 2022 Leopardstown(2m 1f , Novice Chase, Soft (Hurdle); Yielding, Soft in places (Chase)) Saint Roi (FR) 1st (3/1 11-12) M P Walsh 21.75L in front of Hollow Games (IRE) 4th (9/2 11-12) D F O'Regan (5 ran) | ||
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| Dysart Dynamo (IRE) | 1 | |
| 4th Feb 2023 Leopardstown(2m 1f , Novice Chase, Yielding) Dysart Dynamo (IRE) 4th (9/2 11-12) D E Mullins Saint Roi (FR) unseated rider (10/1 11-12) M P Walsh (8 ran) | ||
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| El Fabiolo (FR) | 1 | |
| 4th Feb 2023 Leopardstown(2m 1f , Novice Chase, Yielding) El Fabiolo (FR) 1st (9/2 11-12) D A Jacob Saint Roi (FR) unseated rider (10/1 11-12) M P Walsh (8 ran) | ||
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Geordieland (FR)-Callerlilly(Double Trigger)
(109)
cd1
(Mr Graham Wilson)
Rated 141
Lovelace (GB)-Manx Fizz(Efisio)
ts+cp+(20)
d3
(T B Sheridan)
Rated 142
Previous Winners of this Race by Year
2022 Edwardstone 8 11-4 Tom Cannon 5/2Fav (Alan King)
2021 Shishkin 7 11-4 N de Boinville 4/9Fav (Nicky Henderson)
2020 Put The Kettle On 6 10-11 Aidan Coleman 16/1 (Henry De Bromhead)
2019 Duc Des Genievres 6 11-4 P Townend 5/1 (W P Mullins)
2018 Footpad 6 11-4 R Walsh 5/6Fav (W P Mullins)
2017 Altior 7 11-4 N de Boinville 1/4Fav (Nicky Henderson)
2016 Douvan 6 11-4 R Walsh 1/4Fav (W P Mullins)
2015 Un De Sceaux 7 11-4 R Walsh 4/6Fav (W P Mullins)
2014 Western Warhorse 6 11-4 T Scudamore 33/1 (David Pipe)
2013 Simonsig 7 11-7 B J Geraghty 8/15Fav (Nicky Henderson)
2012 Sprinter Sacre 6 11-7 B J Geraghty 8/11Fav (Nicky Henderson)
2011 Captain Chris 7 11-7 R Johnson 6/1 (Philip Hobbs)
2010 Sizing Europe 8 11-7 A E Lynch 6/1 (Henry De Bromhead)
2009 Forpadydeplasterer 7 11-7 B J Geraghty 8/1 (Thomas Cooper)
2008 Tidal Bay 7 11-7 Denis O'Regan 6/1 (J Howard Johnson)
2007 My Way de Solzen 7 11-7 R Thornton 7/2 (Alan King)
2006 Voy Por Ustedes 5 11-2 R Thornton 15/2 (Alan King)
2005 Contraband 7 11-7 T J Murphy 7/1 (M C Pipe)
2004 Well Chief 5 11-3 A P McCoy 9/1 (M C Pipe)
2003 Azertyuiop 6 11-8 R Walsh 5/4Fav (Paul Nicholls)
2002 Moscow Flyer 8 11-8 B J Geraghty 11/2 (Mrs John Harrington)
2001 Abandoned
2000 Tiutchev 7 11-8 M A Fitzgerald 8/1 (Nicky Henderson)
1999 Flagship Uberalles 5 11-0 J Tizzard 11/1 (Paul Nicholls)
1998 Champleve 5 11-0 A P McCoy 13/2 (M C Pipe)
1997 Or Royal 6 11-8 A P McCoy 11/2 (M C Pipe)
1996 Ventana Canyon 7 11-8 R Dunwoody 7/1 (E J O'Grady)
1995 Klairon Davis 6 11-8 F Woods 7/2Fav (A L T Moore)
1994 Nakir 6 11-8 J Osborne 9/1 (S Christian)
1993 Travado 7 11-8 J Osborne 5/1 (Nicky Henderson)
1992 Young Pokey 7 11-8 JOsborne 4/1 (O Sherwood)
1991 Remittance Man 7 11-8 RDunwoody 85/40Fav (Nicky Henderson)
1990 Comandante 8 11-8 Peter Hobbs 9/2 (J T Gifford)
Previous Winners of this Race by Trainer (Since 1990)
Previous Winners of this Race by Jockey (Since 1990)
Previous Winners of this Race by Age
Previous Winners of this Race by Sire (Since 1990)
First Time - Wind Surgery Hollow Games» Full list of First Time Gear
Probable SP 6/4 Jonbon, 13/8 El Fabiolo, 4/1 Dysart Dynamo, 8/1 Saint Roi, 33/1 Hollow Games, Ha D'or, 50/1 Straw Fan Jack, 100/1 Effernock Fizz, Ballybreeze.
Symbols Explained
ts2 Tongue Strap vs2 Visor hd2 Hood es2 Eye Shield ec2 Eye Cover cp2 Cheekpiece bl2 Blinkers tt2 Tongue Tie cd2 Course and Distance Winner c2 Course Winner d2 Distance Winner bf Beaten Favourite on Last Run
The superscript number on headgear bl2 indicates number of times worn. A plus bl+ indicates more than 10 times where as red background bl1indicates first time.
