Entries revealed for G1 novices' chases & G2 National Hunt Chase at The Festival™ presented by Magners
Thursday, 23 January, 2020
- Entries are revealed today for three G1 novices' chases at The Festival™ presented by Magners - the £175,000 Racing Post Arkle Novices' Chase (1m 7f 199y, Tuesday, 10 March), the £175,000 RSA Insurance Novices' Chase (3m 80y, Wednesday, 11 March) and the £150,000 Marsh Novices' Chase (2m 3f 168y, Thursday, 12 March).
Additionally, the entries are also released for the £125,000 G2 National Hunt Chase (3m 5f 201y, Tuesday, 10 March), the first of three races at The Festival restricted to amateur jockeys.
Ante-post favourite Notebook headlines 38 entries for the Racing Post Arkle Novices' Chase, a race his trainer Henry de Bromhead won in 2010 with future Queen Mother Champion Chase hero Sizing Europe.
Notebook has carried all before him in three starts this season, latterly defeating Fakir d'Oudairies (Joseph O'Brien IRE) in the G1 Racing Post Novice Chase at Leopardstown over Christmas.
Esprit Du Large
(Evan Williams) has also struck at the highest level this term, taking the G1 Henry VIII Novices' Chase at Sandown Park in early December.
Gloucestershire trainer Ben Pauling has high hopes for Global Citizen, after the eight-year-old repelled a strong field to win the G2 Wayward Lad Novices' at Kempton Park on 27 December.
Global Citizen was a dual G2 winner over hurdles and finished seventh behind Espoir D'Allen in last season's Unibet Champion Hurdle.
Pauling said: "Global Citizen jumped well and won nicely at Kempton, and the plan now is to head straight to Cheltenham for the Arkle.
"He is at his best when he is fresh, so we will just keep him ticking over between now and then.
"I think spring ground and him being fresh will be to his advantage and I would be hopeful of an exciting performance from him in March."
Other Racing Post Arkle Novices' Chase entries to note are unbeaten chaser Brewin'upastorm (Olly Murphy) and the Willie Mullins-trained pair of Bapaume and Cash Back, both impressive winners at Naas on their latest starts.
Fellow Irish handler Matthew Smith is happy to keep his options open for stable star Ronald Pump, who is entered in both the RSA Insurance Novices' Chase and the National Hunt Chase.
The progressive seven-year-old made a sparkling chasing debut at Fairyhouse in November, when he defeated solid yardstick Captain CJ by eight lengths, and followed up with a second in the G1 Drinmore Novice Chase at the same track despite a significant mistake four fences from home.
Ronald Pump reverted to hurdles on his latest start when a fast-finishing second under a big weight in a Pertemps qualifier at Leopardstown on 28 December, a performance that prompted Smith to give him an entry in the G1 Stayers' Hurdle at The Festival.
Smith said: "Ronald Pump appears to be in great form and will run in the three-mile G3 novice chase at Naas on Sunday.
"I am waiting to see how he gets on at Naas before we decide what do at Cheltenham, as he will want to be going well there if he is to be running over fences at The Festival.
"The intention this season was always chasing, and when he won his beginners chase, he was absolutely brilliant. Then in the Drinmore I just was not 100 per cent happy with the way he jumped, even before the bad mistake.
"Robbie [Power] told me afterwards to target the race at Naas and said it would be no harm if there was a hurdle race for him at Christmas, just for a bit of confidence. He ran a great race there giving the winner two stone, and in another 20 yards probably would have caught him.
"To run like that off a mark of 145, I would not be afraid if we stayed over hurdles for the Pertemps or even the Stayers' Hurdle, as I thought that was a fair enough performance. But in an ideal world, you would like to be over fences as it's his only season as a novice. If he jumps on Sunday like he did first time out, I would be delighted.
"He has always shown us ability, but the main problem earlier in his career was that he was boiling over before his races. As he has got older, he has copped on, and I would say that is the main reason he has progressed like he has."
The RSA Insurance Novices' Chase was one of the most exciting races of The Festival in 2019 and the 53 entries for this year's edition include Champ (Nicky Henderson) and Slate House (Colin Tizzard).
Ireland's hand is headlined by evergreen 12-year-old Faugheen (Willie Mullins IRE), winner of the Unibet Champion Hurdle in 2015, and last year's G1 Albert Bartlett Novices' Hurdle victor Minella Indo (Henry de Bromhead IRE).
There are a record 71 entries in the Marsh Novices' Chase, which will be run for the 10th time in 2020. Among the contenders is Samcro (Gordon Elliott), who finished second behind Faugheen in a G1 contest at Limerick last time out.
Willie Mullins has 12 entries as he chases a fifth victory in the race. They include Easy Game and Allaho, who were first and second in a beginners chase at Leopardstown over Christmas, plus G1-winning mare Laurina.
The home challenge includes Mister Fisher (Nicky Henderson) and Midnight Shadow (Sue Smith), who have both been successful over fences at Cheltenham this season.
Randox Health Grand National hero Tiger Roll captured the National Hunt Chase in 2017, while the 2016 renewal featured Native River who would go on to win the 2017 Cheltenham Gold Cup.
This year's National Hunt Chase has 61 entries, headed up by leading ante-post fancies Carefully Selected (Willie Mullins IRE) and Champagne Classic (Gordon Elliott IRE).
Race conditions for the National Hunt Chase were changed ahead of the 2020 running following a review and consultation process. The contest has been reduced in distance to three miles and six furlongs from four miles and there will now be 23 rather than 25 fences jumped. All starters in the National Hunt Chase must also now have a minimum BHA rating of 120 to participate - in line with the three G1 novices' chases. Riders in the National Hunt Chase need to have ridden a minimum of 20 times and achieved at least five winners over fences in races under Rules.
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Racing Post Arkle Novices' Chase
Grade One, £175,000 Total Prize Fund, Cheltenham, 2.10pm Tuesday, March 10, two miles (1m 7f 199y). For novice 5-y-o & upwards rated 120 or more. Horses who are not qualified for a rating in Great Britain, Ireland or France may also be entered. Such horses may be eligible providing the Handicapper is satisfied that the horse's racecourse performances up to and including the day prior to confirmation would merit a minimum rating of 120. Weights: 11st 4lb. Allowances: mares 7lb. Entries closed January 21 (38 entries), scratchings' deadline February 18, six-day confirmation & £8,500 supplementary stage March 4, final declaration stage 10.00am, March 8. Maximum 20 runners.
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Horse
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Age
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Owner
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Trainer
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Al Dancer (FR)
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7
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Walters Plant Hire Ltd
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Nigel Twiston-Davies
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Annamix (FR)
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7
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Susannah Ricci
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Willie Mullins IRE
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Bapaume (FR)
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7
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Susannah Ricci
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Willie Mullins IRE
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Brewin'upastorm (IRE)
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7
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Mrs Barbara Hester
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Olly Murphy
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Capuccimix (FR)
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7
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Robcour
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Henry de Bromhead IRE
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Cash Back (FR)
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8
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Watch This Space Syndicate
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Willie Mullins IRE
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Djingle (FR)
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7
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McNeill Family
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John Queally IRE
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Dunvegan (FR)
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7
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G Turner/Clipper Logistics Group Ltd
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Pat Fahy IRE
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Easy Game (FR)
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6
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Wicklow Bloodstock (Ireland) Ltd
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Willie Mullins IRE
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Eclair de Beaufeu (FR)
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6
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Gigginstown House Stud
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Gordon Elliott IRE
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Esprit du Large (FR)
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6
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William & Angela Rucker
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Evan Williams
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Fakir d'Oudairies (FR)
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5
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J P McManus
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Joseph O'Brien IRE
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Fanion d'Estruval (FR)
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5
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David Wilson
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Venetia Williams
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Global Citizen (IRE)
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8
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The Megsons
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Ben Pauling
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Grand Sancy (FR)
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6
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Martin Broughton Racing Partners
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Paul Nicholls
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Greaneteen (FR)
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6
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Chris Giles
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Paul Nicholls
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I'm A Game Changer (IRE)
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8
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Opulence Thoroughbreds NH Syndicate
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Gordon Elliott IRE
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Indietir (FR)
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8
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Kate & Andrew Brooks
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Christian Williams
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Itchy Feet (FR)
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6
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Kate & Andrew Brooks
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Olly Murphy
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Jan Maat (GER)
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7
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Gigginstown House Stud
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Henry de Bromhead IRE
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Le Patriote (FR)
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8
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Canard Vert Racing Club
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Dr Richard Newland
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Lisp (IRE)
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6
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Richard & Lizzie Kelvin-Hughes
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Alan King
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Maire Banrigh
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8
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J Hales & J Diver
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Dan Skelton
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Matfog (IRE)
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5
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M Al Romaihi & Al Shaqab Racing
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Arnaud Chaille-Chaille FR
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Melon
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8
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Mrs J Donnelly
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Willie Mullins IRE
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Mister Fisher (IRE)
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6
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James and Jean Potter
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Nicky Henderson
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Moonlighter
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7
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Huw & Richard Davies & Friends
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Nick Williams
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Not That Fuisse (FR)
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7
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Colm Donlon
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Dan Skelton
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Notebook (GER)
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7
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Gigginstown House Stud
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Henry de Bromhead IRE
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Our Merlin
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8
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Alvin Trowbridge
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Robert Walford
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Precious Cargo (IRE)
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7
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T Barr
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Nicky Henderson
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Put The Kettle On (IRE)
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6
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One For Luck Racing Syndicate
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Henry de Bromhead IRE
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Rouge Vif (FR)
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6
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Kate & Andrew Brooks
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Harry Whittington
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Royal Rendezvous (IRE)
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8
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SP Fitzgerald
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Willie Mullins IRE
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Samcro (IRE)
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8
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Gigginstown House Stud
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Gordon Elliott IRE
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Tornado Flyer (IRE)
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7
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T F P
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Willie Mullins IRE
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Torpillo (FR)
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5
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Simon Munir & Isaac Souede
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Nigel Twiston-Davies
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Vision des Flos (FR)
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7
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Ann & Alan Potts Limited
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Colin Tizzard
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38 entries
17 Irish-trained
1 Irish-trained
National Hunt Chase
Grade Two, £125,000 Total Prize Fund, 4.50pm Tuesday, March 10. Three miles and six furlongs (3m 5f 201y). For novice five-year-olds and upwards. To be ridden by amateur riders, who have ridden in a minimum of 20 steeple chases under the Rules of Racing, including a minimum of 5 wins in chases. Weights: 5-y-o 11st 4lb; 6-y-o and upwards 11st 6lb; Mares allowed 7lb. Entries closed January 21 (61 entries), scratchings' deadline February 18, six-day confirmation stage March 4, final declaration stage 10.00am Monday, March 8. Maximum 16 runners.
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Horse
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Age
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Owner
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Trainer
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Allaho (FR)
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6
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Cheveley Park Stud
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Willie Mullins IRE
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Anteros (IRE)
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12
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K W Bell
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Sophie Leech
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Ardlethen (IRE)
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7
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Mike and Eileen Newbould
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Dan Skelton
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At The Acorn (IRE)
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6
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Here For The Craic Partnership
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Tony Martin IRE
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Aye Aye Charlie
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8
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All Four One
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Fergal O'Brien
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Battleoverdoyen (IRE)
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7
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Gigginstown House Stud
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Gordon Elliott IRE
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Carefully Selected (IRE)
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8
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Miss M A Masterson
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Willie Mullins IRE
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Champagne Classic (IRE)
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9
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Gigginstown House Stud
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Gordon Elliott IRE
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Chavi Artist (IRE)
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7
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Rory F Larkin
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Tom Mullins IRE
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Christmas In April (FR)
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8
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Swallowfield Racing
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Colin Tizzard
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Cle En Main (FR)
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8
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A Shiels/Donal Gavigan/Niall Reilly
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Tony Martin IRE
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Clondaw Cian (IRE)
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10
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G Thompson
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Sophie Leech
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Copperhead
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6
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Mrs G C Pritchard
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Colin Tizzard
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Court Master (IRE)
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7
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Mrs Lynne Maclennan
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Michael Scudamore
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Dallas des Pictons (FR)
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7
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Gigginstown House Stud
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Gordon Elliott IRE
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Danny Whizzbang (IRE)
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7
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Mrs Angela Tincknell
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Paul Nicholls
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Dominateur (FR)
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7
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Kate & Andrew Brooks
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Oliver Sherwood
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Equus Secretus (IRE)
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8
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The Bourtoneers
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Ben Pauling
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Eurobot
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6
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Gigginstown House Stud
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Noel Meade IRE
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Faugheen (IRE)
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12
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Susannah Ricci
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Willie Mullins IRE
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Financial Outcome (IRE)
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7
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CCORZ Partners
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Rebecca Curtis
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First Approach (IRE)
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7
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Mrs Patricia Hunt
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Noel Meade IRE
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Follow The Bear (IRE)
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8
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G B Barlow
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Nicky Henderson
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Forza Milan (IRE)
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8
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TSKOC Syndicate
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James Nash IRE
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Galvin (IRE)
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6
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Ronnie Bartlett
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Gordon Elliott IRE
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Garo de Juilley (FR)
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8
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G Thompson
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Sophie Leech
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Glamorgan Duke (IRE)
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7
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Natalie Gilligan
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Paul Gilligan IRE
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Glenloe (IRE)
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9
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J P McManus
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Gordon Elliott IRE
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Hugo 'n Taz
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9
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ValueRacingClubcouk
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David Pipe
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Jammy George (IRE)
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7
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Kate & Andrew Brooks
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Harry Whittington
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Just Your Type (IRE)
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8
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Tyrone Hanlon
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Charlie Longsdon
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Know The Score (IRE)
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7
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The Angove Family
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David Pipe
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Lamanver Pippin
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7
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Dr Donna Christensen
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Colin Tizzard
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Lisnagar Oscar (IRE)
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7
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Racing for Fun
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Rebecca Curtis
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Lord du Mesnil (FR)
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7
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Paul Porter
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Richard Hobson
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Mercy Mercy Me
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8
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Malcolm C Denmark
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Paul Nicholls
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Midnight Tune
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9
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The Park Homes Syndicate
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Anthony Honeyball
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Minella Fair (IRE)
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9
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Mrs Patricia Hunt
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Noel Meade IRE
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Nestor Park (FR)
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7
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Mrs S P Davis
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Ben Pauling
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Newtide (IRE)
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7
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Lady Dulverton
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Kim Bailey
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Ocean Cove (IRE)
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8
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The FOB Racing Partnership
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Fergal O'Brien
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Plan of Attack (IRE)
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7
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A Halsall
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Henry de Bromhead IRE
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Pont Aven (IRE)
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7
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Roderick Ryan/Thomas B Breen/M D Minch
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Willie Mullins IRE
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Prime Venture (IRE)
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9
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Mrs Janet Davies
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Evan Williams
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Ravenhill (IRE)
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10
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Try Ravenhill Syndicate
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Gordon Elliott IRE
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Redzor (IRE)
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7
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Bryan Drew & Steve Roper
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Dan Skelton
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Ronald Pump
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7
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Laois Limerick Syndicate
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Matthew Smith IRE
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Royale Pagaille (FR)
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6
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Susannah Ricci
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Venetia Williams
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Sam Brown
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8
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T C Frost
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Anthony Honeyball
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School Boy Hours (IRE)
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7
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J P McManus
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Noel Meade IRE
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Small Farm (IRE)
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8
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Sullivan Bloodstock Limited
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Willie Mullins IRE
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Smoking Gun (IRE)
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7
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Gigginstown House Stud
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Joseph O'Brien IRE
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Some Can Dance (IRE)
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7
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Richard Bailey & D P Drinkwater
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Samuel Drinkwater
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Speak Easy
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7
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J P McManus
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Joseph O'Brien IRE
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Springfield Fox
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7
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O'Donohoe, Cavanagh, Robinson, Nelson
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Tom George
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Spyglass Hill (IRE)
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7
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Niall O'Leary
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Henry de Bromhead IRE
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The Conditional (IRE)
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8
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P J Cave
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David Bridgwater
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The Hollow Ginge (IRE)
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7
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The Ginge Army
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Nigel Twiston-Davies
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Tower Bridge (IRE)
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7
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J P McManus
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Joseph O'Brien IRE
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Truckers Lodge (IRE)
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8
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Gordon & Su Hall
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Paul Nicholls
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Two For Gold (IRE)
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7
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May We Never Be Found Out Partnership 2
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Kim Bailey
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61 entries
26 Irish-trained
RSA Insurance Novices' Chase
Grade One, £175,000 Total Prize Fund, Cheltenham, 2.10pm, Wednesday, March 11. Three miles and half a furlong (3m 80y). For novice 5-y-o+ rated 120 & more. Horses who are not qualified for a rating in Great Britain, Ireland or France may also be entered. Such horses may be eligible providing the Handicapper is satisfied that the horse's racecourse performances up to and including the day prior to confirmation would merit a minimum rating of 120. Weights: 5-y-o 11st 2lb; 6-y-o+ 11st 4lb. Allowances: mares 7lb. Entries closed January 21 (53 entries), scratchings' deadline February 18, six-day confirmation & £8,750 supplementary stage March 5, final declaration stage 10.00am, March 9. Maximum 20 runners.
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Horse
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Age
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Owner
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Trainer
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Allaho (FR)
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6
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Cheveley Park Stud
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Willie Mullins IRE
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Annamix (FR)
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7
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Susannah Ricci
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Willie Mullins IRE
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At The Acorn (IRE)
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6
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Here For The Craic Partnership
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Tony Martin IRE
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Aye Right (IRE)
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7
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G Adam
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Harriet Graham
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Battleoverdoyen (IRE)
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7
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Gigginstown House Stud
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Gordon Elliott IRE
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Black Op (IRE)
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9
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Roger Brookhouse
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Tom George
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Brace Yourself (IRE)
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7
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Mrs Patricia Hunt
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Noel Meade IRE
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Brahma Bull (IRE)
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9
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Susannah Ricci
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Willie Mullins IRE
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Castlebawn West (IRE)
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7
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Rose Boyd/Mrs M Armstrong/J Anderson
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Willie Mullins IRE
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Champ (IRE)
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8
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J P McManus
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Nicky Henderson
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Champagne Classic (IRE)
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9
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Gigginstown House Stud
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Gordon Elliott IRE
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Champagne Platinum (IRE)
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6
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J P McManus
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Nicky Henderson
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Copperhead
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6
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Mrs G C Pritchard
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Colin Tizzard
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Dallas des Pictons (FR)
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7
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Gigginstown House Stud
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Gordon Elliott IRE
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Danny Whizzbang (IRE)
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7
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Mrs Angela Tincknell
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Paul Nicholls
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Dominateur (FR)
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7
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Kate & Andrew Brooks
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Oliver Sherwood
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Easy Game (FR)
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6
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Wicklow Bloodstock (Ireland) Ltd
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Willie Mullins IRE
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Faugheen (IRE)
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12
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Susannah Ricci
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Willie Mullins IRE
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First Approach (IRE)
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7
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Mrs Patricia Hunt
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Noel Meade IRE
|
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Garo de Juilley (FR)
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8
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G Thompson
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Sophie Leech
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Go Another One (IRE)
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8
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Ms Caroline Ahearn
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John McConnell IRE
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Highest Sun (FR)
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6
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Ashley Head
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Colin Tizzard
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Hold The Note (IRE)
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6
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Tim Radford
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Mick Channon
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Imperial Aura (IRE)
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7
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Imperial Racing Partnership 2016
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Kim Bailey
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Jammy George (IRE)
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7
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Kate & Andrew Brooks
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Harry Whittington
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Jarveys Plate (IRE)
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7
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The Yes No Wait Sorries & Chris Coley
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Fergal O'Brien
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Know The Score (IRE)
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7
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The Angove Family
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David Pipe
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Laurina (FR)
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7
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Sullivan Bloodstock Limited
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Willie Mullins IRE
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Lord du Mesnil (FR)
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7
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Paul Porter
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Richard Hobson
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Master Tommytucker
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9
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A G Fear
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Paul Nicholls
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Minella Fair (IRE)
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9
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Mrs Patricia Hunt
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Noel Meade IRE
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Minella Indo (IRE)
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7
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Barry Maloney
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Henry de Bromhead IRE
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Myth Buster (IRE)
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7
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Chris Jones
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Henry de Bromhead IRE
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Newtide (IRE)
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7
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Lady Dulverton
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Kim Bailey
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Paint The Dream
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6
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David Brace
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Fergal O'Brien
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Poker Play (FR)
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7
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The Angove Family
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David Pipe
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Pym (IRE)
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7
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Mrs Patricia Pugh
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Nicky Henderson
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Ronald Pump
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7
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Laois Limerick Syndicate
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Matthew Smith IRE
|
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Royale Pagaille (FR)
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6
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Susannah Ricci
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Venetia Williams
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Saint Sonnet (FR)
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5
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Colm Donlon
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Paul Nicholls
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Salsaretta (FR)
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7
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Susannah Ricci
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Willie Mullins IRE
|
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Sam Brown
|
8
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T C Frost
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Anthony Honeyball
|
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Samcro (IRE)
|
8
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Gigginstown House Stud
|
Gordon Elliott IRE
|
|
School Boy Hours (IRE)
|
7
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J P McManus
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Noel Meade IRE
|
|
Simply The Betts (IRE)
|
7
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Kate & Andrew Brooks
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Harry Whittington
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Slate House (IRE)
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8
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Eric Jones, Geoff Nicholas, John Romans
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Colin Tizzard
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Spyglass Hill (IRE)
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7
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Niall O'Leary
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Henry de Bromhead IRE
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Tarada
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7
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Trevor Hemmings
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Oliver Sherwood
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The Conditional (IRE)
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8
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P J Cave
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David Bridgwater
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The Mighty Don (IRE)
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8
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Golden Rose Partnership
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Nick Gifford
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Tornado Flyer (IRE)
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7
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T F P
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Willie Mullins IRE
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Two For Gold (IRE)
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7
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May We Never Be Found Out Partnership 2
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Kim Bailey
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Who Dares Wins (IRE)
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8
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HP Racing Who Dares Wins
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Alan King
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53 entries
23 Irish-trained
Marsh Novices' Chase
Grade One, £150,000 Total Prize Fund. 1.30pm Cheltenham, Thursday, March 12. Two miles and four furlongs (2m 3f 168y). For novice 5-y-o and upwards rated 120 & more. Horses who are not qualified for a rating in Great Britain, Ireland or France may also be entered. Such horses may be eligible providing the Handicapper is satisfied that the horse's racecourse performances up to and including the day prior to confirmation would merit a minimum rating of 120. Weights: 5-y-o 11st 3lb, 6-y-o and up 11st 4lb; Allowances: mares 7lb. Entries closed January 21 (71 entries), scratchings' deadline February 18, six-day confirmation & £7,500 supplementary stage March 6, final declaration stage 10.00am, March 10. Maximum 20 runners.
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Horse
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Age
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Owner
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Trainer
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Al Dancer (FR)
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7
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Walters Plant Hire Ltd
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Nigel Twiston-Davies
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Allaho (FR)
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6
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Cheveley Park Stud
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Willie Mullins IRE
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Annamix (FR)
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7
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Susannah Ricci
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Willie Mullins IRE
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Annie Mc (IRE)
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6
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Coral Champions Club
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Jonjo O'Neill
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Aye Right (IRE)
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7
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G Adam
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Harriet Graham
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Bapaume (FR)
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7
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Susannah Ricci
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Willie Mullins IRE
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Battleoverdoyen (IRE)
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7
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Gigginstown House Stud
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Gordon Elliott IRE
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Beakstown (IRE)
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7
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Bryan Drew
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Dan Skelton
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Black Op (IRE)
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9
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Roger Brookhouse
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Tom George
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Brace Yourself (IRE)
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7
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Mrs Patricia Hunt
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Noel Meade IRE
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Brewin'upastorm (IRE)
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7
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Mrs Barbara Hester
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Olly Murphy
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Burbank (IRE)
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8
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Trevor Hemmings
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Nicky Henderson
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Caribean Boy (FR)
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6
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Simon Munir & Isaac Souede
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Nicky Henderson
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Cash Back (FR)
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8
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Watch This Space Syndicate
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Willie Mullins IRE
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Castlebawn West (IRE)
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7
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Rose Boyd/Mrs M Armstrong/J Anderson
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Willie Mullins IRE
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Champagne Classic (IRE)
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9
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Gigginstown House Stud
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Gordon Elliott IRE
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Champagne Court (IRE)
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7
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I F Gosden and DJ Coles
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Jeremy Scott
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Champagne Platinum (IRE)
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6
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J P McManus
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Nicky Henderson
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Dallas des Pictons (FR)
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7
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Gigginstown House Stud
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Gordon Elliott IRE
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Dommage Pour Toi (FR)
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7
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Gigginstown House Stud
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Henry de Bromhead IRE
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Dunvegan (FR)
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7
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G Turner/Clipper Logistics Group Ltd
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Pat Fahy IRE
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Easy Game (FR)
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6
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Wicklow Bloodstock (Ireland) Ltd
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Willie Mullins IRE
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Encore Champs (IRE)
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6
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Bryan Drew
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Warren Greatrex
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Espoir de Guye (FR)
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6
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Mrs J Hitchings
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Venetia Williams
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Esprit du Large (FR)
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6
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William & Angela Rucker
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Evan Williams
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Fakir d'Oudairies (FR)
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5
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J P McManus
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Joseph O'Brien IRE
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Fanion d'Estruval (FR)
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5
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David Wilson
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Venetia Williams
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Faugheen (IRE)
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12
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Susannah Ricci
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Willie Mullins IRE
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Garo de Juilley (FR)
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8
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G Thompson
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Sophie Leech
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Go Another One (IRE)
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8
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Ms Caroline Ahearn
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John McConnell IRE
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Good Boy Bobby (IRE)
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7
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Paul & Clare Rooney
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Nigel Twiston-Davies
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Grand Sancy (FR)
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6
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Martin Broughton Racing Partners
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Paul Nicholls
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Highest Sun (FR)
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6
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Ashley Head
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Colin Tizzard
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Hold The Note (IRE)
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6
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Tim Radford
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Mick Channon
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I Can't Explain (IRE)
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7
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Julie and David R Martin and Dan Hall
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Kim Bailey
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Imperial Aura (IRE)
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7
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Imperial Racing Partnership 2016
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Kim Bailey
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Indietir (FR)
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8
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Kate & Andrew Brooks
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Christian Williams
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Itchy Feet (FR)
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6
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Kate & Andrew Brooks
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Olly Murphy
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Jarveys Plate (IRE)
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7
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The Yes No Wait Sorries & Chris Coley
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Fergal O'Brien
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Knight In Dubai (IRE)
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7
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Mr & Mrs Ben Houghton
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Dan Skelton
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Laurina (FR)
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7
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Sullivan Bloodstock Limited
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Willie Mullins IRE
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Le Patriote (FR)
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8
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Canard Vert Racing Club
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Dr Richard Newland
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Lisp (IRE)
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6
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Richard & Lizzie Kelvin-Hughes
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Alan King
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Maire Banrigh
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8
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J Hales & J Diver
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Dan Skelton
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Master Tommytucker
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9
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A G Fear
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Paul Nicholls
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Matfog (IRE)
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5
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M Al Romaihi & Al Shaqab Racing
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Arnaud Chaille-Chaille FR
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Melon
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8
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Mrs J Donnelly
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Willie Mullins IRE
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Midnight Shadow
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7
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Mrs Aafke Clarke
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Sue Smith
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Mister Fisher (IRE)
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6
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James and Jean Potter
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Nicky Henderson
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Myth Buster (IRE)
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7
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Chris Jones
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Henry de Bromhead IRE
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Not That Fuisse (FR)
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7
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Colm Donlon
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Dan Skelton
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Paint The Dream
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6
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David Brace
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Fergal O'Brien
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Poker Play (FR)
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7
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The Angove Family
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David Pipe
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Precious Cargo (IRE)
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7
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T Barr
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Nicky Henderson
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Put The Kettle On (IRE)
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6
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One For Luck Racing Syndicate
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Henry de Bromhead IRE
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Reserve Tank (IRE)
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6
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The Reserve Tankers
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Colin Tizzard
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Roll Again (FR)
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6
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David & Carol Shaw
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Venetia Williams
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Rouge Vif (FR)
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6
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Kate & Andrew Brooks
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Harry Whittington
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Royal Rendezvous (IRE)
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8
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SP Fitzgerald
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Willie Mullins IRE
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Saint Sonnet (FR)
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5
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Colm Donlon
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Paul Nicholls
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Salsaretta (FR)
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7
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Susannah Ricci
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Willie Mullins IRE
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Samcro (IRE)
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8
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Gigginstown House Stud
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Gordon Elliott IRE
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Simply The Betts (IRE)
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7
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Kate & Andrew Brooks
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Harry Whittington
|
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Slate House (IRE)
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8
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Eric Jones, Geoff Nicholas, John Romans
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Colin Tizzard
|
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The Mighty Don (IRE)
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8
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Golden Rose Partnership
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Nick Gifford
|
|
Tidal Flow
|
7
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Brocade Racing
|
Philip Hobbs
|
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Tornado Flyer (IRE)
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7
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T F P
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Willie Mullins IRE
|
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Vision des Flos (FR)
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7
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Ann & Alan Potts Limited
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Colin Tizzard
|
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Walk Away (IRE)
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7
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Robcour
|
Henry de Bromhead IRE
|
|
Who Dares Wins (IRE)
|
8
|
HP Racing Who Dares Wins
|
Alan King
|
|
Windsor Avenue (IRE)
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8
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Phil & Julie Martin
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Brian Ellison
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71 entries
24 Irish-trained
1 French-trained
