Racecards
17:30 Cheltenham
Fulke Walwyn Kim Muir Challenge Cup Amateur Riders' Handicap Chase (Class 2)
- 20 Runners
- Distance: 3m 2f
- Going: Soft (Heavy in places)
- Surface: Turf
- £70,000 added
- Winner: £41,972
- 2nd: £13,111
- 3rd: £6,552
- 4th: £3,276
- Form 45150/2-
- Age 10
- Weight 11-12
- Official Rating 145
- Trainer C E Longsdon
- Jockey Mr Derek O'Connor
tracked leader, lost place after 3 out, held when hit next, soon ridden, weakened and eased after last
Actinpieces
56- Form F-12841
- Age 7
- Weight 11-12
- Official Rating 145
- Trainer Mrs P Sly
- Jockey Miss Gina Andrews
tracked leaders from 3rd, ridden after 3 out, one pace next, stayed on to press for modest 4th flat, no impression
- Form 113-1FR
- Age 9
- Weight 11-11
- Official Rating 144
- Trainer T R George
- Jockey Mr N George
mid-division, blundered and unseated rider 5th
- Form 235-545
- Age 8
- Weight 11-10
- Official Rating 143
- Trainer P G Kelly
- Jockey Mr P W Mullins
held up mid-division, took closer order 10th, pressed winner going well after 3 out, switched left and ridden after last, stayed on well towards finish, not quite reach winner
- Form 53-4UP8
- Age 12
- Weight 11-10
- Official Rating 143
- Trainer N & W Twiston-Davies
- Jockey Mr Zac Baker
tracked leaders, went 2nd 17th, lost place after 3 out, one pace, next, ridden and kept on in modest 4th from last
- Form 1F6-235
- Age 9
- Weight 11-10
- Official Rating 143
- Trainer David Dennis
- Jockey Mr B O'Neill
mid-division, ridden to chase leaders after 3 out, one pace next, never on terms, weakened last
- Form F4U1U0
- Age 7
- Weight 11-5
- Official Rating 138
- Trainer N & W Twiston-Davies
- Jockey Jordan Nailor
towards rear, hit 15th, headway into mid-division when hit 5 out, ridden 3 out, never near leaders
- Form 28-P632
- Age 8
- Weight 11-5
- Official Rating 138
- Trainer W Greatrex
- Jockey Mr N McParlan
made all, ridden and hard pressed before 2 out, edged right under pressure flat, stayed on gamely, held on towards finish
- Form 36F7-22
- Age 8
- Weight 11-4
- Official Rating 137
- Trainer N J Henderson
- Jockey Ms K Walsh
always behind, struggling 14th, blundered 5 out, never dangerous
- Form P2U-630
- Age 7
- Weight 11-2
- Official Rating 135
- Trainer G Elliott
- Jockey Mr J J Codd
mistake 1st, towards rear, hampered 5th, headway 15th, tracked leaders 3 out, effort on inside before next, every chance last, no extra in clear 3rd final 100 yards
- Form 82-F112
- Age 6
- Weight 11-2
- Official Rating 135
- Trainer T D Easterby
- Jockey Mr William Easterby
mistake 3rd, always behind
- Form F9-U63P
- Age 9
- Weight 11-2
- Official Rating 135
- Trainer N P Mulholland
- Jockey Mr Sam Waley-Cohen
mid-division on inside, ridden after 3 out, kept on under pressure from last, not pace to threaten leaders
- Form 04-3722
- Age 9
- Weight 11-2
- Official Rating 135
- Trainer Nick Williams
- Jockey Chester Williams
mid-division, hit 15th, weakened from 3 out
- Form 345125
- Age 9
- Weight 11-1
- Official Rating 134
- Trainer D M Christie
- Jockey Mr D Maxwell
mid-division on outside, weakened 5 out, behind from next, pulled up before 3 out
- Form 1/4P-1P5
- Age 12
- Weight 11-0
- Official Rating 133
- Trainer Miss V Williams
- Jockey Miss Lucy Turner
mid-division, dropped towards rear 6th, soon struggling, ridden and stayed on through beaten horses after last, never nearer
- Form 3854/11
- Age 10
- Weight 11-0
- Official Rating 133
- Trainer Dr R D P Newland
- Jockey Mr James King
in touch, outpaced before 3 out, weakened before next
- Form 722F28
- Age 7
- Weight 10-13
- Official Rating 132
- Trainer N & W Twiston-Davies
- Jockey Lily Pinchin
mid-division, chased leaders after 5 out, hit next, ridden after 3 out, weakened next, last when fell last
- Form 203322
- Age 6
- Weight 10-8
- Official Rating 127
- Trainer P F Nicholls
- Jockey Lorcan Williams
mid-division, driven to chase leaders after 3 out, never on terms, weakened last
- Form 426-P12
- Age 9
- Weight 10-7
- Official Rating 126
- Trainer K Woollacott
- Jockey Mr M Legg
tracked leaders from 3rd, lost place 4 out, weakened next, behind when pulled up before next
- Form 6P6543
- Age 9
- Weight 10-0
- Official Rating 113
- Trainer Mrs S Leech
- Jockey Miss A B O'Connor
in rear, still last 3 out, ridden and stayed on into mid-division past beaten horses after last, never near leaders
- Form 221342
- Age 7
- Weight 11-4
- Official Rating 137
- Trainer P F Nicholls
- Jockey Mr William Biddick
NonRunner
- Form P3-0B00
- Age 9
- Weight 11-1
- Official Rating 134
- Trainer H De Bromhead
- Jockey Liam Quinlan
NonRunner
- Form 0-PP888
- Age 9
- Weight 10-0
- Official Rating 117
- Trainer T O'Connor
- Jockey Non Runner
NonRunner
Previous results
In depth
Verdict
The booking of Jamie Codd has seen concerted support for Gordon Elliott’s Squouateur. He’s 0-9 over fences so far but has had a wind operation so there may still be some improvement forthcoming. Patrick Kelly’s runners at The Festival are also worth a second look and that’s the case with Mall Dini, a former Festival winner who has been lightly raced this season and is the mount of Patrick Mullins, who won Tuesday's National Hunt Chase. The blinkers are on today but he’s another still seeking a first victory over the larger obstacles. Pendra has had a similar break since finishing second in this last year. He races off the same mark and Derek O’Connor is again in the saddle so it would be no surprise to see him in the firing-line again. FINAL NUDGE has to go on the short-list as he’s already been placed in the Badger Ales and the Welsh Grand National this season. Barry O’Neill rode more winners in points in Ireland last year than both O’Connor and Codd and his mount will benefit from the likely strong pace. Missed Approach has been threatening to win a race like this for a while and has conditions in his favour so could easily go one better than when second in last year’s National Hunt Chase. Sugar Baron is another proven stayer and will get every assistance from the saddle. The hat-trick seeking Band Of Blood looks best of those in the bottom half of the handicap.
Formwatch
Pendra (IRE) 16-1 (11-12) Led to 9th, remained prominent, driven to challenge bypassing omitted 3 out, led before 2 out, 3 lengths clear last, ridden and edged right flat, headed and no extra near finish, 2nd of 24, 3/4l behind Domesday Book (11-4) at Cheltenham 3m 2f hcp (2) gd in Mar.
Actinpieces 3-1fav (11-12) Held up, good headway tracking leaders after 2nd, tracked leader next, led 4 out, clear from next, stayed on strongly, won at Ludlow 3m hcp (3) gs in Jan beating Aubusson (11-8) by 4l, 7 ran.
Wild West Wind (IRE) 9-2 (10-9) Tracked leaders, not fluent 5th, towards rear and hampered 13th, led 6 out, headed before 2 out, soon weakened, refused, at Haydock 3m 4f hcp (1) hvy in Feb.
Mall Dini (IRE) 25-1 (11-1) In rear, pushed along after 2 out, ridden and no impression early straight, kept on one pace run-in, 5th of 6, 13 1/2l behind Invitation Only (11-1) at Punchestown 2m 4f (1) Soft - Heavy in Jan.
Double Ross (IRE) 10-1 (11-0) Held up towards rear, some headway on inside approaching 3 out, soon beaten, 8th of 14, 22 1/4l behind Buywise (10-8) at Sandown 3m hcp (2) hvy in Jan.
Final Nudge (IRE) 8-1 (11-10) Hampered 1st, mid-division, headway chasing leaders 9th, outpaced 4 out, plugged on, 5th of 12, 7 3/4l behind Ballydine (10-11) at Sandown 3m hcp (2) sft in Feb.
Tintern Theatre (IRE) 5-1 (10-12) Always behind, 11th of 15, dist behind Master Dee (11-5) at Kempton 3m hcp (1) gd in Feb.
Missed Approach (IRE) 7-2fav (11-6) Jumped left at times, led before 1st, headed 5th, led 8th, not fluent 16th, headed before 4 out, 3rd and beaten when mistake 2 out, left 2nd last, 2nd of 12, 9l behind Full Jack (10-0) at Musselburgh 4m 1f hcp (2) sft in Feb.
Sugar Baron (IRE) 3-1fav (10-13) In touch, headway 3 out, soon tracking leaders, hard driven to challenge after last, stayed on strongly, never reached winner, 2nd of 10, nk behind Benbens (10-13) at Sandown 3m 5f hcp (2) gs in Dec.
Squouateur (FR) 11-2fav (10-10) Towards rear, no danger 5th, 13th of 20, dist behind Patricks Park (9-12) at Leopardstown 2m 1f hcp sft in Feb.
Very First Time 4-9fav (11-10) Led, pressed from 2 out, ridden after last, headed towards finish, no extra, 2nd of 3, 1/2l behind Acdc (11-4) at Kelso 2m 6f (4) hvy in Jan.
The Young Master 15-8fav (11-11) Led 1st until 4th, not fluent 10th, lost place 13th, slow next, weakened 5 out, jumped left and mistake 4 out, pulled up before 2 out, at Newcastle 2m 7f hcp (3) sft in Feb.
Aubusson (FR) 15-2 (11-12) Raced keenly soon held up in in rear, closer 13th, headway chasing leaders approaching next, slightly hampered 15th, 3rd 3 out, 2nd between last 2, soon ridden and one pace, 2nd of 10, 3l behind Tanit River (11-0) at Sandown 3m hcp (3) sft in Feb.
Marinero (IRE) Evens (12-2) Last & ww on inner until prog in 6th aftr 5out, 3rd frm 2out until btn up in 3rd aftr 2out, wknd in 5th bef last, 5th of 8, 9 3/4l behind Fenno's Storm (12-2) at Bandon 3m Yielding in Feb.
Pressurize (IRE) 16-1 (10-10) Always behind, tailed off before 5 out, 5th of 7, 27l behind Casse Tete (10-8) at Warwick 2m 4f hcp (2) sft in Feb.
Band Of Blood (IRE) 2-1fav (10-6) In touch, went 3rd before 4 out, challenged 2 out, led run-in, kept on well, won at Doncaster 3m hcp (2) gs in Feb beating Halo Moon (10-2) by 3 1/2l, 12 ran.
Arctic Gold (IRE) 9-1 (10-4) Made most, hit 4 out, driven and headed before 2 out, ridden and weakened before last, 8th of 14, 37 1/4l behind Frodon (11-12) at Cheltenham 2m 5f hcp (1) hvy in Jan.
Captain Buck's (FR) 11-4fav (11-7) Tracked leading pair on inside, went 2nd 4 out, led 3 out, joined last, hard ridden run-in, headed last strides, 2nd of 6, nk behind Goohar (11-1) at Ludlow 3m hcp (3) gs in Feb.
Millanisi Boy 8-1 (11-6) Chased leading pair, went 2nd 4 out, led last, headed and not pace of winner run-in, stayed on for clear 2nd, 2nd of 10, 1/2l behind Horatio Hornblower (11-0) at Newbury 2m 7f hcp (3) sft in Jan.
West Wizard (FR) 8-1 (11-8) Mostly in touch, mistake 7th, 3rd from 15th, no impression from 4 out, 3rd of 9, 19l behind Talk Of The South (10-2) at Warwick 3m 1f hcp (4) gs in Feb.
Braqueur D'Or (FR) 7-4jfav (11-1) Led to 3 out, blundered last, kept on and no chance with winner, 2nd of 4, 8l behind Keeper Hill (11-1) at Doncaster 3m (1) gd in Dec.
Heron Heights (IRE) 40-1 (10-9) Held up, soon towards rear, no extra from 2 out, 13th of 22, dist behind Last Goodbye (10-7) at Leopardstown 2m 5f hcp sft in Feb.
Racing Pulse (IRE) 40-1 (11-4) Chased leader, 3rd halfway, slight mistake 8th, ridden and no extra after 4 out, 8th of 9, dist behind Mary Frances (10-9) at Thurles 2m 7f hcp hvy in Mar.