2024/25 Jumps Profile - Famous Bridge

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

Stays in the Editor’s string after a good season last time round, 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). 

He reappeared on 4th November 2023, finishing 4th in a 2m 4f handicap chase at Ayr, beaten ¾ l by Whodini ( received 13 lb), then 3 weeks later at Haydock won a 3m 1f handicap chase by 1l from Credo (gave 1 lb).he then followed up over course and distance in another handicap chase, beating Burrows Diamond received 3 lb) 1l , then in January at Doncaster in a 3m handicap chase was a disappointing 9th, beaten 23 ¾ l by Annual Invictus (received 16 lb), then at Hadock in February, in a 3m 4f handicap chase unsated at17th when still holding every chance. 

At Cheltenham in March he was 4th in the 3m 1f Ultima Premier handicap chase, beaten 21 ¾ l behind Chianti Classico (received 4lb), . He reappeared at Kelso at the end of October, finishing 2nd in a 3m 2f limited handicap chase, beaten 3l by Elvis mail (gave 6lb). He will again contest the big staying chase handicaps and could be a Grand National horse his season. 

Trainer N.Richards

2024/25 Jumps Profile - Fact To File

7 y bg Poliglote – Mitemps   (Cliff, Neil)

Lightly raced but rapidly improving chaser who was the Editors Cheltenham Grand Slam pick last season. He made his debut at Belharbour in February 2022, winning a 5y geldings maiden point by 6l from Asian Master. He made his rules debut in December at Leopardstown, winning a 2m 4f bumper by 2l from Irish Panther, then in February last year was 2nd in a 2m grade 2 bumper beaten 2 ¾ l by A Dream o Share (gave 3 lb). 

n March the 2 clashed again at Cheltenham in the Champion bumper and at level weights A Dream to Share came out on top again by 1 ¼  l. Reappearing last November he went straight over fences, finishing 2nd in a 2m 4f Beginners chase at  Navan, beaten 3 ¼ l by American Mike, then in December at Leopardstown won a 2m 5f Beginners chase by 17 l from Zanahiyr. 

In February at Leopardstown in 2 m 5f grade 1 novice chase, he was 17 l ahead at the last in a match with Gaelic Warrior who unsated when well beaten. He finished the season with victory at Cheltenham in the 3m grade 1 Brown’s Advisory novice chase, beating Monty’s Star 3 ¼ l, and is considered a live Gold Cup contender his season.

Trainer W. Mullins

2024/25 Jumps Profile - El Fabiolo

7y bg Spanish Moon – Sainte Mainte  (Cliff)

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 reappeared at Cork in December last year winning a grade 2, 2m chase by 4 ¾ l from Fil Dor, then then in February at Leopardstown won the 2m 1f grade 1 Dublin Chase by 8 ½ l from Dinoblue. In March at Cheltenham in the 2m grade 1 Champion Chase he pulled up after the 5th, having made a number of mistakes. He finished the season at Sandown in the 2m grade 1 Celebration Chase, beaten 4l by Jonbon. His jumping can let him down, but with a clear round he is high class and should win races again this season.

Trainer W. Mullins

2024/25 Jumps Profile - Dysart Enos

6 y bm Malinas- Graces Benefit (Martin) 

Martin does pretty well with his Fergal O’Brien picks and has another nice one here and she stays in his string after a frustrating season last time. 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. 

She reappeared at Huntingdon in November last year, winning a 2m mares novice hurdle by 7 ½ l from Parkin Fine , and followed up at Cheltenham in December in a 2m 1f novice hurdle, beating Beat The Bat (gave 7lb), 2 ¾ l. In January at Doncaster she won a 2m novice hurdle by 7l from Justus (gave 4lb). She was then due o run at Cheltenham in the grade 2 mares novice hurdle, but scoped badly and was put away for the summer. Fergal O’Brien told the Punter she has done well through the summer and could star back at Cheltenham in the Greatwood hurdle. We have not seen the best of her yet.

Her breeding is quite remarkable,  Iain Corrigan and Grainne Dunne, who have only ever owned one broodmare 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.” 

Trainer F.O’Brien

2024/25 Jumps Profile - Dancing City

7 y ch g Feel Like Dancing – Solataire City (Peej)

Lightly raced 7 year old who made his debut at Borris House in December 2021, winning a 3m 4 year geldings point by 12 l from Thomas Mor, then in March 2022, finished 2nd a Wexford in a 2m bumper beaten ½ l by Three Card Brag, (received 7lb), then in March last year, back at Wexford, won another 2nm bumper by ½ l from Littlefoot (received 9lb). In April at Punchestown he was 2nd to Ballyburn, beaten 6l in another 2m bumper then in November at Navan in a 2m 4f maiden hurdle, he finished 5th beaten 17 ½ l behind Stellar Story. 

In December at Navan he won a 2m 4f maiden hurdle by 4 ½ l from Nas Na Riogh, hen in February this year at Punchestown won a 2m 6f grade 1 novice hurdle by 1 ¼ l from Predator’s Gold. He then went to Cheltenham in March and finished 3rd in the 3m grade 1 Albert Bartlett novice hurdle, beaten 7 ½ l by Stellar Story, then in April at Aintree, won the 3m grade 1 Sefton Novice hurdle by 5 ½ l from The Juke Box Man. He finished the season at Punchestown in May winning a 3m grade 1 novice hurdle by ½ l from High Class Hero.

If staying hurdling he will be aiming for the 23m events, and looks a good prospect going forward what ever route he takes.

2024/25 Jumps Profile - Constitution Hill

7 y bg Blue Bresil – Queen of The Stage (Cliff, Neil, Steve)

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. 

Last season was a disaster, seen only once winning the 2m grade 1 Christmas hurdle at Kempton by 9 ½ l from Rubaud, he went wrong. He has had a wind op, and is reportedly in great form again, so hopefully he will have a full season, and regain the Champion hurdle crown.

Trainer N.Henderson

2024/25 Jumps Profile - Chianti Classico

7 y bg  Shantou – Ballinderry Lady  (Peej, Steve)

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, At Ascot next time he won a 3m novice limited handicap chase by ¾ l from Scrum Diddly ( received 19 lb), and then in January this year at Kempton was 2nd in a 3m handicap chase beaten 2l by Flegmaticreceived 8lb). He then  won the Ultima Premier handicap chase at Chelenham in March, beating Twig ( received 5lb) 4 ½ l and a Aintree in April was 3m 1f  grade 1 Mildmay novices chase, beaten 8l by Inothewayurthinkin.

He reappeared at Ascot recently winning a 3m Premier handicap chase by 3l from Highsakesplayer ( received 17lb), and looks ready to step up in to graded company.

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 race-course.

Trainer K.Bailey