Racecards
15:00 Cheltenham
Glenfarclas Cross Country Chase (Class 2)
- 16 Runners
- Distance: 3m 7f
- Going: Soft, Good to Soft in places
- Surface: Turf
- £25,000 added
- Form 5171PP-
- Age 9
- Weight 11-8
- Official Rating 139
- Trainer A King
- Jockey R Thornton
in touch, headway 22nd, effort after 3 out, weakened last
- Form 9F111-4
- Age 9
- Weight 11-8
- Official Rating 129
- Trainer E Bolger
- Jockey Mr J T McNamara
held up mid-division, mistake 20th, headway 24th, hit 27th, ridden to chase winner after 2 out, kept on same pace from last
- Form 4253-08
- Age 7
- Weight 11-8
- Official Rating 150
- Trainer P F Nicholls
- Jockey S Thomas
held up behind, steady headway from 25th, effort after 2 out, one pace from last
- Form 1-21113
- Age 9
- Weight 11-5
mid-division, weakening when hit 26th, behind when blundered 27th, unseated rider soon after
Pass Me By
237- Form PP2P76-
- Age 9
- Weight 11-5
- Official Rating 124
- Trainer Miss S Smith
- Jockey Aidan Coleman
tracked leaders, went second 10th to 23rd, ridden after 3 out, stayed on same pace
- Form P-93068
- Age 8
- Weight 11-5
- Official Rating 127
mid-division early, behind from 18th, tailed off
- Form 2-2412P
- Age 13
- Weight 11-2
- Official Rating 84
slipped on bend after 16th, stumbled badly 22nd, always behind, pulled up after 24th
- Form 54285-0
- Age 9
- Weight 11-2
- Official Rating 115
- Trainer N & W Twiston-Davies
- Jockey David England
in touch, went 2nd 24th, hit 3 out, soon ridden, weakened after next
- Form 34P-1FP
- Age 7
- Weight 11-1
- Trainer P Quinton
- Jockey Jerome Zuliani
tracked leaders, led 8th, ridden and headed 2 out, soon weakened
Oh Jackie (IRE)
204- Form UF5/211-
- Age 10
- Weight 11-1
- Trainer S R B Crawford
- Jockey K Whelan
led 2nd until 3rd, in touch until weakened 24th, tailed off
- Form 7212-P2
- Age 9
- Weight 10-12
- Official Rating 128
- Trainer N & W Twiston-Davies
- Jockey Timmy Murphy
mid-division until 24th, soon behind
Dix Villez (FR)
119- Form 8/64P3-9
- Age 9
- Weight 10-10
- Official Rating 119
- Trainer P Nolan
- Jockey D N Russell
led until 2nd, led 3rd until 8th, tracked leaders, cut corner on bend after 21st, led 2 out, stayed on well, ridden out
L'ami (FR)
26- Form 003F8-1
- Age 9
- Weight 10-10
- Trainer E Bolger
- Jockey Mr J P McKeown
mid-division, smooth headway after 3 out, ridden after 2 out, went third briefly last, kept on same pace
- Form 27P8/73-
- Age 12
- Weight 10-10
- Official Rating 130
- Trainer D Pipe
- Jockey T Scudamore
tracked leaders early, losing place in midfield when slow 18th, soon behind
- Form 25P93/3
- Age 13
- Weight 10-10
- Trainer O McKiernan
- Jockey J Cullen
mid-division, headway approaching 3 out, soon ridden, weakened approaching last
- Form 05P463
- Age 6
- Weight 10-10
- Official Rating 84
- Trainer O McKiernan
- Jockey Mr R P Quinlan
always behind, tailed off and pulled up before 26th
Previous results
In depth
Verdict
L'AMI looks the bet in this cross country chase; Garde Champetre and Puntal rate as the obvious dangers. This 9-year-old has been off the track since April when he finished in mid-division at Punchestown. He has since joined Enda Bolger's yard and he will be suited by this step-up in trip. He also has ground conditions to suit and he has form at the track so he makes plenty of appeal. Garde Champetre does have the benefit of a recent run and he will relish these ground conditions. He won over this course and distance back in March and he holds strong claims. Puntal has the ability to win this but he has had his problems and he has been off the track since running in this race last year. He ran a blinder that day despite failing to settle so if he is fit enough to do himself justice then he could be a leading player. Petite Margot might not have the stamina for this trip so we are happy to take her on, and we will stick with L'Ami as the pick.
Formwatch
Crystal d'Ainay (FR) 9-1 (11-12) Chased leaders, reminder after 9th, ridden after 15th, soon beaten and pulled up 3 out in race won by Le Duc (10-13) at Cheltenham 3m 1f hcp chs 0-145 (2) gs in Apr, 11 ran.
Garde Champetre (FR) 9-1 (11-0) In touch towards rear, closed from before 3 out, 7th approaching straight, soon no impression, kept on without threatening, 4th of 12, 20l behind Powerstation (11-0) at Thurles 2m 6f hdl hvy in Oct.
Hoo La Baloo (FR) 16-1 (11-0) Mid-division, ridden after 15th, weakened after next, 8th of 12, 39l behind Roll Along (11-1) at Ascot 3m hcp chs (2) gd.
Juventus (POL) (10-10) Mistakes, stayed on, 3rd of 16, 19l behind Sixteen (10-6) at Pardubice 4m 2f chs gd in Oct.
Pass Me By 20-1 (11-5) Mid-division, driven 12th, effort under pressure 4 out, no impression from next, 6th of 16, 12l behind Star Player (10-12) at Carlisle 3m hcp chs 0-130 (3) gs in Mar.
Sorry Al (IRE) 20-1 (11-7) Chased leaders, slight mistake 5 out, soon weakened, tailed off, 8th of 14, well behind On The Other Hand (11-4) at Roscommon 2m 5f hcp chs 0-123 gs in Sept.
Fisherman Jack 4-1 (10-13) pulled up 2 out in race won by Toy Gun (10-10) at Carlisle 3m hcp chs 0-95 (5) hvy in Oct, 9 ran.
Florida Dream (IRE) 8-1 (11-3) Chased leaders, blundered 12th, weakened approaching 4 out, tailed off, 10th of 15, well behind Mister Apple's (10-0) at Cheltenham 3m amt hcp chs 0-125 (3) gd in Oct.
Nuit Rochelaise (FR) 11-4fav (10-5) Fell at the 7th behind Ician De Molieres (10-10) at Craon 3m 6f crss cntry ch sft in Sept, 12 ran.
Oh Jackie (IRE) 25-1 (11-2) Always prominent, led and disputed from after 22nd, narrowly headed straight, rallied to regain lead from last, stayed on well, won at Punchestown 4m 2f crs cty chs gd in Apr beating Wonderkid (12-3) by 2l, 22 ran.
Petite Margot 10-1 (11-10) Chased leaders, ridden approaching 2 out, every chance last, not quickened flat, 2nd of 14, 1 1/2l behind Bill's Echo (11-6) at Bangor 3m hcp chs 0-130 (3) gd in Oct.
Dix Villez (FR) 14-1 (11-9) Mid-division, ridden in 7th 4 out, soon weakened, completely tailed off, 9th of 14, well behind Piano Star (11-3) at Kilbeggan 2m 6f hcp chs gd in Jul.
L'ami (FR) 4-5fav (12-0) Early mistakes, prominent, led before last, comfortably, won at Kilsheelan 3m Ir pt in Oct beating Lydon House (12-0) by nck, 8 ran.
Puntal (FR) 6-1 (10-10) Led 4th, took wrong course shortly after and well behind, headway 15th, chased leaders 3 out, stayed on, unlucky, 3rd of 14, 3l behind Spot Thedifference (11-8) at Cheltenham 3m 7f crs cty chs (2) gf.
Star Performance (IRE) 25-1 (11-3) Towards rear, headway into 8th 3 out, ridden to go moderate 4th approaching next, soon no impression, kept on same pace without threatening, 3rd of 26, 13l behind Mohtarres (10-13) at Navan 2m 6f hcp hdl 0-90 gs in Sept.
The Man Himself (FR) 7-1 (11-11) Held up, headway 12th, hit 15th, weakened 3 out, 3rd of 7, 9l behind Lough Rynn (10-4) at Ludlow 3m amt hcp chs 0-100 (4) gd in Oct.