Racecards
17:30 Cheltenham
Fulke Walwyn Kim Muir Challenge Cup Amateur Riders' Handicap Chase (Class 2)
- 23 Runners
- Distance: 3m 2f
- Going: Soft (Good to Soft in places)
- Surface: Turf
- £70,000 added
- Winner: £41,510
- 2nd: £13,034
- 3rd: £6,517
- 4th: £3,255
- Form 1331P0
- Age 7
- Weight 11-12
- Official Rating 145
- Trainer N J Hawke
- Jockey Kieren Buckley
always behind, struggling in rear when mistake 13th, never involved
- Form 241-P75
- Age 8
- Weight 11-12
- Official Rating 145
- Trainer B Pauling
- Jockey Mr J J Codd
mid-division on inside, hit 16th, outpaced 3 out, never on terms, weakened last
- Form F21PF0
- Age 8
- Weight 11-12
- Official Rating 145
- Trainer W P Mullins
- Jockey Mr M J O'Hare
disputed lead to 2nd, tracked clear leaders, close up 11th, lost place before 5 out, ridden and weakened after 3 out
- Form 11P32-P
- Age 11
- Weight 11-11
- Official Rating 144
- Trainer N P Mulholland
- Jockey Mr Sam Waley-Cohen
tracked leaders, hit 16th, in touch when blundered and unseated rider 4 out
- Form 56-4146
- Age 9
- Weight 11-11
- Official Rating 144
- Trainer N & W Twiston-Davies
- Jockey Mr Zac Baker
mid-division, driven to chase leaders 3 out, never on terms, ridden and weakened before last
- Form 44-P411
- Age 7
- Weight 11-9
- Official Rating 142
- Trainer P Hobbs & J White
- Jockey Mr William Biddick
mid-division, close up 13th, tracked leaders 3 out, one pace next, soon ridden, kept on flat, no impression
- Form 4-53220
- Age 8
- Weight 11-9
- Official Rating 142
- Trainer P Nolan
- Jockey Mr P W Mullins
towards rear, driven and headway before 2 out, soon ridden, kept on same pace, never nearer
- Form 1-51123
- Age 8
- Weight 11-9
- Official Rating 142
- Trainer J C McConnell
- Jockey Mr J C Barry
held up behind, fell 9th
- Form 142-322
- Age 9
- Weight 11-8
- Official Rating 141
- Trainer K Woollacott
- Jockey Mr Joshua Newman
tracked clear leaders, close up 11th, driven after 3 out, kept on same pace, never on terms, ridden and weakened last
- Form 452422
- Age 7
- Weight 11-8
- Official Rating 141
- Trainer G Elliott
- Jockey Mr R James
mid-division, headway and in touch 5 out, led approaching 2 out, soon ridden, kept on when hard pressed flat, asserted towards finish
- Form 1-PP321
- Age 8
- Weight 11-7
- Official Rating 140
- Trainer W Greatrex
- Jockey Mr N McParlan
disputed lead to 2nd, tracked clear pair, close up 11th, led narrowly when pecked 3 out, headed approaching next, one pace before last, stayed on flat
Militarian
47- Form 34-1845
- Age 10
- Weight 11-7
- Official Rating 140
- Trainer Andrew Martin
- Jockey J Martin
mid-division, lost place and behind from 14th (water), no danger after
- Form 8-12352
- Age 7
- Weight 11-7
- Official Rating 140
- Trainer D Skelton
- Jockey Miss Gina Andrews
towards rear, outpaced 3 out, never a threat
- Form 20-2113
- Age 7
- Weight 11-7
- Official Rating 140
- Trainer H De Bromhead
- Jockey Mr B O'Neill
mid-division on outside, close up 13th, challenged 4 out, every chance 2 out, ridden and one pace before last, no impression in 4th flat
- Form 332212
- Age 10
- Weight 11-6
- Official Rating 139
- Trainer N P Mulholland
- Jockey Millie Wonnacott
never better than mid-division, weakened before 3 out, behind when pulled up before next
- Form U1-9F3P
- Age 9
- Weight 11-5
- Official Rating 138
- Trainer C J Mann
- Jockey Mr James King
mid-division, lost place before 5 out, behind when pulled up before next
- Form 24-3P42
- Age 9
- Weight 11-5
- Official Rating 138
- Trainer Henry Oliver
- Jockey Alex Edwards
tracked clear leaders, close up 11th, challenged 4 out, ridden after 2 out, kept on and every chance flat, no extra towards finish
- Form 11-5543
- Age 6
- Weight 11-5
- Official Rating 138
- Trainer N J Henderson
- Jockey Mr Derek O'Connor
held up towards rear, headway 5 out, tracked leaders 3 out, one pace next, soon ridden, no impression before last
- Form 2P8P4-P
- Age 8
- Weight 11-4
- Official Rating 137
- Trainer T Lacey
- Jockey Mr Tommie M O'Brien
led or disputed lead and clear of rest to 11th, tracked leader from next, lost place 4 out, soon behind, pulled up before 2 out
- Form 11342-3
- Age 8
- Weight 11-4
- Official Rating 137
- Trainer P F Nicholls
- Jockey Angus Cheleda
always behind, lost touch 17th, pulled up before 2 out
- Form 113-432
- Age 8
- Weight 11-4
- Official Rating 137
- Trainer J & A O'Neill
- Jockey R Deegan
mid-division, close up 13th, chased leaders on inside 3 out, outpaced before next, never on terms, weakened flat
- Form 20P-41F
- Age 8
- Weight 11-3
- Official Rating 136
mid-division, close up 13th, driven to chase leaders before 3 out, never on terms, weakened and pulled up before next
- Form 311/111
- Age 10
- Weight 11-2
- Official Rating 135
- Trainer Miss V Williams
- Jockey Miss Lucy Turner
led or disputed lead and clear of rest to 11th, definate leader next, headed when fell 3 out
- Form 2-2062P
- Age 10
- Weight 11-8
- Official Rating 141
- Trainer D Killahena & G McPherson
- Jockey Non Runner
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Previous results
In depth
Verdict
Derek O’Connor is an eye-catching jockey booking for Nicky Henderson on Champagne Platinum, who was third in the Grade 1 Scilly Isles at Sandown last time and has been very lightly raced. He’s won a point so should handle the step up in trip, though is up against some battle-hardened handicappers. Le Breuil won the National Hunt Chase here last year under Jamie Codd and has been showing signs of a revival lately. Fitzhenry and Milan Native are consistent and shouldn’t be far away while Deise Aba has won both chase starts this season and may still be improving. Thomas Patrick is thrown in on past form and Plan Of Attack has a talented Irish amateur in the saddle but we’ll stick with BOB MAHLER, who was in cracking form around this time last year when winning over track and trip. He probably produced a career-best when successful over a marathon trip at Musselburgh last month and is turning into a decent stayer.
Formwatch
Le Musee (FR) 3-1 (9-13) Towards rear, behind and struggling halfway, never a factor, tailed off and eased final 3f, 7th of 11, dist behind Londonia (9-5) at Southwell 2m hcp (6) pol in Feb.
Le Breuil (FR) 8-1 (11-12) Towards rear, not much room 2nd, pushed along 5th, some headway 13th, pushed along after 15th, struggling from next, plugged on from 2 out, 5th of 13, 27l behind Kimberlite Candy (11-4) at Warwick 3m 5f hcp (1) sft in Jan.
Cabaret Queen 7-1 (9-10) Rear of mid-division on outer, no impression from 3 out, never a factor, 17th of 28, dist behind Treacysenniscorthy (10-6) at Leopardstown 3m hcp Yielding in Feb.
The Young Master 7-1 (11-3) Chased leaders, losing place and reminders 16th, hit next and weakened, tailed off and pulled up before 3 out, at Wincanton 3m 1f hcp lst (1) gs in Nov.
Flying Angel (IRE) 16-1 (11-0) In touch, ridden and lost place 13th, not a danger after, 6th of 10, 30 1/2l behind Vintage Clouds (10-11) at Haydock 3m 2f hcp (1) hvy in Jan.
Deise Aba (IRE) 7-1 (10-7) Chased leaders on inside, went 2nd and mistake 2 out, led last, stayed on strongly, won at Sandown 3m hcp (2) sft in Feb beating Cloudy Glen (10-4) by 3 1/2l, 10 ran.
Fitzhenry (IRE) 8-1 (10-13) Mid-division, close 10th when mistake and badly hampered 2 out, not recover and kept on one pace, 13th of 24, 26 1/4l behind Glamorgan Duke (9-11) at Leopardstown 2m 5f hcp Yielding in Feb.
Go Another One (IRE) 11-2 (11-11) Led to after 1st, tracked leader, mistake and lost place 3 out (usual 4 out), outpaced on long run before 2 out, went 3rd before 2 out, kept on same pace, no impression, 3rd of 6, 14 1/4l behind Slate House (11-3) at Cheltenham 2m 4f (2) hvy in Oct.
The Kings Writ (IRE) 14-1 (11-11) Chased leader, led 10th, pressed 3 out, headed before last, kept on and always held, 2nd of 12, 2l behind Worthy Farm (11-4) at Wincanton 3m 1f hcp (3) sft in Jan.
Milan Native (IRE) 4-1 (11-12) Tracked leaders, 5th halfway, challenged early straight, mistake 2 out, ridden approaching last and no impression on winner run-in, 2nd of 15, 6l behind Spyglass Hill (11-12) at Gowran Park 2m 4f hvy in Feb.
Bob Mahler (IRE) 9-2jfav (11-7) Tracked leaders, ridden after 5 out, outpaced next, 5 lengths down in 3rd approaching last, ran on well flat, led post, won at Musselburgh 4m 1f hcp (2) gs in Feb beating Chic Name (11-0) by shd, 10 ran.
Militarian 12-1 (11-0) Mid-division, mistake 10th, effort 4 out, no impression before 2 out, mistake last, 5th of 10, 13 3/4l behind Cepage (11-12) at Cheltenham 2m 5f hcp (1) sft in Jan.
Ardlethen (IRE) 9-2 (11-0) Led until after 1st, led next, jumped right 4 out, soon headed, no extra 2 out, left 2nd last, plugged on, 2nd of 6, 4 1/4l behind Newtide (11-0) at Wetherby 3m (1) sft in Feb.
Plan Of Attack (IRE) 16-1 (10-9) Chased leaders, slight mistake 3rd, 7th halfway, progress in 4th before 3 out, disputed after 3 out, led before 2 out where strongly pressed, ridden in lead before last, strongly pressed last, kept on, headed final 100 yards, no extra close home, 3rd of 27, 2 1/4l behind Roaring Bull (10-9) at Leopardstown 3m hcp sft in Dec.
Fingerontheswitch (IRE) 10-1 (10-12) Always handy,2nd 4 out, led on outside travelling well 3 out, joined last, stayed on until headed and no extra towards finish, 2nd of 14, 1/2l behind Ok Corral (11-12) at Doncaster 3m hcp lst (1) gs in Jan.
Like The Sound (FR) 20-1 (10-6) Led until after 4th, mostly chased winner until 4 out, weakened next, tailed off and pulled up before 2 out, at Ascot 3m hcp lst (1) sft in Feb.
Kilfilum Cross (IRE) 13-2 (11-12) Led until 5th, chased winner, went left 13th, ridden well held and no chance before 3 out, kept on for clear 2nd, 2nd of 11, 11l behind Legal Eyes (11-1) at Kempton 3m hcp (3) gs in Feb.
Champagne Platinum (IRE) 40-1 (11-4) Raced wide, held up in 5th, outpaced 8th, behind next, struggling after, plugged on in modest 3rd run-in, 3rd of 7, 18 1/2l behind Itchy Feet (11-4) at Sandown 2m 4f (1) sft in Feb.
Thomas Patrick (IRE) 7-1 (11-8) Chased leaders on outside, ran in snatches, struggling 14th, behind from next, pulled up before 4 out, at Haydock 3m 4f hcp (2) sft in Dec.
Coup De Pinceau (FR) 11-2 (11-9) Led until 4 out, rallied after next, weakening when left in 3rd last, 3rd of 10, 6 1/2l behind Wandrin Star (11-7) at Wincanton 3m 3f hcp (3) gd in Oct.
Cloth Cap (IRE) 4-5fav (11-3) Bit keen, tracked leading pair, went 2nd 4th led 7th, not fluent 8th, mistake 4 out, joined 2 out, 2 lengths ahead last, headed and no extra towards finish, 2nd of 4, nk behind My Old Gold (11-8) at Doncaster 3m hcp (2) sft in Dec.
Just A Sting (IRE) 7-1 (10-4) Prominent until fell 6th, at Kempton 3m hcp (1) gs in Feb.
One Style (FR) 11-4 (11-11) Made virtually all, ridden when joined between last 2, stayed on gamely flat, in command near finish, won at Ludlow 3m hcp (3) sft in Feb beating Copper West (11-12) by 1 1/4l, 7 ran.
Ami Desbois (FR) 14-1 (11-0) Always rear-division, never a factor, tailed off and pulled up 3 out, at Sandown 3m hcp (2) sft in Feb.