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CHELTENHAM FESTIVAL

2014

View from theTrading Floor


Willie Mullins is a name that strikes fear into the hearts of bookies each March as his stable of superstars descend on the Cheltenham Festival for the nest four days of National Hunt racing in the calendar. At the time of writing, Mullins has the ante-post favourite or second favourite for 11 of the 13 biggest races run during the Festival. As a result, punters have been piling into the multiples and well be keeping our ngers crossed one of his big hopes like Vautour, Hurricane Fly or Quevega gets turned over. And dont worry too much if your best wagers get beaten. We are oering all our punters 10% back on staked bets as a free bet the next day throughout the Festival. Nicky Henderson and Paul Nicholls will be leading the British charge, with two of the best chasers in training set to go head-to-head in Fridays feature, the Cheltenham Gold Cup. Will Bobs Worth, trained by Henderson, become the rst horse since three-time hero Best Mate to land successive renewals in this blue riband event? Or will Nicholls Silviniaco Conti, still travelling well when falling last year, follow in the footsteps of his legendary former stablemates Kauto Star and Denman by capturing the prize? Here at Genting Bet well be taking on Nicholls by refunding bets on any horse that nishes second to one of his winners throughout the week. In order to arm yourself with all the key trends and stats, weve put together this handy pocket guide. It also contains quotes from those in the know including Channel 4s Graham Cunningham. So, without further ado, let battle commence!

GRAHAM CUNNINGHAM'S INTRODUCTION

and sorely missed this time around. Nicholls has exploited the opportunity with typical eciency to forge clear in the race to regain his champion trainer title, while Mullins has generally adopted a strict "name, rank and serial number" mentality as he marshals the single strongest Irish raiding party ever to head to Cheltenham. The fun starts with the timeless sporting scenario of an ageing superstar battling to stave o a posse of vibrant young thrusters when the Mullins-trained Hurricane Fly bids to win his third Champion Hurdle on Tuesday 11th March. Sprinter Sacre's absence from Wednesday's Champion Chase has left the door open for a posse of hopefuls headed by Sire De Grugy, while the Nicholls-trained Big Buck's is another legend of jumping who will divide opinion sharply when he bids for an astonishing fth World Hurdle on Thursday. Friday sees Henderson's Bobs Worth lay a awless Cheltenham record on the line against old rival Silviniaco Conti and Last Instalment in the Gold Cup, but the punting possibilities during Festival week are endless. The markets suggest the big three are in for a bonanza. But there are plenty of others to note. And, with a little luck, a few of this bunch will put their names in lights, too.

If bookmakers have done their sums right, this year's Cheltenham Festival revolves around three kings of jump racing. Of course, there is nothing new about Nicky Henderson, Paul Nicholls and Willie Mullins heading to the Cotswolds loaded with strong chances. But nothing that has gone before can compare with what 2014 promises. A canter through the ante-post markets reveals that the big three are responsible for eight clear favourites and one joint-favourite in the top 10 Festival contests. But things are seldom that simple when it comes to the most unforgiving jumping arena of them all. Things certainly haven't gone according to script for Henderson this season and it's a measure of how capricious jump racing can be that two of his three Festival kings of 2013 Sprinter Sacre and Simonsig will be on the sidelines

The Schedule

Tuesday
11/03/2014
2.05 Racing Post Arkle Challenge Trophy Steeple Chase 1.30 Sky Bet Supreme Novices Hurdle Race
Distance

5.15 Rewards4Racing Novices Handicap Chase

4.40 144th Year of The National Hunt Steeple Chase

4.00 OLBG Mares Hurdle Race

3.20 Stan James Champion Hurdle Challenge Trophy

2.40 Festival Handicap Steeple Chase

2m 4f

4m

2m 4f

2m f

3m f

2m

2m f

Wednesday
12/03/2014
2.05 RSA Steeple Chase 1.30 Neptune Investment Management Novices Hurdle Race
Distance

5.15 Weatherbys Champion Bumper

4.40 Fred Winter Juvenile Handicap Hurdle Race

4.00 Glenfarclas Cross Country Steeple Chase

3.20 BetVictor Queen Mother Champion Steeple Chase

2.40 Coral Cup Hurdle

2m f

2m f

3m 7f

2m

2m 5f

3m f

2m 5f

Thursday
13/03/2014
2.05 Pertemps Network Final 1.30 JLT Novices Chase
Distance

4.40 Fulke Walwyn Kim Muir Challenge Cup Handicap Steeple Chase 5.15 St Patricks Derby

4.00 Byrne Group Plate

3.20 Ladbrokes World Hurdle Race

2.40 Ryanair Steeple Chase

2m 4f

3m

2m 5f

3m

2m 4f

1m 5f

3m1 f

Friday
14/03/2014
2.05 Vincent OBrien County Handicap Hurdle Race 2.40 Albert Bartlett Novices Hurdle Race 3.20 Betfred Cheltenham Gold Cup Steeple Chase 4.00 CGA Foxhunter Steeple Chase Challenge Cup 1.30 JCB Triumph Hurdle
Distance

2m 1f 3m

2m 1f 3m 2 f 3m 2 f

4.40 Martin Pipe Conditional Jockeys Handicap Hurdle Race

5.15 Johnny Henderson Grand Annual Steeple Chase Challenge Cup 2m f

2m 4 f

1:30pm Tuesday 11th March

FAVOURITES Only 3 favourites have won in the last 22 renewals FORM 15 of the last 17 winners won last time out TRAINER / JOCKEY The Irish have won 8 of the last 13 runnings

Sky Bet Supreme Novices Hurdle


2 Miles 1/2 Furlong

Champagne Fever (centre) draws alongside My Tent Or Yours 12 months ago.

WINNING STARTING PRICE


SP 40/1 35/1 30/1 25/1 20/1 15/1 10/1 5/1

Ebaziyan 40/1

Brave Inca 7/2f

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ENGLAND v IRELAND

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7 5
LAST 10 YEARS

WHAT THE CONNECTIONS SAY


(Weve sent Geo Lester out to speak to some of the leading connections)

He might be an embryo chaser, but he has looked as good as any novice about over hurdles and was impressive at Leopardstown, where his jumping was fast and slick. He was very free early on at Punchestown, so to come to the last pulling double was quite something. He should settle better with a faster pace. He has so much speed.

Ruby Walsh, rider of Vautour

Willie Mullins, trainer of Wicklow Brave

A smart bumper horse and he is looking even better over hurdles. Only the tiring ground beat him at Kempton, and he came back with a bad scope, so that was some performance.

Nicky Henderson, trainer of Josses Hill

GRAHAM CUNNINGHAM'S VERDICT


The party starts with the prospect of a Mullins versus Nicholls showdown as VAUTOUR and Irving lay their unbeaten hurdling records on the line. Irving's turn of foot was seen to striking eect again at Kempton and good ground might suit him even better, but Vautour's high cruising speed and bold jumping left a deep impression at Leopardstown and he might just shade it.

2.05pm Tuesday 11th March

FAVOURITES Last 23 winners have started at 11/1 or shorter, but only 5 favourites won FORM 25 of the last 27 winners finished in the top 2 last time out TRAINER / JOCKEY N Henderson and B Geraghty have won last 2 renewals

Racing Post Arkle


2 Miles

Simonsig justified odds-on favouritism last year.

WINNING STARTING PRICE


SP 16/1 14/1 12/1 10/1 8/1 6/1 4/1 2/1

Well Chief 9/1

Simonsig 8/15

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Year

ENGLAND v IRELAND

AGE

6 7
LAST 10 YEARS

5 8

WHAT THE CONNECTIONS SAY


(Weve sent Geo Lester out to speak to some of the leading connections)

He is very genuine, and, having won his first three over fences, he might have needed his comeback run in the Game Spirit at Newbury, where the ground beat him. He had the class to finish third in the Supreme (2012), but chasing was always going to be his game. Hes been right back on song and jumped fantastic in the Irish Arkle.

Paul Nicholls, trainer of Dodging Bullets

Charles Byrnes, trainer of Trifolium

Rock on Ruby must have the ground good or faster. He always comes alive in the spring and has plenty of top-level experience, so Im not worried that he has only run the twice over fences.

Harry Fry, trainer of Rock on Ruby

GRAHAM CUNNINGHAM'S VERDICT


Champagne Fever topped my shortlist initially but is short enough having been o since a Leopardstown defeat in December. Dodging Bullets is a player despite being pipped at Newbury, but TRIFOLIUM has Festival form and is thriving over fences. Pinpoint jumping hallmarked his Grade 1 Leopardstown win and the presence of young star Bryan Cooper on top is an added plus.

3.20pm Tuesday 11th March

Stan James Champion Hurdle


2 Miles 1/2 Furlong

FAVOURITES 19 of the last 23 winners started in first 5 of the betting, with 8 favourites triumphing FORM 25 of the last 30 winners won last time out TRAINER / JOCKEY W Mullins and N Henderson have won 4 of the last 5 renewals between them

Hurricane Fly skips over the last hurdle on his way to victory last season.

WINNING STARTING PRICE


SP 40/1 35/1 30/1 25/1 20/1 15/1 10/1 5/1

Hardy Eustace 33/1

Hurricane Fly 13/8

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2010

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ENGLAND v IRELAND

AGE

6 7
LAST 10 YEARS

5 8

WHAT THE CONNECTIONS SAY


(Weve sent Geo Lester out to speak to some of the leading connections)

People talk of him being better at Leopardstown and, though he has twice won the Champion at Cheltenham, I blame myself for him not having shown his customary brilliance. He is a great horse, and hopefully he can put on a Ruby Walsh, rider of Hurricane Fly real show this time. He will need to improve again to beat The Hurricane, but he definitely gives me the feel of a potential winner. It was important that he had that prep on the all-weather as he can be free and it would have been a risk having no race AP McCoy, rider of My Tent or Yours since Christmas. The Irish Champion developed into a sprint, which did not suit him, but we have closed the gap on Hurricane Fly this season and, if he improves as much as he did last spring, he is well capable of turning the tables.

Barry OConnell, owner of Our Conor

GRAHAM CUNNINGHAM'S VERDICT


Can Hurricane Fly join the greats aged 10? Of course he can. But is he value at 3-1? Not against this dangerous new crew, he isn't. My Tent Or Yours will travel like a dream and The Fly's stablemate Annie Power is well worth a saver if she runs, but OUR CONOR looked a potential champ when destroying his Triumph Hurdle rivals last year and is ready to peak after making the Hurricane work hard in the Irish Champion Hurdle.

KEY TRENDS
2.40pm

(Remainder of Day One)


4.00pm

Festival Handicap Steeple Chase


23 of the last 28 winners have carried less than 11st Just 2 favourites have won since 1977

OLBG Mares Hurdle Race


Quevega is going for her sixth straight win in the race no horse has ever won 6th races at the Festival Quevega has been favourite for all 5 of her wins

4.40pm

5.15pm

144th Year of The National Hunt Steeple Chase


Ireland won no renewals between 1999 and 2010 but has won 2 of last 3 Only 2 winners since 1981 have been aged 10 or older

Rewards4Racing Novices Handicap Chase


7-year-olds have won 6 of the 9 renewals 8 dierent jockeys have won the 9 runnings

1.30pm Wednesday 12th March

FAVOURITES Have won 10 of the last 23 runnings FORM 14 of the last 16 winners had run in a Graded race before TRAINER / JOCKEY W Mullins and N Twiston-Davies (both 2) only trainers to have won race more than once in last 15 runnings

Neptune Novices Hurdle


2 Miles 5 Furlongs

The New One on his way to recording a comprehensive win last season.

WINNING STARTING PRICE


SP 28/1 24/1 20/1 16/1 12/1 8/1 4/1

Massini's Maguire 20/1

Simonsig 2/1

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Year

ENGLAND v IRELAND

AGE

5
LAST 10 YEARS

WHAT THE CONNECTIONS SAY


(Weve sent Geo Lester out to speak to some of the leading connections)

He is unbeaten and a lot easier to handle than last year, when he proved difficult to keep sound. We think he is very good.

Ruby Walsh, rider of Faugheen

I have never had a better bunch of novice hurdlers, and this fellow is right up there with the best. He was impressive on Trials Day and is exciting. He had the class to run Melodic Rendezvous to three parts of a length first time over hurdles, and he is as good as any novice in the yard.

David Pipe, trainer of Red Sherlock

Nicky Henderson, trainer of Royal Boy

GRAHAM CUNNINGHAM'S VERDICT


Heard this one before? The Mullins-trained FAUGHEEN is unbeaten with a huge reputation and set to go o hot favourite in the Ricci colours. It didn't work out for Pont Alexandre in last year's Neptune, but Faugheen has crushed everything in his path. It will be surprising if he isn't a major player, with David Pipe likely to provide some of the sternest opposition via the unbeaten Red Sherlock and exciting French recruit Un Temps Pour Tout.

2.05pm Wednesday 12th March

FAVOURITES 3 of last 10 favourites have won but none of the last 4 FORM Last 49 winners had run in the calendar year TRAINER / JOCKEY Only 6 Irish victories since 1985 (but 4 of last 5)

RSA Chase
3 Miles 1/2 Furlong

Lord Windermere (2nd-left) battles his way to victory last season.

WINNING STARTING PRICE


SP 40/1 35/1 30/1 25/1 20/1 15/1 10/1 5/1

Rule Supreme 25/1

Denman 6/5

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Year

ENGLAND v IRELAND

AGE

5 8 7
LAST 10 YEARS

WHAT THE CONNECTIONS SAY


(Weve sent Geo Lester out to speak to some of the leading connections)

He has not been the easiest to train, so therefore lacks a bit of experience. But he is great leaper with a big engine and I would not swap him.

Ruby Walsh, rider of Ballycasey

He does not take too much racing, so he badly needed the match-practice, and his prep-race at Newbury could not have gone better.

Alan King, trainer of Smad Place

Stamina is his strong suite, and hed have a strong each-way chance. He was running a cracker against Ballycasey last time when I got knocked out of the saddle.

AP McCoy, rider of Carlingford Lough

GRAHAM CUNNINGHAM'S VERDICT


A brave stayer who jumps economically is what's needed here given the likely presence of trailblazers like Annacotty and Corrin Wood. Ballycasey and Smad Place score well in both categories and head the market on rm foundations, but MANY CLOUDS has caught the eye all winter with his accurate fencing and appeals as a very live longer priced each way option for Oliver Sherwood.

3.20pm Wednesday 12th March

FAVOURITES 12 of last 15 winners started at 5/1 or shorter, but only 4 favourites obliged FORM 14 of last 21 winners had won at the Festival before TRAINER / JOCKEY Since 2003, B Geraghty and R Walsh have won 8 renewals between them

BetVictor Champion Chase


2 Miles

Sprinter Sacre was simply too good for his rivals 12 months ago.

WINNING STARTING PRICE


SP 16/1 14/1 12/1 10/1 8/1 6/1 4/1 2/1

Newmill 16/1

Sprinter Sacre 1/4


2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013

Year

ENGLAND v IRELAND

AGE

11 5 9
LAST 10 YEARS

6 8 7

WHAT THE CONNECTIONS SAY


(Weve sent Geo Lester out to speak to some of the leading connections)

Weve only seen him once this season because he had a bad tracheal wash. He travelled like the best horse at Sandown, but tired very quickly. When home his potassium levels were all wrong. Weve tinkered with his minerals and hopefully Im not saying for certain itll make the difference. His best form has been on right-handed tracks, but this is only his second season over fences and he is almost the complete package, so we have to give it a go.

Nicky Henderson, trainer of Captain Conan

Gary Moore, trainer of Sire de Grugy

He has won four of his last five and I probably made a mistake in holding him up when he got beat in the Paddy Power. He is best rolling along.

Ruby Walsh, rider of Arvika Ligeonniere

GRAHAM CUNNINGHAM'S VERDICT


Shades of Hamlet without the Prince after Sprinter Sacre's withdrawal and much revolves around how keen bookies are to take on SIRE DE GRUGY. Expect support for several rivals notably Arvika Ligeonniere and Benecient but Sire De Grugy looked better than ever when bolting up at Ascot. One theory suggests that he isn't suited by Cheltenham. I don't buy that and his credentials look very solid indeed.

KEY TRENDS
2.40pm

(Remainder of Day Two)


4.00pm

The Coral Cup Hurdle


Only 1 favourite has won since 1994 No horse rated 148+ has won this race

Glenfarclas Cross Country Steeple Chase


Ireland has won all but 1 of the 9 runnings Enda Bolger has won 4 of the 9 and has had 3 seconds

4.40pm

5.15pm

Fred Winter Juvenile Handicap Hurdle


No trainer or jockey has won this more than once Fillies have won 4 of the 9 runnings

Weatherbys Champion Bumper


5-year-olds have won 14 of the 21 races Willie Mullins has won 8 of the 21 runnings

2.40pm Thursday 13th March

FAVOURITES Only 2 have won FORM 7 of the 9 winners (and 7 runners-up) had previously won at Cheltenham TRAINER / JOCKEY AP McCoy and R Walsh have both won 2 of the 9 runnings

Ryanair Chase
2 Miles 5 Furlongs

Cue Card registered a second win at the Cheltenham Festival in this contest last season.

WINNING STARTING PRICE


SP 16/1 14/1 12/1 10/1 8/1 6/1 4/1 2/1

Albertas Run 14/1

Fondmort 100/30

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Year

ENGLAND v IRELAND

AGE

11
(only 9 renewals)

7 8

LAST 9 YEARS

WHAT THE CONNECTIONS SAY


(Weve sent Geo Lester out to speak to some of the leading connections)

We have been trying to ride him as a stayer and he showed in the King George that he isnt one. This is his race and on good ground hed be a player.

Paul Nicholls, trainer of Al Ferof

Michael OLeary [boss of Ryanair] has never managed to win his own race, but this fellow ticks all the right boxes and would have a right chance. He won the Jewson there last year, so we know he likes the track and we have kept him fresh since he landed the Paddy Power over Christmas.

Mouse Morris, trainer of First Lieutenant

Tony Martin, trainer of Benecient

GRAHAM CUNNINGHAM'S VERDICT


First Lieutenant was a gallant second last year but his record of 1-12 at this level is worrying. Forgiveness is also needed for a couple of his main rivals, but it could prove worthwhile for the dashing greys Al Ferof and DYNASTE. Al Ferof got stuck in a bog at Newbury, while Dynaste hurt back muscles in the King George. Expect much better here and Dynaste's ne second to Cue Card at Haydock makes him a strong each way hope.

3.20pm Thursday 13th March

FAVOURITES 6 of last 11 favourites have won (Big Bucks 3 times) FORM Only 8 horses outside first 4 in the betting have been placed since 2002 TRAINER / JOCKEY Courtesy of Big Bucks, Nicholls is the leading trainer in race (4 wins)

Ladbrokes World Hurdle


3 Miles

Solwit (nearest camera) wont be back to defend his crown this year.

WINNING STARTING PRICE


SP 16/1 14/1 12/1 10/1 8/1 6/1 4/1 2/1

Solwhit 17/2

Big Bucks 5/6

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Year

ENGLAND v IRELAND

AGE

7 8
LAST 10 YEARS

6 9

WHAT THE CONNECTIONS SAY


(Weve sent Geo Lester out to speak to some of the leading connections)

He is 10kg lighter for his comeback run in the Cleeve, in which he just got tired from the last. He was stiff for a week afterwards but looks magnificent now.

Paul Nicholls, trainer of Big Bucks

He was still not right in the Long Walk and I should not have asked him so many questions, but the Cleeve was much more encouraging and he is on the way back. He ran his best race against The New One there last year, and his win at Naas last time has put him spot on.

AP McCoy, rider of At Fishers Cross

Mouse Morris, trainer of Rule the World.

GRAHAM CUNNINGHAM'S VERDICT


Is Big Buck's the horse he used to be as he bids to win this for the fth time? Probably not. Will Mullins end up running the deeply impressive ANNIE POWER here? Probably. Will JP McManus rely on At Fishers Cross or the exciting More Of That? Pass. Big Buck's will raise the roof if he dees Father Time. But can he really concede 7lb to Annie Power aged 11? I doubt it.

KEY TRENDS
1.30pm

(Remainder of Day Three)


2.05pm

JLT Novices Chase


Ireland has won all 3 runnings All 3 winners had run at Cheltenham previously

Pertemps Network Final


7of last 10 winners have carried 10st 9lb or less The last 10 winners have all been double-gure prices, including 2 priced at 50/1

4.00pm

4.40pm

Byrne Group Plate

Fulke Walwyn Kim Muir Challenge Cup Handicap Steeple Chase


Greasepaint was the last Irish winner in 1983 11 of the last 16 winners have been double-gure prices

Only 2 winning favourites since 1981 16 of the last 18 winners have carried 11st or less

1.30pm Friday 14th March

FAVOURITES Won just 1 of last 12 FORM Only 2 of last 16 winners hadnt won last time out TRAINER / JOCKEY N Henderson has won a record 5 Triumphs

JCB Triumph Hurdle


2 Miles 1 Furlong

Not even the rain could stop the celebrations after Our Conors victory last year.

WINNING STARTING PRICE


SP 40/1 35/1 30/1 25/1 20/1 15/1 10/1 5/1
Countrywide

Flame 33/1

Detroit City 7/2

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Year

ENGLAND v IRELAND

AGE

Contest restricted to 4-year-olds

LAST 10 YEARS

WHAT THE CONNECTIONS SAY


(Weve sent Geo Lester out to speak to some of the leading connections)

Three out is a mile from home on the New Course, so you need a real grinder, and that is what this fellow looked at Leopardstown. He has improved for the visor and jumps, travels and stays.

Dessie Hughes, trainer of Guitar Pete

We would have been distraught if he had been beaten on Trials day in March as we think he is above-average. That form is as good as any, and he looks just the right type for the race.

Nick Williams, trainer of Le Rocher

I loved this horse when I saw him at Auteuil even before he ran, and, though he is not what I usually look for in a Triumph candidate, being Flat-bred, he has twice delivered at Newbury. The softer the ground the better.

Paul Nicholls, trainer of Calipto

GRAHAM CUNNINGHAM'S VERDICT


Guitar Pete looks the best of the Irish, but two British geldings sourced in France are the pair to focus on in the juvenile championship. Le Rocher scores heavily on course form and stamina after a runaway January win, while CALIPTO has abundant potential after cruising to two Newbury wins. Le Rocher's chance will look even stronger if it stays wet, but Calipto is improving fast and gets a narrow vote.

3.20pm Friday 14th March

FAVOURITES Have won 7 of last 12 FORM Since 1994 75 of 77 horses beaten in the race before have been beaten again TRAINER / JOCKEY Ireland has had just 1 placed runner since 2006

Betfred Cheltenham Gold Cup


3 Miles 2 1/2 Furlongs

Bobs Worth clears the last on his way to an emphatic victory 12 months ago.

WINNING STARTING PRICE


SP 16/1 14/1 12/1 10/1 8/1 6/1 4/1 2/1
Synchronised

8/1

Best Mate 8/11

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Year

ENGLAND v IRELAND

AGE

6 9
LAST 10 YEARS

7 8

WHAT THE CONNECTIONS SAY


(Weve sent Geo Lester out to speak to some of the leading connections)

Leopardstown would not have been his track, nor his ground, yet he showed he was more than just a galloper in the Lexus, and he is unbeaten around Cheltenham. He was going ominously well last year when tipping up three out and would have finished first or second. He has not stopped improving and has a big chance. He was absolutely perfect when we checked him out this morning [10th February]. His legs are good and I couldn't be happier with him. He'll have an easy week or 10 days now before we gear him up for Cheltenham.

Nicky Henderson, trainer of Bobs Worth

Paul Nicholls, trainer of Silviniaco Conti

Philip Fenton, trainer of Last Instalment

GRAHAM CUNNINGHAM'S VERDICT


It's all about price with Bobs Worth. Henderson's hero is 33 at the Festival, 5-5 at Cheltenham and 9-9 when he has put his nose in front over jumps. They are formidable stats by any standards, but SILVINIACO CONTI was cruising when he fell three out last year and looked better than ever when outstaying Cue Card in the King George. This will settle all the arguments, but Conti looks the marginal value call.

CHELTENHAM QUIZ
1. Which trainer famously had the rst ve home in the 1983 Cheltenham Gold Cup? 2. What is the only horse to have ever won both the Champion Hurdle and the Cheltenham Gold Cup? 3. Hurricane Fly is out to become the rst 10-year-old to win the Champion Hurdle since whom? 4. With which horse does Quevega currently share the record of ve Festival wins with? 5. The 1990 Cheltenham Gold Cup was won by a 100/1 shot. Name the horse. 6. Cheltenham Gold Cup favourite Bobs Worth has won at the Festival for the last three years, taking three dierent races. Name the only other horse to have accomplished this feat. 7. Which trainer holds the Festival record for most wins in an race with eight? 8. Nicky Henderson has trained a record 50 Festival winners. Which horse took him to the landmark number? 9. Name one of the four Triumph Hurdle winners to subsequently win the Champion Hurdle. 10.Which horse gave Ruby Walsh his last Festival winner over fences back in 2009?

1. Michael Dickinson 2. Dawn Run 3. Sea Pigeon 4. Golden Miller 5. Nortons Coin 6. Flyingbolt 7. Willie Mullins (Champion Bumper) 8. Bobs Worth 9. Clair Soleil, Persian War, Kribensis, Katchit 10. Kauto Star (Gold Cup)

KEY TRENDS
2.05pm

(Remainder of Day Four)


2.40pm

Vincent OBrien County Handicap Hurdle Race


Ireland has won 6 of last 7 renewals. Brothers Willie and Thomas Mullins have won 3 of last 4 between them 17 of the last 22 winners have carried less than 11st

Albert Bartlett Novices Hurdle Race


6-year-olds have won 5 of last 7 renewals AP McCoy has won this 3 times

4.00pm

5.15pm

CGA Foxhunter Steeple Chase Challenge Cup


Only 2 of last 23 winners were older than 10 23 of the last 28 winners had won last time out

Johnny Henderson Grand Annual Steeple Chase Challenge Cup


13 of the last 14 winners carried less than 11st Only 1 horse older than 9 has won since 1997

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