March 16 / 17.30 Cheltenham

17.30

Soft

Fulke Walwyn Kim Muir Challenge Cup Amateur Jockeys’ Handicap Chase (Sponsored By JRL Group) (GBB)

  • Prize money: £36667.5
  • 3m 2f 0y
  • Class 2
  • 26 runners
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Fulke Walwyn Kim Muir Challenge Cup Amateur Jockeys’ Handicap Chase (Sponsored By JRL Group) (GBB)

Runners: 26 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

13/2 (Won)

  • Win: £16.10
  • Place: £3.90

Form: B8421U BF

Last run: 25 days

W: 11st 0lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 131

Form & Verdict
Short-headed at Punchestown (2m7f, soft to heavy) in December on third chase start and went one better at Down Royal in January (3m, soft; Ballykeel second); bang there when unseating two out at Punchestown (3m4f, yielding) last month and this progressive mare could be a key contender.
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9th

24

14th Mar 2025

Good To Soft

3m 2f 70y

Class 2

16:40 Cheltenham

Angels Dawn

11st 7lb

J: Mr P A King

T: S Curling

Past handicappers have a good record and this mare fits the bill, having won the Kim Muir here two years ago; she was challenging the thrown-in Inothewayurthinkin when falling two out in last season's edition of that same race; has gone 2-2 in points this term and had far too much for the respected Ryehill last time; worthy of her prominence in the betting.

100/30

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4/1

  • Place: £2.10

Form: 753711

Last run: 28 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 135

Form & Verdict
Soft-ground maiden hurdle winner who has got back on track with comfortable handicap chase wins the last twice (2m5f/3m, yielding/good) and his win at Sandown latest has been franked by the runner-up; up 10lb since last time but this thriving 6yo could still be ahead of the handicapper.
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4th

1

11th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

3m 5f 56y

Class 2

15:20 Cheltenham

Stumptown

11st 10lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

Dual C&D winner last season, latterly when beating Latenightpass by 7l in this race (good to soft; first-time cheekpieces); seen only once this term, landing prestigious Velka Pardubicka cross-country chase in Czech Republic (4m2f, good; back in cheekpieces) in October, and has a lofty handicap mark to overcome but still commands respect; blinkers back on today.

11/4

10

5th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

4m 2f 74y

Class 1

16:00 Aintree

Stumptown

11st 2lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

Cross-country chasing could hardly have gone better, which augurs well, as does his markedly improved form over 3m5f in the Cheltenham version on last two outings; spending the last third of it off the bridle at the Festival last month (with first-time cheekpieces; last season's blinkers now return) is a niggling worry, and slogging it out was a taxing as well as serious achievement, but he finished well on top and can race off the same mark today; on the shortlist.

10/1

10

5th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

4m 2f 74y

Class 1

16:00 Aintree

Stumptown

11st 2lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

Cross-country chasing could hardly have gone better, which augurs well, as does his markedly improved form over 3m5f in the Cheltenham version on last two outings; spending the last third of it off the bridle at the Festival last month (with first-time cheekpieces; last season's blinkers now return) is a niggling worry, and slogging it out was a taxing as well as serious achievement, but he finished well on top and can race off the same mark today; on the shortlist.

10/1

11/2

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 2RP-B2

Last run: 61 days

W: 12st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 145

Form & Verdict
Reluctant to race on occasions and the drop back in trip could be a negative after his second in the Warwick Classic in January (3m5f, heavy); however, it was a really promising second start for his top yard and this lightly raced 7yo may have more to offer, with the stiff track a plus at least.
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1

12th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

3m 7f 176y

Class 1

15:35 Ayr

Mr Incredible

12st 0lb

J: Alice Stevens

T: Sandy Thomson

Runner-up off this mark for Willie Mullins in the 4m2f Midlands Grand National last March; that, however, was the last time he's completed and he's mostly been back to his old tricks since by refusing to race; last two "starts" were for new connections but he didn't start at all on the first of those and threw in the towel at a later point three weeks ago.

66/1

1

12th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

3m 7f 176y

Class 1

15:35 Ayr

Mr Incredible

12st 0lb

J: Alice Stevens

T: Sandy Thomson

Runner-up off this mark for Willie Mullins in the 4m2f Midlands Grand National last March; that, however, was the last time he's completed and he's mostly been back to his old tricks since by refusing to race; last two "starts" were for new connections but he didn't start at all on the first of those and threw in the towel at a later point three weeks ago.

66/1

1

22nd Mar 2025

Good

3m 2f 39y

Class 2

13:15 Kelso

Mr Incredible

12st 0lb

J: Ryan Mania

T: Sandy Thomson

Runner-up off this mark for Willie Mullins in the Midlands Grand National last March; however, he can often be reluctant at the start and he refused to race on his stable debut at Wetherby in December; very risky.

12/1

9/1

  • Place: £2.50

Form: 66R1P2

Last run: 49 days

W: 11st 10lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 141

Form & Verdict
Refused to race at Punchestown in November; won at Gowran (2m4f, heavy) six days later and bounced back from Fairyhouse flop with narrow defeat in the Thyestes at Gowran (3m1f, soft to heavy) in January; open to further improvement for top yard and Jamie Codd has won this four times; shortlisted.
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7

25th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

3m 1f 0y

Class 2

14:20 Cheltenham

Dunboyne

10st 13lb

J: James Smith

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Knows what these big-field handicaps are all about and it was a cracking run to be fourth in the Irish National in April last time considering he carried an 8lb penalty for winning the Ulster National; that Fairyhouse defeat was his first for this yard; entitled to run well.

16/1

4th

24

21st Apr 2025

Soft To Heavy

3m 5f 37y

17:00 Fairyhouse

Dunboyne

10st 7lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Beaten a short head in 2023 Thyestes; started last season brightly with Troytown fourth but pulled up in three big handicaps afterwards; surprise winner on debut for new yard in 2m4f Navan handicap hurdle early last month; maintained his revival with victory over Final Order in the 3m5f Ulster National; 8lb penalty makes this difficult.

25/1

4th

24

21st Apr 2025

Soft To Heavy

3m 5f 37y

17:00 Fairyhouse

Dunboyne

10st 7lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Beaten a short head in 2023 Thyestes; started last season brightly with Troytown fourth but pulled up in three big handicaps afterwards; surprise winner on debut for new yard in 2m4f Navan handicap hurdle early last month; maintained his revival with victory over Final Order in the 3m5f Ulster National; 8lb penalty makes this difficult.

25/1

Form: 6280P3

Last run: 25 days

W: 11st 8lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 139

Form & Verdict
10yo who has a patchy profile this season but was a good second of 17 in the Cork National (3m4f, soft to heavy) in November and a fair third at Punchestown (3m4f, yielding) last time; each-way contender if he's on song.
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10th

17

19th Nov 2023

Soft To Heavy

3m 0f 0y

14:30 Navan

Defi Bleu

10st 9lb

J: Gavin Brouder

T: Gordon Elliott

Well held eighth in this last year in similar conditions and he unseated five out on his return last month so he may still need a run to get going; has place claims if he is fully tuned up but others are more solid.

25/1

0

7

22nd Oct 2023

Heavy

3m 0f 0y

16:15 Limerick

Defi Bleu

10st 12lb

J: Gavin Brouder

T: Gordon Elliott

Failed to win last season after starting the campaign with sixth placing in this event; showed good form on his final three starts; third to Coko Beach in 3m4f National Trial at Punchestown, fifth in the Kim Muir, and a battling third of six finishers in 27-runner Irish Grand National, 1 1/2l behind stablemate Gevrey.

12/1

3rd

20

10th Apr 2023

Soft

3m 5f 0y

17:00 Fairyhouse

Defi Bleu

10st 2lb

J: Gavin Brouder

T: Gordon Elliott

Knows what these sort of races are about but he's none too predictable and finished behind some of these in the Kim Muir at Cheltenham; would be a surprise winner.

28/1

Form: 0/1B/1

Last run: 60 days

W: 11st 7lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 138

Form & Verdict
Made it 2-2 in completed chases when returning from a long absence to win by 10l at Punchestown (2m6f, heavy) in January; he's shot up the weights and is in a much hotter race here, but he did it in fine style last time and could have more left in the tank for his top yard; has won at up to 3m1f.
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8

4th May 2024

Yielding

3m 7f 68y

15:05 Punchestown

Royal Thief

10st 13lb

J: Carl Millar

T: Gordon Elliott

prominent

50/1

8

4th May 2024

Yielding

3m 7f 68y

15:05 Punchestown

Royal Thief

10st 13lb

J: Carl Millar

T: Gordon Elliott

prominent

50/1

Form: 1-2530

Last run: 79 days

W: 11st 1lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 132

Form & Verdict
Won on her chase debut at Clonmel (2m4f, heavy) and fair third of 12 to Punitive in Fairyhouse handicap (3m5f, soft) in December; this is just her sixth chase start and improvement is possible, but she was soundly beaten at Leopardstown in December last time out and others are more compelling.
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3

3rd Feb 2025

Soft To Heavy

2m 6f 9y

13:30 Punchestown

Western Zara

11st 7lb

J: Richard Deegan

T: Paul Nolan

Is 1-9 in chases; that win came in a mares' chase at Clonmel in March 2022; has run well here a couple of times in the past and she should strip fitter after a spin over hurdles at Navan; capable of making her presence felt off her current mark.

7/1

3

3rd Feb 2025

Soft To Heavy

2m 6f 9y

13:30 Punchestown

Western Zara

11st 7lb

J: Richard Deegan

T: Paul Nolan

Is 1-9 in chases; that win came in a mares' chase at Clonmel in March 2022; has run well here a couple of times in the past and she should strip fitter after a spin over hurdles at Navan; capable of making her presence felt off her current mark.

7/1

3

15th Dec 2024

Yielding To Soft

3m 1f 0y

13:10 Navan

Western Zara

11st 12lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Paul Nolan

Last two wins came back-to-back in the early months of 2022; failed to complete her final two starts before a break, fell in a chase at Punchestown, pulled up when well fancied for a handicap hurdle at Wexford; showed that she could run well fresh when second at Punchestown 13 months ago.

10/1

Form: -P13P1 C

Last run: 33 days

W: 11st 13lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 144

Form & Verdict
Back over hurdles for last few starts with two wins (3m, good), including here; won on soft/heavy earlier in career; it was a personal best last time and he won two chases (including here) in 2021 but he failed to kick on over fences; remains to be seen whether chasing is still his game.
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4th

4

24th Jan 2026

Soft

3m 5f 56y

Class 2

13:50 Cheltenham

Annual Invictus

11st 2lb

J: Freddie Gordon

T: Chris Gordon

Returned from long absence with two below-par runs over 3m2f at Newbury towards end of last year, albeit first was in major handicap; well handicapped on old form and should be fine stamina-wise on cross-country debut but would appeal more on good ground and others have much less to prove

25/1

2nd

9

27th Apr 2024

Good

3m 4f 146y

Class 1

15:35 Sandown

Annual Invictus

11st 1lb

J: Freddie Gordon

T: Chris Gordon

Won Great Yorkshire Chase at Doncaster (3m, good) in January and that form has been franked by the runner-up; soft ground against him next time; fair sixth in this race last year (good to soft) and he may be able to improve upon that finishing position if good going prevails this afternoon.

20/1

2nd

9

27th Apr 2024

Good

3m 4f 146y

Class 1

15:35 Sandown

Annual Invictus

11st 1lb

J: Freddie Gordon

T: Chris Gordon

Won Great Yorkshire Chase at Doncaster (3m, good) in January and that form has been franked by the runner-up; soft ground against him next time; fair sixth in this race last year (good to soft) and he may be able to improve upon that finishing position if good going prevails this afternoon.

20/1

Form: 14-124

Last run: 74 days

W: 11st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 143

Form & Verdict
Has made mistakes when failing to threaten in warm novice chases the last twice; however, he made a pleasing chase debut in a Listed race at Carlisle (2m4f, soft) last October and is well handicapped on his best hurdle form at up to an extended 2m7f; could be a contender if minimising the blunders.
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20

11th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

4m 2f 74y

Class 1

16:00 Aintree

Beauport

10st 11lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies

Took well to these fences in last year's renewal but subsided rapidly after three out, which might have been surprising for one who'd won a 4m2f Midlands National (March 2024) but he seemed to race a bit too zestfully in the front rank; 3lb lower today, having run respectably on reappearance but moderately in two hurdle races since (wind surgery before latest); now tongue tied first time; a bit to prove.

100/1

4th

3

14th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 58y

Class 1

14:05 Haydock

Beauport

11st 2lb

J: Toby McCain-Mitchell

T: Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies

10yo who was pulled up in Grade 1 Long Walk Hurdle at Ascot in December and conditional Toby McCain-Mitchell is unable to claim today; however, he's had wind surgery since his latest outing, which might help, and he was second in this 12 months ago having finished third in the Long Walk the time before; it will be no surprise to see a bold bid from this prominent-racer.

10/1

12th

12

5th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

4m 2f 74y

Class 1

16:00 Aintree

Beauport

11st 1lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Nigel Twiston-Davies

Jumped and hung badly right in the Midlands National at Uttoxeter (4m2f, heavy) last March but nevertheless battled back to win, the clear highlight among seven chases going this way round; scoring by 31l at Ascot (3m5f, good; 12lb higher today) was a good way to start this season and he's run with credit over hurdles since; going left-handed is a concern but there are lots of positives otherwise.

22/1

Form: 433241 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 10st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 129

Form & Verdict
Went close behind Angels Dawn on handicap chase debut at Down Royal (3m, soft) in January and got off the mark over fences at the seventh attempt in Fairyhouse novice (3m1f, yielding) three weeks ago; only seven and he's open to further improvement for his top Irish trainer.
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Form: 12-207 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 11st 4lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 135

Form & Verdict
Not at his best on his three runs this term; however, two of them were over hurdles and in between he may not have been suited by the big National fences and/or the good to soft ground at Aintree; a case can be made on his progressive front-running form in soft/heavy-ground chases early last year.
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2nd

2

17th Mar 2025

Good

3m 1f 185y

Class 4

14:20 Southwell

Dr Kananga

11st 10lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: Ben Clarke

Three chase wins, the latest at Sandown in February 2022 (3m, soft); creditable 14l third to a subsequent winner in a veterans' chase at Doncaster last time (3m, good); contender.

11/4

3rd

5

2nd Mar 2025

Good

2m 7f 214y

Class 3

14:00 Doncaster

Dr Kananga

11st 4lb

J: Joe Anderson

T: Ben Clarke

led, headed 13th, not fluent and dropped to last 5 out, rallied and went third after 3 out, soon no extra

8/1

10

31st Jan 2025

Soft

3m 4f 178y

Class 3

14:45 Lingfield

Dr Kananga

10st 8lb

J: Rex Dingle

T: Ben Clarke

Not the force of old and his losing spell goes back to February 2022; pulled up in this race last year but runner-up on next two starts (3m2f/3m1f) and his front-running sixth in the 3m4f London National at Sandown eight weeks ago wasn't a bad reappearance; stamina not proven.

9/1

Form: 5P-150

Last run: 26 days

W: 11st 11lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 142

Form & Verdict
Won at Sandown (2m4f, soft) last January and comfortably made all at Chepstow (2m7f, good to soft) in December; of interest judged on that latest win but two lesser runs have followed and he needs to get back on track.
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4

16th Mar 2023

Soft

3m 2f 0y

Class 2

17:30 Cheltenham

Farinet

11st 11lb

J: Mr James King

T: Venetia Williams

Won at Sandown (2m4f, soft) last January and comfortably made all at Chepstow (2m7f, good to soft) in December; of interest judged on that latest win but two lesser runs have followed and he needs to get back on track.

33/1

10th

2

18th Feb 2023

Good

2m 7f 180y

Class 1

14:25 Ascot

Farinet

11st 11lb

J: Shane Quinlan

T: Venetia Williams

All starts have been on softer than good; 3-8 over fences in Britain and those wins were all gained in good style but his other runs last season were disappointing; this term he impressively made all at Chepstow (9lb higher today) but his form dipped at Newbury four weeks later; mixed messages.

16/1

5th

1

1st Jan 2023

Good

3m 2f 70y

Class 2

12:45 Cheltenham

Farinet

12st 0lb

J: Charlie Deutsch

T: Venetia Williams

3-7 over fences in Britain and those wins were all gained in good style but his other runs last season were disappointing; made all when slamming Secret Reprieve by 8l eased down at Chepstow (3m) four weeks ago, since which he has been raised 10lb but he has to be in serious calculations.

7/2

Form: 0-9315 CD

Last run: 40 days

W: 11st 11lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 142

Form & Verdict
Impressive in first-time cheekpieces over C&D (soft) in January; not at the same level when fifth at Sandown (3m, good to soft) last month but it was still a fair run and he stayed on well; the extra emphasis on stamina here is in his favour and the first-time visor could be another plus; interesting.
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5

15th Jan 2026

Good To Soft

3m 2f 162y

Class 3

15:37 Wincanton

Rapper

10st 13lb

J: Richard Patrick

T: Henry Daly

Well handicapped on what he was doing two years ago but he's pulled up and finished last in two races after a year on the sidelines.

33/1

3rd

4

21st Nov 2024

Good To Soft

3m 0f 0y

Class 2

14:25 Warwick

Rapper

10st 13lb

J: Stan Sheppard

T: Henry Daly

Inconsistent in recent seasons but ran fairly well when third (albeit well held in the end) on reappearance outing at Aintree (3m1f, good) last month and possibilities if able to build on that performance here.

6/1

3rd

4

21st Nov 2024

Good To Soft

3m 0f 0y

Class 2

14:25 Warwick

Rapper

10st 13lb

J: Stan Sheppard

T: Henry Daly

Inconsistent in recent seasons but ran fairly well when third (albeit well held in the end) on reappearance outing at Aintree (3m1f, good) last month and possibilities if able to build on that performance here.

6/1

Form: 5-P281 D

Last run: 33 days

W: 11st 9lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 140

Form & Verdict
Went close at Chepstow (2m7f, good to soft) in December and back to form when comfortably winning three-runner handicap at Newbury (2m7f, good) last month; also effective on soft; however, he needs a career best if he's to win this competitive race and his jumping can sometimes lack fluency.
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7

15th May 2024

Good

3m 3f 208y

Class 4

16:30 Ffos Las

Coeur Serein

11st 12lb

J: Jonjo O’Neill Jr

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Ended last year in poor form and he struggled again on his return at Cheltenham (3m4f, good) last month; mark continues to fall but he's now 1-15 over fences and needs to get back on track.

20/1

7

15th May 2024

Good

3m 3f 208y

Class 4

16:30 Ffos Las

Coeur Serein

11st 12lb

J: Jonjo O’Neill Jr

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Ended last year in poor form and he struggled again on his return at Cheltenham (3m4f, good) last month; mark continues to fall but he's now 1-15 over fences and needs to get back on track.

20/1

10th

1

17th Apr 2024

Good To Soft

3m 4f 21y

Class 3

15:15 Cheltenham

Coeur Serein

12st 0lb

J: Jonjo O’Neill Jr

T: Jonjo O’Neill

Ended last year in poor form on soft/heavy ground but the drier conditions ought to suit him better here and he won't fail through lack of stamina; can be very dangerous off current mark if refreshed by 130-day break.

33/1

Form: P51-19 BF

Last run: 40 days

W: 11st 8lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 139

Form & Verdict
Won when up in trip at Perth (3m6f, good to soft) last April and followed up at Fontwell (3m3f, good to soft) in November; ran well on soft early in career and surplus stamina is no bad thing on this stiff track, but he needs to bounce back from a disappointing run at Musselburgh (3m7f, good to soft).
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5

1st May 2026

Good

4m 0f 218y

Class 4

19:25 Warwick

Slipway

11st 12lb

J: Miss Molly Armytage

T: James Luck

Former winner of Highland and Southern Nationals (good to soft), so surprising he didn't see out 3m here on January's hunter chase debut; back on track in a Siddington novice riders' point latest, additionally a first career success on good ground; safe ride (never falls) and not dismissed.

4/1

5th

4

23rd Jan 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:18 Warwick

Slipway

12st 6lb

J: Mr Samuel Scott

T: Ben Pauling

Thorough stayer who was very respectable fifth of 14 in quite valuable Uttoxeter handicap (3m, good) on latest outing in May; also suited by soft ground and has big role to play if fully tuned up for hunter chase debut; blinkers removed after one use.

11/2

5th

6

3rd May 2025

Good

3m 0f 10y

Class 2

17:55 Uttoxeter

Slipway

10st 12lb

J: Ben Jones

T: Ben Pauling

Won over hurdles after wind surgery and then ran okay to be fourth over 3m at Kempton in a race he won the previous season; there's nothing wrong with his mark and always a chance that blinkers will bring him on.

16/1

Form: 531296 C

Last run: 47 days

W: 11st 6lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 137

Form & Verdict
Won here (3m1f, good) last October and fine second in the Badger Beer at Wincanton (3m1f, good to firm) next time; he was in tough races when below par the next twice and a return to form can't be ruled out, but there is a concern if it's soft ground (has won on good to soft).
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3rd

1

26th Mar 2026

Good

3m 0f 0y

Class 2

16:30 Warwick

Lord Accord

12st 0lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Neil Mulholland

Pulled up at the Cheltenham Festival a fortnight ago when back from a break; this 11yo is back in much calmer waters today and he's a player if rediscovering the good front-running form he was showing on good/good to soft ground in the autumn when these blinkers first went on.

15/2

24

12th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

3m 2f 70y

Class 2

17:20 Cheltenham

Lord Accord

10st 10lb

J: Mr N McParlan

T: Neil Mulholland

Course winner who scored in first-time blinkers (retained since) at Fontwell (3m2f, good to soft) in October before 11l second at Ascot (3m5f, good); this 11yo returns from a break today and may find this too competitive.

50/1

Form: -22U10

Last run: 49 days

W: 11st 6lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 137

Form & Verdict
Better could have been expected in the Thyestes in January last time out but he was progressive previously, finishing second here (3m1f, good) in November and winning at Fairyhouse (3m5f, soft) in December; not ruled out.
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2nd

2

27th May 2024

Good To Soft

3m 5f 80y

Class 3

15:30 Cartmel

Punitive

11st 6lb

J: James Bowen

T: Peter & Michael Bowen

led, not fluent and briefly headed 10th, pushed along before 16th

7/1

2

27th May 2024

Good To Soft

3m 5f 80y

Class 3

15:30 Cartmel

Punitive

11st 6lb

J: James Bowen

T: Peter & Michael Bowen

Won't fail through lack of stamina but was pulled up on final two starts for Gordon Elliott during the winter and has not yet built upon his fairly respectable stable debut in March; tailed off when fourth of five here on Saturday (3m1f, good to soft); needs a sudden revival.

7/1

4th

4

25th May 2024

Soft

3m 1f 107y

Class 3

17:40 Cartmel

Punitive

11st 3lb

J: James Bowen

T: Peter & Michael Bowen

led, headed 5th, not fluent 9th, lost second 11th, soon nudged along, lost third after 12th, lost ground quickly from 14th, tailed off from 3 out

11/2

Form: 11-PU4 CD

Last run: 32 days

W: 11st 6lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 137

Form & Verdict
Won this last year; has plenty to prove this time having failed to shine this season, particularly in the jumping department; today's cheekpieces didn't have a positive impact on their sole previous use (over hurdles in 2021) but it's possible they'll help his jumping and he's not written off.
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16

12th Mar 2025

Good To Soft

3m 5f 56y

Class 2

15:20 Cheltenham

Chambard

10st 5lb

J: Miss Lucy Turner

T: Venetia Williams

Won 2022 Kim Muir here (3m2f, soft) and produced career-best performance when scoring by 13l over the big Aintree fences last season (3m2f, heavy); badly out of form this term, though, and this new discipline needs to rekindle his enthusiasm; 6lb out of the handicap.

100/1

7th

1

10th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

3m 4f 102y

Class 3

15:45 Plumpton

Chambard

12st 2lb

J: Miss Lucy Turner

T: Venetia Williams

towards rear, headway on outer after 10th, lost ground after 15th

25/1

7th

1

10th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

3m 4f 102y

Class 3

15:45 Plumpton

Chambard

12st 2lb

J: Miss Lucy Turner

T: Venetia Williams

towards rear, headway on outer after 10th, lost ground after 15th

25/1

Form: 41-140 D BF

Last run: 26 days

W: 11st 4lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 135

Form & Verdict
Disappointing favourite in the Grand National Trial at Haydock last month; however, the good to soft going may not have suited and she can be given a big chance on her soft-ground runs at the end of last year, winning at Haydock (3m1f) then staying on well for fourth at Kempton (3m); this stiff test should be ideal and her trainer saddled the first/third last year.
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7th

5

14th Mar 2025

Good To Soft

2m 4f 127y

Class 1

14:40 Cheltenham

Fontaine Collonges

11st 2lb

J: Charlie Deutsch

T: Venetia Williams

took keen hold, in touch with leaders, slow jump 1st, towards rear 2nd

33/1

2

15th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

3m 4f 97y

Class 1

15:15 Haydock

Fontaine Collonges

10st 11lb

J: Ned Fox

T: Venetia Williams

held up in rear, not fluent 2nd

16/1

2

27th Dec 2024

Soft

3m 6f 130y

Class 1

14:50 Chepstow

Fontaine Collonges

11st 12lb

T: Venetia Williams

Mightily impressive with a wide-margin win at Wetherby (3m, soft) last Christmas and same again at Haydock (extended 3m1f, soft; from Monbeg Genius) five weeks ago; her only run in between is a worry, though, as she weakened quickly from seven out in the Classic Chase at Warwick, and that was her second major failure to prove her stamina at about 3m4f/3m5f; throw in an 8lb rise since Haydock and some doubts creep in.

10/1

Form: 12-571 D

Last run: 32 days

W: 11st 4lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 135

Form & Verdict
Back to form to win a six-runner handicap at Exeter last month (3m, good; has also won on soft); this 10yo looked as good as ever last time and Derek O'Connor is a good booking today, but this 10yo has never won off a mark this high and there's a suspicion he'll be vulnerable in this hot race.
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3

25th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

3m 2f 54y

Class 4

17:05 Chepstow

Musical Slave

11st 13lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Philip Hobbs & Johnson White

Cashed in on historically tiny marks for this season's Fontwell (3m2f) and Taunton (3m4.5f) successes, and remains competitively treated; found the funereal pace against him last time; no ground concerns.

15/2

3

25th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

3m 2f 54y

Class 4

17:05 Chepstow

Musical Slave

11st 13lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Philip Hobbs & Johnson White

Cashed in on historically tiny marks for this season's Fontwell (3m2f) and Taunton (3m4.5f) successes, and remains competitively treated; found the funereal pace against him last time; no ground concerns.

15/2

4th

4

23rd Mar 2025

Good

3m 6f 153y

Class 3

16:13 Exeter

Musical Slave

11st 0lb

J: Micheal Nolan

T: Philip Hobbs & Johnson White

jumped left on occasions, didn't always jump with fluency, raced in fourth, outpaced 4 out, weakened 2 out

4/1

Form: 471121 C

Last run: 124 days

W: 11st 4lb

9 yo Mare

OR: 135

Form & Verdict
Progressive form here in the autumn, finishing second of 20 (3m1f, good) before going one better in November (3m1f, good) when last seen; suited by this track and could have more to offer, but needs to be better than ever after four months off and all her chase wins have come on good ground.
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4th

1

1st Aug 2023

Good

2m 7f 207y

Class 4

20:00 Perth

Anightinlambourn

12st 0lb

J: Lorcan Williams

T: Ben Pauling

Made excellent progress over fences last summer/autumn, winning three times (2m4f-3m1f), and ran well for a long way when seventh in good-quality chase at Uttoxeter (3m2f, good; first-time cheekpieces) last month; interesting to see how she fares off her lower hurdle mark here; best on good ground but has some form on soft.

6/1

7th

5

2nd Jul 2023

Good

3m 2f 13y

Class 2

15:12 Uttoxeter

Anightinlambourn

11st 3lb

J: Lorcan Williams

T: Ben Pauling

Fairly useful mare who had a good spell from last August to November, winning three times; form has dipped sharply in two runs this year, both at Cheltenham; first-time cheekpieces need to prompt a revival.

20/1

6

19th Apr 2023

Good To Soft

3m 2f 0y

Class 2

15:50 Cheltenham

Anightinlambourn

11st 3lb

J: Kielan Woods

T: Ben Pauling

in touch with leaders, dropped to rear before 5th, pulled up before 12th

13/2

Form: 231-P3

Last run: 40 days

W: 11st 3lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 134

Form & Verdict
His jumping can lack fluency but he returned to form with an encouraging third when upped in trip at Sandown last month (3m, good to soft; has won on soft); jumped left on occasions last time and could benefit from this return to a left-handed track; could go well.
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1

22nd Apr 2024

Soft

3m 1f 60y

Class 3

15:42 Ffos Las

Emir Sacree

12st 0lb

J: James Bowen

T: Nicky Henderson

Useful chaser at best but he's been inconsistent since his last win and was tailed off at Kempton (3m, soft) in his last run in February; mark is falling but he's in the veteran stage now and others are more convincing.

9/1

1

22nd Apr 2024

Soft

3m 1f 60y

Class 3

15:42 Ffos Las

Emir Sacree

12st 0lb

J: James Bowen

T: Nicky Henderson

Useful chaser at best but he's been inconsistent since his last win and was tailed off at Kempton (3m, soft) in his last run in February; mark is falling but he's in the veteran stage now and others are more convincing.

9/1

6th

7

9th Feb 2024

Good To Soft

3m 0f 0y

Class 3

15:40 Kempton

Emir Sacree

11st 5lb

J: Nico de Boinville

T: Nicky Henderson

Fairly useful but has shown inconsistent form since last win and sometimes jumps left, including when modest fourth at Ascot 11 weeks ago; opposed kept to right-handed course.

12/1

Form: 11-342 CD

Last run: 40 days

W: 11st 1lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 132

Form & Verdict
Course win number two when scoring over C&D (good) last April and he was back to that level when second at Musselburgh (3m7f, good to soft) last month; it's possible this tougher company will find him out but he's not ruled out each-way; effective on soft ground earlier in career.
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Verdict Starting price

4

17th Apr 2024

Good To Soft

3m 2f 0y

Class 2

16:25 Cheltenham

Captain Cattistock

11st 4lb

J: Liam Harrison

T: Fergal O’Brien

Not seen since pulled up on consecutive outings in the autumn and probably doesn't have much margin for error off current mark but won the last two editions of this race (both times on good ground) and will presumably be primed for a big run.

12/1

4

17th Apr 2024

Good To Soft

3m 2f 0y

Class 2

16:25 Cheltenham

Captain Cattistock

11st 4lb

J: Liam Harrison

T: Fergal O’Brien

Not seen since pulled up on consecutive outings in the autumn and probably doesn't have much margin for error off current mark but won the last two editions of this race (both times on good ground) and will presumably be primed for a big run.

12/1

6

19th Nov 2023

Good To Soft

3m 3f 71y

Class 1

14:20 Cheltenham

Captain Cattistock

11st 9lb

J: Liam Harrison

T: Fergal O’Brien

Won 3m2f handicap at Cheltenham (good) in April for the second year in a row, on both occasions following big runs over 3m7f at Musselburgh; used to be fine in the mud as well; needs to bounce back from a poor show in the valuable 3m Kerry National at Listowel two months ago.

14/1

Form: -P952P

Last run: 19 days

W: 10st 3lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 120

Form & Verdict
Won four times in the first part of 2021 and has dropped down the weights, but on this season's evidence he's hard to fancy in a race this competitive; wears first-time cheekpieces.
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5th

2

11th May 2024

Good

3m 1f 0y

Class 4

19:35 Warwick

One More Fleurie

12st 0lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Ian Williams

led at steady pace, headed 3 out, soon ridden and lost position, weakened before 2 out, tailed off

7/1

5th

2

11th May 2024

Good

3m 1f 0y

Class 4

19:35 Warwick

One More Fleurie

12st 0lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Ian Williams

led at steady pace, headed 3 out, soon ridden and lost position, weakened before 2 out, tailed off

7/1

Form: 02/505 C

Last run: 22 days

W: 10st 2lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 118

Form & Verdict
Two-time course winner who is very well handicapped on his form for Nick Williams up to spring 2021; however, following a long absence, he's struggled to get competitive on his three runs for this yard.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

1

20th May 2023

Good

3m 0f 5y

Class 4

14:10 Bangor-on-Dee

Coo Star Sivola

12st 2lb

J: Shane Quinlan

T: Venetia Williams

raced in second

6/1

4th

1

27th Apr 2023

Good To Soft

3m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:00 Warwick

Coo Star Sivola

12st 0lb

J: Charlie Deutsch

T: Venetia Williams

led, ridden before 2 out, soon headed, no extra approaching last

5/1

25

16th Mar 2023

Soft

3m 2f 0y

Class 2

17:30 Cheltenham

Coo Star Sivola

10st 2lb

J: Mr Gearoid Harney

T: Venetia Williams

Two-time course winner who is very well handicapped on his form for Nick Williams up to spring 2021; however, following a long absence, he's struggled to get competitive on his three runs for this yard.

66/1

Form: -3U355 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 10st 2lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 118

Form & Verdict
Third in this last year and 8lb lower today; has posted two fair runs this season but well beaten the last twice and has to raise his game in a big way.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10

2nd May 2025

Good

4m 0f 97y

Class 4

19:30 Cheltenham

Didero Vallis

11st 12lb

J: Mr Daniel Williams

T: Miss Olive Nicholls

Useful staying chaser in his prime but became very disappointing for Venetia Williams during 2023-24 season; made the frame in Taunton hunter chase (2m7f, good to soft) for new stable in February but beat only one rival when winning a recent point; others look stronger.

20/1

10

2nd May 2025

Good

4m 0f 97y

Class 4

19:30 Cheltenham

Didero Vallis

11st 12lb

J: Mr Daniel Williams

T: Miss Olive Nicholls

Useful staying chaser in his prime but became very disappointing for Venetia Williams during 2023-24 season; made the frame in Taunton hunter chase (2m7f, good to soft) for new stable in February but beat only one rival when winning a recent point; others look stronger.

20/1

4th

5

5th Mar 2025

Good

3m 1f 54y

Class 5

17:00 Catterick

Didero Vallis

11st 12lb

J: Mr Daniel Williams

T: Miss Olive Nicholls

prominent, outpaced 13th, weakened 3 out

11/1

Non-runners

Chambard, Captain Cattistock, One More Fleurie

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £85.80
Straight Forecast £43.61
Tricast £177.97
Trifecta £601.20

Selections

WEST COUNTRY:

Beauport

RP Ratings:

Rapper

TOPSPEED:

Captain Cattistock

The Sun:

Stumptown

SPOTLIGHT:

Fontaine Collonges

Daily Mail:

Dunboyne

Daily Record:

Royal Thief

LAMBOURN:

Emir Sacree

The Times:

Punitive

Telegraph:

Beauport

The Guardian:

Beauport

D Express:

Beauport

The Star:

Beauport

Daily Mirror:

Rapper

POSTDATA:

Captain Cattistock