Tuesday, January 23, 2001

LATEST LADBROKES ANTE-POST PRICES

Odds 1/ 4 a place 1, 2, 3, 4

The Irish Independent Arkle Chase: (Cheltenham, Tuesday 13th March 2001)

Best Mate 2/1, Knife Edge 5/1, Dusk Duel 8/1, Ilnamar 12/1, Well Ridden 12/1, Exit To Wave 14/1, Wahiba Sands 16/1, Mr Percy 20/1, Ross Moff 20/1, Alcapone 25/1, Ballinclay King 25/1, Corniche 25/1, Gastina 25/1, Nomadic 25/1, Red Striker 25/1, Rodock 25/1, Simply Gifted 25/1, Errand Boy 33/1, Iorana 33/1, Moscow Retreat 33/1, Valiramix 33/1, Redemption 33/1, Balla Sola 40/1, Damus 40/1, For More 40/1, Inn Antique 40/1, Tyrolean Dream 40/1, Colins Double 50/1, Fatehalkhair 50/1, Gigolo Gerry 50/1, Keeping The Faith 50/1, Latalomne 50/1, Magic Combination 50/1, Master Finch 50/1, Sandy Duff 50/1, Bold King 66/1, Frenchman's Creek 66/1, Ichi Beau 66/1, Baccarat 66/1,Kaiserstolz 66/1, Killultagh Storm 66/1, Native Dara 66/1, Saragann 66/1, Big Perks 100/1, Krabloonik 100/1, Pippin's Ford 100/1, Shafi 100/1, Turgeonev 100/1.

Odds 1/ 4 a place 1, 2, 3

The Royal & Sun Alliance Chase: (Cheltenham, Wednesday 14th March 2001)

Bacchanal 3/1, Sackville 6/1, Behrajan 8/1, Shotgun Willy 8/1, Moral Support 10/1, Imperial De Thaix 12/1, Ross Moff 14/1, Arctic Copper 16/1, Bindaree 16/1, Hati Roy 16/1, Ilnamar 20/1, Over The Furze 20/1, Ballinclay King 25/1, Cimarrone Cove 25/1, Crocadee 25/1, Enrique 25/1, Frantic Tan 25/1, Heroes Fatal 25/1, Jolly Green Giant 25/1, Take Control 25/1, Be My Manager 33/1, Errand Boy 33/1, Killusty 33/1, Majestic 33/1, Red Striker 33/1, Wahiba Sands 33/1, Brave Tornado 40/1, Broiswink 40/1, Charter Ridge 40/1, Hannigan's Lodger 40/1, Knights Of Kerry 40/1, Lakefield Rambler 40/1, Somemanforoneman 40/1, ST Mellon Par 40/1, Buckside 50/1, Ceanannas Mor 50/1, Champagne Native 50/1, City Hall 50/1, Far Dawn 50/1, Galant Moss 50/1, Halexy 50/1, Iris Bleu 50/1, Killerine 50/1, Kings Valley 50/1, Kit Smartie 50/1, Satshoon 50/1, Yeoman Sailor 50/1, Cadougold 50/1, Soundtrack 50/1, Brush The Flag 66/1, Kabal Of Life 66/1, Monifeth Man 66/1, Scoring Pedigree 66/1, Spanish Main 66/1, Twilight Buck 66/1, Colquhoun 100/1, Latchford 100/1, Wee Annie 100/1, Winston Run 100/1, Aztec Rule 200/1.

Odds 1/ 4 a place 1, 2, 3

Smurfit Champion Hurdle:(Cheltenham, Tuesday 13th March 2001)

Istrabaq 1 /2, Geos 8/1, Barton 10/1, Hitman 14/1, Moscow Flyer 16/1, Stage Affair 16/1, Hors La Loi III 16/1, Youreneverwalkalone 20/1, Grimes 25/1, Mantles Prince 25/1, Mr Cool 25/1, Happy Change 33/1, Seebald 33/1, Mister Morose 33/1, Landing Light 33/1, Auetaler 40/1, Bounce Back 40/1, Make a Stand 40/1, Theatreworld 40/1, Ben Ewar 50/1, Hit and Run 50/1, Hulysse Royal 50/1, Katarino 50/1, Rodock 50/1, Sir Talbot 50/1, The French Furze 50/1, San Suru 66/1,Bring Sweets 66/1, Hidebound 66/1, His Song 66/1, Lord Brex 66/1, Penny Rich 66/1, Ricardo 66/1, Greyfield 100/1, Guns n Roses 100/1, Inching Closer 100/1, Life is Life 100/1, The Glow Worm 100/1, Ulundi 100/1, Batswing 150/1, Silent Warning 150/1, Maidstone Monument 200/1, All Allone 1000/1, Althrey Ruler 1000/1.

Odds 1/ 5 a place 1, 2, 3

Queen Mother Champion Chase(Cheltenham, Wednesday 14th March 2001)

Flagship Uberalles 2/1, Edredon Bleu 9/2, Tiutchev 8/1, Function Dream 8/1, Direct Route 10/1, Cenkos 10/1, Fadalko 16/1, Native Upmanship 16/1, Bellator 16/1, Grey Shot 20/1, The Outback Way 25/1, Call Equiname 25/1, Nordance Prince 33/1, Wahiba Sands 33/1, Aghawadda Gold 40/1, Frozen Groom 40/1, Get Real 40/1, Rathbawn Prince 40/1, Space Trucker 40/1, Red Ark 50/1, Davoski 66/1, Celibate 66/1, Puget Blue 66/1, Corniche 100/1, Reveillon 100/1.

Odds 1/ 4 a place 1, 2, 3, 4 (All quote)

Tote Cheltenham Gold Cup(Cheltenham, Thursday 15th March 2001)

First Gold 2/1, See More Business 7/1, Cyfor Malta 7/1, Rince Ri 10/1, Marlborough 10/1, Beau 11/1, Florida Pearl 14/1, Nick Dundee 14/1, Legal Right 16/1, Native Upmanship 16/1, Alexander Banquet 25/1, Lord Noellie 25/1 (from 40/1),Dorans Pride 25/1, Commanche Court 33/1, Ad Hoc 33/1, Bellator 40/1, Kings Road 40/1, Logician 40/1, Mickos Dream 40/1, Upgrade 40/1, Brother of Iris 50/1, Fox Chappel King 50/1, Go Ballistic 50/1, Rathbawn Prince 50/1, Arctic Camper 66/1, Imperial Call 66/1, Moral Support 66/1, Mulligan 66/1,Red Marauder 66/1.

Odds 1/ 4 a place 1, 2, 3 (Others on request)

Bonusprint Stayers' Hurdle (Cheltenham, Thursday 15th March 2001)

Baracouda 3/1, Anzum 7/1, Limestone Lad 7/1, Youllneverwalkalone 7/1, Teaatral 8/1, Bannow Bay 9/1, Deanos Beeno 12/1, Lady Rebecca 12/1, Mister Banjo 16/1, Heroes Fatal 20/1, Boss Doyle 20/1, Celtic Native 20/1, Hors La Loi III 20/1, Dorans Pride 25/1, Katarino 25/1, Mister Morose 25/1, Run for Paddy 25/1, Sallies Girl 25/1, Bounce Back 33/1, Darastan 33/1, Merry Masquerade 33/1, 40/1 bar.

Odds 1/ 4 a place 1, 2, 3 (Others on request)

Elite Racing Club Triumph Hurdle:(Cheltenham, Thursday 15th March 2001)

Bilboa 8/1, Pedro Pete 8/1, Jair du Cochet 8/1, Pittsburgh Phil 10/1, Jocko Glasses 16/1, Kadarran 20/1, Quality Team 20/1, Fruits Defendu 20/1, Caesars Palace 25/1, Montreal 25/1, Francies Fancy 25/1, Fait Le Jojo 33/1, Sprit of Park 33/1, Albatros 33/1, Billy Bonnie 33/1, Conway Castle 33/1, El Emel 33/1, Gold Street 33/1, Riddlesdown 33/1, Ravenswood 33/1, Belle D'Anjou 33/1, Benovia 33/1, Eternal Spring 40/1, Stormness 40/1, Moon Emperor 40/1, Goss 40/1, Summer Break 40/1, Sunday Rain 40/1.

Odds 1/ 4 a place 1, 2, 3, 4 (Others on request)

Martell Grand National(Aintree, Saturday 7th April 2001)

Noble Lord 14/1, Papillon 16/1, Beau 16/1, Young Kenny 20/1, Micko's Dream 20/1, Niki Dee 25/1, Rince Ri 25/1, Commanche Court 25/1, Browjoshy 25/1, Mely Moss 25/1, Smarty 25/1, Jocks Cross 25/1, Moral Support 25/1, Inch Rose 33/1, Bobbyjo 33/1, Ackzo 33/1, Edmond 33/1, Ardent Scout 33/1, Ad Hoc 33/1, Paddys Return 33/1.

Odds 1/ 4 a place 1, 2, 3, 4 (Others on Request)

The Lincoln handicap (Doncaster, Thursday 24th March 2001)

Hail The Chief 12/1, John Ferneley 16/1, Atlantic Rhapsody 20/1, Captain Scott 20/1, Crimson Tide 20/1, Judicious 20/1, Kirovski 20/1, Man O'Mystery 20/1, Nimello 20/1, Bomb Alaska 25/1, Calcutta 25/1, Creux Noir 25/1, Culzean 25/1, Desaru 25/1, Desert Knight 25/1, Duke of Modena 25/1, Exeat 25/1, Highland Reel 25/1, I Cried For You 25/1, King Priam 25/1, Lucky Gitano 25/1, Mastermind 25/1, Pilau Tioman 25/1, Pantar 25/1, Peartree House 25/1, Roman King 25/1, Serra Negra 25/1, Silverware 25/1, Sir Ferbet 25/1 Soviet Flash 25/1, Vintage Premium 25/1, 33/1 bar.

Odds 1 / 4 places 1, 2, 3, 4 (Others on request)

INSPECTION AT SEDGEFIELD TOMORROW

Alan Brown, the Clerk of the Course stated: "We've had torrential rain since 1.15pm.

"It has been very, very heavy, it is still raining and we've called an inspection for 7am.

"The weather centre say it is going to rain through the night which would make things impossible if it carries on at the same rate.

"The problem is that it has come far too late to drain away."

CATTERICK DOUBTS

"The forecast for tomorrow is for more heavy prolonged showers and Thursday isn't so bad.

"But in light of that forecast and the fact that we're unracaeble at the moment we had to line up an inspection."

FANTASTIC ENTRIES RECEIVED FOR PILLAR PROPERTY CHASE FIXTURE

The final race on the terrific card is the £20,000 Wragge & Co Finesse Four Years Old Hurdle (4.35pm) which is a trial for the Elite Racing Club Triumph Hurdle at the National Hunt Festival in March.

Increasing French interest in Cheltenham's prizes is illustrated by Jair Du Cochet, trained by Guillame Macaire at Les Mathes, near Royan in France, who is set to line up at Prestbury Park.

Macaire said: "I am aiming him at the Elite Racing Club Triumph Hurdle and want to give him experience of the course."

The Rahotep four-year-old reversed previous placings with Bilboa when beating his fellow French-trained rival into second place in the Grade One Welsh Finale Junior Hurdle at Chepstow on December 27.

Janus Du Cochet, another four-year-old by Rahotep who used to be in the same ownership as Jair Du Cochet, as well as being trained by Macaire, is now owned by Terry Neill and trained by Martin Pipe, having been purchased after winning two French hurdle events at Auteuil.

Another highly-regarded entry for the Wragge & Co Finesse Four Years Old Hurdle is Rostropovich, who was formerly trained by Aidan O'Brien on the Flat, but now resides with fellow Irish handler Mouse Morris. The son of Sadler's Wells made a winning hurdling debut at Naas early in January to beat Kadoun by half a length. He is being targeted at the Royal & SunAlliance Novices' Hurdle at the Festival and also has an entry in the Byrne Bros Cleeve Hurdle on Saturday.

The current ante-post second favourite for the Triumph Hurdle, Pedro Pete, is another entered in what looks like a cracking race. Trained by Nicky Henderson at Lambourn, Pedro Pete won very smoothly on his hurdling debut in a novices' event at Kempton on January 10.

The feature race, the £75,000 Pillar Property Chase (2.50pm), speaks for itself. The top-quality event has 12 entries as against eight last year, including See More Business and Go Ballistic, the first and second respectively in the 1999 Tote Cheltenham Gold Cup, while the highly-regarded Cyfor Malta makes his long-awaited comeback after winning this race in 1999. Beau, Lord Noelie and Marlborough are three other Tote Cheltenham Gold Cup contenders in the Pillar Property Chase.

The big hurdle event, the £50,000 Byrne Bros Cleeve Hurdle (3.30pm), has attracted an excellent 19 entries (12 last year) and these include Princeful and Anzum, the winners of the 1998 and 1999 renewals of the Bonusprint Stayers' Hurdle at the Festival. The Venetia Williams-trained Lady Rebecca, who has won the last two runnings of this prestigious contest, goes for a hat-trick while Smurfit Champion Hurdle contender Barton puts his credentials on the line

Saturday's seven-race card, which starts at 1.10pm, has new record prize money for the day, £215,000. Also featuring on the splendid card is the £30,000-added Ladbroke Trophy Handicap Chase (4.05pm), over two miles and five furlongs. Among the entries for this valuable prize is Samakaan, also trained by Venetia Williams, who won the 2000 Grand Annual Chase at the National Hunt Festival

Last season's champion trainer Martin Pipe has three entries, including the 1998 Elite Racing Club Triumph Hurdle winner Upgrade, Majadou, who was successful in the Mildmay of Flete at the Festival the following year, and Northern Starlight, who has two Cheltenham career victories to his name including the 1998 Tripleprint Gold Cup.

The other races on Saturday's excellent card include the £15,000-added Letheby & Christopher Handicap Hurdle (1.45pm), over two miles one furlong, which has attracted 34 entries, the £15,000-added Timeform Novices' Handicap Chase (2.20pm), over two miles and five furlongs, which has received 30 entries and the £10,000-added Royal Gloucestershire Hussars Novices' Handicap Hurdle (1.10pm), over two miles and one furlong, which has drawn 29 entries.

DALIAPOUR TO RUN OVER FIVE FURLONGS

The Sadler's Wells horse is set to take his chance over five furlongs at Sha Tin in the Bauhina Sprint Trophy on Friday.

Explaining the decision Allen stated: "I have been pleased with Daliapour since he came out of quarantine, but I wanted to find a race for him.

"I know he has never run over such a short trip, but there wasn't another race for him."

Daliapour's stablemate Fairy King Prawn, the leading Hong Kong miler, is also a possible for Friday's contest.

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