2023/24 Jumps Issue 7 - Hewick is a 100-pointer for Cod

Headlines

Bridge’s Fame rises at Haydock

Luccia takes Ascot handicap

Hewick is Crowned King Of Kempton

Hill remains too Big for Rivals to Climb

Marine Sails home at Leopardstown

Report

We start at Haydock on Saturday where in the 3m 1f handicap chase, Famous Bridge (Cliff), went to post, Held up in rear, headway 13th, went second before 4 out, ridden 2 out, pressed leader last, stayed on to lead run-in, bumped but went clear towards finish, winning by 1l. He gets 27 points.

At Ascot in the 2m handicap hurdle Luccia (Martin) took her chance, Took keen hold, made virtually all, good jump last, soon ridden and hung right, always doing enough, winning by a neck. She gets 31 points.

At Kempton on Boxing Day Hewick (Cod), Bravemansgame ( Neil, Steve)went to post in the 3m grade 1 Ling George V1 chase. Hewick, In touch with leaders, not fluent 1st, dropped to last and pushed along briefly 7th, outpaced 10th, not fluent and ridden 13th, still plenty to do 3 out, left in third just after 2 out, headway approaching last, kept on well to lead inside final 110yds, winning by 1 ½ l. He gets 103.4 points.

Bravemansgame, in touch with leaders, not fluent 6th, went second home turn, challenging from 3 out, left in lead then hampered and headed just after 2 out, rallied last, went second again final strides, 12nd 1 ½ l He gets 13.7 points

Constitution Hill (Bob, Cliff, Martin, Neil, Peej), went to post, Took keen hold, jumped well, prominent, nudged along to lead 2 out, soon clear,  winning  easily  by 9 ½ l. He gets 51.1 points.

On Wednesday at Leopardstown, Marine Nationale ( Bob, Cod, Neil, Peej, Steve), went to post in the 2m 1f beginners Chase, , Jumped well, made all, travelled strongly, going easily 2 out, shaken up and went clear run-in, winning impressively by 8 ½ l. He gets 11.2 points.

John Torpey Memorial Trophy

        December     Total

Peej    191.8                   307.6

Steve   142.07                 274.82           

Martin    203.45          285.1

Cod   249.1                   249.1

Cliff    208.2               234.7

Bob   83.4                     170.4

Neil 97.1                       97.1

  

Weekend Entries

Friday

Doncaster 

2,15 Lady Adare

Leopardstown

12.35 Ballyburn, Mirazur West

1.10 Brighterdaysahead

2.20 State Man, Impaire Et Passe, Irish Point

Kelso 

2.28 Maimie’s Magic

Saturday  

Newbury

12.40 Willmount 

1.50 Langer Dan 

3.00 Captain Teague , Willmount, Jeriko Du Reponet, lookaway, Masaccio

Haydock

12.50 Jerico Du Reponet

Sunday 

Warwick

1.30 Foxey

Grand Slam 

Leg 1 Neil  

Leg 2 Tony

Leg 3 Tony

Leg 4  Cliff

Leg 5 Neil

Leg 6 Peej 

Leg 7 Tony

Leg 8 Steve 

Leg 9 Steve

Leg 10 Steve

Leg 11  Steve

Leg 12  Cliff

Leg 13  Neil

Leg 14 Cliff

Leg   15 Bob

Leg 16 Bob

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2023/24 Jumps Issue 6 - Martin's week

Headlines

Dysart Enos scores at Cheltenham

War Wins at Ludlow

Report

We start at Cheltenham on Friday where in the 2m 1f novice hurdle Dysart Enos ( Martin), went to post, Took keen hold, in touch with leaders, went second going easily 2 out, led approaching last, ridden run-in, ran on well, winning by 2 ¾ l. She gets 23.68 points.

Yesterday at Ludlow, in the 2m novice hurdle Go To War (Martin), took his chance, Prominent, pushed along 3 out, challenging 2 out, led approaching last, went clear run-in, winning  comfortably by 7 ½ l. He gets 23.34 points.

John Torpey Memorial Trophy

        December     Total

Steve   117.17                 249.92           

Peej    129.5                   245.3

Martin    121.35          203

Cliff    130.1            156.6

Cod   134.5                   134.5

Bob   21.1                     108.1

Neil 21.1                       21.1

News

Fergal O'Brien has paid tribute to the importance of Gold Cup-winning jockey Paddy Brennan to the rapid rise of Dysart Enos, who is now a general 4-1 chance to give the Gloucestershire-based trainer a first Cheltenham Festival winner in the Dawn Run Mares' Novices' Hurdle. 

Carrying the colours of the Good Stock Syndicate, Dysart Enos took the opening race of Cheltenham's Christmas meeting in impressive fashion on Friday, adding a second win over hurdles to her three victories last season in bumpers.

Gerri Colombe, one of the rising stars of the staying chase division, is not guaranteed to take his place in the Ladbrokes King George VI Chase, with connections set for a nervy week of weather watching before Boxing Day. The seven-year-old shot to the head of the market for the Grade 1, overtaking longtime favourite Bravemansgame, after "serious money" came for him last month but on Monday he had drifted out to 4-1 generally (from 3s).

Bookmakers now consider Allaho the one to beat in a wide-open King George after Irish champion trainer Willie Mullins confirmed the two-time Ryanair Chase winner would travel to Kempton, and he was duly cut to 7-4. Whether Gerri Colombe lines up will depend on the conditions, according to owner Robcour's Brian Acheson, with the ground currently a mix of good to soft and good and a relatively dry week ahead.

Gerri Colombe – viewed by many as the most likely contender to deny Galopin Des Champs a Cheltenham Gold Cup repeat – took his record to nine from ten when motoring home in Down Royal's Champion Chase in November for Gordon Elliott. He has never raced on any surface quicker than good to soft and also has an entry in the Savills Chase at Leopardstown on December 28.

Acheson said: "It's going to be down to the weather whether Gerri Colombe goes to the King George. They are due a bit of rain early this week but there's not much after that and if we travel over, we have to go on Saturday so we haven't decided whether he'll go yet."

Shark Hanlon has confirmed stable star Hewick will bid for Grade 1 glory in the Ladbrokes King George VI Chase on Boxing Day, but he will have to find a new jockey after Jordan Gainford was injured last week.

Galopin Des Champs is set to deviate from last season's path to Gold Cup glory as Willie Mullins is keen to have a crack at the Savills Chase next week at Leopardstown, a move which may come as a surprise to many and is likely to result in his best price of 7-4 shortening considerably. The highest-rated horse in training only made two appearances before the Cheltenham Festival last season, winning the John Durkan Chase and the Irish Gold Cup, but the longer gap between the former event and Christmas this season has prompted Mullins to have a rethink. 

Weekend Entries

  

Friday 

Ascot

3.05 Unexpected Party

3.40 Captain Bellamy

Saturday 

Haydock

2.00 Famous Bridge, Bill Baxter

Ascot

2.25 Botox Has

3.35 Lookaway, Luccia, Nemean Lion

Boxing Day  

Down Royal 

12.48 Maimie’s Magic

Leopardstown

12.35 Ballyburn, Mirazur West

2.20 Mister Policeman, Gaelic Warrior, Inthepocket

Wetherby 

1.35 Bill Baxter, Iron Bridge, Famous Bridge

Aintree

1.05 Favour and Fortune

1.40 Langer Dan

Kempton

12.45 General Medrano

1.20 Giovinco

1.55 Constitution Hill, Nemean Lion, Rubaud

2.30  Allaho, Bravemansgame, Shishkin, Gerri Colombe, Hewick, , 

3.40 Kitty’s Light

Grand Slam 

Leg 1 Neil  

Leg 2 Tony

Leg 3 Tony

Leg 4  Cliff

Leg 5 Neil

Leg 6 Peej 

Leg 7 Tony

Leg 8 Steve 

Leg 9 Steve

Leg 10 Steve

Leg 11  Steve

Leg 12  Cliff

Leg 13  Neil

Leg 14 Cliff

Leg   15 Bob

Leg 16 Bob

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2023/24 Jumps Issue 5 - A rare 100-pointer on the scoreboard

Headlines

Fay Keeps Rivals Away at Sandown

Le Patron is King at Sandown

Jonbon sends a Tingle round Sandown

El Fabiolo lands the Hilly Way

Rivals Out Foxed at Lingfield

Report

We start at Sandown on Friday where in the 3m grade 2 novice chase Stay Away Fay ( Martin, Steve), went to post, made all, increased tempo 12th, hampered by loose horse before 3 out, hampered by loose horse and steadied after 3 out, soon pushed along, joined approaching last, ridden and kept on well run-in, stayed on, winning by 1 ½ l. He gets 21.73 points.

In the 2m grade 1 Henry VIII novice Chase Le Patron ( Cliff), took his chance, Raced in second, not fluent 8th, not fluent 4 out, led just before 3 out, good jump 2 out, clear approaching last, ridden and reduced lead run-in, kept on, winning by 1n ¼ l. He gets 109 points.

In the 2m grade 1 Tingle Creek Chase Jonbon (Martin, Steve), went to post, Raced in second, briefly led 5th, not fluent 3 out, pressed leader going best just after 2 out, led before last, ridden and kept on well run-in, winning by 2 ¾ l. He gets 52.6 points.

At Cork on Sunday in the 2m grade 2 chase El Fabiolo ( Not Martin), took his chance, Took keen hold, in touch with leaders, awkward jump 2nd, led going best 4 out, went clear when not fluent last, ridden briefly and ran on well run-in winning by 4 ¾ l. He gets 21.1 points.

On Monday at Lingfield in the 2m novice handicap chase Foxey (Cod), took his chance, Jumped well, pressed leaders, led 3 out, went clear from 2 out, comfortably, winning by 9l. He gets 31 points.

John Torpey Memorial Trophy

        December     Total

Steve   117.17          249.92           

Peej    129.5             245.3

Cliff    130.1            156.6

Martin    74.33          155.98

Cod   134.5                   134.5

Bob   21.1                     108.1

Neil   21.1                       21.1

News

One of the sport's first Premier racing fixtures next month has received a major boost with trainer Dan Skelton ruling out Grade 1 options over Christmas to send Protektorat to the Fleur de Lys Chase at Lingfield. However, last year's Betfair Chase winner could be seen again as soon as this weekend after being entered in the 3m2f handicap chase at Cheltenham on Saturday.

Protektorat, who last ran in handicap company when finishing second in the Paddy Power Gold Cup, trailed home last of the four runners in his repeat bid at Haydock last month and has been ruled out of the Grade 1 Ladbrokes King George VI Chase at Kempton and Savills Chase at Leopardstown this month.

Instead, Skelton has set his sights primarily on the £165,000 feature race on the final day of Lingfield's three-day Winter Million meeting, which takes place from January 19-21. 

Weekend Entries

  

Friday

Cheltenham

12.05 Dysart Enos

12.40 Grey Dawning, Trelawne

1.15 Nemean Lion

Saturday 

Doncaster 

2.05 Langer Dan

Hereford

1.35 Langer Dan

2.13 Dr T J Eckleburg

Cheltenham

12.40 Trelawne

2.25 Protektorat

3.35 Ilovethenightlife, Luccia

Sunday  

Navan

1.45 Maimies Magic

Grand Slam 

Leg 1 Neil  

Leg 2 Tony

Leg 3 Tony

Leg 4  Cliff

Leg 5 Neil

Leg 6 Peej 

Leg 7 Tony

Leg 8 Steve 

Leg 9 Steve

Leg 10 Steve

Leg 11  Steve

Leg 12  Cliff

Leg 13  Neil

Leg 14 Cliff

Leg 15 Bob

Leg 16 Bob

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2023/24 Jumps Issue 4 - One Punter not yet on scoreboard

Headlines

Jeriko Du Reponet stars at Newbury

Gino gets it all right at Newbury

Tea is Hot at Fairyhouse

Doctor Answers the Call at Ludlow

Report

We start at Newbury on Friday where in the 2m  maiden hurdle  Jeriko Du Reponet (Steve), went to post, In touch with leaders on inner, headway and shaken up 2 out, led last, winning  easily by 3 ¼ l. He gets 23.74 points

At Newbury on Saturday in the 3m 2f Premier handicap chase Datsalrightgino (Cod), took his chance, Towards rear on inner, headway from 4 out, went second just before 2 out, pressed leader approaching last, soon led, ridden and kept on run-in, winning by 3 ¾ l. He gets 82.4 points. 

At Fairyhouse on Sunday in the 2m 4f grade 1 Hatton’s Grace hurdle Teahupoo ( Peej), went to post, n touch with leaders on outer, headway and disputed lead before 2 out, clear with one other before last, ridden and led when edged right run-in, kept on well , winning by 1l. He gets 80.4 points.

Yesterday at Ludlow in the 2m novice handicap chase, Dr T.J Eckleburg (Peej), took his chance, Raced in third, went second and awkward jump 4th, ridden 3 out, led after 2 out, 1 length ahead last, kept on and just did enough, winning by ½ l;. He gets 28 points.

John Torpey Memorial Trophy

        December     Total

Peej    108.4                   224.2

Steve   23.74                 154.49           

Bob   00                     87

Cod   82.4                   82.4

Martin    00           81.65

Cliff    00               26.5

News

Nicky Henderson reported Constitution Hill is "more and more likely" to make his seasonal return in Saturday's rescheduled Fighting Fifth Hurdle at Sandown despite a significant market drift for the Grade 1 on Tuesday. The brilliant six-year-old was one of eight horses entered at Monday's five-day stage, but was pushed out to evens (from 1-3) with Paddy Power and Betfair for the £80,000 contest before quickly being cut back to 30-100.

However, the Seven Barrows trainer explained his seven-time winner is doing well after an overnight stay at Doncaster on Friday due to Newcastle's Fighting Fifth card being cancelled, and he is on course to feature this weekend. Speaking on Tuesday evening, Henderson said: "In all probability he's going to run, but there's nothing to add or subtract from what I said Monday – he's in great form."

Constitution Hill took his first step towards stardom on Saturday's Sandown card two years ago and big-spending owner Olly Harris is dreaming of following the same path to the Supreme Novices' Hurdle in March with Willmount, who could kickstart a glittering day for the Nicky Henderson stable.

Grade 1-winning owner Harris, describes Willmount as potentially the best horse he has had.

The Paddy Power Cotswold Chase at Cheltenham next month has emerged as the next likely slot for Coral Gold Cup winner Datsalrightgino – but trainer Jamie Snowden says there is a possibility he could be supplemented for the Ladbrokes King George VI Chase at Kempton on December 26. "He's gone up 11lb to 159, so you're slightly forced into Graded races on the back of that and the Cotswold Chase is the most obvious option," said Snowden, still floating on cloud nine after the biggest victory of his career at Newbury last weekend.

Weekend Entries

  

Friday 

Sandown

2,.5  Stay Away Fay, Giovinco

Saturday 

Sandown

3.00  Jonbon, Edwardstone

Aintree

3.15 Langer Dan

Sandown 

11.35 Willmount, 

12.05 Ilovethenightlife

1.15 Constitution Hill, Shishkin, You Wear It Well, Irish Point

1.50 Unexpected Party, Le Patron

2.25 Langer Dan

Navan

12.32 Dr Eggman

Sunday 

Kelso

1.35 Giovinco

3.05 Maimie’s Magic

Huntingdon

1.55 Edwardstone

Cork

12.45 Dr Eggman

2.15 El Fabiolo

Grand Slam 

Leg 1 Neil  

Leg 2 Tony

Leg 3 Tony

Leg 4  Cliff

Leg 5 Neil

Leg 6 Peej 

Leg 7 Tony

Leg 8 Steve 

Leg 9 Steve

Leg 10 Steve

Leg 11  Steve

Leg 12  Cliff

Leg 13  Neil

Leg 14 Cliff

Leg 15 Bob

Leg 16 Bob

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2023/24 Jumps Issue 3 - Big weekend for winners

Headlines

Policeman takes Control at Fairyhouse

Classico Performance from Chianti at Ascot

D’Orhy Pics off Rivals at Ascot

Dawn is Bright at Haydock

Bridge becomes Famous at Haydock

Warrior Slays rivals at Punchestown

Man makes a State ment at Punchestown

Slow is Still too Fast for Galopin Des Champs

Report

We start at Fairyhouse on Friday where in the 2m Beginners Chase Mister Policeman ( Martin, Steve), took his chance, Pressed leaders, went second from 3 out, challenging when not fluent 2 out, soon pushed along, ridden after last, ran on to lead towards finish, winning by ¾ l. He gets 11.3 points.

At Ascot in the 3m limited handicap chase, where Chianti Classico ( Peej), went to post, Pressed leader, pecked on landing 1st, raced in third from 8th, pressed leaders 4 out, led narrowly but jumped slightly left from 2 out, ridden approaching last, stayed on , winning  He gets 23.6 points.

In the 2m 5f grade 2 chase Pic D’Orhy (Steve), took his chance, Raced in second, pressed leader from 7th, led 11th, went clear before 2 out, soon pushed along,  winning comfortably  by 16 l. He gets 47 points.

At Haydock in the 2m 5f graduation chase Grey Dawning (Steve), went to post, in touch with leaders, not fluent 1st, went second 5th, led just after 8th, not fluent 12th, went clear after 5 out, good jump 4 out, kept on well from last, winning readily by 9 ½ l. He gets 26 points.

In the 3m 1f handicap chase Famous Bridge (Cliff), went to post, Midfield, headway and in touch with leaders after halfway, ridden after 3 out, disputing second 2 out, led last, stayed on, winning by 1l. He gets 26.5 points.

At Punchestown in the 2m 3f Beginners Chase Gaelic Warrior (Bob), went to post, Took keen hold, raced in second, led after 4th, soon clear, went further clear after 8th, hit 9th, 28 lengths ahead 3 out, eased down after last winning in a  canter by 15l. He gets 22.6 points.

In the 2m grade 1 Morgiana hurdle State Man ( Peej, Martin), went to post, Raced in second, bit short of room but led and going best home turn, went clear last, ran on well, comfortably (jockey said gelding suffered interference turning in), winning by 5l. Peej gets 52.2 points, Martin 26.1

On Sunday at Punchestown in the 2m 3f grade 1 John Durkan chase Fast Or Slow (Bob) took his chance, Took keen hold early, pressed leaders, not fluent 5th, not fluent 8th, went second before 5 out, ridden when outpaced before last, stayed on to lead when jockey dropped whip after last, pushed out, wining readily by ½ l. He gets 64.4 points.

John Torpey Memorial Trophy

November      Total

Steve   130.75            130.75           

Peej    115.8               115.8

Bob   87                87

Martin    81.65           81.65

Cliff    26.5               26.5

News

The Rehearsal Chase at Newcastle could come under consideration for Shishkin after Nicky Henderson’s star chaser refused to start at Ascot on Saturday. Henderson reported his charge to be none the worse on Sunday morning, but is now in a quandary as to what to do next. “He’s fine, he’s actually been out for a little day out and a hack canter this morning,” said the Seven Barrows handler.

“We’ve got to think what we’re going to do, I haven’t got that far yet. There’s very little he can do, to be honest with you. I don’t know, perhaps they’ll start the King George in starting stalls!”

Dan Skelton is keen to get Protektorat back on the racecourse “relatively quickly” following his disappointing defence of the Betfair Chase at Haydock on Saturday. Skelton reported his star chaser to have emerged relatively unscathed on Sunday morning and he plans to give him another run before the end of 2023, after which a tilt at the the £165,000 Fleur de Lys Chase at Lingfield on January 21 is on the agenda. “He’s a bit stiff, but he’s fine. We’ll get him right and go again,” said the Alcester-based trainer.

Willie Mullins has hailed Gaelic Warrior's chase debut as "extraordinary" and is toying with the idea of dropping back to the minimum trip rather than stepping up to three miles again in the near future.

Gaelic Warrior is as short as 3-1 favourite with some firms for the 2024 Brown Advisory Novices' Chase, and he did win the Grade 1 Irish Daily Mirror Novice Hurdle over three miles at the Punchestown festival in April. But Mullins is thinking shorter rather than longer distances for the five-year-old's next start after he bolted up by 15 lengths in the 2m3f beginners' chase back at Punchestown on Saturday.

Weekend Entries

Friday

Newbury  

12.10 Jericho Du Reponet

1.50 Nickle Back

2.25 Iron Bridge

3.00 Marie’s Rock

3.35 Hyland

Saturday  

Newcastle

1.55 Constitution Hill, Youwearitwell

3.05 Bill Baxter, Datsalrightgino, Shishkin

Newbury

11.55 Dysart Eynos

12.30 Iron Bridge

1.05 Jericho Du Reponet, Masaccio

1.40 Langer Dan

2.15 Under Control

2.50 Bill Baxter, Kitty’s Light, Datsalrightgino

Fairyhouse

2.00 Ballyburn, Dr Eggman, Mirazur West, 

Sunday  

Leicester

3.00 Dr TJ Eckleburg

Fairyhouse

1.25 An Tobar, Brighterdaysahead

2.35 Impaire Et Passe , Irish Point, Sire Du Berlais, Teauphoo

Grand Slam 

Leg 1 Neil  

Leg 2 Tony

Leg 3 Tony

Leg 4  Cliff

Leg 5 Neil

Leg 6 Peej 

Leg 7 Tony

Leg 8 Steve 

Leg 9 Steve

Leg 10 Steve

Leg 11  Steve

Leg 12  Cliff

Leg 13  Neil

Leg 14 Cliff

Leg   15 Bob

Leg 16 Bob

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2023/24 Jumps Issue 2 - Three winners get us started

Headlines

Star Shines On Paddy Power Stage

No Fortunes won as Favour wins at Wetherby

Jon is a Bonnie Cheltenham winner

Report

We start at Cheltenham on Saturday where in the 2m 4f Premier handicap Chase Stage Star ( Peej, Steve) went to post, Took keen hold, disputed lead, led clearly just after 8th, went clear from 2 out, 4 lengths ahead when bad mistake and almost fell last, soon ridden, kept on well, did well in the circumstances , winning by 4l. Peej gets 40points, Steve 25.

At Wetherby in the 2m Introductory hurdle, Favour And Fortune ( Martin), took his chance, Disputed lead early, prominent after 1st, went second 5th, challenging and going best 3 out, led but not fluent 2 out, quickened clear before last, ridden out run-in, winning  comfortably by 3l. He gets 22.8 points

At Cheltenham on Sunday in the 2m grade 2 chase Jonbon ( Martin, Steve), went to post, Raced in second, disputed lead 6th, not fluent 9th, led clearly 4 out, shaken up and went clear 2 out, jumped left last, ridden and ran on well run-in, winning by 9 ½ l. He gets 21..45 points

John Torpey Memorial Trophy

November      Total

Steve   46.45            46.45           

Martin    44.25           44.25

Peej    40                40

News

Martin Brassil cannot wait for Sunday's rematch between Fastorslow and Galopin Des Champs, playfully suggesting the only way to prove there was no fluke about his horse's defeat of the Gold Cup winner in the Punchestown equivalent was to go and do it again.

Weekend Entries

Friday

Fairyhouse  

12.55 Mister Policeman

Ascot  

12.55 The Carpenter

1.25 Inthewaterside

2.35 Nemean Lion

Saturday  

Haydock

1.59 Grey Dawning, Galliard Du Mesnil

2.20, Hyland

3.00 Bravemansgame, Protektorat, 

3.35 Famous Bridge

Huntingdon

2.48 William Cody

Ascot

12.20 Big Fish

12.55 Chianti Classico

1.30 Pic D’Orhy, Shishkin

Punchestown

2.35 Impaire Et Passe, Irish Point, Mister Policeman, State Man, 

Sunday  

Exeter

1.30 The Carpenter

Punchestown

12.10 Dr Eggman

2.30   Galopin Des Champs, Fast Or Slow, 

Grand Slam 

Leg 1 Neil  

Leg 2 Tony

Leg 3 Tony

Leg 4  Cliff

Leg 5 Neil

Leg 6 Peej 

Leg 7 Tony

Leg 8 Steve 

Leg 9 Steve

Leg 10 Steve

Leg 11  Steve

Leg 12  Cliff

Leg 13  Neil

Leg 14 Cliff

Leg   15 Bob

Leg 16 Bob

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2023/24 Jumps Issue 1 - Strings and News for the big jump-off

The Strings

Cliff,  Allaho, Botox Has, Captain Bellamy , Captain Teague, Constitution Hill , El Fabiolo,  Famous Bridge , Gerri Colombe, Giovinco , Greaneteen, I Love The Night Life, Impaire Et Passe , Iron Bridge, Knapper’s Hill, Le Patron, L’Homme Presse, Masaccio,  Shishkin, Willmount, You Wear It Well

 

Cod,  A Plus Tard,  Big Fish, Dandy Dan, Dan’s Chosen,  Datsalrightgino, El Fabiolo, Foxey, Galopins Des Champs,  Halibut, Hewick, Impaire Et Passe, Kitty’s Light , Langer Dan, Marine Nationale, Noble Yeats , Sire de Berlais, Theonewedreamof, Theonetowatch, Theocrat, William Cody, 

Bob,  A Dream To Share, .  Brighterdaysahead,  Captain Teague,  Constitution Hill,  El Fabiolo,  Fastorslow, Gaelic Warrior, Gentlemansgame, Gerri Colombe, Giovinco, . Hyland, Inthewaterside, Impaire Et Passe, Impervious, Iroko, Look away, Marine Nationale, . Nemean Lion, Nickle Back, World Of Fortunes

Martin   Constitution Hill, Dysart Enos,  Edwardstone Favour and Fortune,  Gerri Colombe, Go to War, Hercules Morse , Johnny Who , Jonbon, Lady Adare   ,  Letsbeclearaboutit , Letterston Lady,    Lhomme Presse, Luccia, Mister Policeman, State Man , Stay away Fay, Trelawne, Unexpected Party ,  You wear it well     

                  

Steve , Bravemansgame,  Captain Teague, El Fabiolo, Grey Dawning, Jeriko du Reponet’ Jonbon, Lossiemouth, Marie's Rock, Marine Nationale , Maximillian,  Mirazur, Mister Policeman My Drogo, Pic D'Orhy, Rubaud, Shiskin, Stage Star, Stay Away Fay, Under Control,  Willmount

Neil,   A Dream To Share , An Tobar,  Bill Baxter, Bravemansgame, Constitution Hill, El Fabiolo, Gaillard Du Mesnil, Galopin Des Champs, Gentlemansgame, Gerri Columbe,  Impaire Et Passe, Irish Point, Je Garde, Kingston Pride, Lossiemouth, Maimies Magic, Marine Nationale, Shishkin, The Carpenter, Unexpected Party

Peej,  Allaho, Ballyburn, Chianti Classico, Constitution Hill , Dr Eggman, Dr T J Eckleburg, El Fabiolo, Galopin Des Champs, General Medrano, Good Risk At All, Impaire Et Passe, Inthepocket, Iroko, Love Envoi, Marine Nationale, Matata, Protektorat, Stage Star, State Man, Teauphoo

News

Unexpected Party was identified as the perfect kind of horse for Saturday's Paddy Power Gold Cup (2.20) by trainer Dan Skelton and market support on Monday earmarked him as the chief threat to favourite Stage Star at Cheltenham. Available at 9-1 earlier in the day, the second-season novice chaser was trimmed into the general 5-1 second favourite for the £160,000 handicap, which he is set to tackle in preference to the SSS Super Alloys Arkle Challenge Trophy Trial at the track 24 hours earlier.

Weekend Entries

Friday

Cheltenham  

2.20 Unexpected Party 

3.30 Captain Teague

Wexford 

2.08 Galliard Du Mesnil

Saturday 

Wetherby

2.29 Favour And Fortune

Cheltenham 

1.45 Good Risk At All, Trelawne

2.20 Stage Star, Unexpected Party

4.05 World Of Fortunes

Navan

12.55 Theonewedreamof

2.05 Sire De Berlais

3.15 Gaelic Warrior, Inthepocket

Sunday 

Cheltenham 

1.10 Dysaert Enos, Kingston Pride

1.45 Good Risk At All, Trelawne, General Medrano, 

2.55 Jonbon, Edwardstone

3.30 Nemean Lion, Luccia, Lookaway

Navan

12.47 Maimie’s Magic

2.32 Galliard Du Mesnil

3.07 Gaelic Warrior

3.42 World Of Fortunes

Grand Slam 

Leg 1 Neil  

Leg 2 Tony

Leg 3 Tony

Leg 4  Cliff

Leg 5 Neil

Leg 6 Peej 

Leg 7 Tony

Leg 8 Steve 

Leg 9 Steve

Leg 10 Steve

Leg 11  Steve

Leg 12  Cliff

Leg 13  Neil

Leg 14 Cliff

Leg 15 Bob

Leg 16 Bob

First winner bonus available, In the UK - Brighton, Cartmel, Perth, Southwell, , Worcester

In Ireland - Ballinrobe, Galway, Roscommon, Sligo, Bellewstown, Laytown, Downpatrick,  Listowel, Kilbeggan

2023/24 Jumps - The Single Picks

Bob (10) - Brighterdaysahead, Fastorslow, Gaelic Warrior, Hyland, Impervious, Inthewaterside, Lookaway, Nemean Lion, Nickle Back, World of Fortunes

Cliff (9) - Botox Has, Captain Bellamy, Famous Bridge, Greaneteen, Ilovethenightlife, Iron Bridge, Knappers Hill, Le Patron, Masaccia

Cod (16) - A Plus Tard, Big Fish, Dandy Dan, Dan's Chosen, Datsalrightgino, Foxey, Halibut, Hewick, Kitty's Light, Langer Dan, Noble Yeats, Sire Du Berlais, Theonewedreamof, Theonetowatch, Theocrat, William Cody

Martin (10) - Dysart Enos, Edwardstone, Favour and Fortune, Go To War, Hercules Morse, Johnny Who, Lady Adare, Letsbeclearaboutit, Letterston Lady, Luccia

Neil (8) - An Tobar, Bill Baxter, Gaillard Du Mesnil, Irish Point, Je Garde, Kingston Pride, Maimie's Magic, The Carpenter

Peej (11) - Ballyburn, Chianti Classico, Dr T J Eckleburg, Dr Eggman, General Medrano, Good Risk At All, Inthepocket, Love Envoi, Matata, Protektorat, Teauphoo

Steve (9) - Grey Dawning, Jeriko Du Reponet, Marie's Rock, Maximilian, Mirazur, My Drogo, Pic D'Orhy, Rubaud, Under Control

In addition, the following are retained single pick rights:

Cliff - Shishkin

Neil - Lossiemouth

Peej - Allaho, Stage Star, State Man

2023/24 Jumps - The Points Scorers

State Man was the top-scoring horse last year. What chance a repeat?

234.0 - State Man (52.2 + 52.8 + 52.6 + 76.4)

156.4 - Gaelic Warrior (22.6 + 52.8 + 81)

155.21 - Galopin Des Champs (52.1 + 51.2 + 51.91)

154.03 - Jonbon (21.45 + 52.6 + 52.1 + 27.88)

134.9 - Teahupoo (80.4 + 54.5)

128.4 - Ballyburn (22.2 + 53.2 + 53)

127.5 - Grey Dawning (26 + 44.5 +57)

127.26 - Pic D'Orhy (47 + 80.26)

109.0 - Le Patron

103.4 - Hewick

97.4 - Nickle Back

95.2 - Protektorat

94.80 - Lossiemouth (43.18 + 51.62)

89.88 - Jeriko Du Reponet (23.74 + 22.8 + 43.34)

82.4 - Datsalrightgino

80.6 - Brighterdaysahead (26.2 + 54.4)

80.37 - Gerri Colombe (13.02 + 14.1 + 53.25)

80.2 - Irish Point (53.4 + 26.8)

78.24 - Fact to File

76.4 - Fastorslow (64.4 + 12)

73.8 - Impaire Et Passe (52 + 21.8)

69.0 - Mirazur West (22.8 + 46.2)

64.2 - Edwardstone

57.6 - Chianti Classico (23.6 + 34)

55.76 - Foxey (31 + 24.76)

53.5 - Famous Bridge (26.5 + 27)

51.1 - Constitution Hill

48.0 - Noble Yeats

47.3 - El Fabiolo (21.1 + 26.2)

47.0 - Botox Has

45.92 - Dysart Enos (23.68 + 22.24)

45.0 - Marie's Rock

44.4 - Nemean Lion

42.4 - Allaho

41.73 - Shishkin

40.0 - Stage Star

38.8 - Mister Policeman (11.3 + 11.4 + 16.1)

35.0 - Langer Dan

31.0 - Luccia

30.0 - Inthewaterside

29.0 - Ilovethenightlife

28.0 - Captain Teague

28.0 - Dr T J Eckleburg

27.5 - William Cody

23.34 - Go To War

23.0 - Unexpected Party

22.8 - Favour and Fortune

22.34 - Masaccio

21.73 - Stay Away Fay

13.7 - Bravemansgame

11.73 - L'Homme Presse

11.37 - Giovinco

11.2 - Marine Nationale

2023/24 Jumps - Alphabetical List

Red indicates retained single pick Rights

A Dream To Share     Bob, Neil

Allaho            ,Peej, Cliff

An Tobar              Neil

A Plus Tard         Cod

Ballyburn              Peej

Big Fish                Cod

Bill Baxter            Neil

Botox Has    Cliff

Bravemans game     Neil, Steve

Brighterdaysahead    Bob

Captain Bellamy    Cliff

Captain Teague      Bob, Cliff, Steve

Chianti Classico          Peej

Constitution Hill      Bob, Cliff, Martin, Neil, Peej

Dandy Dan             Cod

Dan’s Chosen         Cod

Datsalrightgino          Cod

Dr T J Eckleburg    Peej

Dr Eggman                  Peej

Dysart Enos             Martin

Edwardstone              Martin

El Fabiolo                 Bob, Cliff, Cod , Neil, Peej, Steve

Famous Bridge        Cliff

Fast Or Slow             Bob

Favour And Fotrune    Martin

Foxey                     Cod

Gaelic Warrior       Bob

Galliard Du Mensil    Neil

Galopins  Des Champs    Cod, Neil, Peej

Gentlemansgame        Bob, Neil

General Medrano       Peej

Gerri Colombe         Bob, Cliff, Martin, Neil

Good Risk At All       Peej

Go To War            Martin

Greaneteen, ,        Cliff

Grey Dawning       Steve

Giovinco                  Bob, Cliff

Halibut               Cod

Hercules Morse     Martin

Hewick                 Cod

Hyland                   Bob

I Love The Night Life,  Cliff

Impaire Et Passe          Bob, Cliff, Cod, Neil, Peej

Impervious                    Bob

Inthepocket                     Peej

Inthewaterside             Bob

Irish Point                    Neil

Iroko                           Bob, Peej

Iron Bridge,                Cliff

Je Garde                       Neil

Jeriko Du Reponet       Steve

Johhny Who             Martin

Jonbon                      Martin, Steve

Kingston Pride       Neil

Kitty’s Light             Cod

Knappers Hill           Cliff

Lady Adare              Martin

Langer Dan             Cod

Letsbeclearaboutit      Martin

Le Patron                 Cliff

Letterston Lady      Martin

L’Homme Presse      Cliff, Martin

Lookaway                  Bob

Lossiemouth (mullins)   Neil, Steve

Love Envoi                        Peej

Luccia                           Martin

Maimies Magic              Neil

Marine Nationale          Bob,  Cod, Neil, Peej, Steve

Maries Rock            Steve

Masaccio                      Cliff

Matata                            Peej

Maximillian                  Steve

Mirazur                        Steve

Mister Policeman       Martin, Steve

My Drogo                      Seve

Nemean Lion                 Bob

Nickle Back               Bob

Noble Yeats              Cod

Pic D’Orhy              Steve

Protektorat               Peej

Rubaud                      Steve

Shishkin,                  Cliff, Neil, Steve

Sire Du Berlais       Cod

Stage Star                  Peej, Steve

State Man                  Peej, Martin

Stay Away Fay          Martin, Steve

Teauphoo                   Peej

The Carpenter            Neil

Theonewedreamof      Cod

Theonetowatch          Cod

Theocrat                    Cod

Trelawne                   Martin

Under Control       Steve

Unexpected Party      Martin , Neil

William Cody         Cod

Willmount               Cliff, Steve

World Of Fortunes    Bob

Youwearitwell        Cliff, Martin

2023/24 Jumps Profile - World Of Fortunes

5y ch m Soldier of Fortune – Rose of The World (Bob)

Well named mare she is one of the dark brigade, making his debut at Tipperary in April this year finishing 2nd in a 2m 4f mares bumper, beaten a nose by Four Clean Aces (gave 7lb), then won at Wexford in May in a similar event beating Familiar Dreams (gave 1 lb)  6 ½  l . She has the options of another bumper or novice hurdles, and will be interesting to watch on her next appearance. She also represents a new trainer in the competition.

Trainer L.Kenny 

2023/24 Jumps Profile - Under Control

4 y ch f Doctor Dino – Delinda (Steve)

Smart looking filly, she made her debut at Fontainbleau in October 2022, winning a 2m 3f conditions hurdle by ½ l from Blooming (gave 5lb). Moved to England, she made her debut here at Newbury in March his year, winning a 2m Juvenile hurdle by 4 12/4 l from Bluegrass then at Cheltenham in March in the 2m 1f grade 2 mares novice hurdle, was 20th, beaten 46 ¾ l behind You Wear It Well.(gave 15 lb). At Cheltenham in April she won a 2m 1f premier juvenile handicap hurdle by 1 ½ l from Pretending (received 19 lb) and finished the season with victory at Sandown in a 2m novice handicap hurdle beating Iberico Lord ½ l. 

Nicky Henderson told The Punter she goes down the Mares hurdle route

Trainer N.Henderson

2023/24 Jumps Profile - Trelawne

7 y bg Geordieland – Black Collar ( Martin) 

Very lightly raced 7 year old, so could be plenty to come, he made his debut at Exeter as 6 year old, winning a 2m 2f novice hurdle by 18l from Bonza Boy (received 5lb), then in March at Exeter in a 2m 7f novice hurdle was 3 ½ l  third behind Just a Dime (received 7lb). In March this year he won a 2m 7f handicap hurdle at Uttoxeter by 3l from Lord Snootie (received 7lb), and recently at Carlisle won a 2m 4f limited novice handicap chase by 3 ½ l from Blue Fin (received 18 lb). 

Kim Bailey told The Punter: "We have been waiting for a year to jump fences with this stunning horse and after a really good hurdling career he was ready." 

He could prove a top class staying novice chaser

2023/24 Jumps Profile - Theonetowatch

4y bg Mahler – Xpectations (Cod)

A really dark horse, he has run only once, finishing 6th at Ayr in a 2m bumper, beaten 4 ¼ l by The Hardest Geezer. He is I believe the first Stuart Coltherd horse in the competition, and his progress will be interesting to watch.

 

Trainer S.Coltherd

2023/24 Jumps Profile - State Man

5 y ch g Doctor Dino – Arret Station   (Martin, Peej)

High class hurdler . He made his debut at Auteuil in May 2020, finishing 2nd in a 1m 7f, conditions hurdle for unraced colts and geldings over obstacles, finishing 2l 2nd to Bussleton. He then moved to Willie Mullins and made his Irish debut at Leopardstown in December 2021 where he fell 2 out when having every chance in a 2m maiden hurdle. In February this year he won a 2m maiden hurdle at Limerick by 12 l from Plains Indian (received 4lb), then in March at Cheltenham won a grade 3 2m 1f handicap hurdle by 1 ¼ l from First Street (gave 1 lb), and finished the season with victory at Punchestown in April, taking the 2m 3f grade 1 Champion novice hurdle by 7l from Flame Bearer. 

He reappeared at Punchestown in November,  2022, winning the 2m grade 1 Morgiana hurdle by 4l from Sharjah, then followed up at Leopardstown, winning the 2m grade 1  Matheson hurdle by 4 ¼ l from Vauban. In February at Leopardstown he won the 2m grade 1 Irish Champion hurdle by 4 ¼ l from Honeysuckle (received 7lb), then at Cheltenham in March was 9l 2nd to Constitution Hill in the 2m grade 1 Champion Hurdle. He finished the season with victory at Punchestown in the 2m grade 1 Champion hurdle beating Vauban 3l and should pick up plenty more points this season.

2023/24 Jumps Profile - Shishkin

8y bg Sholokhov – Labarynth     (Cliff, Neil, Steve)

He made his debut at Inch in March 2018, finishing 3rd a 3m , 4y maiden beaten 8 ¼ l behind Prince Kayf, then at Lingstown in another 3m , 4y maiden won by 8l from Apple Rock. Moved to Nicky Henderson, he made his rules debut at Kempton in March last  year , winning a 2m open bumper by 8l from Certainly Red.  His first run over hurdles didn’t go plan last season as he fell at the 2nd at Newbury in December, but he won a 2m novice hurdle at the same track in January, beating Shakem Up Arry 11l, and followed up at Huntingdon in Feb-ruary, winning a 2m 3f listed hurdle by 11l from Shan Blue. He finished the season, winning the 2m Supreme Novice hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival by a head from Abacadbras. 

He reappeared at Kempton in November 2020, winning a 2m2 f Beginners Chase by 23 l from Mick Pastor (received 7lb), then in December over 2m at Kempton won the 2m grade 2 novice chase by 13l from Tamroc Du Mathan., and followed up at Doncaster in January beating Eldorado Allen 8 ½ l in a 2m grade 2 novice chase. He then won the 2m grade 1 Arkle novice chase at Cheltenham in March, again beating Eldorado Allen this time by 12l, and finished the season at Aintree in April, winning the 2m  grade 1 Maghull novice chase by 3 ¼ l from Funambule  Sivola. 

He reappeared at Kempton in December 2021 winning a 2m grade 2 chase by 10 l from Greaneteen (gave 3lb), then followed up at Ascot in January this year winning the 2m 1f grade 1 Clarence house chase by 1 l from Energumene, then was pulled up at Cheltenahm in March in the Champion Chase. Subsequently diagnosed with a rare bone dis order, he has reportedly done well over the summer, and his return will be very interesting. 

He reappeared in December 2022 at Sandown and finished 3rd in the 2m grade 1 Tingle Creek chase beaten 15 behind Edwardstone, then in February this year won the 2m 5f Grade 1 Ascot Chase by 16 l from Pic D’Orhy, then at Cheltenham in March was 2nd in the 2m 5f Ryan Air Chase beaten 2 ¾ l by Envoi Allen. He finished with victory at Aintree in the 3m 1f grade 1 Ain-tree Bowl chase beating Ahoy Senor 1 ½ l and will win a top class chase or 2 again this season

Trainer N.Henderson

2023/24 Jumps Profile - Mirazur West

5y br g Westerner – Mirazur  (Steve)

One of the dark horse brigade he made his debut at Dromahane last December, falling when leading at the last in a 3m 4y geldings maiden point. Moved to Willie Mullins, he made his rules debut at Naas in March this year winning a 2m bumper by 4 ½ l from He’S My Hero . 

He is considered a high class prospect .

Trainer W. Mullins

2023/24 Jumps Profile - Maximilian

7 y ch g Adlerflug – Maxima    (Steve)

An Owners group syndicate horse who is useful and progressive. He made his debut at Rathcannon in October 2021, winning a 3m 5y+ geldings maiden point by 3l from Pray Tell,(gave 5lb), then moved across the water and made his rules debut at Carlisle in February last year, winning a 2m1f  bumper by 1 ¼ l from Bingoo (received 5lb) and followed up over course and distance in a similar event in March beating Snowy Evening (received 7lb) ½ l. 

Reappearing at Carlisle in October, he won a 2m 4f novice hurdle by 1 ¼ l from Harjo and followed up at Bangor over 2m 7f in another novice hurdle beating Dr Kananga  (received 6lb), 9 ½ l. At Sandown in December he was third in a 2m 4f grade novice hurdle, beaten 8 1/4l by Henri The Second, and had a wind operation after that. In January this year he won a 3m grade 2 novice hurdle at Doncaster, beating Stay Away Fay 1l, then in April at Aintree was 1 ¾ l 2nd in the 3m grade 1 Sefton Novice hurdle behind Apple Away. 

He has schooled well over fences, and remains an exciting prospect.

Trainer D. McCain

2023/24 Jumps Profile - Matata

5 y bg Vadamos – Wattery  (Peej)

Useful sort who at 5 is still on the upgrade, he made his debut at Tallow in February 2022, winning a 3m maiden point by 3l from Bannow Bay Boy. He moved across the water and made his rules debut at Fakenham in October last year winning a 2m novice hurdle by 7 ½ l from Theonlywayiswessex, then at Wetherby in November finished 2nd in a 2m Introductory hurdle beaten 1 ¼ l by Throne Hall. 

In December he was 2nd again, at Haydock in a 2m novice hurdle, beaten ¾ l by War Soldier, then in February this year at Wincanton, ran out after the 4th in a 2m novice hurdle. In march he won a 2m novice handicap hurdle at Newbury by 11l from Fame and Fun (received 16lb), and finished the season with a 6th place at Aintree in April in the 2m grade 1 Top novices hurdle, beaten 11 ½ l behind In The Pocket. 

He reappeared at Ffos Las in October winning a 2m novice limited handicap chase by 10 l from Cruz Control (received 12lb), and should win plenty more novice chases.

Trainer .Twiston - Davies

2023/24 Jumps Profile - Masaccio

6 y gr g Mastercraftsman- Ange Bleu (Cliff)

He earned his place in the editors string after winning impressively at Chepstow recently . He made his debut at Doncaster in November 2020, winning a 1m 5f junior bumper by 2 ¾ l from Arthurs Seat, then in April 2021 at Ayr was second in a 2m  open bumper, beaten ½ l by Vina Ardanza (received 4 lb). 

He was out next in December 2022, finishing third at Warwick in a 2m bumper beaten 2 ¼ l by Bowenspark, then in February this year at Newbury was 2nd in a 2m bumper, beaten 1 ¼ l by Aslukegoes. 

He finished the season at Aintree in the 2m 1f grade 2 bumper finishing 7th beaten 5 ½ l behind Florida Dreams, and reappeared at Chepstow at the end of October, winning a 2m 3f maiden hurdle by ¾ l from Beat The Bat. He should win more races this season.

Trainer A. King

2023/24 Jumps Profile - Marie's Rock

7 y bb m Milan – By The Hour  (Steve)

High class mare with a good win to runs ratio, she made her debut at Ffos Las  May 2019, winning a 2m mares bumper by 2 ¾ l from Balladame, then in December at Haydock, won a 2m Introductory hurdle by 5l from The Con Man (gave 12 lb). In December she won a 2m mares listed novice hurdle by 8l from Midnights gift, then after nearly a year off and a wind operation, reappeared at Newbury in November 2020, finishing 7th in a listed limited handicap hurdle, beaten 12 ¼ l behind Floressa . She then was 3rd  Doncaster in January last year, beaten 22 l by Miranda (received 2lb) in a 2m grade 2 mares hurdle, then after another long break and a wind operation, reappeared at Wetherby in October last year in a 2m mares listed hurdle, finishing  3rd beaten 7 ¾ l behind Molly Ollys Wishes. 

In November at Cheltenham in a 2m grade 3 handicap hurdle she was 7th behind West Cork  (received 1lb) beaten 10 ½ l then in December at Kempton won a 2m 5f handicap hurdle by 7l from An Tailiur (received 2lb.) She was  then badly hampered by a faller at Kempton in January this year in a2m 5f listed handicap hurdle And was pulled up. She then won at Warwick in February, taking a 2m 5f mares listed hurdle by 3l from Get a Tonic, followed up at Cheltenham in March taking the 2m 4f grade 1 David Nicholson mares hurdle by 1 ¾ l from Queens Brook, and finished with victory at Punchestown in April, winning the 2m 3f grade 1 mares champion hurdle by 1 ¼ l from Stormy Island. 

She reappeared at Cheltenham in January this year winning the 2m 4f grade Relkeel hurdle, beating Dashel Drasher (gave 1lb) 6l, then at Cheltenham in March in the 2m 4f grade 1 Mares Hurdle, was disappointing the beaten 15l behind Honeysuckle, and finished the season with 2nd at Aintree in the 3m Grade 1 Liverpool hurdle, beaten 3 ¼ l by Sire Du Berlais. She is likely to take in the big 3m hurdles races this season.

Trainer N.Henderson

2023/24 Jumps Profile - Marine Nationale

6 y bg French Navy – Power of The Future (Bob, Cod, Neil, Peej,  Steve)

Nicely named and very smart novice hurdler, he will be very interesting this season. He made his debut at Punchestown in May 2022, winning a 2m bumper by 3 ¾ l from Demanddrivingdouvan, then in August at Killarney, followed up in a similar event, beating My Gaffer (received 10 lb), 11 l. In October at Punchestown he won a 2m maiden hurdle by 4l from Viceregent (received 2 lb), then in December at Fairyhouse, won the 2m grade 1 Royal Bond novice hurdle by a head from Irish Point. He finished the season at Cheltenham, winning the 2m grade 1 Supreme novice hurdle by 3 ¼ l from Facile Vega, and is an exciting prospect. 

Trainer Barry Connell told The Punter "He was extensively schooled over fences when he was with Sam Curling, so he jumps very well, he's really athletic. I think he will be as good, if not better, over a fence. There is a good programme for two-mile novice chasers over here. You have the Grade 1 at Leopardstown over Christmas, then the Irish Arkle in February, and we can head on to Cheltenham after that. We'll be looking for a beginners' chase for him somewhere about a month or six weeks before Christmas." 

He could start at Navan on November 18th in a beginners chase.

Trainer Barry Connell

2023/24 Jumps Profile - Maimie's Magic

5y Ch M Getaway – Flemi (Neil)

Part owned by Mr Church, she started to fulfil expectations last season.  She made her debut at Down Royal in August in a 2m 1f mares maiden hurdle, finishing 9th, beaten 37 ¼ l behind Scenic Look, then at Navan in September in a 2m maiden hurdle was 13th beaten 67 ½ l behind Pats Choice and on her last run was 10th beaten 80 l at Fairyhouse in October in a 2m 4f mares maiden hurdle. 

She reappeared at Ayr in November last year, finishing 5th in a 2m novice hurdle beaten 17 ¾ l behind Carnfunnock, then in December, went to Kelso and won a 2m 2f mares handicap hurdle by a head from Milarville (gave 14 lb). In January she followed up at Newcastle, winning a 2m 1f mares handicap hurdle by 3l from Autumn Return (gave 19lb), then in March at Mussleburgh was 6th in a 2m 4f mares handicap hurdle beaten 16 ½ l by Lone Star (gave 6lb). She then finished 6th at Downpatrick in a 2m 3f mares handicap hurdle, beaten 31l behind Soldaro (gave 10lb), and finished the season with a 2nd at Perth in a 2m 4f mares handicap hurdle, beaten 2 ¼ l by autumn Return (gave 21 lb). 

She will continue over hurdles, and will win again this season.

Trainer S.Crawford

2023/24 Jumps Profile - Lookaway

6 y ch g Ask – Barrack’s Choice (Bob)

Interesting pick and pretty smart so far he made his debut at Kildorrery in November 2021, in a 3m , 4y maiden point, winning by 2 ½ l from Collectors Item He moved across the water to Neil King and made his rules debut at Newbury in February last year , winning a 2m bumper by 1 ¾ l from Fame and Concrete (gave 7lb), then at Aintree in April won the 2m 1 f grade 2 bumper by 2l from Hullnback. 

He reappeared in November at Warwick in a 2m 5f novice hurdle, finishing 3rd beaten 18 l by Ginny’s Destiny , then 2 weeks later at Haydock was 4th in a 2m Introductory hurdle, beaten 16 ¼ l behind Hullnback. In March this year at Kelso he was 6th in the 2m 2f grade 2 Premier novice hurdle, beaten 14 ¾ l behind Nemean Lion, then in May at Uttoxeter won a 2m maiden hurdle by 7l from Gold Link. In May at Uttoxeter over 2m 4f he won a novice hurdle by 33l from Midnight Soldier, (received 7lb), then reappeared at Cheltenham in October winning a grade 2 , 2m novice hurdle by 2 ¾ l from Kamsinas , and looks a progressive sort.

Trainer N.King

2023/24 Jumps Profile - Letterston Lady

4 y ch f Getaway – Whenskiesareblue (Martin)

She stays in Martin's string from last season.  She made her debut at Ffos Las in April this year, finishing 3rd in a 2m bumper, beaten 2l behind Hurricane Vichi, then was 2nd at Haydock in a similar event in May, beaten 6 ½ l by Twinjets. 

Given a break she reappeared at Worcester in August winning a 2m mares open bumper by 3 ¾  l from Orange Gina, then in September followed up at Newton Abbot in a 2m1f open bumper beating Always Busy 11l, and on her last outing beat Billiams Legacy (gave 3lb) 8l in a 2m mares novice hurdle at Worcester.  In November 2022 she was 5th, beaten 38 ½ l behind Luccia in a 2m mares listed hurdle, then in March this year was 4th at Market Rasen in a 2m 2f novice hurdle beaten 16 ¾ l by Hourvari (gave 5lb), then in April at Perth was beaten 15 ¼ l in a 2m handicap hurdle by Inferno Sacree ( received 10 lb), and finished the season with victory at Ffos Las In May beating Watergrange Jack (gave 4lb).  1 ½ l in a 2m 4f handicap hurdle. 

She looks capable of winning another handicap hurdle or 2 this season

Trainer P.Bowen

2023/24 Jumps Profile - Kingston Pride

4 y gr g Kingston Hill – Milan’s Pride ( Neil)

Really dark, could be anything category, he made his debut at Curraghmore in April this year , winning a 3m 4y geldings maiden point by 2l from The Enabler.

Nicky Henderson told The Punter: "He was bought at the Cheltenham Festival Sale and won his only point-to-point in April. He is an imposing sort, and I would expect to go straight over hurdles although, like so many of ours, we have the option of going for a bumper first." He will be interesting to watch first time out.

Trainer N.Henderson

2023/24 Jumps Profile - Kitty's Light

7 y bg Nathaniel – Daraiyna  (Cod)

One of the stars of the Cod squad last season, he made his debut at Huntingdon in October 2019, finishing 9th beaten 28 ¾ l by Lovely Lou Lou, then moved from John Ryan to Christian Williams. 

He reappeared at Southwell in July 2020, finishing 7th in a 2m novice hurdle, beaten 29 ¼ l by Sangha River (gave 2lb), then was 5th 12 days later at Bangor in a 2m 3f novice hurdle, beaten 27 l by Mercian Prince (gave 3lb). 7 days later he was 3rd at Southwell in a 2m novice hurdle, beaten 12 ½ l by Enemy Coast Ahead (gave 9lb), then in August, got off the mark at Southwell, winning a 2m 4f novice handicap chase by 2 ½ l from Blue n Yellow (gave 3 lb). 3 weeks later at Sedgefield, he was third in a 2m 5f handicap chase, beaten 1 1/2l by River Frost  ( gave 22lb), and returned to the winners enclosure in September at Warwick, winning a 3m novice handicap chase by 1 ¾ l from Rosserk Abbey (received 7lb). In October at Exeter he followed up in a 3m handicap chase beating Sizing At Midnight (gave 23 lb), then in November at Wincanton was third in a 3m listed handicap chase, beaten 3 ¼ l by El Presente ( gave 25 lb). 

He had a well earned break and returned in January at Lingfield in a 2m Jumpers Bumper, finishing 4th, beaten 4 ½ l by Jalrath, then in February in a similar event over course and distance was third behind Sometimes always, (received 4lb) beaten ½ l. 3 weeks later at Newbury in a 3m handicap hurdle he was 7th, beaten 25 ½ l by Polish (gave 3lb), then in March at Kelso won a 3m 2f handicap chase by a neck from Didero Vallis (gave 4lb). He finished the season with 3rd place at Sandown in the 3m 5f grade 3 handicap chase beaten ¾ l by Enrillo (gave 7lb). H

e got a well earned summer off returning at Chepstow in October 2021, finishing 2nd in a 2m 7f handicap chase beaten a head by Chirico Vallis ( received 10 lb), then 3 weeks later was 2nd at Wetherby in the 3m grade 2 Charlie Hall chase beaten 4 ¼ l by Fusil Raffles. At Newbury in November in the 3m 2f grade 3 handicap chase he was pulled up, then in December at Kempton was 4th in a 3m handicap chase beaten 13 ½ l by Five Star Getaway (received 7lb). In January 2022, he was 7th at Kempton in a 3m handicap beaten 23 ¾ l by Caribean Boy (gave 5lb), then in February at Kempton was 2nd in a grade 2 handicap chase beaten 2 ¾ l by Cap Du Nord (received 16 lb). In April at Ayr in the 4m grade 3 Scottish Grand National handicap chase he was 2nd beaten 7l by Win My Wings (received 10 lb), then 3 weeks later at Sandown was 3rd in the 3m 5f grade 3 handicap chase beaten 8 ½ l by Hewick (gave 1lb). 

He reappeared in October at Chepstow, finishing 6th beaten 40 l by Peregrine Run (gave 3lb), in a 2m 7f handicap chase then 3 weeks later at Ascot was 6th again in a 3m Premier handicap chase, finishing 18 ¼ l behind Our Power ( received 6lb). In November at Newbury in a 2m 6f handicap chase he was 8th beaten 32 ½ l; behind Zanza (received 6lb), then at Kempton in December was 7th in a 3m handicap chase, beaten 21 l by Remastered (gave 9lb). In January this year he was third at Kempton in a 3m handicap chase , beaten 19 ¾ l by Annsam , then in February at Newcastle won the 4m 1f Eider  Handicap chase by 2 ½ l from The Galloping Bear ( gave 8lb), then followed up at Ayr taking the 4m Scottish Grand National Premier handicap chase  by 3l from Cooper’s Cross (received 7lb), and completed a remarkable hat trick at Sandown winning the 3m 5f grade 3 handicap chase by 2 ½ l from Moroder ( received 4lb), a victory that saved Cod from the spoon. 

He reappeared recently at Aintree finishing 4th in a 2m 4f handicap hurdle, beaten 16 ¼ l by Crambo ( received 1 lb), and looks a major player in all this season’s staying handicap chases.

Trainer C. Williams

2023/24 Jumps Profile - Ilovethenightlife

5 y bm Walk in the Park – Belle De Londres (Cliff)

An improving mare who made her debut at Ascot in February 2022, finishing 4th in a 2m mares bumper, beaten 1 ½ l behind Roc of Dundee, then sent to Aintree in April finished 11th in a 2m 1f grade mares bumper, beaten 36 l behind Ashroe Diamond. 

She Reappeared at Ffos Las in October, winning a 2m mares novice hurdle by 7 ½ l from Lady Gwen, a performance that got her in to the Editor’s string. She then went to Uttoxeter in November and finished in a 2m mares novice hurdle, beaten 13 ¼ l behind Kateira (received 7lb), then in December at Taunton was third in a 2m mares listed novice hurdle, beaten 10 3/43 l behind Credrojava, then in February, unseated at Wincanton in a novice hurdle. In March at Doncaster, she won a 2m 3f novice hurdle by ¾ l from Moviddy, then followed up at Newbury in a 2m grade 2 limited mares handicap hurdle, beating Blue Beach (received 14lb) 2 ½ l . She finished the season at Cheltenham in April finishing 5th in a 2m 4f mares listed hurdle, beaten 21 1/4l behind Ahorsewithnoname (received 3lb). 

A big scopey mare she stays over hurdles at this stage and reappeared at Wincanton earlier this month, in a mares 2 m 5f handicap hurdle, giving at least 5lb all round, she travelled well for a long way before being pulled up 2 out. Hopefully she will win a race or two again this season.

Trainer J.Tizzard

2023/24 Jumps Profile - Je Garde

4 y gr f Kapgarde – Valgardena   (Neil)

Very much a dark horse she has run only twice, making her debut at Auteuil in October 2022, finishing 3rd in a 2m 2f conditions hurdle, for 3y old fillies unraced over obstacles, beaten 5l by Jane De La Brunie, then, for Willie Mullins in March this year, was 12th, beaten 35 ½ l in the 2m grade 1 Triumph hurdle at Cheltenham behind Lossiemouth. 

That would have been a big ask for an inexperienced horse, so suggests she is well thought of at home, and she is an interesting prospect for novice hurdles this season

Trainer W. Mullins

2023/24 Jumps Profile - Inthewaterside

5 y bg Jeu St Eloi – Vared (Bob)

Highly regarded at Ditcheat, and Paul Nicholls says one of the biggest horses he has ever trained, he is an exciting novice hurdle prospect this season. He made his debut at Exeter in December last year, winning a 2m bumper by 1l from Take No Chances, (received 7lb), then followed up at Sandown in February this year wining a category 1 open bumper by 6 ½ l from Ten lengths Tom ( received 16lb). 

He reappeared at Aintree at the end of October, winning a 2m 4f maiden hurdle by a head from Jagwar (received 2lb), and will be progressive this season

Trainer P.Nicholls

2023/24 Jumps Profile - Impaire Et Passe

5 y bg  Diamond Boy – Brune Ecossaise ( Bob, Cliff, Cod, Neil, Peej)

If there is one horse to shake up Constitution Hill this season, this could be the one. He made his debut at Nancy in March 2022, winning a 1m 4f AQPS stakes by 6l from Hyper Sud (gave 11lb). He then moved to Willie Mullins and reappeared in December last year, winning a 2m 3f maiden hurdle at Naas by 18 l from Fear of Frost, then followed up at Punchestown in January this year , winning a 2m grade 2 novice hurdle by 6 ½ l from The Model Kingdom (received 7lb). He then went to Cheltenham in March and won the 2m 5f  grade 1 Ballymore novice hurdle by 6 ½ l from Gaelic Warrior, and finished the season with victory at Punchestown in the 2m 3f grade 1 Champion novice hurdle, beating High Definition 7 ½ l. 

He does possess the speed to drop back to 2 miles , and would be very interesting if that is the plan. Otherwise, he looks the next stayers hurdle winner.

Trainer W.Mullins

2023/24 Jumps Profile - Hercules Morse

5 y bg Blue Bresil – Ishka Baha  ( Martin)

One of the dark horse, could be anything brigade he made his debut at Worcester in October last year, finishing 3rd in a 2m 4f maiden hurdle, beaten 17 ½ l by Idalko Bihouse then in December  at Ffos Las was 5th in a 2m 4f novice hurdle, beaten 22 l behind Hurricane Highway. He finished with victory at Ffos Las in January this year beating Uncle Bert 2 ¾ l and Ben Pauling told the Punter: "He is another who I think the world of as he makes the step from hurdling to novice chasing. He has only had three runs over hurdles, and he will go chasing"

Trainer B.Pauling

2023/24 Jumps Profile - Halibut

5 y bl g Balko – A Merveille  (Cod)

The Cod is taking an interest in other species, and this is an interesting novice. He made his debut at Punchestown in April this year, finishing 3rd in a 2m bumper, beaten 1 ¾ l behind Path D’Oroux (gave 7lb), then in May at Punchestown was again third in a 2m bumper, beaten 6 ½ l behind Marine Nationale, and on his last start recently at Clonmel, won a 2m maiden hurdle by 7 ½ l from Cillians Charm . Whilst the form is hard to assess, he was an easy winner and looks capable of more success. 

He was seen only once after that last season, finishing 2nd in November at Punchestown in a 2m novice hurdle, beaten 4 ¼ l by The Model Kingdom. I have no idea what kept him off after that, but his return will be interesting to watch

Trainer E Mullins

2023/24 Jumps Profile - Good Risk At All

7y ch g No Risk At All – Sissi Land (Peej)

Useful sort who could improve further now he goes chasing. He made his debut at Newton Abbot in October 2020, finishing 2nd in a 2m 1f bumper, beaten 1l by Onemorefortheroad, then in November at Cheltenham, won a 2m listed bumper by 1 ½ l from Grandeur D’Ame. He followed up at Newbury in February 2021, winning another listed bumper by 2 ¼ l from I Like To Move It (received 13lb), then reappeared at Chepstow in November finishing 2nd in a 2m maiden hurdle, beaten 4 ½ l by Hardkore. 

3 weeks later at Newbury he again finished 2nd in a 2m maiden hurdle beaten 6l by Jonbon, then in January 2022, was 2nd in a 2m handicap hurdle at Warwick, beaten a neck by Barrichelo (gave 6lb). In February he won a 2m 3f handicap at Ascot beating Christopher wood (gave 14 lb) by 9l, then at Aintree in April was 6th in the 2m 1f grade 1 Mersey novice hurdle beaten 28 ¾ l by Three Stripe Life. 

In October he won a 2m 4f handicap hurdle at Carlisle, beating Wholestone (gave 2lb) 4 ¾ l , then in November at Haydock was 6th in a 3m premier handicap, beaten 20m ¼ l by Botox Has (received 6lb). He then went to Cheltenham in March this year and finished 7th in the Coral Cup handicap hurdle beaten 12 ¼ l behind Langer Dan (received 4lb), then in April at Aintree was 10th in a 2m 4f premier handicap hurdle, beaten 15 ¾ l behind Fennor Cross (received 13 lb). 

He made a winning chase debut at Carlisle  in October beating Alapillipe 16l, and could take a fairly high rank amongst the novice chasers this season.

Trainer S. Thomas

2023/24 Jumps Profile - Gerri Colombe

7 y bg Saddler  Maker – Ruse De Gurre  (Bob, Cliff, Martin, Neil)

Top class chaser he made his debut at Lingstown in March 2020 , winning a 3m 4y Maiden point by a head from Lakota Warrior. He reappeared at Fairyhouse in January 2021, taking a 2m bumper by 24 l from The Higher Road, then followed up at Naas in February, taking a 2m bumper by 3 ½ l from Walter Grey (received 11lb).  

He reappeared in a maiden hurdle over 2m4f  at Down Royal in December, winning by 8 ½ l from Ailie Rose (received 13 lb), then in January last year at Thurles, followed up in a 2m 7f novice hurdle, beating Ida’s Boy 1 ¼ l. 

Reappearing last November at Fairyhouse he won a 2m 5f beginners chase by 2 ¾ l from Bronn, then at Limerick in December, won the 2m 3f grade 1 Faugheen novice chase by 4 ¼ l from Adamantly Chosen. In February this year he came across to Sandown and won the 2m 4f grade 1 Scilly Isle novice chase by 1 ¾ l from Balco Coastal, then at Cheltenham in March finished 2nd in the 3 m grade 1 Brown Advisory novice chase beaten a short head by The Real Whacker. He finished the season with victory at Aintree in the 3m 1f grade 1 Mildmay novice chase, beating Complete Unknown 7 ½ l. 

He reappeared at Down Royal recently, winning the 3m grade 1 champion chase by a neck from Envoi Allen,  and will be a major player in the top staying chases this season.

Trainer G.Elliott

2023/24 Jumps Profile - Galopin Des Champs

7 y bl g Timos – Manson Des Champs (Cod, Neil, Peej)

Last years Gold Cup winner but I am not convinced he is this year’s. 

He made his debut at Auteuil in May 2020, winning a 2m 2f 4year old hurdle by 2 ½ l from Gold Allen. Moved to Willie Mullins he reappeared at Gowran Park in November, finishing 2nd in a 2m novice hurdle, beaten 1/2l by Sea Ducor (received 7lb), then in December at Limerick in a 2m grade 2 hurdle, was pulled up. In February 2021 at Leopardstown in a 2m grade 1 novice hurdle he went off at 100/1 and was 6th beaten 9 ¼ l by Appreciate It (gave 1 lb), then in March at Cheltenham won the 2m 4f Conditional jockey’s handicap hurdle by 2 ¼ l from Langer Dan (received 7lb). 

He followed up at Punchestown in April, winning a 3m grade 1 novice hurdle by 12 l from Gentlemansgame, them reappeared in December at Leopardstown, winning a 2m  5f novice chase by 22l from Ain’t That A shame. In February 2022 he won a 2m 5f grade 1 novice chase at Leoparstown by 9l from Master McShee, then in March at Cheltenham, in the 2m 4f grade 1 Turners Novice Chase , fell when 12 l clear at the last. He finished the season at Fairyhouse in April, taking a 2m 4f grade novice chase by 18l from Master McShee. 

Reappearing at Punchestown in December he won the 2m 4f grade 1 John Durkan memorial chase by 13l from Fakir D’Oudairies, then in February this year won the 3m grade 1 Irish Gold Cup by 6l from Stattler at Leopardstown. He then came to Cheltenham in March and won the 3m 2f grade 1 Gold Cup, beating Bravemansgame 7l, and finished the season with 2nd at Punchestown in the 3m grade 1 Gold Cup, beaten 2 ¾ l by Fast or Slow. He sets the standard amongst the staying chasers, but could be vulnerable.

Trainer W.Mullins

2023/24 Jumps Profile - Favour and Fortune

5 y br g Soldier of Fortune – Fleur Rose (Martin)

Potentially smart hurdler, he made his debut at Southwell in November 2022, winning a 2m bumper by 5 ½ l from Spago, then in a similar event at Warwick in February this year won by 7 ½ l from Alright Dai (received 7lb), He then went to Cheltenham in March in the 2m Champion bumper finishing 14th beaten 20 ½ l behind A Dream To Share. 

Found to have pulled muscles after, Alan King reports he has summered well and he reappeared at Hereford in October winning a 2m novice hurdle by 13 l from Flight of Freedom, and should win more races.

Trainer A.King

2023/24 Jumps Profile - Famous Bridge

7 y bg Fame and Glory – Wahiba Hall  (Cliff)

A rapidly improving chaser he made his debut at Punchestown in March 2021, finishing 3rd in a 2m 4f bumper, beaten 5 ½ l behind Green Vault. He moved across the water to Nicky Richards and made his rules debut at Carlisle in October 2021, finishing 2nd in a 2m 4f novice hurdle, beaten 4 ½ l by Harpers Brook, then in November at Ayr, won a 2m 3f novice hurdle by a head from High Stakes. In December at Kelso he was 2nd in a 2m 6f novice hurdle, beaten 1 ¾ l by Ned Tanner (received 7lb), then in February last year in a 2m 5f handicap hurdle at Kelso, unseated his rider 2 out when leading narrowly. He then won a 2m 5f handicap hurdle at Kelso in March, beating Kaizer 5l (received 3lb), then in April at Perth, was pulled up in a listed hurdle.

He reappeared in January this year, finishing 3rd in a2m 4f novice limited handicap chase at Doncaster, beaten 14 ½ l behind Bold Endeavour, then in January at Ayr was 4th in a 3m novice limited handicap chase beaten 46 ½ l by Thomas Darby . In March he went to Wetherby and won a 2m 5f handicap chase by 3l from Enzo D’Airy (gave 4lb), then followed up at Wetherby 3 weeks later winning a 3m novice limited handicap chase by 1 ½ l from Lord of Kerak (received 4lb). On a marko f 128, he has plenty of improvement and will contest staying handicap chases

Trainer N.Richards

2023/24 Jumps Profile - El Fabiolo

 6 y bg Spanish Moon – Sainte Mainte  (Bob, Cliff, Cod, Neil, Peej, Steve)

Another rising star from the all conquering Mullins yard he made his debut at Clairefontaine in a 1m 6f colts and geldings maiden in August 2020, finishing 7th beaten 16 ½ l by Tranatlantic (gave 3lb). In September at Auteuil he was 3rd in a listed 2m 2f hurdle for 3y colts and geldings unraced over obstacles, beaten 3l by Here I am, and was then moved to Ireland. 

He reappeared at Tramore in January last year, winning a 2m maiden hurdle by 13l from Tempo Chapter Two (gave 3lb), then in April at Aintree was beaten a neck by Jonbon in the 2m grade 1 Top novices hurdle, and finished the season at Punchestown winning a 2m novice hurdle by 4l from Ha D’or. 

He reappeared at Fairyhouse in December last year winning a 2m Beginners Chase by 19 l from Colonel Mustard ( received 5lb), then at Leopardstown in February this year won a 2m 1f grade 1 novice chase by 10 l from Banbridge. He then came across to Cheltenham in March and won the 2m Grade 1 Arkle novice chase by 5 ½ l from Jonbon, and finished the season with victory at Punchestown in a 2m grade 1 novice chase beating Dysart Dynamo 11 l.  He looks set for Champion Chase honours in March.

Trainer W. Mullins

2023/24 Jumps Profile - Dysart Enos

5 y bm Malinas- Graces Benefit (Martin) 

Martin does pretty well with his Fergal O’Brien picks and has another nice one here. She made her debut at Ballyragget in March last year, finishing 2nd in a 3m mares maiden point, then moved across the water and made her rules debut at Ludlow in November, winning a 2m open bumper by 8 ½ l from Flight of Freedom. She then followed up at Market Rasen in February this year, in another 2m mares listed bumper, beating Queens Gamble (gave 4lb), 1l, then in April at Aintree won the 2m1f grade 2 mares bumper by 9l from Golden Ace. 

Her breeding is quite remarkable,  Iain Corrigan and Grainne Dunne, who have only ever owned one brood-mare and bred from her one foal, but that was Dysart Enos, a nine-length winner of the Grade 2 Goffs UK Nickel Coin mares’ bumper at Aintree on Thursday.

“It’s all been a bit of a whirlwind to be honest,” says Iain, laughing in disbelief. “We don’t even qualify as small breeders. We’ve bred one horse in our lives, and it just happens to be her.” She will be very interesting in novice hurdles this season, and won recently oh her return at Huntingdon, winning a 2m mares novice hurdle by 7 ½ l from Parkin Fine.

Trainer F.O’Brien

2023/24 Jumps Profile - Dr Eggman

5 y bg Saint Des Saints – Jahra ( Peej)

An interesting pick and certainly one of the darker horse, he made his debut at Fairyhouse in April 2022, finishing 3rd beaten 2 ¾ l in a 2m bumper, then in April this year at Punchestown was third in a 2m 2f bumper, beaten 1 ½ l by Walk Away Harry, then in May won a 2m bumper at Ballinrobe by a head from Intense Approach (received 13 lb). Rich Ricci told the Punter he is a straight forward horse who he hopes will improve over hurdles And he sees him as an interesting prospect over 2 ½ miles plus

Trainer W. Mullins

2023/24 Jumps Profile - Constitution Hill

5 y bg Blue Bresil – Queen of The Stage (Bob, Cliff, Martin, Neil, Peej) 

One of the most exciting novice hurdlers to appear for some time, he made his debut at Tipperary point to point in April 2021, finishing 2nd beaten a head by Anyharminasking. Moving to Nicky Henderson, he certainly caught the eye on the gallops, and made his hurdling debut at Sandown in December 2021, winning a 2m novice hurdle by 14l from Might I 9gave 3lb), then at Sandown in January this year, won the 2m grade 1 Tolworth novice hurdle by 12 from Jetoile, then took the 2m grade 1 novice hurdle at Cheltenham in March by an eye catching 22l from Jonbon. 

He reappeared in November last year, winning the  2m grade 1 Fighting Fifth hurdle at Newcastle by 12 l from Epatante (received 7lb), then followed up at Kempton in December, winning the 2m grade 1 Christmas hurdle by 17 again from Epatante (received 7lb). He then won the 2m grade 1 Champion hurdle at Cheltenham by 9l from State Man, and finished with victory at Aintree in April, taking the 2m 4f grade 1 Aintree hurdle by 3l from Sharjah. He will be very hard to beat this season

Trainer N.Henderson

2023/24 Jumps Profile - Chianti Classico

6 y bg  Shantou – Ballinderry Lady  (Peej)

He made his debut in a Tipperary in a 3m 4y geldings point to point in April 2021, winning by 2 ½ l from Stumptown, then moved to Kim Bailey and made his rules debut at Ascot in October 2021, finishing 2nd in a 2m bumper beaten 1 ½ l by Estacas. In December he won a 2m bumper at Market Rasen by 11l from Boltinlea (received 7lb), then at Aintree in April 21022, was 10th beaten 19 l in a grade 2, 2m 1f bumper, beaten 19 l behind Lookaway. 

He reappeared at Chepstow in October 2022, winning a 2m 3f maiden hurdle by 1 ¼ l from Henri the Second, then followed up at Market Rasen, winning a 2m 4f novice hurdle by 8 ½ l from Park Hill Dancer (received 7lb). In January this year he won a 2m 5f handicap hurdle by 1 ¼ l from  Stoners Choice (gave 2lb), at Wincanton, then in Cheltenham in March was pulled up in the 3m grade 1 Albert Bartlett novice hurdle, and was reported to have heat stress y the vets, 

He had a wind operation and reappeared at Chepstow in October this year winning a 2m 7f limited novice handicap chase by 4 ¼ l from Pull Again Green, and looks the sort to progress further.

A fascinating 100-year story lies behind the red and cream silks owned by Sir Francis Brooke, and a new piece of history for the colours could be on the verge of being created by Chianti Classico, as he underlined his major potential with a third victory over hurdles.

The silks originally belonged to Lady Brooke, who trained in Ireland before World War I, when restrictions meant single women were unable to train in their own name, so she adopted the name Mr Silver. She then married and continued to have horses carry the silks until her death in the 1980s and her grandson, who is chairman at Ascot, is delighted they continue to be seen on the racecourse.

Trainer K.Bailey

2023/24 Jumps Profile - Captain Teague

5y ch g Doyen -, Dancingwithbubbles  (Bob, Cliff, Steve)

The only British trained horse to finish in the first ten of the Cheltenham champion bumper, hopes at Ditcheat are high for this season as he goes novice hurdling. He made his debut at Knockanard in February 2022, winning a 2m 4f maiden point by 8l from Theballyline Man, and was then brought privately. 

Sent to Paul Nicholls, he made his rules debut at Plumpton last December, winning a 2m 1f bumper by 2 m1/4 from King William Rufus, and then was 3rd in the Cheltenham Champion bumper in March this year, beaten 2 ½ behind A Dream To Share. He reappeared at Chepstow in October, winning the 2m 3f Persian War grade 2 novice hurdle by 9 ½ l from Resplendent Grey, and should win plenty more races.

Trainer P.Nicholls

2023/24 Jumps Profile - Big Fish

5 y bg Flemensfirth -, Tweedledrum  (Cod

Ideally named for the Cod Squad, he made his debut at Exeter in November last year, finishing 2nd in a 2m bumper, beaten a neck by Micronormous (gave 7lb), then in March this year was 5th at Ffos Las in a 2m bumper beaten 14 ¾ l by Southoftheborder. He reappeared at Exeter in October, winning a 2m 2f maiden hurdle by 5l from King of The Lake, and should progress from that

Trainer E.Lavelle

2023/24 Jumps Profile - An Tobar

5 y bl g Gentlewave – Katalina    (Neil)

They don’t come much darker than this black gelding who has one run in a point to point at Ballyvodock in January last year, winning a 5Y  maiden point by 20 l from Good For Scope. He was in Neil’s string last season, but didn’t run but returned to action recently at Fairyhouse winning a 2m maiden hurdle by 4 ¼ l from Champagne Admiral and looks a top Class hurdler in the making 

Trainer H De Bromhead

2023/24 Jumps Profile - Allaho

8 y bg No Risk At All- Idaho Falls  (Cliff, Peej,)

A top class chaser, ideally suited by 2 ½ miles,   He made his debut at Leopardstown on Boxing day 2018,  finishing 4th, beaten 4 ¾ l behind Exit Poll. He reappeared at Clonmel in February winning a 3m grade 3 novice hurdle by 4l from Minella Indo, then at Cheltenham in March, finished 3rd in the 3m grade 1 Albert Bartlett novice hurdle, beaten 9l behind Minella Indo, and finished the season at Punchestown in May, finishing 2nd in the 3m grade 1 novice hurdle, beaten 2l by Minella Indo. 

He reappeared at Leopardstown in December 2019, finishing 2nd in a 2m 5f Beginners Chase, beaten 1 ¾ l behind Easy Game, then, in January at Fairyhouse, took a similar event by 21 l from Milan Native, and then at Cheltenham in March finished 3rd the 3m grade 1 RSA Novice chase, beaten 2l behind Champ. He reappeared at Punchestown in December 2020, finishing a disappointing 6th in the 2m 4f grade 1 John Durkan memorial chase, beaten 433 m3/4 l behind Min, then at Leopradstown 3 weeks later was 4th in the 3m grade 1 Savills chase, beaten 20 l behind A Plus Tard. In January 2021 he won a grade 2 2m 4f chase at Thurles beating Elimay (received 2lb ) by 3l, then T Cheltenham in March won the 2m 4f grade 1 chase by 12l from Fakir D’Oudairies, and  finished the season at Punchestown, finishing 2nd to Chacan Por Soi in the 2m Champion Chase.

He reappeared at Punchestown in December last year, winning the 2m 4f grade 1 John Durkan memorial chase by 2l from Janidil, then in January at Thurles, won a grade 2 2m 4f chase by 12l from Fakir D’Oudairies. In March at Cheltenham he gain won the 2m 4gf grade 1 Ryan Air chase, by 14 l from Janidil, and finished the season at Punchestown, taking the 3m grade 1 chase by 14l from Clan Des Obeaux. 

He missed all last season due to injury / illness but returned at Clonmel on 9th November, winning a 2m 4f grade 2 chase by 9l from Janadil (gave 5lb), and his long term target will be the Ryan Air Chase at Cheltenham again.

Trainer  W.Mullins 

2023/24 Jumps Profile - A Dream to Share

5 y bg Muhaara – Hikari (Bob, Neil)

I don’t recall a Muhaara off spring in the jumps competition before, nor can there have been many who have won all 5 bumper starts, he made his debut at Tipperary in May 2022, winning a 2m bumper by 4l from Rath Gaul Boy (gave 20 lb), then followed up at Roscommon in June winning a similar event by 2 ¼ l from Fiveonfive. 

He reappeared in February this year winning a 2m grade 2 bumper at Leopardstown by 2 ¾ l from Fact To  File (received 3 lb), then in March at Cheltenham won the 2m Champion bumper, again beating Fact To File, this time by 1 ¼ l. He rounded off the season with victory at Punchestown in the Irish Champion bumper in April beating Tullyhill 3 ¾ l and will be a very exciting novice hurdler.

Trainer John E & Thomas Kiely

2023/24 Jumps - The Strings

Cliff,  Allaho, Botox Has, Captain Bellamy , Captain Teague, Constitution Hill , El Fabiolo,  Famous Bridge , Gerri Colombe, Giovinco , Greaneteen, I Love The Night Life, Impaire Et Passe , Iron Bridge, Knapper’s Hill, Le Patron, L’Homme Presse, Masaccio,  Shishkin, Willmount, You Wear It Well

 

Cod,  A Plus Tard,  Big Fish, Dandy Dan, Dan’s Chosen,  Datsalrightgino, El Fabiolo, Foxey, Galopins Des Champs,  Halibut, Hewick, Impaire Et Passe, Kitty’s Light , Langer Dan, Marine Nationale, Noble Yeats , Sire de Berlais, Theonewedreamof, Theonetowatch, Theocrat, William Cody, 

Bob,  A Dream To Share, .  Brighterdaysahead,  Captain Teague,  Constitution Hill,  El Fabiolo,  Fastorslow, Gaelic Warrior, Gentlemansgame, Gerri Colombe, Giovinco, Hyland, Inthewaterside, Impaire Et Passe, Impervious, Iroko, Look away, Marine Nationale, . Nemean Lion, Nickle Back, World Of Fortunes

Martin   Constitution Hill, Dysart Enos,  Edwardstone, Favour and Fortune,  Gerri Colombe, Go to War, Hercules Morse , Johnny Who , Jonbon, Lady Adare   ,  Letsbeclearaboutit , Letterston Lady,    Lhomme Presse, Luccia, Mister Policeman, State Man , Stay away Fay, Trelawne, Unexpected Party ,  You wear it well      

                 

Steve , Bravemansgame,  Captain Teague, El Fabiolo, Grey Dawning, Jeriko du Reponet’ Jonbon, Lossiemouth, Marie's Rock, Marine Nationale , Maximil-lian,  Mirazur, Mister Policeman My Drogo, Pic D'Orhy, Rubaud, Shiskin, Stage Star, Stay Away Fay, Under Control,  Willmount

Neil,   A Dream To Share , An Tobar,  Bill Baxter, Bravemansgame, Constitu-tion Hill, El Fabiolo, Gaillard Du Mesnil, Galopin Des Champs, Gentle-mansgame, Gerri Columbe,  Impaire Et Passe, Irish Point, Je Garde, Kingston Pride, Lossiemouth, Maimies Magic, Marine Nationale, Shishkin, The Carpen-ter, Unexpected Party

Peej,  Allaho, Ballyburn, Chianti Classico, Constitution Hill , Dr Eggman, Dr T J Eckleburg, El Fabiolo, Galopin Des Champs, General Medrano, Good Risk At All, Impaire Et Passe, Inthepocket, Iroko, Love Envoi, Marine Nationale, Matata, Protektorat, Stage Star, State Man, Teauphoo