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What did we learn from the Cheltenham November Meeting 2017?

November 23, 2017 by Graham Richards Leave a Comment

What did we learn from the Cheltenham November Meeting 2017?

A look back at the Cheltenham November meeting 2017 from Graham Richards. An exciting 3 days with lots of quality on display but what did we learn?

Cheltenham Friday November 17th
Magic Dancer and Oxwich Bay looked well-handicapped horses for the handicap hurdle over two-miles. So it proved in the race. The former has been raised 11lb to an OR 124, while Oxwich Bay has been raised 6lb to an OR 121. Both look capable of defying their new rating, especially the latter if raised in trip. Champagne City was far from disgraced given the ground would not have suited him. Zalvados showed improvement.

Finian’s Oscar was the first his age group to win this since Crozan in 2005. This race, in the past, has gone to some top-class performers. The winner could join them as the season progresses. Whilst his jumping was, understandably, novicey at times, he won cosily conceding 8lb to the runner-up. Movewiththetimes is yet to master the art of jumping. However, he is a talented individual that should appreciate a fast run race when there are plenty of runners. He remains on a mark of 145, right on the limit for the Novices Chase at the Cheltenham Festival. Coo Star Sivola should do well in handicaps. Jumped well and ran on gamely having made the running.

On The Blind Side is good-looking sort with scope. Travelled well until the highest point of the track where he became outpaced. Responding well to pressure he moved into a challenging position down the hill. Switched as he approached and jumped the final flight he quickened nicely to win with something in hand. Both sides of his breeding suggests three-miles will suit. Momella ran a blinder upped in grade. She should do well if reverting to mares’ only races. Poetic Rhythm had clearly improved since Chepstow. His cavalier style of running is a joy to watch; however, it does leave him vulnerable at the business end of the race. Another good-looking sort, Vision Des Flos, may need to drop down in grade for a confidence boost. He has been asked a lot in his first two hurdle races. Calett Mad looked well in the paddock. Unfortunately, he ran a shade free which, in this higher grade, cost him when it mattered. A return to chasing may allow him to race with the choke-in.

Cheltenham Saturday November 18th
Apple’s Shakira impressed in the paddock and on the way down to the start. She jumped well, as she had done at Vichy, coming right away from Gumball on the run to the final flight. Her full-sister Apple’s Jade (Second in the 2016 Triumph Hurdle) handles most ground underhoof, raising hopes she can emulate her achievements in the coming months and years. Gumball’s jumping suggests he may prove happiest on a flat track on better ground. Eragon De Chanay ran a fair race and should be noted if sent towards juvenile handicaps.

Black Corton kept up his winning run and successful partnership with the impressive Bryony Frost. Leading on the home turn, she was still in control when the runner-up hit the final fence. That was not the only mistake Ballyoptic made, which is disappointing given his exemplary round at Exeter. West Approach ran like a drain and may prove best when fresh.

Perfect Candidate yet again showed his liking for Prestbury Park. He jumped and galloped his rivals into the ground and now has three wins and two seconds at his favourite track. Vicente ran a blinder on ground that is not his favoured surface. He will no doubt peak again next spring. Three Faces West ran well following a lengthy lay-off. He may have found the trip stretching his stamina. Shotgun Paddy needed the run while Premier Bond looked well but ran poorly. Minella Rocco looked well, but ran another disappointing race on ground connections felt was unsuitable (Why run him?). He is something on an enigma wrapped in a mystery.

Splash Of Ginge got the better of Starchitect in the BetVictor Gold Cup. The runner-up ran a blinder on ground that would not have suited. Ballyalton should find a similar race (lost a shoe during the race) while Tully East found the soft/holding ground less than helpful. Given a lot to do coming down the hill, Le Prezien ran on well before flattening out from earlier exertions.
Thomas Campbell has improved considerably this season and now resides on an OR 151. He needs to improve around 13lb to become a realistic Stayer Hurdle candidate. Handles most ground underhoof and received an excellent rider from his young claimer.

Cheltenham Sunday November 19th
Melrose Boy ran out a comfortable winner of the opening race. He looks sure to prove hard to beat if staying in a similar grade. Indeed, pieces of his form suggest he can defy a much higher handicap mark.

North Hill Harvey ran out an easy winner of the Arkle Trial Chase. He is at home around Prestbury Park and jumps for fun. Effective on good through to soft, he needs, historically, to find 10lb improvement to see him a threat in the race itself next March. River Wylde appeared to dislike the undulations and ground underhoof.

Fox Norton followed up his 2016 win in the Shloer Chase. He jumps well, taking over from the game front-running Sizing Tara and holding off Cloudy Dream (Probably best on good or good to soft) and Mr De Bromhead’s horse. Fox Norton will now run in the Tingle Creek where he look sure to go close. Unbeaten over fences going right-handed.

Elgin battled on well to follow up his Ascot win in the Greatwood Hurdle. He went round the wide outside, a manoeuvre, which played a large part in his success. Misterton, recorded a career best RPR on ground he would not have enjoyed. Progressive he should find a similar handicap in due course. Old Guard ran on to finish a never threatening third, while The New One ran an admirable race to finish fourth off a huge weight. One wonders why the claimer, who won on him previously, missed the ride.

Slate House ran out a cosy winner of the Supreme Trial Novices’ Hurdle (The flights in the home straight (Three in all) omitted). He remains a work in progress, while breeding suggests improvement over two and a half-miles.

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FOUR TO NOTE

Coeur Blimey (IRE) 6yo (07Jun11 bb g) Sue Gardner
Fifth to Magic Dancer. Needs soft to heavy ground on a galloping track. May prove best on right-handed tracks.

Pineapple Rush 4yo (08Mar13 b f) Philip Hobbs
Third to Posh Trish in the Listed mares Bumper. Her breeding suggests she can improve when stamina is at a premium. Dam won over hurdles and fences.

William H Bonney 6yo (11Apr11 b g) Alan King
Ran well when fifth in the Greatwood Hurdle. Class Two races or just below should suit. Best on soft and looks a stronger individual this season.

Wylde Magic (IRE) 6yo (05Mar11 b g) Evan Williams
Well-backed in Melrose Bay’s race. Ran on at one pace and should improve over three-miles. Effective on most ground underhoof.

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Greatwood Hurdle 2017 – Preview and Tips

November 19, 2017 by Alex Sutton 2 Comments

Greatwood Hurdle 2017 – Preview and Tips

A very wet day at Cheltenham yesterday saw Splash Of Ginge triumph in the BetVictor Gold Cup, after I pointed out in my article “If the rain comes he should go well at a huge price”. The rain certainly came for the horse and with the ground now Soft, Heavy in places it’s going to be very testing today. The feature is the Greatwood Hurdle 2017, run over an extended 2m. The market leader is the very well backed Jenkins. Jenkins didn’t live up to Nicky Henderson’s expectations last season and he said, “I hope we’ll see a different Jenkins to the one we saw last seasons. Hopefully he can jump now. At Kempton his jumping was diabolical and even I could of won the race he won at Ffos Las. I don’t think he has run to 137 but, equally, he’s always has great potential. David Bass is also a great believer in Jenkins’ ability and has been working very hard to get his weight down to a very low 10st.” David Bass said, “I think the last time I did 10st was about six years ago. I’ve basically just been eating healthily with plenty of fish and protein, plus exercising. Paul (owner of Jenkins) sent me a box of SlimFast biscuits as well. They’re actually quite nice. I really wanted to ride him, based on what he’s shown us at home he has a great chance but he has to go and prove he can do it on the track.”

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I believe Jenkins does have a good chance in this race but I am not a great believer in following hype. Based on what this horse has shown us over the course of last season he needs to improve a considerable amount and does not represent value at 5/1 for me today although if the hype is right he should be bang there at the finish as soft ground and the trip should suit him.

London Prize is turned out quickly after a demolition job over Lough Derg Spirit recently in the Elite Hurdle. You always have to be wary about horses who are returning so quickly but I’m sure he wouldn’t be running unless he was 100%. Soft ground obviously suits very well as shown last time and he must have a good chance but does need another step up to take this in my opinion.

Mohaayed hasn’t had many runs over hurdles but has quickly developed into a useful sort. Dan Skelton won this race last year with North Hill Harvey who runs in the Arkle Trial today, so he knows how to win this race. With a nice racing weight and still fairly unexposed he could easily have more to offer although a mark of 137 could be tough.

Misterton needs to improve plenty up 7lb for a win in a class 2 at Chepstow, and I think he will struggle in this. Elgin who was 4th that day on his first run of the season has gone on to win nicely at Ascot but again up 5lb he has to improve if he’s going to win this.

The Irish don’t have a very good record in this race with one win in the last 15 years and I can’t see Tigris River winning today.

Neitzsche could go well of a very low weight with the talented James Bowen up. Third in the Fred Winter last year he has had two runs on the flat to put him right for this and I think he has a good chance today.

The New One is a gallant old boy who will try and try all the way to the line. If you’re backing him today you know you’re going to get a good run for your money but under top weight he may struggle to win this but could easily grab a place money today.

Old Guard the 2015 winner is a tasty e/w price here with the inform Bryony Frost aboard taking off 5lb he surely has a huge chance today and is a lover of soft ground.

William H Bonney likes soft ground but needs more improvement if he is to score today.

Chesterfield won the Scottish Champion Hurdle very nicely beating Mohaayed who is just 6/1 today and Chesterfield is 25/1, soft ground will pose no issues and if fit enough is going to be right there in a wide open Greatwood.

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Conclusion:
It’s a wide open race, if the hype is right about Jenkins he should be involved in a pulsating finish but I am taking my chance with Chesterfield and Old Guard, both are huge prices considering their achievements last season.

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Cheltenham Gold Cup Betting Preview

March 17, 2017 by Jonathan Pollinger Leave a Comment

Cheltenham Gold Cup Betting Preview

It’s Cheltenham Gold Cup day at Festival 2017 and it seems Oddschecker punters are divided as to who will win the prestigious race. Willie Mullins’ Djakadam is the current market leader and has been the most popular selection on site with 27% of users in the last 48 hours putting their money on the 8yo to give his illustrious trainer a first win in the race. Runner-up in both the last two runnings of the race, he also accounts for 16% of all ante-post bets through Oddschecker, the most of any of the runners taking their place in today’s field.

Standing in the way of both Mullins and Djakadam will be the two Colin Tizzard contenders Cue Card and Native River. The former is one of the most popular horses in training and has amassed over £1million in his career to date including two Festival wins. 14.4% of ante-post stakes have been for the evergreen 11yo but he’s only the third most popular horse with users in the last 48 hours. At the other end of the career spectrum is his stablemate Native River. The 7yo hasn’t put a foot wrong all season in landing both the Hennessy Gold Cup and Welsh Grand National, improving with every run. He had the ideal prep when winning Newbury in February and 26% pf all stakes through the site have been on the proven stayer.

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NOVICES HANDICAP CHASE PREVIEW AND TIPS

March 7, 2017 by Oliver Wagner Leave a Comment

NOVICES HANDICAP CHASE PREVIEW AND TIPS

There’s one week to go until the Cheltenham Festival 2017 and here’s a review of the Novices Handicap Chase on Day 1.

Foxtail Hill 8/1 (140) – Was getting chunks of weight from Saphir Du Rheu when scoring at Cheltenham last time. However, that was still a very useful performance from a novice against experienced opposition and he is clearly very progressive. He jumped left all the way round at Kempton previously and still won with a tonne in hand. He looks the ideal type for the race as he is straight forward, jumps extremely well and will just get on with the job out in front. He is one to take very seriously for local trainer Nigel Twiston Davies and will be very difficult to peg back if allowed to dictate.

Value At Risk 10/1 (138) – Couldn’t back it with counterfeit money. A very well regarded animal and achieved a good deal over hurdles but lost his way some time ago and simply isn’t a very good jumper. He is one from four over the larger obstacles having fallen twice and beat absolutely nothing in a four runner race the last day at Doncaster. I cannot understand why he is so prominent in the betting as his chance doesn’t even compare to Foxtail Hill who brings a better level of form and significantly better jumping ability to the table.

Gold Present 16/1 (137) – He was disappointing at Kempton on Boxing Day which JP and I attended, but prior to that and subsequently he put in useful performances. He ran a big race last time out at Kempton when chasing home the 150+ rated Frodon in receipt of just 1lb. He was also very impressive on his chasing debut at Doncaster. If we forgive him the run over Christmas then he holds every chance here if stepping up again on his most recent performance. He will have learnt a lot last time out when he wandered around in the closing stages but jumped well throughout.

Two Taffs 16/1 (137) – Has flattered to deceive too many times for my liking. He ran a decent second behind a smart type at Kempton on Boxing Day but he isn’t one who I would want on my side in this type of race. Everything needs to fall right for him to get his head in front and I’m far more inclined to be with a more progressive type that has actually managed to win over the larger obstacles.

Romain De Senam 10/1 (137) – If we wind the clock back 12 months then he has the outstanding piece of form in the race having finished a close second in the Fred Winter, a race which has worked out very well with Diego Du Charmil, Coo Star Sivola and Missy Tata having progressed nicely and Campeador having threatened to hack up over in Ireland before falling at the last again. If he can translate that level of form to chasing in this race then he is the one to beat. We haven’t seen enough this season to suggest that is likely but I just have a gut feeling that Paul Nicholls will bring him right on the day and the step up in trip could bring about significant improvement given the way he flew up the hill last season. He could be the big danger to Foxtail Hill turning for home if staying within striking distance.

Brother Tedd 14/1 (136) – Looks very well treated on his best hurdles form having been rated 155 at his peak over the smaller obstacles. However, he hasn’t won any of his four chase starts and it has to be a concern that he simply isn’t as good over fences. He also hasn’t won a race for the best part of 18 months and must defy at absence of nearly 100 days.

Squouateur 14/1 (135) – Cannot have this one for love nor money. Five starts over fences and has been beaten on each occasion. Was well fancied for the Martin Pipe last season but ran flat and/or got outpaced. Has a bucket load to prove and hard to justify its position towards the head of the market.

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Although 20 runners will line up here it will be a very compressed handicap with little between top and bottom weight making the assignment more straight forward in terms of picking the winner. For me there are two horses with standout claims above the others. Foxtail Hill was extremely impressive when beating more experienced rivals such as Saphir Du Rheu at Cheltenham last time. He jumps superbly and will be front rank from the start affords the advantages of not needing luck in running and avoiding any mistakes from his fellow novices. From what we have seen it will take a really smart one to peg him back and if he is allowed to dictate the race at his own pace then he is going to take the world of beating. Romain De Senam will likely give him most to think about in the closing stages if he can stay within striking distance. There is nobody better than Paul Nicholls to prepare a novice chaser for the festival and his Fred Winter form from last season’s festival looks very decent.

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ULTIMA HANDICAP CHASE PREVIEW AND TIPS

March 7, 2017 by Oliver Wagner Leave a Comment

ULTIMA HANDICAP CHASE PREVIEW AND TIPS

There’s one week to go until the Cheltenham Festival 2017 and here’s a review of the Ultima Handicap Chase on Day 1.

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Otago Trail 25/1 (156 likely top weight) – Big player if the ground came up soft or heavy. Chased home Bristol De Mai at Haydock and had already beaten him at Newcastle in the Rehearsal Chase where Definitely Red was back in third. Readily won at Sandown last time. Stays really well and high class animal with cut in the ground. Races prominently as well so won’t need as much luck in running. Ultima only entry.

Saphir Du Rheu 14/1 (156 also) – Another big player. Not as ground dependent as Otago Trail hence the shorter price and always runs a solid race at Cheltenham. Was staying on powerfully over slightly shorter trip at the track last time when giving over a stone and a half to the winner. Bolted up next time when long odds on. He stays very well and if he can stay in contention turning for home would have a big chance.

Un Temps Pour Tout 16/1 (155) – 7lbs higher than when winning the race last season but every chance he can be very competitive again. Himself and Holywel had far too much class for them and were front rank from the start and drew clear of the rest to fight out the finish. Big chance again as clearly this has been the target since the disappointment in the Hennessy. This is definitely the best race for him as he has a turn of foot at the end of his races in this company.

Noble Endeavour 9/1 (154) – Another massive player. Put him up as the bet of Christmas at 12/1 for the Paddy Power. He duly bolted in with an extremely well handicapped horse in The Crafty Butcher home in second. He is up 11lbs for that and Phil Smith has done him a favour in not increasing his mark as he has done with so many of the irish runner. This is his only entry too and a strongly run race would suit him down to the ground. He has a massive chance.

Belami Des Pictons 16/1 (153) – High class prospect for Venetia Williams. If you take the view that he needed the run on his seasonal reappearance at Fontwell and put a line through that then he arrives here having wn his last 6 starts over hurdles and fences. He jumps incredibly well for a novice no doubt due to his early development in France. He has a 5lb penalty for his effortless win at Leicester meaning he effectively runs off 153. He is another that will have a stronger chance the softer the ground gets but as the ground will definitely be good to soft at very best it isn’t a concern. He has a huge chance but I look him against horses with more proven class such as Un Temps, Holywell and Noble Endeavour and wonder if their proven class an experience might see them repel him at the weights.

The Young Master 20/1 (150) – Had clearly been laid out for the race last season after finishing down the field in the Cleeve Hurdle en route to the festival as his stablemate the Druids Nephew had done the previous year before hacking up in the race. He performed creditably in third but didn’t have the tactical speed of Holywell and Un Temps at the business end of the race. I think we can expect a very similar performance again this season and its hard to see him reversing form with those two even on marginally better terms.

Holywell 14/1 (148) – Finished a very creditable second in the race last year when chasing home Un Temps Pour Tout when the two showed their class to pull clear having race prominently. He takes his chance from a mark of 148 which is 5lbs lower than last year. He also has a 12lbs pull with the winner. With that in mind he has an incredible chance if Jonjo O’Neill can bring him back to somewhere near his best. He has shown absolutely nothing so far this season but he is a spring horse and never shows anything in the early part of the year. Ideally he wants better ground but as long as we get good to soft on day one as we did last year then he clearly handles it fine. There is nobody better then Jonjo for getting one ready for the big day and if he turns up in the same mood as last year he is clearly the one to beat on these terms. It was less than two years ago that he thumped Don Cossack at Aintree in a grade one and now he is running in a handicap with a light weight. We have to put our faith in Jonjo here to have him right on the day. If he is back to his best then he is simply a handicap blot.

Our Kaempfer 14/1 (148) – Clearly has a decent enough chance with a light weight and has been put away for the race since winning impressively at Kempton in January. He was put up 10lbs for that win meaning he also runs from a mark of 148, the same as Holywell. Given what they have achieved respectively over fences you would have to be with Holywell. Our Kaempfer has also done most of his winning on right handed tracks and was beaten in the Pertemps last year when again having a nice weight and being strongly fancied. He should go well but I think there are a few others with more class which appeal more at the weights.

The Druids Nephew 12/1 (146) – Would be an interesting contender if he creeps in with a low weight. He runs from the same mark as when he won the race a couple of years ago but clearly hasn’t been the same horse since falling when in the lead in the Grand National. I think last years renewal of the race was stronger than the one that he run and although I respect his chance he would have to defy a long absence and return to his best form. Since 2010 horses off a 90day+ break at the Festival have thrown up 16 winners from 432 runners. That isn’t a strike rate which appeals to me.

Ibis Du Rheu 20/1 (146) – Needs 14 to come out which may well happen. He would have a chance if the race became very attritional due to a deterioration in conditions or stupidly strong pace. He was out paced in the Martin Pipe last season when the pace set was very strong and he picked up the pieces in the closing stages. I think he is a nice staying chaser in the making but I don’t see him holding his position through the race and unless the race is run in testing conditions I can’t see him being good enough.

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I defy anybody to watch a re-run of last year’s race and tell me that Holywell and Un Temps Pour Tout will not be involved in the finish again this year. They were front rank from the start and showed their class to pull clear of the field. We have to be with them again at the prices and these are prices worth taking now with the concession of NRNB and BOG given that there are a few priced up towards the head of the market that are highly unlikely to get a run. Singlefarmpayment, Champers On Ice and Mall Dini are very unlikely runners and their removal from the market will see the prices of our selections shorten appreciably. Provided we race on the same ground conditions as on the opening day last year then I expect a very similar result and on 12lbs better terms Holywell can reverse the form. If we were to get testing ground then Otago Trail would also have a massive chance but it is probably best to hold fire until closer to the time with that one. Nobel Endeavour has a massive chance and is worth a saver on the day but is priced accordingly.

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March 3, 2017 by Jonathan Pollinger Leave a Comment

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Watch the replay: Cheltenham Festival 2017 Preview – Show no. 2

March 1, 2017 by Jonathan Pollinger Leave a Comment

Watch the replay: Cheltenham Festival 2017 Preview – Show no. 2

The roar will be heard before the Supreme Novices Hurdle which marks the start of that great few days in March. and you can view full info on Cheltenham Festival 2017 races here.

We are broadcasting another show on 13 March at 7pm and lasting 1 hour. Watch the replay of the 1 March show below which includes:

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  • Cheltenham Gold Cup Preview and Tips
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It is that time of year when there are Cheltenham Festival Previews galore. The Mares Sponsor OLBG are also the Sponsors of the official Cheltenham Preview Night held on the 12 March at Cheltenham Racecourse. They have a star studded panel including Sir AP McCoy, Joe Tizzard, son and assistant trainer to Colin and bloodstock agent Tom Malone. Sam Boswell from OLBG will also be joining the panel with ITV Commentator Richard Hoiles, the host for the evening. I am sure they will all have strong views to share and aim to provide you with some fantastic Cheltenham Festival tips. The event will be streamed live at: https://cheltenham.olbg.com

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Latest FSFs (Form & Speed Ratings) from Graham Richards

February 15, 2017 by Graham Richards Leave a Comment

Latest FSFs (Form & Speed Ratings) from Graham Richards

Latest FSFs (Form & Speed Ratings) from Graham Richards grahamrichardsonline@yahoo.co.uk. Many Cheltenham 2017 contenders below.

                                   NOVICE CHASERS                                                                     NOVICE HURDLERS

ALTIOR 166 WEST APPROACH 150
TOP NOTCH 152 WHOLESTONE 144
MIGHT BITE 149 BALLYANDY 144
POLITOLOGUE 149 MOVEWITHTHETIMES 144
FLYING ANGEL 148 DEATH DUTY 142
WHISPER 148 MESSIRE DES OBEAUX 142
WAITING PATIENTLY 147 SATURNAS 141
CONEY ISLAND 146 NEON WOLF 141
KNOCKGRAFFON 146 FINIAN’S OSCAR 141
CLAN DES OBEAUX 145 BACARDYS 141
AS DE MEE 145 LET’S DANCE 139
CHARBEL 145 PEREGRINE RUN 138
SOME PLAN 144 BUNK OFF EARLY 138
OUR KAEMPFER 144 WILLOUGHBY COURT 138
O O SEVEN 144 MICK JAZZ 138
OUR DUKE 144 WILLIAM HENRY 138
MIN 143 AIRLIE BEACH 137
DISKO 143 PENHILL 137
BUVEUR D’AIR 143 CAPITAINE 137
BELLSHILL 142 BRELADE 136

                                     TOP HURDLERS                                                                   TOP CHASERS

UNOWHATIMEANHARRY 161 DOUVAN 173
JEZKI 160 THISTLECRACK 170
THE NEW ONE 159 CUE CARD 169
YANWORTH 159 DJAKADAM 168
PETIT MOUCHOIR 159 UN DE SCEAUX 167
NICHOLS CANYON 158 VALSEUR LIDO 165
BRAIN POWER 158 NATIVE RIVER 165
PTIT ZIG 155 UXIZANDRE 164
LIL ROCKERFELLER 155 SIRE DE GRUGY 163
MY TENT OR YOURS 155 CHAMPAGNE WEST 163
BUVEUR D’AIR 155 CARLINGFORD LOUGH 163
SCEAU ROYAL 154 SMAD PLACE 162
BALLYOPTIC 153 SPECIAL TIARA 162
ZARKANDAR 152 GOD’S OWN 162
CLONDAW WARRIOR 152 SIVINIACO CONTI 162
YORKHILL 152 BRISTOL DE MAI 162
UN TEMPS POUR TOUT 152 SIZING JOHN 161
FOOTPAD 152 FOX NORTON 161
AGRAPART 152 DON POLI 161
APPLES JADE 151 ROAD TO RICHES 160

JUVENILE HURDLERS

DEFI DU SEUIL 142 FIDUX 127
MEGA FORTUNE 138 COEUR DE LION 127
CHARLI PARCS 137 HOUSESOFPARLIAMENT 127
CLIFFS OF DOVER 135 DIVIN BERE 126
BAPAUME 134 DOLOS 125
LANDOFHOPEANDGLORY 133 MERI DEVIE 125
EVENING HUSH 131 DIABLE DE SIVOLA 125
FORTH BRIDGE 130 PROSPECTUS 122
PROJECT BLUEBOOK 129 DOMPERIGNON DU LYS 121
DINARIA DES OBEAUX 129 MERI DEVIE 121

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