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Cheltenham 2024
Cheltenham 2024
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to the left. Find which horse goes on Good to SoftSporting Life Arkle Challenge Trophy Novices' Chase
(Grade 1) (GBB Race) of £182,125.00 5-y-o plus 1m. 7f. 199yds. 2.10
1m. 7f. 199yds. Chase (Class 1) 5-y-o plus 11 Declared
Sporting Life Arkle Challenge Trophy Novices' Chase
(Grade 1) (GBB Race) of £182,125.00- Formscan
- Race Info
1st - £102,482.00 2nd - £38,610.00 3rd - £19,323.00 4th - £9,653.00 5th - £4,845.00 6th - £2,422.00 7th - £1,202.00 8th - £619.00
FormscanBy Mark Nunan - The shrewd Gavin Cromwell wouldn’t have supplemented GABYNAKO without good reason and his charge makes each-way appeal despite taking a marked drop in trip. After winning on his second start over fences at Fairyhouse, the 7-year-old was let down by his jumping late on when a good second in the Drinmore over 2m4f and is a forgiven a flat performance at Limerick over Christmas. Now freshened up and fitted with a tongue-tie, he has the pace to hold his position and can go well under new jockey Keith Donoghue. Blue Lord is unbeaten in three starts over fences and had Riviere D’etel and Saint Sam behind when winning the Irish Arkle. The latter looks held on that form but Riviere D’etel, despite being 2lb worse off, was hampered by the winner after the last and can reverse the placings. Haut En Coleurs, one of three runners here for Willie Mullins, was notably strong in the betting when an early faller in that Leopardstown contest and is completely unexposed over fences. Edwardstone has jumped accurately in rattling up a four-timer this season and looks clearly the best of the home contingent.
Blue Bresil (FR)-Lorette(Cachet Noir)
ts4(38)
d3
(Simon Munir & Isaac Souede)
Rated 158
In the last 3 years Blue Lord (FR) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Gabynako (FR) | 1 | |
| 13th Jan 2021 Naas(2m 4f , Hurdle, Heavy) Blue Lord (FR) 2nd (4/1 11-12) P Townend 2.25L in front of Gabynako (FR) 3rd (13/2 11-12 Rated 132) J M Moore (7 ran) | ||
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| Saint Sam (FR) | 1 | |
| 5th Feb 2022 Leopardstown(2m 1f 43yds, Novice Chase, Yielding) Blue Lord (FR) 1st (5/2 11-12) P Townend 4.25L in front of Saint Sam (FR) 3rd (4/1 11-10) Rachael Blackmore (6 ran) | ||
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| Riviere D'etel (FR) | 1 | |
| 5th Feb 2022 Leopardstown(2m 1f 43yds, Novice Chase, Yielding) Blue Lord (FR) 1st (5/2 11-12) P Townend .50L in front of Riviere D'etel (FR) 2nd (2/1Fav 11-3) J W Kennedy (6 ran) | ||
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| Haut En Couleurs (FR) | 1 | |
| 5th Feb 2022 Leopardstown(2m 1f 43yds, Novice Chase, Yielding) Blue Lord (FR) 1st (5/2 11-12) P Townend Haut En Couleurs (FR) fell (10/3 11-10) B J Cooper (6 ran) | ||
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Brave Mansonnien (FR)-Miss Laveron(Laveron)
(31)
d3
(Brooks & Taylor Families)
Rated 146
In the last 3 years Brave Seasca (FR) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Edwardstone (GB) | 1 | |
| 12th Feb 2022 Warwick(2m 54yds, Chase, Good to Soft) Edwardstone (GB) 1st (10/11Fav 11-5 Rated 159) Tom Cannon 5.75L in front of Brave Seasca (FR) 3rd (9/2 11-0 Rated 145) G Sheehan (4 ran) | ||
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| Red Rookie (GB) | 2 | |
| 17th Dec 2021 Ascot(2m 167yds, Hcap Chase, Good to Soft-Soft in places) Brave Seasca (FR) 1st (7/2 11-0 Rated 121) G Sheehan Red Rookie (GB) unseated rider (2/1Fav 11-5 Rated 133) Tom Bellamy (8 ran) | ||
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| 3rd Nov 2021 Chepstow(2m 11yds, Hcap Chase, Chase: Good to Soft-Soft in places; Hurdle: Soft) Red Rookie (GB) 2nd (5/1 11-0 Rated 127) Tom Bellamy 32.00L in front of Brave Seasca (FR) 6th (14/1 10-10 Rated 123) G Sheehan (13 ran) | ||
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Elusive Pimpernel (USA)-Love Knot(Lomitas)
ts5(47)
d3
(C Jones)
Rated 150
In the last 3 years Coeur Sublime (IRE) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Riviere D'etel (FR) | 1 | |
| 26th Dec 2021 Leopardstown(2m 1f , Novice Chase, Soft (Yielding in places on Chase course)) Riviere D'etel (FR) 2nd (5/4 11-1) J W Kennedy 14.00L in front of Coeur Sublime (IRE) 3rd (10/1 12-0) K M Donoghue (6 ran) | ||
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Kayf Tara (GB)-Nothingtoloose(Luso)
(31)
d4
(Robert Abrey & Ian Thurtle)
Rated 159
In the last 3 years Edwardstone (GB) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Brave Seasca (FR) | 1 | |
| 12th Feb 2022 Warwick(2m 54yds, Chase, Good to Soft) Edwardstone (GB) 1st (10/11Fav 11-5 Rated 159) Tom Cannon 5.75L in front of Brave Seasca (FR) 3rd (9/2 11-0 Rated 145) G Sheehan (4 ran) | ||
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| War Lord (GER) | 2 | |
| 4th Dec 2021 Sandown(1m 7f 119yds, Chase, Good to Soft (Soft in places)) Edwardstone (GB) 1st (3/1 11-2 Rated 149) Tom Cannon 16.00L in front of War Lord (GER) 2nd (10/1 11-2 Rated 146) Brendan Powell (7 ran) | ||
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| 9th Apr 2021 Aintree(2m 4f , Hcap Hurdle, Good to Soft (Good in places)) Edwardstone (GB) 3rd (7/1 11-11 Rated 149) Tom Cannon 3.50L in front of War Lord (GER) 7th (40/1 10-12 Rated 136) Jonjo O'Neill Jr (22 ran) | ||
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Tirwanako (FR)-Gunboatfrance(Gunboat Diplomacy)
ts1(79)
d1
(Mick & Molly Syndicate)
Rated 152
In the last 3 years Gabynako (FR) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Magic Daze (IRE) | 1 | |
| 5th Oct 2021 Galway(2m 2f 110yds, Chase, Soft) Gabynako (FR) 2nd (9/4 12-0) D J O'Keeffe 8.00L in front of Magic Daze (IRE) 3rd (6/4Fav 11-7) R M Power (11 ran) | ||
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| Blue Lord (FR) | 1 | |
| 13th Jan 2021 Naas(2m 4f , Hurdle, Heavy) Blue Lord (FR) 2nd (4/1 11-12) P Townend 2.25L in front of Gabynako (FR) 3rd (13/2 11-12 Rated 132) J M Moore (7 ran) | ||
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Saint des Saints (FR)-Sanouva(Muhtathir)
(38)
(Mrs J Donnelly)
Rated 152
In the last 3 years Haut En Couleurs (FR) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Blue Lord (FR) | 1 | |
| 5th Feb 2022 Leopardstown(2m 1f 43yds, Novice Chase, Yielding) Blue Lord (FR) 1st (5/2 11-12) P Townend Haut En Couleurs (FR) fell (10/3 11-10) B J Cooper (6 ran) | ||
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| Saint Sam (FR) | 2 | |
| 5th Feb 2022 Leopardstown(2m 1f 43yds, Novice Chase, Yielding) Saint Sam (FR) 3rd (4/1 11-10) Rachael Blackmore Haut En Couleurs (FR) fell (10/3 11-10) B J Cooper (6 ran) | ||
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| 1st May 2021 Punchestown(2m , Hurdle, Good to Yielding, yielding in places X-country Good To Firm, firm in places) Haut En Couleurs (FR) 3rd (15/8 11-2) P Townend 5.00L in front of Saint Sam (FR) 5th (11/1 11-2 Rated 143) D E Mullins (9 ran) | ||
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| Riviere D'etel (FR) | 1 | |
| 5th Feb 2022 Leopardstown(2m 1f 43yds, Novice Chase, Yielding) Riviere D'etel (FR) 2nd (2/1Fav 11-3) J W Kennedy Haut En Couleurs (FR) fell (10/3 11-10) B J Cooper (6 ran) | ||
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Black Sam Bellamy (IRE)-Auction Belle(Auction House)
(70)
d3
(The Hawk Inn Syndicate 3)
Rated 138
In the last 3 years Red Rookie (GB) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Brave Seasca (FR) | 2 | |
| 17th Dec 2021 Ascot(2m 167yds, Hcap Chase, Good to Soft-Soft in places) Brave Seasca (FR) 1st (7/2 11-0 Rated 121) G Sheehan Red Rookie (GB) unseated rider (2/1Fav 11-5 Rated 133) Tom Bellamy (8 ran) | ||
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| 3rd Nov 2021 Chepstow(2m 11yds, Hcap Chase, Chase: Good to Soft-Soft in places; Hurdle: Soft) Red Rookie (GB) 2nd (5/1 11-0 Rated 127) Tom Bellamy 32.00L in front of Brave Seasca (FR) 6th (14/1 10-10 Rated 123) G Sheehan (13 ran) | ||
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In the last 3 years Saint Sam (FR) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Blue Lord (FR) | 1 | |
| 5th Feb 2022 Leopardstown(2m 1f 43yds, Novice Chase, Yielding) Blue Lord (FR) 1st (5/2 11-12) P Townend 4.25L in front of Saint Sam (FR) 3rd (4/1 11-10) Rachael Blackmore (6 ran) | ||
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| Riviere D'etel (FR) | 2 | |
| 5th Feb 2022 Leopardstown(2m 1f 43yds, Novice Chase, Yielding) Riviere D'etel (FR) 2nd (2/1Fav 11-3) J W Kennedy 3.75L in front of Saint Sam (FR) 3rd (4/1 11-10) Rachael Blackmore (6 ran) | ||
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| 16th Mar 2021 Cheltenham(2m 87yds, Hcap Hurdle, Good to Soft (Soft in places)) Saint Sam (FR) 2nd (9/2Fav 11-8 Rated 139) P Townend 4.75L in front of Riviere D'etel (FR) 7th (7/1 11-3 Rated 134) J W Kennedy (22 ran) | ||
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| Haut En Couleurs (FR) | 2 | |
| 5th Feb 2022 Leopardstown(2m 1f 43yds, Novice Chase, Yielding) Saint Sam (FR) 3rd (4/1 11-10) Rachael Blackmore Haut En Couleurs (FR) fell (10/3 11-10) B J Cooper (6 ran) | ||
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| 1st May 2021 Punchestown(2m , Hurdle, Good to Yielding, yielding in places X-country Good To Firm, firm in places) Haut En Couleurs (FR) 3rd (15/8 11-2) P Townend 5.00L in front of Saint Sam (FR) 5th (11/1 11-2 Rated 143) D E Mullins (9 ran) | ||
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Jukebox Jury (IRE)-Westalin(Sternkanig)
(51)
d5
(The Wychwood Partnership)
Rated 149
In the last 3 years War Lord (GER) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Edwardstone (GB) | 2 | |
| 4th Dec 2021 Sandown(1m 7f 119yds, Chase, Good to Soft (Soft in places)) Edwardstone (GB) 1st (3/1 11-2 Rated 149) Tom Cannon 16.00L in front of War Lord (GER) 2nd (10/1 11-2 Rated 146) Brendan Powell (7 ran) | ||
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| 9th Apr 2021 Aintree(2m 4f , Hcap Hurdle, Good to Soft (Good in places)) Edwardstone (GB) 3rd (7/1 11-11 Rated 149) Tom Cannon 3.50L in front of War Lord (GER) 7th (40/1 10-12 Rated 136) Jonjo O'Neill Jr (22 ran) | ||
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In the last 3 years Magic Daze (IRE) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Gabynako (FR) | 1 | |
| 5th Oct 2021 Galway(2m 2f 110yds, Chase, Soft) Gabynako (FR) 2nd (9/4 12-0) D J O'Keeffe 8.00L in front of Magic Daze (IRE) 3rd (6/4Fav 11-7) R M Power (11 ran) | ||
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Martaline (GB)-Angesse(Indian River)
(38)
d2
(Bective Stud)
Rated 150
In the last 3 years Riviere Detel (FR) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Coeur Sublime (IRE) | 1 | |
| 26th Dec 2021 Leopardstown(2m 1f , Novice Chase, Soft (Yielding in places on Chase course)) Riviere D'etel (FR) 2nd (5/4 11-1) J W Kennedy 14.00L in front of Coeur Sublime (IRE) 3rd (10/1 12-0) K M Donoghue (6 ran) | ||
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| Blue Lord (FR) | 1 | |
| 5th Feb 2022 Leopardstown(2m 1f 43yds, Novice Chase, Yielding) Blue Lord (FR) 1st (5/2 11-12) P Townend .50L in front of Riviere D'etel (FR) 2nd (2/1Fav 11-3) J W Kennedy (6 ran) | ||
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| Saint Sam (FR) | 2 | |
| 5th Feb 2022 Leopardstown(2m 1f 43yds, Novice Chase, Yielding) Riviere D'etel (FR) 2nd (2/1Fav 11-3) J W Kennedy 3.75L in front of Saint Sam (FR) 3rd (4/1 11-10) Rachael Blackmore (6 ran) | ||
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| 16th Mar 2021 Cheltenham(2m 87yds, Hcap Hurdle, Good to Soft (Soft in places)) Saint Sam (FR) 2nd (9/2Fav 11-8 Rated 139) P Townend 4.75L in front of Riviere D'etel (FR) 7th (7/1 11-3 Rated 134) J W Kennedy (22 ran) | ||
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| Haut En Couleurs (FR) | 1 | |
| 5th Feb 2022 Leopardstown(2m 1f 43yds, Novice Chase, Yielding) Riviere D'etel (FR) 2nd (2/1Fav 11-3) J W Kennedy Haut En Couleurs (FR) fell (10/3 11-10) B J Cooper (6 ran) | ||
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Previous Winners of this Race by Year
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 - Tonguestrap Gabynako» Full list of First Time Gear
Probable SP 5/2 Edwardstone, 3/1 Blue Lord, 4/1 Riviere D'etel, 7/1 Haut En Couleurs, 8/1 Saint Sam, 14/1 Coeur Sublime, Magic Daze, 20/1 Gabynako, 25/1 Brave Seasca, 33/1 War Lord, 66/1 Red Rookie.
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.
