Cheltenham Festival novice hurdle entries revealed including Sky Bet Supreme
Thursday 2 February 2017 14:28, UK
The contenders for the novice hurdle races at the Cheltenham Festival have been revealed, with Willie Mullins responsible for a staggering 78 entries across the four Grade One events, including the Triumph Hurdle.
Ireland's champion trainer Mullins has left 22 contenders in the Festival's opening race - the Sky Bet Supreme Novices' Hurdle on March 14.
Mullins has won three of the last four renewals of the two-mile curtain-raiser and his contenders this year are led by the sponsors' 9/2 favourite Melon who went some to justifying his lofty reputation with an easy success on his hurdling debut in a maiden at Leopardstown at the end of January.
The Closutton handler has also entered unbeaten mare Airlie Beach and fellow top-class winner Saturnas, plus Bunk Off Early, Chateau Conti and Cilaos Emery, who all impressed when winning their maiden hurdles.
Moon Racer (David Pipe, 5/1) is the leading British-trained entry and was last seen out capturing the Grade Two Sky Bet Supreme Trial Novices' Hurdle at The Open meeting in November.
Nicky Henderson, who took the spoils emphatically in 2016 with Altior, has eight horses in contention. They include the JP McManus-owned pair of Charlie Parcs and Consul De Thaix as well as eye-catching duo Beyond Conceit and River Wylde.
Henderson's former assistant Ben Pauling is set to have his first Sky Bet Supreme runner in High Bridge. The six-year-old finished sixth behind Ballyandy (Nigel Twiston-Davies) in the 2016 Weatherbys Champion Bumper for the now-retired trainer John Ferguson and is unbeaten in two starts for his new stable.
High Bridge scored by three lengths on his hurdling debut at Newbury in December before an easy nine-length success in a novices' hurdle at Catterick last month, both over two miles.
Pauling said: "High Bridge is in fantastic form at the moment. All being well, he will go to Newbury on February 11, and providing he comes through that with flying colours, will head to Cheltenham.
"He has entries in the Sky Bet Supreme and the Neptune, but at this stage I would say the Supreme is more likely. He doesn't look short of speed for two miles."
Michael Shinners, Racing PR Manager at Sky Bet, commented: "This year's Sky Bet Supreme Novices' Hurdle, with a fantastic entry of 83, looks the most wide-open edition since Sky Bet commenced sponsorship in 2014.
"Although Melon heads the market at present, there is still time for something to throw their hat into the ring."
Pauling's two other entries for the Neptune Investment Management Novices' Hurdle (118 entries) are exciting six-year-old Willoughby Court and five-year-old Le Breuil.
Willoughby Court, owned by Paul and Clare Rooney, made all for decisive victory in the Grade Two Neptune Investment Leamington Novices' Hurdle at Warwick on January 14, while Le Breuil has not raced since hacking up on his hurdling debut at Sedgefield in November. Both horses also have entries in the Albert Bartlett Novices' Hurdle.
Pauling added: "Willoughby Court is sometimes a bit quiet after his races but has come out of Warwick better than ever. We literally could not be happier with him at home. It will be quietly, quietly with him now for the next few weeks before we tune him up for The Festival.
"At the moment, I am in two minds about whether to go for the Neptune or the Albert Bartlett. The bookmakers generally have him shorter for the Albert Bartlett but I am not so sure.
"Le Breuil had a bit of bang after his win at Sedgefield which meant he had six easy weeks. The idea was to go for the Sidney Banks [Novices' Hurdle, Huntingdon, February 9] but he might not be quite ready so he could head to Ascot for a class two novices' hurdle on February 18.
"We will make a decision after his next start about whether we go to Cheltenham or wait for somewhere like Aintree, but I think he is a horse with huge potential and one we like a lot. He is certainly up to this standard, it is just a case of whether he has the experience after three starts."
The Neptune could throw up a mouth-watering clash between Grade One Tolworth Hurdle victor Finian's Oscar (Colin Tizzard) and Neon Wolf (Harry Fry), a facile winner in Grade Two company at Haydock Park last month. Both horses are unbeaten.
Willie Mullins was on the scoresheet last year with Yorkhill and has 29 entries to choose from in 2017. They include exciting mares Augusta Kate and Let's Dance, plus maiden hurdle winners Bon Papa, Bravissimo and Invitation Only.
Alan King's seven entries are topped by Messire Des Obeaux who defeated Irish raider Baltazar D'Allier (Gordon Elliott IRE) in the Grade One Challow Novices' Hurdle at Newbury.
Elliott also has a strong hand in the Albert Bartlett Novices' Hurdle (103 entries), with rising star Death Duty headlining 10 entries for the Irish trainer. The six-year-old is a warm favourite after winning all four of his starts this season, most recently powering clear for a nine-length victory over Turcagua (Willie Mullins) in the Grade One Lawlor's Hotel Novice Hurdle at Naas. Mullins has 23 entries for the three-mile race.
Wholestone, one of five entries for local trainer Nigel Twiston-Davies, is already a two-time Grade winner, including over the course distance, at Cheltenham this season. West Approach (Colin Tizzard) has finished behind Wholestone three times this season, but took a step forward when finishing third behind Sun Bets Stayers' Hurdle favourite Unowhatimeanharry in the Grade Two galliardhomes.com Cleeve Hurdle over the course and distance on Festival Trials Day, January 28.
Sky Bet Supreme Novices' Hurdle
Grade 1, Total Prize Fund £125,000, Cheltenham, 1.30pm, Tuesday, March 14, Old Course, two miles and half a furlong (2m 87y). For novice four-year-olds and upwards. Weights 4-y-o 10st 13lb, 5-y-o and upwards 11st 7lb, fillies and mares allowance 7lb. Entries closed January 31, entries revealed, February 2 (83 entries), scratchings deadline February 21. Six-day confirmation and £6,000 supplementary stage, March 8, final declaration stage 10.00am, March 13.
Horse | Age | Owner | Trainer |
ACCORD (IRE) | 7 | Jim Furlong | David Bridgwater |
AIRLIE BEACH (IRE) | 7 | Supreme Horse Racing Club/K Sharp | Willie Mullins IRE |
AL BOUM PHOTO (FR) | 5 | Mrs J Donnelly | Willie Mullins IRE |
APASIONADO (GER) | 6 | The Tyringham Partnership | Stuart Edmunds |
ART OF SECURITY (IRE) | 7 | Munnelly Support Services Limited | Noel Meade IRE |
ASTHURIA (FR) | 6 | George Creighton | Willie Mullins IRE |
AUGUSTA KATE | 6 | The Masters Syndicate | Willie Mullins IRE |
AZZURI | 5 | The Blind Squirrels | Dan Skelton |
BACARDYS (FR) | 6 | Shanakiel Racing Syndicate | Willie Mullins IRE |
BALLYANDY | 6 | Options O Syndicate | Nigel Twiston-Davies |
BALLYHILL (FR) | 6 | S Such & C G Paletta | Nigel Twiston-Davies |
BARRA (FR) | 6 | Gigginstown House Stud | Gordon Elliott IRE |
BEYOND CONCEIT (IRE) | 8 | Fitri Hay | Nicky Henderson |
BHUTAN (IRE) | 4 | J P McManus | Joseph O'Brien IRE |
BLOOD CRAZED TIGER (IRE) | 6 | Gigginstown House Stud | Gordon Elliott IRE |
BLUE SURF | 8 | John Connolly And Partners | Amanda Perrett |
BON PAPA (FR) | 6 | J P McManus | Willie Mullins IRE |
BRAVISSIMO (FR) | 6 | Susannah Ricci | Willie Mullins IRE |
BRELADE | 5 | D P Sharkey | Gordon Elliott IRE |
BULKOV (FR) | 5 | Horizon | Micky Hammond |
BUNK OFF EARLY (IRE) | 5 | Supreme Horse Racing Club | Willie Mullins IRE |
CAMELIA DE COTTE (FR) | 5 | Susannah Ricci | Willie Mullins IRE |
CAPITAINE (FR) | 5 | Martin Broughton & Friends 2 | Paul Nicholls |
CAPITAL FORCE (IRE) | 6 | Clipper Logistics Group Ltd | Henry de Bromhead IRE |
CHARLI PARCS (FR) | 4 | J P McManus | Nicky Henderson |
CHARMING ZEN (FR) | 5 | Potensis Bloodstock Limited | Dan Skelton |
CHATEAU CONTI (FR) | 5 | Edward O'Connell | Willie Mullins IRE |
CILAOS EMERY (FR) | 5 | Luke McMahon | Willie Mullins IRE |
CONSUL DE THAIX (FR) | 5 | J P McManus | Nicky Henderson |
COQUIN MANS (FR) | 5 | George Creighton | Willie Mullins IRE |
CRACK MOME (FR) | 5 | Andrea & Graham Wylie | Willie Mullins IRE |
CRIEVEHILL (IRE) | 5 | Nigel Twiston-Davies | Nigel Twiston-Davies |
DEFI DU SEUIL (FR) | 4 | J P McManus | Philip Hobbs |
DINARIA DES OBEAUX (FR) | 4 | Gigginstown House Stud | Gordon Elliott IRE |
DUCA DE THAIX (FR) | 4 | Gigginstown House Stud | Gordon Elliott IRE |
ELGIN | 5 | Elite Racing Club | Alan King |
FINIAN'S OSCAR (IRE) | 5 | Ann & Alan Potts | Colin Tizzard |
GAITWAY | 7 | Mrs J K Powell | Nicky Henderson |
GLARING | 6 | George Materna | Amanda Perrett |
GUNNERY SERGEANT (IRE) | 6 | Gigginstown House Stud | Noel Meade IRE |
HIGH BRIDGE | 6 | Bloomfields | Ben Pauling |
HOUSESOFPARLIAMENT (IRE) | 4 | J P McManus | Joseph O'Brien IRE |
JENKINS (IRE) | 5 | Pump & Plant Services Ltd | Nicky Henderson |
JOEY SASA (IRE) | 8 | E Duignan/Bernard Woods | Noel Meade IRE |
KEEPER HILL (IRE) | 6 | McNeill Family | Warren Greatrex |
LABAIK (FR) | 6 | A J O'Ryan | Gordon Elliott IRE |
LANDOFHOPEANDGLORY (IRE) | 4 | J P McManus | Joseph O'Brien IRE |
LET'S DANCE (FR) | 5 | Susannah Ricci | Willie Mullins IRE |
LONDON PRIZE | 6 | Margaret Forsyth | Ian Williams |
LOUGH DERG SPIRIT (IRE) | 5 | Grech & Parkin | Nicky Henderson |
MAGNA CARTOR | 7 | Rachel O'Neill | John Hanlon IRE |
MELON | 5 | Mrs J Donnelly | Willie Mullins IRE |
MERI DEVIE (FR) | 4 | Andrea & Graham Wylie | Willie Mullins IRE |
MESSIRE DES OBEAUX (FR) | 5 | Simon Munir & Isaac Souede | Alan King |
MICK JAZZ (FR) | 6 | G P Mahoney | Gordon Elliott IRE |
MOHAAYED | 5 | June Watts | Dan Skelton |
MONTALBANO | 5 | Susannah Ricci | Willie Mullins IRE |
MONTANA BELLE (IRE) | 7 | Roger Brookhouse | Henry de Bromhead IRE |
MOON RACER (IRE) | 8 | Professor Caroline Tisdall & Bryan Drew | David Pipe |
MOUNT MEWS (IRE) | 6 | Trevor Hemmings | Malcolm Jefferson |
MOVEWITHTHETIMES (IRE) | 6 | J P McManus | Paul Nicholls |
NEON WOLF (IRE) | 6 | Masterson Holdings Limited | Harry Fry |
PETER THE MAYO MAN (IRE) | 7 | Masterson Holdings Limited | Neil Mulholland |
PINGSHOU (IRE) | 7 | Ann & Alan Potts | Colin Tizzard |
PLEASANT COMPANY (IRE) | 9 | Malcolm Denmark | Willie Mullins IRE |
PRAVALAGUNA (FR) | 5 | Bruton Street IV | Willie Mullins IRE |
PROJECT BLUEBOOK (FR) | 4 | J P McManus | John Quinn |
RAINY DAY DYLAN (IRE) | 6 | Burnham P & D Ltd | Neil Mulholland |
RIVEN LIGHT (IRE) | 5 | Susannah Ricci | Willie Mullins IRE |
RIVER FROST | 5 | J P McManus | Alan King |
RIVER WYLDE (IRE) | 6 | Grech & Parkin | Nicky Henderson |
ROBINSHILL (IRE) | 6 | R J Rexton | Nigel Twiston-Davies |
SATURNAS (FR) | 6 | Wicklow Bloodstock (Ireland) Ltd | Willie Mullins IRE |
SENEWALK (FR) | 5 | Susannah Ricci | Willie Mullins IRE |
SHATTERED LOVE (IRE) | 6 | Gigginstown House Stud | Gordon Elliott IRE |
SIR ANTONY BROWNE | 5 | Incipe Partnership | Alan King |
SIRE DU BERLAIS (FR) | 5 | J P McManus | Gordon Elliott IRE |
SOLIGHOSTER (FR) | 5 | The Colony Stable LLC & Dajam Ltd | Neil Mulholland |
SWORD FIGHTER (IRE) | 4 | J P McManus | Joseph O'Brien IRE |
TAHIRA (GER) | 7 | Carl Hinchy | Richard Hobson |
TOP TUG (IRE) | 6 | Elite Racing Club | Alan King |
TOP VILLE BEN (IRE) | 5 | Million in Mind Partnership | Nicky Henderson |
WAKEA (USA) | 6 | Gary Ryan | Karl Thornton IRE |
83 entries
42 Irish-trained
Neptune Investment Management Novices' Hurdle
Grade 1, Total Prize Fund £125,000, Cheltenham, 1.30pm, Wednesday, March 15. Old Course, two miles and five furlongs (2m 5f 26yds). For novice four-year-olds and upwards. Weights: four-year-olds 10st 12lb; five-year-olds and upwards 11st 7lb. Allowances: fillies & mares 7lb. Entries closed January 31, entries revealed, February 2 (118 entries), scratchings deadline February 21. Six-day confirmation and £6,000 supplementary stage March 9. Final declaration stage 10am, Tuesday, March 14.
Horse | Age | Owner | Trainer |
ACCORD (IRE) | 7 | Jim Furlong | David Bridgwater |
ACTING LASS (IRE) | 6 | Nigel & Barbara Collison | Harry Fry |
AIRLIE BEACH (IRE) | 7 | Supreme Horse Racing Club/K Sharp | Willie Mullins IRE |
AL BOUM PHOTO (FR) | 5 | Mrs J Donnelly | Willie Mullins IRE |
AUGUSTA KATE | 6 | The Masters Syndicate | Willie Mullins IRE |
AUGUSTIN (FR) | 7 | Luke McMahon | Willie Mullins IRE |
AUSSIE REIGNS (IRE) | 7 | Wicklow Bloodstock (Ireland) Ltd | Willie Mullins IRE |
BACARDYS (FR) | 6 | Shanakiel Racing Syndicate | Willie Mullins IRE |
BADEN (FR) | 6 | Triermore Stud | Nicky Henderson |
BAGS GROOVE (IRE) | 6 | Michael Pescod | Harry Fry |
BALLYANDY | 6 | Options O Syndicate | Nigel Twiston-Davies |
BALLYMOUNTAIN BOY (IRE) | 6 | The Chameleons | Martin Keighley |
BALTAZAR D'ALLIER (FR) | 6 | J P McManus | Gordon Elliott IRE |
BANG ON FRANKIE (IRE) | 5 | Bradley Partnership | Colin Tizzard |
BARRA (FR) | 6 | Gigginstown House Stud | Gordon Elliott IRE |
BATTLEFORD | 6 | Andrea & Graham Wylie | Willie Mullins IRE |
BENATAR (IRE) | 5 | Ashley Head | Gary Moore |
BEYOND CONCEIT (IRE) | 8 | Fitri Hay | Nicky Henderson |
BHUTAN (IRE) | 4 | J P McManus | Joseph O'Brien IRE |
BLACK KEY | 5 | Gigginstown House Stud | Henry de Bromhead IRE |
BLACK NIGHT (IRE) | 5 | Anne Moon | James Moon JER |
BLOOD CRAZED TIGER (IRE) | 6 | Gigginstown House Stud | Gordon Elliott IRE |
BLUE RAMBLER | 7 | Paul Downing | Ian Williams |
BON PAPA (FR) | 6 | J P McManus | Willie Mullins IRE |
BORDEAUX BILL (IRE) | 6 | Mrs J A Martin | Brian Ellison |
BRAVISSIMO (FR) | 6 | Susannah Ricci | Willie Mullins IRE |
BRELADE | 5 | D P Sharkey | Gordon Elliott IRE |
BRIO CONTI (FR) | 6 | The Gi Gi Syndicate | Paul Nicholls |
BUNK OFF EARLY (IRE) | 5 | Supreme Horse Racing Club | Willie Mullins IRE |
BURBANK (IRE) | 5 | Ronnie Bartlett | Nicky Henderson |
CAPTAIN FOREZ (FR) | 5 | John Hales | Dan Skelton |
CARO DES FLOS (FR) | 5 | Highclere T'Bred Racing Syndicate-Caro | Willie Mullins IRE |
CASTELLO SFORZA (IRE) | 6 | J P McManus | Willie Mullins IRE |
CATAMARAN DU SEUIL (FR) | 5 | Michael P Tudor | Dr Richard Newland |
C'EST JERSEY (FR) | 5 | Simon Munir/Isaac Souede | Willie Mullins IRE |
CHALONNIAL (FR) | 5 | Nicholas Cooper | Harry Fry |
CHARLEMAR (FR) | 5 | The Hennessy Six | Harry Whittington |
CHARMING ZEN (FR) | 5 | Potensis Bloodstock Limited | Dan Skelton |
CHATEAU CONTI (FR) | 5 | Edward O'Connell | Willie Mullins IRE |
CILAOS EMERY (FR) | 5 | Luke McMahon | Willie Mullins IRE |
COLIN'S SISTER | 6 | Caroline Beresford-Wylie | Fergal O'Brien |
CONRAD HASTINGS (IRE) | 6 | Clipper Logistics Group Ltd | Henry de Bromhead IRE |
CONSUL DE THAIX (FR) | 5 | J P McManus | Nicky Henderson |
COQUIN MANS (FR) | 5 | George Creighton | Willie Mullins IRE |
CRACK MOME (FR) | 5 | Andrea & Graham Wylie | Willie Mullins IRE |
CRIEVEHILL (IRE) | 5 | Nigel Twiston-Davies | Nigel Twiston-Davies |
CRIQ ROCK (FR) | 6 | The Trouble Partnership | Alan King |
CULTIVATOR | 6 | Kimmins Family and Friends | Nicky Henderson |
DANDY MAG (FR) | 4 | G Mercer/D Mercer/Mrs Caren Walsh | Willie Mullins IRE |
DE DOLLAR MAN (IRE) | 6 | William & Angela Rucker | Evan Williams |
DEATH DUTY (IRE) | 6 | Gigginstown House Stud | Gordon Elliott IRE |
EAMON AN CNOIC (IRE) | 6 | The Angove Family | David Pipe |
EL TERREMOTO (FR) | 5 | Simon Munir & Isaac Souede | Nigel Twiston-Davies |
FAIRLEE GREY | 8 | J L Gledson | George Charlton |
FINIAN'S OSCAR (IRE) | 5 | Ann & Alan Potts | Colin Tizzard |
GAITWAY | 7 | Mrs J K Powell | Nicky Henderson |
GEORDIE DES CHAMPS (IRE) | 6 | J P McManus | Rebecca Curtis |
GUNNERY SERGEANT (IRE) | 6 | Gigginstown House Stud | Noel Meade IRE |
HIGH BRIDGE | 6 | Bloomfields | Ben Pauling |
HOUSESOFPARLIAMENT (IRE) | 4 | J P McManus | Joseph O'Brien IRE |
INVITATION ONLY (IRE) | 6 | Andrea & Graham Wylie | Willie Mullins IRE |
JERRYSBACK (IRE) | 5 | J P McManus | Philip Hobbs |
JUSTMEMYSELFANDI (IRE) | 6 | Well Oiled Partnership | Elizabeth Doyle IRE |
KEEP IN LINE (GER) | 5 | Paul & Clare Rooney | Alan King |
KEEPER HILL (IRE) | 6 | McNeill Family | Warren Greatrex |
KEMBOY (FR) | 5 | Supreme Racing/Brett Graham/Ken Sharp | Willie Mullins IRE |
LABAIK (FR) | 6 | A J O'Ryan | Gordon Elliott IRE |
LAKESIDE CASTLE (IRE) | 6 | Hills of Ledbury (Aga) | Dan Skelton |
LANDOFHOPEANDGLORY (IRE) | 4 | J P McManus | Joseph O'Brien IRE |
LASER LIGHT (IRE) | 6 | Simon Munir & Isaac Souede | Alan King |
LE BREUIL (FR) | 5 | Emma Collins | Ben Pauling |
LE MARTALIN (FR) | 6 | Gigginstown House Stud | Noel Meade IRE |
LET'S DANCE (FR) | 5 | Susannah Ricci | Willie Mullins IRE |
LIVELOVELAUGH (IRE) | 7 | Susannah Ricci | Willie Mullins IRE |
LOUGHADERRA PRINCE (IRE) | 8 | Barry Connell | Alan Fleming IRE |
MELON | 5 | Mrs J Donnelly | Willie Mullins IRE |
MESSIRE DES OBEAUX (FR) | 5 | Simon Munir & Isaac Souede | Alan King |
MINELLA AWARDS (IRE) | 6 | Masterson Holdings Limited | Harry Fry |
MONALEE (IRE) | 6 | Barry Maloney | Henry de Bromhead IRE |
MONBEG CHARMER (IRE) | 6 | Lady Dulverton | Charlie Longsdon |
MONTALBANO | 5 | Susannah Ricci | Willie Mullins IRE |
MOULIN A VENT | 5 | Patricia Hunt | Noel Meade IRE |
MOUNT MEWS (IRE) | 6 | Trevor Hemmings | Malcolm Jefferson |
MOVEWITHTHETIMES (IRE) | 6 | J P McManus | Paul Nicholls |
MR CHAMPERS (IRE) | 5 | M Fitzgerald | Adrian Keatley IRE |
MR MONOCHROME | 6 | Mr & Mrs G Calder & P M Warren | Malcolm Jefferson |
NEON WOLF (IRE) | 6 | Masterson Holdings Limited | Harry Fry |
PEREGRINE RUN (IRE) | 7 | V Byrne | Peter Fahey IRE |
PETER THE MAYO MAN (IRE) | 7 | Masterson Holdings Limited | Neil Mulholland |
PHOBIAPHILIAC (IRE) | 6 | Bradley Partnership | Nicky Henderson |
PLEASANT COMPANY (IRE) | 9 | Malcolm Denmark | Willie Mullins IRE |
POETIC RHYTHM (IRE) | 6 | FOB Racing Club | Fergal O'Brien |
POKER PLAY (FR) | 4 | The Angove Family | David Pipe |
RAINY DAY DYLAN (IRE) | 6 | Burnham P & D Ltd | Neil Mulholland |
RATHER BE (IRE) | 6 | Matt & Lauren Morgan | Nicky Henderson |
RIVEN LIGHT (IRE) | 5 | Susannah Ricci | Willie Mullins IRE |
RIVER FROST | 5 | J P McManus | Alan King |
ROBINSHILL (IRE) | 6 | R J Rexton | Nigel Twiston-Davies |
RUNFORDAVE (IRE) | 5 | Mrs Pat Sloan | Gordon Elliott IRE |
SATURNAS (FR) | 6 | Wicklow Bloodstock (Ireland) Ltd | Willie Mullins IRE |
SENEWALK (FR) | 5 | Susannah Ricci | Willie Mullins IRE |
SHATTERED LOVE (IRE) | 6 | Gigginstown House Stud | Gordon Elliott IRE |
SIR ANTONY BROWNE | 5 | Incipe Partnership | Alan King |
SIRE DU BERLAIS (FR) | 5 | J P McManus | Gordon Elliott IRE |
SKIPTHECUDDLES (IRE) | 6 | TyroneForSam | Graeme McPherson |
SOLIGHOSTER (FR) | 5 | The Colony Stable LLC & Dajam Ltd | Neil Mulholland |
SURF INSTRUCTOR (IRE) | 5 | Julian Taylor | Henry de Bromhead IRE |
SWORD FIGHTER (IRE) | 4 | J P McManus | Joseph O'Brien IRE |
THE STORYTELLER (IRE) | 6 | Mrs Pat Sloan | Gordon Elliott IRE |
THE UNIT (IRE) | 6 | International Plywood (Importers) Ltd | Alan King |
THOMAS CAMPBELL | 5 | Mrs Van Geest & Lizzie Kelvin Hughes | Nicky Henderson |
TURCAGUA (FR) | 7 | Susannah Ricci | Willie Mullins IRE |
WILLIAM HENRY (IRE) | 7 | Walters Plant Hire Ltd | Nicky Henderson |
WILLOUGHBY COURT (IRE) | 6 | Paul & Clare Rooney | Ben Pauling |
WINDSHEAR | 6 | G Thompson | Sophie Leech |
WISHMOOR (IRE) | 7 | Gigginstown House Stud | Mouse Morris IRE |
WITHOUT LIMITES (FR) | 5 | Goliath Syndicate | Elizabeth Doyle IRE |
WOODS WELL (IRE) | 6 | Gigginstown House Stud | Gordon Elliott IRE |
118 entries
57 Irish-trained
1 Jersey-trained
Albert Bartlett Novices' Hurdle
Grade 1, Total Prize Fund £125,000, Cheltenham, 2.50pm, Friday, March 17, New Course, three miles (2m 7f 213yds), for novice four-year-olds and upwards. Weights 4-y-o 10st 10lb, 5-y-o and upwards 11st 5lb, fillies and mares allowance 7lb Entries closed Tuesday, January 31, entries revealed Thursday, February 2 (103 entries). Scratchings deadline February 21, six-day confirmation and £6,000 supplementary stage Saturday, March 11. Final declaration stage 10am, Thursday, March 16.
Horse | Age | Owner | Trainer |
ACCORD (IRE) | 7 | Jim Furlong | David Bridgwater |
ACTING LASS (IRE) | 6 | Nigel & Barbara Collison | Harry Fry |
AL BOUM PHOTO (FR) | 5 | Mrs J Donnelly | Willie Mullins IRE |
AMI DESBOIS (FR) | 7 | EPDS Racing Partnership 12 & Partner | Graeme McPherson |
ANY DRAMA (IRE) | 6 | Nicholas Cooper | Harry Fry |
AUGUSTA KATE | 6 | The Masters Syndicate | Willie Mullins IRE |
AUGUSTIN (FR) | 7 | Luke McMahon | Willie Mullins IRE |
AUSSIE REIGNS (IRE) | 7 | Wicklow Bloodstock (Ireland) Ltd | Willie Mullins IRE |
BACARDYS (FR) | 6 | Shanakiel Racing Syndicate | Willie Mullins IRE |
BADEN (FR) | 6 | Triermore Stud | Nicky Henderson |
BALLYARTHUR (IRE) | 7 | Graham and Alison Jelley | Nigel Twiston-Davies |
BALLYMALIN (IRE) | 7 | Mills & Mason Partnership | Nigel Twiston-Davies |
BALLYMOUNTAIN BOY (IRE) | 6 | The Chameleons | Martin Keighley |
BALTAZAR D'ALLIER (FR) | 6 | J P McManus | Gordon Elliott IRE |
BARRA (FR) | 6 | Gigginstown House Stud | Gordon Elliott IRE |
BATTLEFORD | 6 | Andrea & Graham Wylie | Willie Mullins IRE |
BELMONT PARK (FR) | 6 | Terry & Sarah Amos | David Bridgwater |
BENEAGLES (IRE) | 5 | Lady Horn-Smith & Godfrey Wilson | Alan King |
BLACK KEY | 5 | Gigginstown House Stud | Henry de Bromhead IRE |
BLOOD CRAZED TIGER (IRE) | 6 | Gigginstown House Stud | Gordon Elliott IRE |
BLUE RAMBLER | 7 | Paul Downing | Ian Williams |
BON PAPA (FR) | 6 | J P McManus | Willie Mullins IRE |
BRAVISSIMO (FR) | 6 | Susannah Ricci | Willie Mullins IRE |
CARO DES FLOS (FR) | 5 | Highclere T'Bred Racing Syndicate-Caro | Willie Mullins IRE |
CASTELLO SFORZA (IRE) | 6 | J P McManus | Willie Mullins IRE |
CATAMARAN DU SEUIL (FR) | 5 | Michael P Tudor | Dr Richard Newland |
C'EST JERSEY (FR) | 5 | Simon Munir/Isaac Souede | Willie Mullins IRE |
CHAMPAGNE CLASSIC (IRE) | 6 | Gigginstown House Stud | Gordon Elliott IRE |
CHATEAU CONTI (FR) | 5 | Edward O'Connell | Willie Mullins IRE |
CILAOS EMERY (FR) | 5 | Luke McMahon | Willie Mullins IRE |
COLIN'S SISTER | 6 | Caroline Beresford-Wylie | Fergal O'Brien |
CONSTANTINE BAY | 6 | Grech & Parkin | Nicky Henderson |
CRIQ ROCK (FR) | 6 | The Trouble Partnership | Alan King |
DASHING PERK | 6 | Paul Jenkins | Dr Richard Newland |
DE DOLLAR MAN (IRE) | 6 | William & Angela Rucker | Evan Williams |
DEATH DUTY (IRE) | 6 | Gigginstown House Stud | Gordon Elliott IRE |
DUEL AT DAWN (IRE) | 7 | The Duel At Dawn Racing Partnership | Alex Hales |
EAMON AN CNOIC (IRE) | 6 | The Angove Family | David Pipe |
EL TERREMOTO (FR) | 5 | Simon Munir & Isaac Souede | Nigel Twiston-Davies |
ELECTRIC CONCORDE (IRE) | 6 | Dr Ronan Lambe | Jim Culloty IRE |
ELEGANT ESCAPE (IRE) | 5 | J P Romans | Colin Tizzard |
FOUNTAINS WINDFALL | 7 | The Fountains Partnership | Anthony Honeyball |
GAYEBURY | 7 | R Abbott & M Stavrou | Evan Williams |
GEORDIE DES CHAMPS (IRE) | 6 | J P McManus | Rebecca Curtis |
GET ON THE YAGER | 7 | Dick and Mandy Higgins | Dan Skelton |
GLOBAL STAGE | 6 | The Yes No Wait Sorries | Fergal O'Brien |
IMPULSIVE STAR (IRE) | 7 | Robert Waley-Cohen | Neil Mulholland |
INVITATION ONLY (IRE) | 6 | Andrea & Graham Wylie | Willie Mullins IRE |
JERRYSBACK (IRE) | 5 | J P McManus | Philip Hobbs |
JUSTMEMYSELFANDI (IRE) | 6 | Well Oiled Partnership | Elizabeth Doyle IRE |
KEMBOY (FR) | 5 | Supreme Racing/Brett Graham/Ken Sharp | Willie Mullins IRE |
KK LEXION (IRE) | 6 | Perry, Lawson, Waller, Rea, McDermott | Tom George |
LAKESIDE CASTLE (IRE) | 6 | Hills of Ledbury (Aga) | Dan Skelton |
LASER LIGHT (IRE) | 6 | Simon Munir & Isaac Souede | Alan King |
LE BREUIL (FR) | 5 | Miss Emma Collins | Ben Pauling |
LET'S DANCE (FR) | 5 | Susannah Ricci | Willie Mullins IRE |
LIVELOVELAUGH (IRE) | 7 | Susannah Ricci | Willie Mullins IRE |
LOUGH DERG FARMER (IRE) | 5 | Grech & Parkin | Nicky Henderson |
LOUGHADERRA PRINCE (IRE) | 8 | Barry Connell | Alan Fleming IRE |
MINELLA AWARDS (IRE) | 6 | Masterson Holdings Limited | Harry Fry |
MONALEE (IRE) | 6 | Barry Maloney | Henry de Bromhead IRE |
MONBEG CHARMER (IRE) | 6 | Lady Dulverton | Charlie Longsdon |
MONBEG NOTORIOUS (IRE) | 6 | Gigginstown House Stud | Gordon Elliott IRE |
MONTALBANO | 5 | Susannah Ricci | Willie Mullins IRE |
MOULIN A VENT | 5 | Patricia Hunt | Noel Meade IRE |
MR CHAMPERS (IRE) | 5 | M Fitzgerald | Adrian Keatley IRE |
MR CLARKSON (IRE) | 5 | Pipe's Prospectors | David Pipe |
MR MCGO (IRE) | 6 | Jon Glews | Donald McCain |
MS PARFOIS (IRE) | 6 | M R Chapman | Anthony Honeyball |
NEW TO THIS TOWN (IRE) | 6 | Ann & Alan Potts Partnership | Jessica Harrington IRE |
NO HASSLE HOFF (IRE) | 5 | Mrs Jacky Allen | Dan Skelton |
OVER TO SAM | 6 | The Jago Family Partnership | Harry Fry |
OVERLAND FLYER (IRE) | 6 | Colm Donlon | Paul Nicholls |
PEACE NEWS (GER) | 5 | Gigginstown House Stud | Henry de Bromhead IRE |
PENHILL | 6 | Tony Bloom | Willie Mullins IRE |
PEREGRINE RUN (IRE) | 7 | V Byrne | Peter Fahey IRE |
PLEASANT COMPANY (IRE) | 9 | Malcolm Denmark | Willie Mullins IRE |
POETIC RHYTHM (IRE) | 6 | FOB Racing Club | Fergal O'Brien |
RATHNURE REBEL (IRE) | 7 | Gigginstown House Stud | Noel Meade IRE |
REPORT TO BASE (IRE) | 5 | William & Angela Rucker | Evan Williams |
ROBINROYALE (IRE) | 6 | Mrs G Morgan | Seamus Mullins |
ROCKLANDER (IRE) | 8 | D O'Donohoe, J Cavanagh, S Nelson | Tom George |
RUNFORDAVE (IRE) | 5 | Mrs Pat Sloan | Gordon Elliott IRE |
SATURNAS (FR) | 6 | Wicklow Bloodstock (Ireland) Ltd | Willie Mullins IRE |
SCOIR MEAR (IRE) | 7 | J P McManus | Thomas Mullins IRE |
SCOTCHTOWN (IRE) | 5 | Valda Burke & Bryan Burrough | Nigel Twiston-Davies |
SIRE DU BERLAIS (FR) | 5 | J P McManus | Gordon Elliott IRE |
SKIPTHECUDDLES (IRE) | 6 | TyroneForSam | Graeme McPherson |
SOME KINDA LAMA (IRE) | 6 | The Steeple Chasers | Charlie Mann |
STEP BACK (IRE) | 7 | Cracker and Smodge Partnership | Mark Bradstock |
SWORD FIGHTER (IRE) | 4 | J P McManus | Joseph O'Brien IRE |
THE STORYTELLER (IRE) | 6 | Mrs Pat Sloan | Gordon Elliott IRE |
THE WORLDS END (IRE) | 6 | McNeill Family | Tom George |
TIN SOLDIER (FR) | 6 | Philip J Reynolds | Willie Mullins IRE |
TOMMY RAPPER (IRE) | 6 | Judy Craymer & Nick Skelton | Dan Skelton |
TURCAGUA (FR) | 7 | Susannah Ricci | Willie Mullins IRE |
WEST APPROACH | 7 | John and Heather Snook | Colin Tizzard |
WHOLESTONE (IRE) | 6 | Simon Munir & Isaac Souede | Nigel Twiston-Davies |
WILLOUGHBY COURT (IRE) | 6 | Paul & Clare Rooney | Ben Pauling |
WINDSHEAR | 6 | G Thompson | Sophie Leech |
WISHMOOR (IRE) | 7 | Gigginstown House Stud | Mouse Morris IRE |
WOODS WELL (IRE) | 6 | Gigginstown House Stud | Gordon Elliott IRE |
YOUNG DILLON (IRE) | 8 | Canard Vert Racing Club | Dr Richard Newland |
103 entries
47 Irish-trained
JCB Triumph Hurdle
Grade 1, Total Prize Fund £125,000. 1.30pm, Cheltenham, Friday, March 17. New Course, two miles and one furlong (2m 179yds). For juvenile four-year-olds only. Weights: 11st each. Allowances: fillies 7lb. Entries closed January 31, entries revealed, February 2 (55 entries), scratchings deadline February 21, six-day confirmation and £6,000 supplementary stage Saturday, March 11. Final declaration stage 10am, Thursday, March 16.
Horse | Age | Owner | Trainer |
ADMIRAL BARRATRY (FR) | 4 | Robert Forster | Nick Williams |
BAPAUME (FR) | 4 | Susannah Ricci | Willie Mullins IRE |
BHUTAN (IRE) | 4 | J P McManus | Joseph O'Brien IRE |
BOLD EMPEROR (IRE) | 4 | Caroline Ahearn | John McConnell IRE |
CHARLI PARCS (FR) | 4 | J P McManus | Nicky Henderson |
CLIFFS OF DOVER | 4 | John & Barbara Cotton | Paul Nicholls |
COEUR DE LION | 4 | The Barbury Lions 2 | Alan King |
COSMEAPOLITAN | 4 | Barbury Castle Stud | Alan King |
DAKOTA MOIRETTE (FR) | 4 | Gigginstown House Stud | Gordon Elliott IRE |
DANDY MAG (FR) | 4 | G Mercer/D Mercer/Mrs Caren Walsh | Willie Mullins IRE |
DEAUVILLE CRYSTAL (FR) | 4 | Mrs K Hawke & W Simms | Nigel Hawke |
DEFI DU SEUIL (FR) | 4 | J P McManus | Philip Hobbs |
DICA DE THAIX (FR) | 4 | N H Bloodstock Ltd | Isabelle Pacault FR |
DINARIA DES OBEAUX (FR) | 4 | Gigginstown House Stud | Gordon Elliott IRE |
DINO VELVET (FR) | 4 | McNeill Family & Niall Farrell | Alan King |
DIVIN BERE (FR) | 4 | Chris Giles | Nicky Henderson |
DOMPERIGNON DU LYS (FR) | 4 | Simon Munir & Isaac Souede | Nicky Henderson |
DUCA DE THAIX (FR) | 4 | Gigginstown House Stud | Gordon Elliott IRE |
EVENING HUSH (IRE) | 4 | M J Haines | Evan Williams |
EX PATRIOT (IRE) | 4 | Paul Holden | Ellmarie Holden IRE |
FADAS (FR) | 4 | Dan Skelton | Dan Skelton |
FIDUX (FR) | 4 | AXOM LXVIII | Alan King |
FINAL CHOICE | 4 | Jockey Club Ownership South West 1 | Warren Greatrex |
FLYING TIGER (IRE) | 4 | The Macaroni Beach Society | Nick Williams |
FORTH BRIDGE | 4 | The Queen | Charlie Longsdon |
HOUSESOFPARLIAMENT (IRE) | 4 | J P McManus | Joseph O'Brien IRE |
I SEE YOU WELL (FR) | 4 | Mrs Nanette Wheatley | John Hanlon IRE |
IBLEO (FR) | 4 | The Bellamy Partnership | Venetia Williams |
JAZZY (IRE) | 4 | Jazz Summers Racing | Martin Keighley |
KING JULIEN (IRE) | 4 | Gerry McGladery | John Ryan |
LANDIN (GER) | 4 | Four Candles Partnership | Seamus Mullins |
LANDOFHOPEANDGLORY (IRE) | 4 | J P McManus | Joseph O'Brien IRE |
LANDSMAN (IRE) | 4 | Newtown Anner Stud Farm | Tony Martin IRE |
LEXINGTON LAW (IRE) | 4 | Middleham Park Racing XXXIX | Alan King |
LINGER (IRE) | 4 | Dunk Again Syndicate | John Hanlon IRE |
LONG CALL | 4 | A A Byrne | Tony Martin IRE |
MAGIE DU MA (FR) | 4 | K Alexander | David Pipe |
MASTER BLUEYES (IRE) | 4 | The Barbury Lions | Alan King |
MEGA FORTUNE (FR) | 4 | Chris Jones | Gordon Elliott IRE |
MEGA MINDY (FR) | 4 | Barry Connell | Alan Fleming IRE |
MERI DEVIE (FR) | 4 | Andrea & Graham Wylie | Willie Mullins IRE |
MOST CELEBRATED (IRE) | 4 | Stephen & Gloria Seymour | Neil Mulholland |
MYSTIQUE HEIGHTS | 4 | Luke Comer | Luke Comer IRE |
NACHI FALLS | 4 | Bryant, McMullan, Warren, Phillips, Mead | Nigel Hawke |
ORION D'AUBRELLE (FR) | 4 | J A Coleman | Willie Mullins IRE |
PERCY STREET | 4 | Grech & Parkin | Nicky Henderson |
POKER PLAY (FR) | 4 | The Angove Family | David Pipe |
PROJECT BLUEBOOK (FR) | 4 | J P McManus | John Quinn |
ROYAL RESERVE | 4 | Royal Guinness Reserve Partnership | Ian Williams |
SIR GEORGE SOMERS (USA) | 4 | Nigel Twiston-Davies | Nigel Twiston-Davies |
SOLDIER IN ACTION (FR) | 4 | Alan Spence | Nicky Henderson |
SWORD FIGHTER (IRE) | 4 | J P McManus | Joseph O'Brien IRE |
TAYAAR (IRE) | 4 | Gerry McGladery | John Ryan |
WYNFORD (IRE) | 4 | Mike and Eileen Newbould | David Loughnane |
ZIG ZAG (IRE) | 4 | Annus Mirabilis Syndicate | Joseph O'Brien IRE |
55 entries
21 Irish-trained
1 French-trained
