THE OPEN 2007 - CHELTENHAM
RACENEWS RACECOURSE SERVICE
COUNTRYSIDE DAY, FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2007
RECORD CROWD ON COUNTRYSIDE DAY
A new record crowd of 22,351 was seen for the Friday of The Open, Countryside Day, at Cheltenham today.
The previous record for the day came last year when 21,505 attended.
GUINNESS MOMENT
There is a Guinness Moment on each day of The Open.
The shortlist for today, as chosen by a panel of journalists, is Spot Thedifference (A), Graham Lee (B) and Katie Walsh (C).
People vote for the winner by texting “moment” followed by A, B or C to 80818.
GOING STILL GOOD
The going at Cheltenham remains GOOD on the Chase & Hurdle Courses following the first day of The Open 2007.
Simon Claisse, Cheltenham’s Clerk of the Course & Director of Racing, said: “The forecast is for the weather to be fine overnight with temperatures getting down to minus one degrees Celsius.
“Tomorrow is also forecast to be dry, with some weak sunshine followed by cloudier conditions.
“The jockeys reported the ground to be just on the easy side of good and that is what we were aiming for.
“All credit must go to the groundstaff at Cheltenham who for the second meeting in a row have had to work hard to produce safe jumping ground, which has been difficult given the lack of recent rain.”
THE PADDY POWER GOLD CUP FINAL DECLARATIONS
Class 1, Grade 3, £120,000 Total Prize Fund. 2.35pm, Cheltenham, Saturday, November 17, 2007. For 4yo+, two miles, four and a half furlongs. Penalties, after November 3, a winner of a Class 3 chase 3lb; of a Class 1 or 2 chase 6lb; no penalty to increase a horse’s weight above 11st 12lb. Entries closed October 31; entries released November 1 (62 entries), weights revealed November 7. Five-day confirmation stage November 12 (38 entries). Final declaration stage 10.00am, November 16 (20 Declared). Form figures supplied by Weatherbys and are correct up to and including Thursday, November 15, 2007.
Form Horse Age/Wgt Owner Trainer Jockey
0U/513P- BILLYVODDAN (IRE) 8-11-12v Trevor Hemmings Henry Daly Seamus Durack
2/10102- TOO FORWARD (IRE) 11-11-06 T L Gibson & D Mathias Carl Llewellyn Timmy Murphy
2300U-1 KNOWHERE (IRE) 9-11-04 Raymond Mould Nigel Twiston-Davies Paddy Brennan
PP/2PF4- CROZAN (FR) 7-11-03bl Trevor Hemmings Nicky Henderson Barry Geraghty
1F21U-1 L'ANTARTIQUE (FR) 7-10-13 (3lb ex) Mrs A N Durkan Ferdy Murphy Graham Lee
06/1341- IDOLE FIRST (IRE) 8-10-12 D and J Racing Ltd Venetia Williams Alan O’Keefe
1PF23-1 IL DUCE (IRE) 7-10-10bl Mrs Peter Prowting Alan King Robert Thornton
31522-3 BOB HALL (IRE) 6-10-10t J P McManus Jonjo O'Neill Tony McCoy
06-P101 KINGS BROOK 7-10-09 Tony Gale Nick Williams Paul Moloney
450-614 PONMEOATH (IRE) 7-10-08 Jolly Up Syndicate Eric McNamara IRE Paddy Flood
30511-4 BAMBI DE L'ORME (FR) 8-10-07 Mr & Mrs John Poynton Ian Williams Dominic Elsworth
3/PP105- COPSALE LAD 10-10-06 Swallow Partnership Nicky Henderson Mick Fitzgerald
20131-B PRIVATE BE 8-10-06 David and Daphne Walsh Philip Hobbs Richard Johnson
5036P//2- PALARSHAN (FR) 9-10-05cp Sumner Wellesley Henry Daly Mark Bradburne
12221-0 BLACK HILLS 8-10-04t&cp The Kingfisher Partnership Jonathan Geake Jimmy McCarthy
114-230 BALLYAGRAN (IRE) 7-10-03 Kevin C O'Sullivan Noel Meade IRE Paul Carberry
1PP-113 PATMAN DU CHARMIL (FR)5-10-02bl Raymond Mould Nigel Twiston-Davies David England (5)
21131-4 THREE MIRRORS 7-10-02 Sean Murphy Ferdy Murphy Keith Mercer
2P0400- VODKA BLEU (FR) 8-10-02cp David Johnson David Pipe Timmy Murphy
11/3212- GRANIT JACK (FR) 5-10-00t John Hales Paul Nicholls Ruby Walsh
20 declared runners (maximum field allowed)
2 Irish-trained
Eliminated
Mr Boo
Fier Normand
Bishop’s Bridge
Abragante
Lord Ryeford
Royal County Star
The Reverend
The Roney Man
Big Rob
Donovan
Saturday’s Paddy Paddy Gold Cup
Sponsors Paddy Power bet:
4 Granit Jack
9-2 L'Antartique
8 Copsale Lad
8 Vodka Bleu
9 Bob Hall
12 Crozan,
12 Knowhere,
12 Private Be
16 Idole First
20 Palarshan,
20 Ponmeoath
25 Three Mirrors
33 Bambi de l'Orme
33 Billyvodan
33 Il Duce
33 Kings Brook
33 Too Forward
50 Ballyagran
66 Black Hills
66 Patman
66 Du Charmil
THE GREATWOOD HURDLE FINAL DECLARATIONS
Class 1, Grade 3, £100,000 Total Prize Fund. 2.55pm, Cheltenham, Sunday, November 18, 2007. For 4yo+, two miles and half a furlong. Penalties, after November 3, a winner of a Class 1 to 3 hurdle race 6lb; no penalty to increase a horse’s weight above 11st 12lb. Entries closed October 31; entries released November 1 (58 entries), weights revealed November 7. Five-day confirmation stage November 12 (30 entries), final declaration stage 10.00am, November 16 (22 Declared). Form figures supplied by Weatherbys and are correct up to and including Thursday, November 11, 2007. May not include some overseas form.
Form Horse Age/Wgt Owner Trainer Jockey
124102- OSANA (FR) 5-11-12 Thomas Barr David Pipe Jason Maguire
61214-3 ALTILHAR (USA) 4-11-06 H R Hunt Gary Moore Jamie Maguire
11351-F SIZING EUROPE (IRE) 5-11-06 Alan Potts Henry de Bromhead IRE Timmy Murphy
311010- ORBIT O'GOLD (USA) 5-11-06 Mighty Macs Syndicate Noel Meade IRE Niall Madden
163151/- CHIARO (FR) 5-11-04 Andrew Cohen Philip Hobbs Tom Molloy (7)
2021-27 FRENCH SAULAIE (FR) 6-11-04 Carol Skan Philip Hobbs Tom O’Brien
F121-2 LEAD ON (IRE) 6-11-04 B K Peppiatt Philip Hobbs Richard Johnson
31361-3 POQUELIN (FR) 4-11-03 The Stewart Family Paul Nicholls Ruby Walsh
12430- TROUBLE AT BAY (IRE) 7-11-03 Nigel Bunter Alan King Robert Thornton
00201-7 HEATHCOTE 5-11-02 B Siddle & B D Haynes Gary Moore Dave Crosse
10/1306- VICTRAM (IRE) 7-11-01 Pinheads Pizza Syndicate Adrian McGuinness IRE -
1P- MOUNTAIN (IRE) 4-11-01 Gay Smith Jonjo O'Neill Tony McCoy
4030//0-02 CHIVALRY 8-11-01 Paul Beck Venetia Williams Paul O’Neill
5-22021 MILL HOUSE GIRL (IRE)6-11-00 Charles Harte Shane Donohoe IRE Shane Jackson (5)
211F- PEVENSEY (IRE) 5-11-00 Dum Spiro Spero John Quinn Dougie Costello
12P1-11 KANAD 5-10-13 P M Warren Charlie Mann Noel Fehily
221113 PIGEON ISLAND 4-10-13 Raymond Mould Nigel Twiston-Davies -
B-320495 ORPEN WIDE (IRE) 5-10-11 Andy & Bev Wright Michael Chapman -
352-112 PLATIN GROUNDS (GER)5-10-10 D J & S A Goodman Nigel Twiston-Davies Paddy Brennan
4512-12 INGRATITUDE (IRE) 4-10-08 Club ISM & JSC Sport Nicky Henderson Mick Fitzgerald
-110 MANHATTAN BOY (GER)5-10-08 Big Apples Philip Hobbs Darren O’Dwyer
45131-7 WIZARD OF US 7-10-07 P Currey Mick Mullineaux Alan O’Keeffe
22 declared runners, 4 Irish-trained
Race 1 - Royal Bank Of Canada Conditional Jockeys’ Handicap Hurdle - Winning Quotes
ELLIOTT OPENS CHELTENHAM ACCOUNT
Irish trainer Gordon Elliott, who won the 2007 John Smith’s Grand National at Aintree with Silver Birch, saddled his first winner at Cheltenham when Newton Bridge collected the opening race of The Open 2007, the Royal Bank Of Canada Conditional Jockeys’ Handicap Hurdle.
Newton Point was Elliott’s first winner at Cheltenham as a trainer, although he did saddle Silver Birch to finish second in the Cross Country Chase at The Festival last season and as a jockey won the amateur riders’ handicap chase on Iris Bleu at The Open in 2002.
The 11/1 winner was partnered to victory by Joey Elliott, the trainer’s brother, and travelled well throughout, asserting after the last to score by three lengths from Peacock.
Gordon Elliott said: “I am delighted to have had my first winner at Cheltenham. We went close last year when Silver Birch was second in the Cross Country Chase.
“He was declared to run at Uttoxeter tomorrow, but that was only if something happened today and he definitely won’t be going there.
“Newton Bridge will have a break through the winter now and will come back in the spring.
“He must have this nice ground and we could look at something like the Topham Chase at Aintree for him. He could also maybe run in one of the handicap hurdles at The Festival.
“He jumps very well and is also a very versatile horse.”
RIDERS GIVE THUMBS UP TO CHELTENHAM GOING
Riders who took part in the first race at this year’s Open Meeting, the Royal Bank of Canada Conditional Jockeys’ Handicap Hurdle, were generally happy with the going.
Joey Elliott, who rode the winner Newton Bridge, said: “It’s patchy, a little bit slow in places, but generally good.
David England, who partnered runner-up Peacock, said: “It’s good, but they are definitely getting their toe in.”
Robbie Colgan said: “It’s lovely good ground.”
Ryan Cummings said: “It’s good ground, but sticky down the back where the frost got in.”
Gerard Tumelty said: “It’s lovely ground, and there’s a little bit of juice in it.”
Sean Quinlan said: “It’s dead ground.”
Tom Malone said: “It’s good to firm, but it’s got some dig in it.”
Andrew Lynch said: “It’s slightly false, because it’s quick, but loose on top.”
Henrietta Knight and Graham Lee combined to win paddypower.com Graduation Chase over three miles and half a furlong with Glasker Mill, who got up close home to win by a short-head and defeat his five rivals.
Glasker Mill fell twice last season, and was last seen over hurdles, but he was given a fine ride by Lee in today’s race, as Knight acknowledged.
Knight said: “He’s been schooled every day this week and Graham came down to ride him, because we had a lot of troubles with his jumping last season.
“Glasker Mill jumped 16 fences yesterday and I wasn’t sure whether we would get away with it.
“He’s always had ability and won a point-to-point as a four-year-old - I was thinking of the Royal & SunAlliance Chase here for him at one time because we know he stays well.
“He terrified himself the first time he fell and on the second occasion he just shut his eyes and didn’t take off at all. He had two crashing falls so we had to go back to basics.
“We had to come here because there are so few races for him to run in. He’s too high in the handicap - but I love Cheltenham fences because they are very fair. They are fairer here than any track in the country, and they have room, so horses can see what they are doing.
“He’s not in the Hennessy [Cognac Gold Cup] because I didn’t think of putting him in. He tends to run fresh and win first time out, so perhaps I’ll retire him for the season!”
The 15/8 favourite Ofarel D’Airy was just touched off in the second race of the day, going down by a short-head to Glasker Mill in the paddypower.com Graduation Chase.
Trainer Paul Nicholls said: “He was just a bit careful with his jumping today. I was a little bit worried when he jumped the last with his ears pricked.
“I thought we might just have it on the run-in. He has probably just hit the front a fraction too soon.
“It’s just one of those things. I don’t know where he will go next next.”
KATIE WALSH GAINS SUCCESS AT CHELTENHAM
Amateur rider Katie Walsh enjoyed her first British success on Hordago in the Beards The Jewellers Cup at Cheltenham today.
The 22-year-old daughter of Ted Walsh and brother of top professional jockey Ruby Walsh has partnered over 50 winners in Ireland, mainly in National Hunt Flat races.
Katie Walsh said: “Hordago helped me all the way, he’s really brave this horse. He travelled as well as we thought he would. I just cannot believe it (riding a winner at Cheltenham).
“It doesn’t matter whether it is the November meeting, December or March, Cheltenham is the place to ride winners, isn’t it? I am just delighted to ride a winner here whatever time of year.
“He wasn’t even starting to tire up the hill - he just wasn’t doing his stuff.”
Ruby Walsh commented: “That was brilliant for her. She works her heart out. It is great. Dad is here but Mam is at home and I think she will be in tears.”
Ted Walsh, a top amateur rider before concentrating on training, added: “It is marvellous. Anybody who is a parent will know what I am feeling. Katie is the baby of the family and my heart was in my mouth.
“It is what she wants to do. It is great thrill to ride a winner at Cheltenham - there is nothing like it and she will remember this day for the rest of her life.”
Race 3 - Beards The Jewellers Cup - Winning Quotes
THIRD OPEN WIN FOR HORDAGO
Hordago won at The Open for the third time when landing the Beards The Jewellers Cup, a handicap chase for amateur riders, giving jockey Katie Walsh (sister of Ruby Walsh) her first Cheltenham winner.
The winning jockey was in tears as she returned to an emotional winner’s enclosure where her overjoyed father Ted was present.
The 6/1 winner collected the conditional jockeys’ handicap hurdle in 2004 and the intermediate handicap hurdle at The Open in 2005, as well as finishing runner-up in the 2006 Pertemps Final at The Festival.
Eric McNamara, the winning trainer, said: “Katie gave Hordago a great ride and he has been a very lucky horse for us.
“He has won twice at Cheltenham before and finished second in a Pertemps Final.
“This place obviously switches him on - he loves it.
“Katie had a ride for me at Limerick earlier this week and I asked her if she’d like to ride Hordago today and she said she would be delighted to - there was no hesitation at all from her.
“I think we have to come back to The Festival again with him now. The Fulke Walwyn Kim Muir Chase could be an option.
“We put the blinkers back on him today - it just switched him on.”
Race 3 - Beards The Jewellers Cup (Amateur Riders’ Handicap Chase)
Placed Quotes
Fulke Walwyn/Kim Muir Chase on Openide’s agenda
Trainer Brendan Duke is eyeing a race at next year’s Cheltenham Festival for Openide, who finished third in the Beards The Jewellers Cup for amateur riders.
Richard O’Sullivan could retain the ride in the Fulke Walwyn/Kim Muir Chase, said Duke, adding: “So long as he keeps telling me the right things!”
Duke added: “I’m delighted with his run. It was a cracking run and a cracking ride. Now I’ll be minding him and sleeping with him until the Kim Muir.
“He’s more of a spring horse so we’ll be patient.”
Carmarthenshire trainer Alison Thorpe was pleased with the ride Brian Toomey gave her horse, Henry’s Pride, a strapping chesnut who finished second and at seven can improve with age.
Thorpe said: “Brian had never ridden the horse before, but in amateur races it’s about finding one who can do the weight. He’s based with Brendan Powell and was recommended by agent Dave Roberts.
“I think a lot of Henry’s Pride - he’s been with us since the summer and could be a decent horse. He needs time between races, so we’ll look for the right race on the right track when the time is right.”
Race 4 - BGC Cross Country Chase
Winner’s Quotes
Rise and fall makes Spot The difference
Spot Thedifference took his many fans (and the whole of racing) to hell and back during a fabulous performance at Cheltenham today.
The 14-year-old showed the courage of a gladiator to fight back on the run-in after being headed in the home straight by runner-up Casadei, but then crashed to the floor soon after the winning post. For a few seconds it appeared the old warrior’s heart had given all and been sacrificed in the struggle, but he was soon back on his feet.
He was given a tremendous reception on his way back to the winner’s enclosure, where rider J T McNamara explained: “I was going so fast past the winning post that when I went to pull up he simply slipped and lost his footing on the bend.”
This was Spot Thedifference’s fourth win in this race, and his seventh at Cheltenham, all in cross-country races.
Winning trainer Enda Bolger was almost overwhelmed with emotion, but said: “It was a worrying few moments when he went down, but he simply slipped. This matches and beats his win in the La Touche Cup [at Punchestown in April]. He was given a great ride by a great jockey.
“Turning in I could see the other horse had first run on us, but our fellow is an amazing horse and when he gets to the last hurdle here he just flies. That’s his forte - he’s never been beaten around here when he gets into a fight.”
Winning the BGC Cross Country Chase at The Festival invariably proves more difficult for Spot Thedifference, because it is a handicap, and he will get no respite after today’s gigantic effort. Bolger said: “Today was the plan, and we’re not looking too far ahead - it’s just one day at a time.”
Owner J P McManus said: “I love all my horses, but this one has a special place in everybody’s heart. He only really came to life at 10 or 11, but thank goodness for cross-country races because they give horses like him a second career.”
BGC Cross Country Chase - Placed Quotes
McCOURT & PIPE HAPPY - AUCLAIR UNLUCKY
Trainer Tom McCourt was more than satisfied with the effort of Casadei, who belied his 66/1 odds to finish second, beaten a length, to Spot Thedifference in the BGC Cross Country Chase.
The County Meath handler commented: “He landed good over the last but you always know the winner is going to be hard to beat up the Cheltenham hill!
“I am delighted with his performance and we will look to come for the Cross County Chase at The Festival with him.
“With that race being a handicap, he might struggle to get in, although I expect he will get a fair hike in the ratings for his run today.
“Casadei is a horse that loves jumping and jumped from fence to fence today - he really enjoyed it out there.”
A further two lengths back in third was Puntal, who took the wrong course before rejoining the race (for which his jockey Noel Fehily incurred a 12-day ban) and his trainer David Pipe said: “Puntal has run a brilliant race.
“He has taken the wrong course and rejoined the race and still finished third.
“I don’t know where he would go next. He could maybe go to for the National again - his owner (Terry Neill) loves Aintree.”
Royal Auclair finished fourth, a further five lengths back and his jockey Liam Heard was left wondering what might have been.
He said: “I lost between seven and 10 lengths approaching the final bend when a loose horse baulked him.
“He then stayed on and hasn’t been beaten that far.”
David England, rider of fifth Florida Dream, was also banned for 12 days for taking the wrong course early on, though Oliver Dayman, partner of Happy Hussar, the third horse to go wrong, escaped punishment as he was deemed to have been carried out.
Champion trainer Paul Nicholls was slightly surprised with the success of 14/1 shot I’msingingtheblues in the Grade Two Anglo Irish Bank Private Banking Novices’ Hurdle as the five-year-old recorded a half-length success.
The winner stayed on well to overhaul longtime leader Snap Tie, running on resolutely up the Cheltenham hill.
Paul Nicholls said: “This horse is still quite green. He had only run on a Flat track before today as he was a bit too keen and enthusiastic.
“He settled better today in this better race. It was a big step up in class today, but I told John Hales (owner of I’msingingtheblues) that I thought it was worth a chance to run today.
“I think he could improve again and is certainly going in the right direction. He is still learning and could be better on a flatter track.”
As to future targets, Nicholls said: “I was a bit gobsmakcked he won today but it is a pleasant surprise to win a Grade Two.
“I hadn’t really thought about much beyond today’s race for him but I think there could be a suitable race for him - a National Hunt novices’ hurdle - here next month (at the Boylesports International meeting).
Paddy Power have introduced I’msingingtheblues at 16/1 for the Ballymore Properties Novices’ Hurdle and 20/1 for the Anglo Irish Bank Supreme Novices’ Hurdle at The Festival. Snap Tie is a 25/1 with Paddy Power for the Anglo Irish Bank Supreme Novices’ Hurdle. Boylesports quote I’msingingtheblues at 25/1 for the Ango Irish Bank Supreme Novices’ Hurdle while Stan James go 20/1. Cashmans quote I’msingingtheblues at 16/1 for the Ballymore Properties Novices’ Hurdle.
Five-year-old Snap Tie had his rivals at full stretch running to the final flight, but an awkward jump and flat-footed landing hampered his impetus, and I’msingingtheblues stormed ahead for victory in the Grade Two Anglo Irish Bank Private Banking Novices’ Hurdle.
Trainer Philip Hobbs said: “With a young horse having only his second run over hurdles it’s not ideal to be in front, but we wanted to make sure there was enough pace.
“At the last Richard [Johnson] knew that if he went long he would have to go very long, and he was probably wise to take the safe option. He was still in front after the last and someone said to me, ‘your horse has won,’ but it’s a long way up the hill here and I was not confident.
“I’m still very happy with the horse and think he’s very decent, but I’ve got no plans for him.”
Somerset-based Hobbs also had news of The Grey Berry, who he and bloodstock agent Aiden Murphy bought at Tattersalls’ Horses-in-Training Sale recently for 340,000gns, a record at that event for a potential jumper.
Hobb said: “He’s settling in fine and he’s jumped some baby hurdles at home.”
The Nigel Twiston-Davies-trained Imperial Commander won the Steel Plate And Sections Novices’ Chase in fine style.
A strapping bay gelding, the six-year-old motored clear from the final bend under Tony Evans, and looks a horse who could be worth following.
Twiston-Davies said: “It’s wasn’t much of a race, but we’ve had so much bad luck today - we could have had a four-timer, but one winner is always good.
“He’ll be better over further and he loves galloping and jumping. We will probably bring him back here for the next meeting [14 & 15 December] for a race over two and a half or three miles.”
Imperial Commander’s fine physique is tarnished by old scars on his knees. Twiston-Davies’s head lad, Fergal O’Brien, who also trains a string of ten pointers, said: “He won a good point-to-point in Ireland, but fell down on the road while he was over there and cut his knees quite badly.
“They have healed and it doesn’t affect him - he’s a lovely, stamp of chaser and a kind horse, too.”
GOING NEWS AT 10AM
The going for the first day of The Open 2007 is:
GOOD on the Chase & Hurdle Courses
GOOD TO FIRM on the Cross Country Course
Simon Claisse, Clerk of the Course and Director of Racing at Cheltenham, reported this morning: “The temperature went down to minus six Celsius last night although the frost was only on the grass and not in the ground.
“With the bright sunshine we are experiencing this morning, the course is thawing nicely.
“We continued selective watering up to yesterday. The weather hasn’t helped us in so far that we have had to continue watering right up to the meeting, but I am very pleased with the condition of the course.
“Some trainers came to walk the course yesterday and reported it to be in first-class condition.”
PADDY POWER MARKET MOVERS
This morning has been pretty quiet in the Paddy Power offices, although the firm reports money for three runners today.
In the opening Royal Bank Of Canada Conditional Jockeys’ Handicap Hurdle (12.45pm), the Tony Martin-trained Top The Charts is in demand and is now 2/1 from 5/2.
Another horse from the Tony Martin stable, The Roney Man, is one of two horses for money in the Beards The Jewellers Cup Amateurs Riders’ Handicap Chase (1.55pm) and is 5/1 (from 6/1). In the same contest, Henry’s Pride, trained by Alison Thorpe, has come into 7/1 (from 8/1).
SATURDAY’S DECLARED RUNNERS
12:55pm RYMAN THE STATIONER NOVICES HANDICAP HURDLE
2m+ 3YO+ (0 - 120) No of Decs 20
1) Fen Game (IRE) (Tongue Strap) E. J. O'Grady, Ireland 11st 12lb B. J. Geraghty
2) Archie Boy (IRE) S. Donohoe, Ireland 11st 12lb Mick Fitzgerald
3) Mon Michel (IRE) G. L. Moore 11st 10lb Jamie Moore
4) Triggernometry C. L. Tizzard 11st 7lb Joe Tizzard
5) Native Royal (IRE) (Tongue Strap) T. Hogan, Ireland 11st 7lb K. T. Coleman (3)
6) Dan Buoy (FR) A. King 11st 6lb Robert Thornton
7) Sendani (FR) (Blinkers) P. F. Nicholls 11st 6lb R. Walsh
8) Mole's Chamber (IRE) V. R. A. Dartnall 11st 5lb James White (3)
9) Look Who's Back (IRE) Eric McNamara, Ireland 11st 5lb P. W. Flood
10) Holiday Cocktail J. J. Quinn 11st 2lb Dominic Elsworth
11) Nacadour (FR) (Sheepskin C/P) D. E. Pipe 11st 2lb
12) Warsaw Pact (IRE) P. J. Hobbs 11st 0lb Richard Johnson
13) Kia Kaha Jonjo O'Neill 10st 13lb A. P. McCoy
14) Roman Villa (USA) (Tongue Strap) G. Elliott, Ireland 10st 13lb P. Carberry
15) Alamiyan (IRE) J. G. Carr, Ireland 10st 13lb P. A. Carberry
16) Augustine Miss Lucinda V. Russell 10st 12lb Peter Buchanan
17) Oscillating Oscar (IRE) (Tongue Strap) H. de Bromhead, Ireland 10st 12lb Denis O'Regan
18) President Park (FR) Tim Vaughan 10st 12lb S. E. Durack
19) Indian Pipe Dream (IRE) S. Gollings 10st 11lb G. Lee
20) Khazar (FR) T. Doumen, France 10st 10lb Tony McCoy
Eliminations
Mous of Men (FR), Northern Alliance (IRE), Eumene (IRE), Wishes Or Watches (IRE), Ruby Valentine (FR), Truly Fruitful (IRE), Peak Seasons (IRE), Tayman (IRE), Golden Square, Mokum (FR), Ardesia (IRE), Avant Gardiste (FR)
1:25pm CLUB 16-24 NOVICES’ CHASE
3m+ 5YO+ No of Decs 9
1) Itsmyboy (IRE) (Tongue Strap, Sheepskin C/P) D. E. Pipe 11st 7lb Timmy Murphy
2) Oniz Tiptoes (IRE) (Visor) J. S. Wainwright 11st 7lb Richard Tierney
3) Albertas Run (IRE) Jonjo O'Neill 11st 4lb A. P. McCoy
4) Willyanwoody (IRE) P. F. Nicholls 11st 4lb R. Walsh
5) Mokujin (FR) C. L. Tizzard 10st 13lb Joe Tizzard
6) Niche Market (IRE) R. H. Buckler 10st 13lb Daryl Jacob
7) Opera de Coeur (FR) H. D. Daly 10st 13lb Richard Johnson
8) Sizing Australia (IRE) H. de Bromhead, Ireland 10st 13lb P. Carberry
9) The Real Deal (IRE) Nick Williams 10st 13lb
2:00pm CLEANEVENT NOVICES’ HURDLE
2m+ 3YO No of Decs 9
1 Callisto Moon Ian Williams 11st 6lb S. E. Durack
2 Falcon's Fire (IRE) Mrs A. Duffield 11st 6lb Keith Mercer
3 Lemon Silk (IRE) K. J. Burke 11st 6lb P. J. Brennan
4 Paco Jack (IRE) Joseph Crowley, Ireland 11st 6lb R. Walsh
5 Won In The Dark (IRE) Miss S. J. Harty, Ireland 11st 6lb S. J. Hassett
6 Franchoek (IRE) A. King 11st 2lb Robert Thornton
7 Sainte Kadette (FR) (Blinkers) D. E. Pipe 10st 13lb A. P. McCoy
8 Apache Chant (USA) A. W. Carroll 10st 12lb G. Lee
9 Carson's Spirit (USA) W. S. Kittow 10st 12lb Daryl Jacob
2:35pm PADDY POWER GOLD CUP
2m 4f+ 4YO+ No of Decs 20
Weights Raised 3 lbs
1) Billyvoddan (IRE) (Visor) H. D. Daly 11st 12lb S. E. Durack
2) Too Forward (IRE) Carl Llewellyn 11st 6lb Paul Moloney
3) Knowhere (IRE) N. A. Twiston-Davies 11st 4lb P. J. Brennan
4) Crozan (FR) (Blinkers) N. J. Henderson 11st 3lb B. J. Geraghty
5) L'Antartique (FR) Ferdy Murphy 10st 13lb (3lb ex) G. Lee
6) Idole First (IRE) Miss Venetia Williams 10st 12lb Alan O'Keeffe
7) Il Duce (IRE) (Blinkers) A. King 10st 10lb Robert Thornton
8) Bob Hall (IRE) (Tongue Strap) Jonjo O'Neill 10st 10lb A. P. McCoy
9) Kings Brook Nick Williams 10st 9lb
10) Ponmeoath (IRE) Eric McNamara, Ireland 10st 8lb P. W. Flood
11) Bambi de L'Orme (FR) Ian Williams 10st 7lb Dominic Elsworth
12) Copsale Lad N. J. Henderson 10st 6lb Mick Fitzgerald
13) Private Be P. J. Hobbs 10st 6lb Richard Johnson
14) Palarshan (FR) (Sheepskin C/P) H. D. Daly 10st 5lb Mark Bradburne
15) Black Hills (Tongue Strap, Sheepskin C/P) J. A. Geake 10st 4lb J. A. McCarthy
16) Ballyagran (IRE) N. Meade, Ireland 10st 3lb P. Carberry
17) Patman du Charmil (FR) (Blinkers) N. A. Twiston-Davies 10st 2lb David England (5)
18) Three Mirrors Ferdy Murphy 10st 2lb Keith Mercer
19) Vodka Bleu (FR) (Sheepskin C/P) D. E. Pipe 10st 2lb Timmy Murphy
20) Granit Jack (FR) (Tongue Strap) P. F. Nicholls 10st 0lb Ruby Walsh
Eliminations
Mr Boo, Fier Normand (FR), Bishop's Bridge (IRE), Abragante (IRE), Lord Ryeford, Royal County Star (IRE), The Reverend (IRE), The Roney Man, Big Rob (IRE), Donovan (NZ)
3:10pm LOMBARD PROPERTIES HANDICAP HURDLE
3m 1f+ 4YO+ No of Decs 9
1) Blazing Bailey Alan King 11st 12lb Robert Thornton
2) Juveigneur (FR) N. J. Henderson 10st 10lb Mick Fitzgerald
3) Sonnyanjoe (IRE) (Tongue Strap, Sheepskin C/P) T. Hogan, Ireland 10st 0lb P. J. Brennan
4) Lyes Green (Sheepskin C/P) O. Sherwood 10st 0lb Dominic Elsworth
5) Raslan (Visor) D. E. Pipe 10st 0lb Timmy Murphy
6) Ashwell (IRE) C. C. Bealby 10st 0lb Tom Messenger (3)
7) Prestbury Knight (Tongue Strap) N. A. Twiston-Davies 10st 0lb David England (5)
8) Gold Gun (USA) (Blinkers) Mrs A. M. Thorpe 10st 0lb S. E. Durack
9) Prince de Bersy (FR) D. E. Pipe 10st 0lb Felix de Giles (7)
3:40pm SERVO COMPUTER SERVICES TROPHY HANDICAP CHASE
3m 3f+ 4YO+ No of Decs 10
1) L'Ami (FR) F. Doumen, France 11st 12lb A. P. McCoy
2) Simon J. L. Spearing 11st 6lb Andrew Thornton
3) Cornish Sett (IRE) (Blinkers) P. F. Nicholls 10st 12lb R. Walsh
4) Baron Windrush N. A. Twiston-Davies 10st 11lb P. J. Brennan
5) D'Argent (IRE) A. King 10st 9lb Robert Thornton
6) Bob Bob Bobbin C. L. Tizzard 10st 8lb Joe Tizzard
7) Comply Or Die (IRE) D. E. Pipe 10st 6lb Timmy Murphy
8) Sir Rembrandt (IRE) V. R. A. Dartnall 10st 5lb James White (3)
9) Jaunty Times H. D. Daly 10st 4lb Richard Johnson
10) L'Aventure (FR) (Tongue Strap) P F. Nicholls 10st 0lb Liam Heard (3)
SUNDAY’S DECLARED RUNNERS
1:10pm INDEPENDENT NEWSPAPER NOVICES’ CHASE
2m 4YO+ No of Decs 9
1) Leslingtaylor (IRE) J. J. Quinn 11st 10lb Dougie Costello
2) Classic Croco (GER) (Tongue Strap, Sheepskin C/P) T. Hogan, Ireland 11st 8lb K. T. Coleman
3) Papini (IRE) N. J. Henderson 11st 8lb Mick Fitzgerald
4) Tramantano N. A. Twiston-Davies 11st 8lb P. J. Brennan
5) Admiral Peary (IRE) Dr P. Pritchard 11st 4lb O. Dayman
6) Dev (IRE) M. G. Quinlan 11st 4lb Jamie Moore
7) Moon Over Miami (GER) C. J. Mann 11st 4lb Noel Fehily
8) Nous Voila (FR) D. E. Pipe 11st 4lb Timmy Murphy
9) Predateur (FR) P. F. Nicholls 10st 11lb R. Walsh
1:45pm BROWNE'S GAZETTE INTERMEDIATE HANDICAP HURDLE
2m 5f 4YO+ (0 - 135) No of Decs 24
Weights Raised 5 lbs
1) Robin de Sherwood (FR) P. F. Nicholls 11st 12lb R. Walsh
2) Leading Contender (IRE) P. J. Hobbs 11st 9lb T. J. O'Brien
3) Rustarix (FR) A. King 11st 9lb Robert Thornton
4) Rio de Janeiro (IRE) Miss E. C. Lavelle 11st 8lb Noel Fehily
5) The Sliotar (IRE) G. Haine 11st 7lb Jamie Moore
6) Paradi (FR) D. E. Pipe 11st 7lb Timmy Murphy
7) Hereditary (Sheepskin C/P) Mrs L. C. Jewell 11st 7lb Joe Tizzard
8) La Dame Brune (FR) N. J. Henderson 11st 7lb Mick Fitzgerald
9) At The Money J. M. P. Eustace 11st 7lb Mark Bradburne
10) Mendo Noel T. Chance 11st 7lb
11) Im Spartacus Evan Williams 11st 7lb
12) Sobers (IRE) N. J. Gifford 11st 6lb P. C. O'Neill
13) Rajeh (IRE) J. L. Spearing 11st 4lb Warren Marston
14) Counting House (IRE) J. A. B. Old 11st 4lb Jason Maguire
15) Boss Imperial (FR) Mrs L. Wadham 11st 3lb Matty Roe (10)
16) Portland Bill (IRE) R. H. Alner 11st 2lb P. J. Brennan
17) Go Free J. G. M. O'Shea 11st 2lb Dave Crosse
18) Khasab (IRE) P. J. Hobbs 11st 2lb Richard Johnson
19) Vale of Avocia (IRE) (Sheepskin C/P) W. J. Codd, Ireland 11st 2lb S. W. Flanagan (5)
20) Dancing Lyra R. A. Fahey 11st 1lb T. Molloy (7)
21) Hot Port (IRE) Eric McNamara, Ireland 11st 1lb K. T. Coleman (3)
22) Court Ruler Evan Williams 11st 1lb
23) Top The Charts (Tongue Strap) A. J. Martin, Ireland 10st 13lb A. P. McCoy
24) Pocket Too (Sheepskin C/P) M. Salaman 10st 9lb Kevin Tobin (7)
Eliminations
Odiham, Prince Picasso, Newton Bridge (IRE)
2:20pm paddypower.com HANDICAP CHASE
2m 4YO+ No of Decs 7
1) Voy Por Ustedes (FR) A. King 11st 12lb Robert Thornton
2) River City (IRE) Noel T. Chance 11st 3lb A. P. McCoy
3) Kalca Mome (FR) P. J. Hobbs 10st 0lb Richard Johnson
4) Hasty Prince Jonjo O'Neill 10st 0lb Timmy Murphy
5) Granit Jack (FR) (Tongue Strap) P. F. Nicholls 10st 0lb R. Walsh
6) Pauntley Gofa Mark Gillard 10st 0lb T. J. Phelan (3)
7) Dalriath M. C. Chapman 10st 0lb David Cullinane(5)
2:55pm GREATWOOD HANDICAP HURDLE
2m+ 4YO+ No of Decs 22
1) Osana (FR) D. E. Pipe 11st 12lb Jason Maguire
2) Altilhar (USA) (Blinkers) G. L. Moore 11st 6lb Jamie Moore
3) Sizing Europe (IRE) H. de Bromhead, Ireland 11st 6lb Timmy Murphy
4) Orbit O'Gold (USA) (Sheepskin C/P) N. Meade, Ireland 11st 6lb N. P. Madden
5) Chiaro (FR) P. J. Hobbs 11st 4lb T. Molloy (7)
6) French Saulaie (FR) P. J. Hobbs 11st 4lb T. J. O'Brien
7) Lead On (IRE) P. J. Hobbs 11st 4lb Richard Johnson
8) Poquelin (FR) P. F. Nicholls 11st 3lb R. Walsh
9) Trouble At Bay (IRE) A. King 11st 3lb Robert Thornton
10) Heathcote G. L. Moore 11st 2lb Dave Crosse
11) Victram (IRE) Adrian McGuinness, Ireland 11st 1lb Kevin Tobin (7)
12) Mountain (IRE) Jonjo O'Neill 11st 1lb A. P. McCoy
13) Chivalry Miss Venetia Williams 11st 1lb P. C. O'Neill
14) Mill House Girl (IRE) S. Donohoe, Ireland 11st 0lb Shane Jackson (5)
15) Pevensey (IRE) J. J. Quinn 11st 0lb Dougie Costello
16) Kanad (Tongue Strap, Sheepskin C/P) C. J. Mann 10st 13lb Noel Fehily
17) Pigeon Island (Tongue Strap) N. A. Twiston-Davies 10st 13lb David England (5)
18) Orpen Wide (IRE) (Blinkers) M. C. Chapman 10st 11lb David Cullinane(5)
19) Platin Grounds (GER) N. A. Twiston-Davies 10st 10lb P. J. Brennan
20) Ingratitude (IRE) N. J. Henderson 10st 8lb Mick Fitzgerald
21) Manhattan Boy (GER) P. J. Hobbs 10st 8lb Darren O'Dwyer (7)
22) Wizard of Us M. Mullineaux 10st 7lb Alan O'Keeffe
3:30pm 21315 GIDEON KASLER NOVICES’ HURDLE
2m 5f 4YO+ No of Decs 10
1) Elusive Dream P. F. Nicholls 11st 8lb R. Walsh
2) Carys's Lad M. Mullineaux 11st 5lb Tom Siddall
3) Olmeto Collonges (FR) Miss H. C. Knight 11st 5lb Sam Thomas
4) Charming Oscar (IRE) R. H. Buckler 11st 0lb T. J. O'Brien
5) Commander Kev (IRE) Noel T. Chance 11st 0lb Richard Johnson
6) Finnegans Rainbow M. C. Chapman 11st 0lb David Cullinane
7) Mokum (FR) A. W. Carroll 11st 0lb Noel Fehily
8) Nenuphar Collonges (FR) (Blinkers) A. King 11st 0lb Robert Thornton
9) Razor Royale (IRE) N. A. Twiston-Davies 11st 0lb P. J. Brennan
10) What A Buzz P. W. D'Arcy 11st 0lb Jamie Moore
4:00pm THE OPEN BUMPER
2m+ 4-6YO No of Decs 13
1) Hold Em (IRE) W. K. Goldsworthy 11st 10lb A. P. McCoy
2) Chateau d'Eau (FR) N. Meade, Ireland 11st 7lb N. P. Madden
3) Ashby Jo (IRE) K. J. Burke 11st 4lb Mr E. Cookson (7)
4) Morgansaccord (IRE) John Joseph Hanlon, Ireland 11st 4lb Robert Thornton
5) Seven Is My Number (IRE) D. E. Pipe 11st 4lb Timmy Murphy
6) Silly Wupple M. Scudamore 11st 4lb Alan O'Keeffe
7) Asparagus Wingnut (IRE) V. R. A. Dartnall 11st 0lb T. J. O'Brien
8) Calgary Bay (IRE) Miss H. C. Knight 11st 0lb Sam Thomas
9) Equity Release (IRE) P. J. Hobbs 11st 0lb Richard Johnson
10) Free World (IRE) Carl Llewellyn 11st 0lb Carl Llewellyn
11) King of The Titans (IRE) (Tongue Strap) T. Hogan, Ireland 11st 0lb Noel Fehily
12) The Great Alfie N. A. Twiston-Davies 11st 0lb P. J. Brennan
13) Theft Nicky Henderson 10st 11lb Mick Fitzgerald
FIRST RACE RESULT
12.4pm ROYAL BANK OF CANADA CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS’ HANDICAP HURDLE
£15,000 guaranteed, 2m 5f, Old Course, For 4yo+ rated 0-120 Minimum weight 10st Penalties after November 3, each hurdle race won 7lb Armenian Boy’s Handicap mark 120 Aallowances riders who, prior to November 13, 2007, have not ridden more than 20 winners under any Rules of racing 3lb; more than 10 such winners 5lb; any such winner 7lb; thosde riding for their own stable allowed an additional 3lb Entries 94 pay £75 Penalty Value 1st £9,394.50; 2nd £2,775; 3rd £1,387.50; 4th £694.50; 5th £346.50; 6th £174
1 NEWTON BRIDGE (IRE) (Barry Callaghan) Gordon Elliott IRE 6-10-08t Joey Elliott (3) 11/1
2 PEACOCK (FR) (Raymond Mould) Nigel Twiston-Davies 4-11-06 David England (3) 7/1
3 TAKE YOUR MARK (IRE) (A Cummins) David Broad 9-11-01b Keith Clarke (5) 33/1
4 THE HAIRY LEMON (The Hairy Lemon Partnership) Alan King 7-11-02 Gerard Tumelty (3) 33/1
5 RICARDO'S CHANCE (The Atkin Partnership) Sean Lycett 8-10-07 Richard Killoran (3)
6 TOP THE CHARTS (Seamus Carroll) Tony Martin IRE 5-11-06t Robert Colgan (3) 7/4f
7 PRINCE PICASSO (Aidan Ryan) Eric McNamara IRE 4-10-08t Joseph Holly (10)
8 SILVERHAY (Gd Building Ltd) Liam Corcoran 6-11-01 Sean Quinlan (3)
9 ARMENIAN BOY (FR) (Mrs T Cunningham) David Pipe 4-11-12 Johnny Farrelly
10 KEY PHIL (FR) (The Key Partnership) David Wintle 9-10-13 Ryan Cummings (8)
11 BURREN LEGEND (IRE) (Thomas Thompson) Richard Rowe 6-10-12 Felix De Giles (3)
12ARRESTING (A Egan) Gordon Elliott IRE 7-11-05tb Mark Walsh
13 JUG OF PUNCH (IRE) (Simon Lewis) Simon Lewis 8-10-11 Liam Treadwell
14 READY RESPONSE (IRE) (Shane O’Sullivan (Ipc Ltd) Liam Corcoran 5-11-00 Tom Malone
15 GOLDEN MOON (IRE) (Bonus Syndicate) Timothy Doyle IRE 8-10-13 Andrew Lynch
16 COOLNAHARAN (IRE) (Loughcraig Racing Syndicate) John McConnell 7-10-07 Shane Hassett (3)
17 LIMESTREAM (IRE) (Sean Powell) John Carr IRE 7-10-08 Kevin Tobin (3)
18 BOLEYBAWN QUIKSTAR (IRE) (Michael Lynham) Philip Rothwell IRE 5-10-12 Shane Jackson (3)
19PROFESSOR MULDOON (IRE) (Mayo To Cork Syndicate) Liam Burke (IRE) 6-11-00 Kevin Coleman
20 I'M SUPREME (IRE) (D Peppiatt) Philip Hobbs 5-10-02 Darren O'Dwyer (8)
PU DOUBLE DIZZY (Martyn Forrester) Bob Buckler 6-11-06 Tom Molloy (3)
21 ran
Non-runners: Silver Adonis, Sa Nau, City Breeze
Distances: 3, 2 1/2, hd, 1 3/4, 1, 3/4, 7, 1/2, hd, 3/4, nk, 5, 1/2, 3 1/2, 1 1/4, nk, 2, 19, 13
Breeder: John Neary
Breeding: b g Among Men (USA) - Kaliningrad (IRE) (Red Sunset)
Totes: Win: £11.00 Places: £2.20; £2.20; £8.00; £4.90 Exacta: 139.60
Winning Trainer: Gordon Elliott Age: 29 Based: Capranny, Trim, Co Meath, Ireland Background: Former point-to-point ride. Started out at Tony Martin’s Meath stables. Moved to Martin Pipe in 2002 and rode one winner from six amateur rides. Began training in 2006 at Capranny Stables, owned by Barry Callaghan, head of the Dun Doire Syndicate. First Cheltenham winner: Newton Bridge, Royal Bank Of Canada Conditional Jockeys’ Handicap, November 16, 2007 Aintree Festival Wins: John Smith’s Grand National (2007 Silver Birch) Wins in Britain last season: 4 Wins in Britain 2007/08: 4
Winning Jockey: Joey P Elliott Based: Stoneyford, Ballivor, Co Meath, Ireland Background: brother of Grand National-winning trainer Gordon Elliott Big Race Wins: Woodlands Park 100 Club Novice Chase (2005 Point Barrow), Ladbroke Ten Up Novice Chase (2005 Point Barrow), Smirnoff Handicap Chase (2005 Rocking Ship) First Cheltenham winner: Newton Bridge, Royal Bank Of Canada Conditional Jockeys’ Handicap, November 16, 2007 First Winner in Britain: Arresting, The Commitments Are Coming Handicap Hurdle, Perth, May 17 2006 Wins in Britain (2006/07): 1 Wins in Britain This Season: 1
SECOND RACE RESULT
1.20pm paddypower.com GRADUATION CHASE
£30,000 guaranteed, 3m 1/2f Old Course, For 5yo+ which have not won more than two chases Weights 11st Penalties a winner of a Class 3 chase 4lb; of two chases or of a Class 1 or 2 chase 7lb Allowances mares 7lb Entries 20 pay £150 Penalty Value 1st £18,789; 2nd £5,550; 3rd £2,775; 4th £1,389; 5th £693; 6th £348
1 GLASKER MILL (IRE) (Trevor Hemmings) Henrietta Knight 7-11-00 Graham Lee 11/2
2 OFAREL D'AIRY (FR) (The Stewart Family) Paul Nicholls 5-11-07 Ruby Walsh 15/8f
3 BOYCHUK (IRE) (Diana Whateley Philip Hobbs 6-11-07b1 Richard Johnson 9/2
4 FUNDAMENTALIST (IRE) (C Cornes) Nigel Twiston-Davies 9-11-07t Paddy Brennan 3/1
5 GOOD MAN AGAIN (IRE) (Alan Sadik) Alan Sadik 9-11-00 Tom Phelan
P BALLYFOY (IRE) (M George) Tom George 6-11-07 Dominic Elsworth
6 ran
Distances: sh, 2 1/2, 14, dist
Breeder: Noel Murphy
Breeding: b g Old Vic - Lucey Allen (Strong Gale)
Totes: Win: £7.40 Places: £2.60; £1.70 Exacta: £19.90
Winning Trainer: HENRIETTA KNIGHT Date of birth: 15/12/46 Trains at West Lockinge Farm, Wantage Previous Occupation: Ran successful livery yard breaking in horses for Nicky Henderson, Michael Dickinson, Oliver Sherwood and Tim Forster Date of first trainer’s licence: July 1989 First winner: The Grey Gunner (Bangor, 18/8/89) Other details: Finished 12th at 1973 Badminton Horse Trials; was judge at 1987 Burghley three-day event; has a Bachelor of Education (Oxford) degree in History & Biology, former teacher Cheltenham Festival winners (7): Bonusprint Stayers Hurdle (1997 Karshi), Grand Annual Chase (1998 Edredon Bleu), Queen Mother Champion Chase (2000 Edredon Bleu), Royal & Sun Alliance Novices’ Chase (2000 Lord Noelie), Totesport Cheltenham Gold Cup (2002, 2003, 2004 Best Mate) Aintree Festival Wins: John Smith’s Anniversary 4-Y-O Novices’ Hurdle (1995 Stompin), John Smith’s Extra Smooth H’cap Hurdle (1996 Stompin), Citroen C4 Mersey Novices’ Hurdle (2000 Best Mate), John Smith’s Novices’ Handicap Chase (2003 Midland Flame) Other major wins: Ericsson Chase (2003 Best Mate), Feltham Novices’ Chase (2001 Maximize), Haldon Gold Cup (2001 Best Mate, 2002 & 2003 Edredon Bleu, 2006 Impek), Independent Novices’ chase (2000 Best Mate), Henry VIII Novices’ Chase (2002 Impek, 2005 Racing Demon), King George VI Chase (2002 Best Mate, 2003 Edredon Bleu), ladbrokescasino.com Championship Chase (2001 Edredon Bleu), Peterborough Chase (1998, 1999, 2000, 2001 Edredon Bleu, 2002 Best Mate, 2005 Impek, 2006 Racing Demon), Scilly Isles Novice Chase (2001 Best Mate), Tommy Whittle Chase (2004 Chives), tote Classic Chase (2004 Southern Star) Number of Winners (1990/91-2006/07): 24; 14; 37; 25; 44; 59; 47; 42; 32; 40; 39; 48; 43; 42; 29; 28; 30 Wins This Season: 6
Winning Jockey: Graham Lee Born: December 16, 1975 Background: Irish pony-racing circuit, left school at 15 to join handler Noel Meade. Five rides for Meade then joined Dessie McDonogh in County Meath. Ger Lyons then obtained Lee a position with Mary Reveley when he was 17. Began riding out for Bill Haigh, before joining Malcolm Jefferson. He was stable jockey for Howard Johnson between 2003-2006, and now rides predominately for trainer Ferdy Murphy. Trains with Middlesbrough football club to keep fit. First Winner: Navan, November 7, 1992, Blushing Pearl Cheltenham Festival Wins (4): Letheby & Christopher Supreme Novices’ Hurdle (2005 Arcalis), Royal & Sunalliance Novices’ Hurdle (2005 No Refuge), Ladbrokes World Hurdle (2005 Inglis Drever), Jewson Novices’ Handicap Chase (2007 L’Antartique) Leading Rider at The Festival: 2005 (3). Big Race Wins: Betfred Gold Cup (2007 Hot Weld) Ascot Hurdle (2005 No Refuge); Ballymore Properties Long Distance Hurdle (2005 Inglis Drever), Charlie Hall Chase (2003 Ballybough Rasher; 2004 Grey Abbey); Elite Hurdle (2005 Royal Shakespeare); Finesse Juvenile Hurdle (2005 Akilak); John Smith’s West Yorkshire Hurdle (2003 Gralmano, 2005 Inglis Drever) Leamington Novices’ Hurdle (2004 Inglis Drever, 2005 No Refuge); Peterborough Chase (2006 Racing Demon), Peter Marsh Chase (2005 Lord Transcend); Pillar Property Chase (2005 Grey Abbey); Prestige Novices’ Hurdle (2004 Royal Rosa); Rowland Meyrick Handicap Chase (2006 LeadingMan); Scottish Grand National (2004 Grey Abbey); Stanleybet Handicap Hurdle (2005 Coat Of Honour); Tote Exacta Premier Kelso Hurdle (2003 Covent Garden), totesport Classic Chase (2004 Southern Star); Towton Novices’ Chase (2007 Heltornic); Winter Novices’ Hurdle (2003 Inglis Drever); Swordlestown Cup Novice Chase (2007 Another Promise) Aintree Festival Wins: John Smith’s Beefeater Restaurants Handicap Hurdle (2004 Zibeline), John Smith’s Grand National (2004 Amberleigh House), Betfair Bowl (2005 Grey Abbey), John Smith’s Mildmay Novices’ Chase (2007 Aces Four) Number of Wins (1993/94-2006/07): 6; 20; 11; 16; 21; 24; 28; 25; 58; 66; 94; 100; 108; 89 Wins This Season: 44
THIRD RACE RESULT
1.55pm BEARDS THE JEWELLERS CUP (AMATEUR RIDERS’ HANDICAP CHASE)
£25,000 guaranteed For 4yo+ Rated 0-140 Minimum weight 10st Penalties after November 3, each chase won 7lb; Ballycassidy’s Handicap Mark 138 Entries 25 pay £125 Penalty Value 1st 15,005; 2nd £4,687.50; 3rd £2,342.50; 4th £1,172.50; 5th £585; 6th £285
1 HORDAGO (IRE) (S Braddish) Eric McNamara IRE 7-10-01b Ms Katie Walsh 6/1
2 HENRY'S PRIDE (IRE) (P J Hughes Developments Ltd) Alison Thorpe 7-9-08 Mr Brian Toomey (7) 7/1
3 OPENIDE (Brendan Duke Racing) Brendan Duke 6-11-01p Mr Richard O'Sullivan 20/1
4 MILORD LESCRIBAA (FR) (Martin Pipe) David Pipe 7-10-04 Mr Danny Cook (7)
5 THE RONEY MAN (Mrs M Ross) Tony Martin IRE 7-10-06 Mr Jack Doyle (3)
6 WOLF CREEK (IRE) (Warren Syndicate) Edward O'Grady IRE 7-10-04 Mr J King (7) 9/2f
7 BAODAI (FR) (Louisville Syndicate II) Philip Hobbs 5-10-04 Mr Josh Guerriero (5)
8 MALETTON (FR) (Malcolm Edwards) Venetia Williams 7-11-03 Mr William Biddick (3)
9 PETERTHEKNOT (IRE) (Valerie Courtney) Thomas Cooper IRE 9-10-07 Mr Michael O'Connor
10 LORD RYEFORD (IRE) (Five Valleys Racing Partnership) Tom George 7-11-03 Mr Tom Greenall
F SPARE CHANGE (IRE) (West Man Syndicate) Philip Rothwell IRE 6-9-07b Mr Daniel Pick (7)
P BALLYCASSIDY (IRE) (Roddy Owen & Paul Fullagar) Peter Bowen 11-11-05p Mr D Devereux (5)
P IRIS ROYAL (FR) (Sir Robert Ogden) Charlie Longsdon 11-10-13p Mr Jamie Snowden
Winning Trainer: ERIC MCNAMARA Based: Beechmount, Rathkeale, County Limerick, Ireland Aintree Festival Wins: Sportsman Handicap Hurdle (2006 Strangely Brown) Big Race Wins include: cashmans Juvenile Hurdle (2005 Strangely Brown), Prix Alain Du Breil (2005 Strangely Brown) Kerry National (2007 Ponmeoath) Number of Winners in Britain (2004/05-2006/07): 1; 7 ; 1 Wins in Britain this Season: 1
Winning Jockey: Katie Walsh Born: December 18, 1984 Background: Daughter of trainer and broadcaster Ted Walsh and sister of Ruby. Honed her riding skills three-day eventing First winner over jumps in Britain and first Cheltenham winner: Hordago, Beards The Jewellers Cup, November 16, 2007 First Winner: Hannon, Gowran Park, October 10, 2003. Rides principally for Willie Mullins. Wins This Season In Britain: 1
FOURTH RACE RESULT
2.30pm BGC CROSS COUNTRY STEEPLECHASE
£35,000 guaranteed, 3m 7f Cross Country Steeplechase Course, For 5yo+ which, after August 1, 2005, have been placed first, second or third in a chase (Hunters’ chases included), or have won two open chases at point-to-point meetings (it is a condition of the race that horses are to be schooled over the course prior to running) Weights 10st 10lb Penalties after August 1, 2005, a winner of a Class 5 chase 3lb; of a Class 4 chase 6lb; of a Class 3 chase 9lb; of a Class 1 or 2 chase 12lb Allowances mares 7lb Entries 23 pay £170 Penalty Value 1st £21,920.50; 2nd £6,475; 3rd £3,237.50; 4th £1,620.50; 5th £808.50; 6th £406
1 SPOT THEDIFFERENCE (IRE) (J P McManus) Enda Bolger IRE 14-11-08p Mr J T McNamara 11/4
2 CASADEI (IRE) (L Fay) Tom McCourt IRE 8-10-10T Davy Condon 66/1
3 PUNTAL (FR) (Terry Neill) David Pipe 11-10-10tp Noel Fehily 6/1
4 ROYAL AUCLAIR (FR) (Clive Smith) Paul Nicholls 10-11-08t Liam Heard
5 FLORIDA DREAM (IRE) (D & S Goodman) Nigel Twiston-Davies 8-11-05 David England
6 MILLANYMARE (IRE) (V Walsh) Tony Martin IRE 8-10-12 Kevin Whelan
7 SYBELLIUS D'ARTAIX (FR) (Fergus Wilson) Paul Murphy 7-10-10 Tom Dreaper
8 HAPPY HUSSAR (IRE) (Mrs T Pritchard) Dr Philip Pritchard 14-10-10 Oliver Dayman
P DULGODTI BOB (IRE) (James Neville) John Carr IRE 7-10-10b James Davies
P METAL DETECTOR (IRE) (D Allen) Kim Bailey 10-11-02 Jason Maguire
REF 1 OMNI COSMO TOUCH (USA) (Alan Potts) Henry De Bromhead IRE 11-11-05p Andrew Lynch
U DOM FONTENAIL (FR) (Mrs A Kavanagh) Francois Cottin FR 8-11-08tb Mr Richard Hume
U JUFUL TENNIS (FR) (Jean-Paul Senechal) Francois Cottin FR 10-11-02t Philip Carberry
U LE DUC (FR) (The Stewart Family) Paul Nicholls 8-10-10 Sam Thomas 9/4f
14 ran
Non-runner: Freneys Well
Distances: 1, 2, 5, 5, 14, 20, dist
Breeder: Fenlon Bros
Breeding: b g Lafontaine (USA) - Spotted Choice (IRE) (Callernish)
Totes: Win: £3.90 Places: £1.80; £12.40; £2.50 Exacta: £194.50
Winning Trainer: ENDA BOLGER Born: April 21, 1963 Based: Howardstown House, Bruree, County Limerick, Ireland Cheltenham Festival Winners (3): Christies Foxhunter (1996 Elegant Lord), Sporting Index Cross Country Handicap Chase (2005 Spot Thedifference, 2007 Heads Onthe Ground) Aintree Festival wins: John Smith’s Fox Hunters’ Chase (1999 Elegant Lord) Big Race Wins Include: BGC Cross Country Chase (2004, 2005, 2006 & 2007 Spot Thedifference), BGC Cross CountryHandicap Chase (2004 & 2006 Spot Thedifference), paddypower.com Amateur Riders’ Handicap Chase (2006 Darby Hall), La Touche Cup (2004 Spot Thedifference, 2005 Good Step, 2007 Spot Thedifference) Winners in Britain in (2003/2004-2006/07): 0; 3; 2; 4; Wins in Britain in 2007/08: 1
Winning Jockey: John Thomas McNamara Born: April 8, 1975 Riding Weight: 10st 6lb Background: Leading Irish amateur and point-to-point rider. Rode Samuel Wilderspin to victory in Thomas Pink Amateur Chase at Cheltenham in November 2001. Nephew of Limerick trainer Andrew McNamara. First Winner: Quiet City (Clonmel, September 19, 1991, Tipperary INH Flat Race) Cheltenham Festival Wins (3): National Hunt Chase (2002 Rith Dubh), BGC Chase (2005 Spot Thedifference), Christie’s Foxhunter Chase (2007 Drombeag) Other Big Race Wins Include: paddypower.com Amateur Riders’ Handicap Chase (2006 Darby Wall); Tote Scoop 6 Lanzarote Hurdle (2003 Non So), BGC Cross Country Chase (2004, 2005, 2006 & 2007 Spot Thedifference), BGC Cross CountryHandicap Chase (2004 & 2006 Spot Thedifference), La Touche Cup (2004 Spot Thedifference, 2005 Good Step, 2007 Spot Thedifference) Wins In Britain (2002/03-2006/07): 2; 0; 4; 4; 4; Wins in Britain This Season: 1
*Puntal, ridden by Noel Fehily, and the David England-partnered Florida Dream, both took the wrong course and carried out the Oliver Dayman-ridden Happy Hussar. All three continued and completed the course. Fehily and England were stood down for 12 days by the stewards.
FIFTH RACE RESULT
3.05pm ANGLO IRISH BANK PRIVATE BANKING NOVICES’ HURDLE (GRADE TWO)
£35,000 guaranteed For 4yo+ Weights 11st Penalties a winner of a Class 4 urdle 4lb; of a Class 1 to 3 hurdle 7lb Allowances fillies and mares 7lb Entries 20 pay £160 Penalty Value 1st £19,957; 2nd £7,486.50; 3rd £3,748.50; 4th £1,869; 5th £938; 6th £469
1 I'MSINGINGTHEBLUES (IRE) (John Hales) Paul Nicholls 5-11-04 Ruby Walsh 14/1
2 SNAP TIE (IRE) (Diana Whateley) Philip Hobbs 5-11-07 Richard Johnson 3/1
3 DARK BOLERO (IRE) (Zero Eight Thirty Syndicate) Philip Rothwell IRE 5-11-07 Shane Jackson 12/1
4 KIRBYBROGUELANTERN (IRE) (Brogue Lanterns Syndicate) Tom Hogan IRE 6-11-07 Kevin Coleman
5 ZILCASH (David Bellamy & Stephen Williams) Alan King -11-04 Robert Thornton
6 PETIT ROBIN (FR) (Mr & Mrs John Poynton) Nicky Henderson 4-11-00 Mick Fitzgerald
7 IMPERIAL HARRY (Cga Racing Partnership) Vic Smith 4-11-00 Graham Lee
8 SPECTAIT (J P McManus) Jonjo O'Neill 5-11-07 Tony McCoy
9 QUADDICK LAKE (IRE) (David Johnson) David Pipe 4-11-00 Timmy Murphy 11/4f
9 ran
Distances: 1/2, 10, 1/2, 5, 2 1/2, 27, 8, 1
Breeder:Mill House Stud
Breeding: b g Pistolet Bleu (IRE) - Nova Rose (Ra Nova)
Totes: Win: £10.50 Places: £2.10; £1.60; £3.40 Exacta: £56.20
Winning Trainer: PAUL NICHOLLS Date of birth: 17/05/62 Based: Heighes House, Manor Farm Stables, Ditcheat, Shepton Mallet, Somerset Date of first trainer’s licence: 01/11/91 Previous Occupation: Professional jockey 1980-89. Rode 130 winners including Hennessy Gold Cup (1986 & 87), Irish Gold Cup (1988), Welsh Grand National (1987) Aintree Festival Wins include: John Smith’s Maghull Novices’ Chase (1999 Flagship Uberalles, 2002 Armaturk, 2003 Le Roi Miguel, 2007 Twist Magic), John Smith’s Melling Chase (2001 Fadalko), John Smith’s Mildmay Novices’ Chase (2006 Star De Mohaison), Citroen C4 Mersey Novices’ Hurdle (2006 Natal), John Smith’s Fox Hunter Chase (2002 Torduff Express), Betfair Bowl (2000 See More Business) Cheltenham Festival Wins (17): Irish Independent Arkle Novices’ Chase (1999 Flagship Uberalles, 2003 Azertyuiop), Queen Mother Champion Chase (1999 Call Equiname, 2004 Azertyuiop), totesport Cheltenham Gold Cup (1999 See More Business, 2007 Kauto Star), Christie’s Foxhunter Chase (2004 Earthmover, 2005 Sleeping Night), Johnny Henderson Grand Annual (2004 St Pirran, 2007 Andreas), County Hurdle (2004 Sporazene, 2006 Desert Quest), Ryanair Chase (2005 Thisthatandtother, 2007 Taranis), Supreme Novices’ Hurdle (2006 Noland), Royal & SunAlliance Chase (2006 Star De Mohaison, 2007 Denman) Other big race wins: Aon Chase (2000 See More Business, 2001 Shotgun Willy, 2003 Valley Henry, 2007 Kauto Star), Betfair Chase (2006 Kauto Star), Betfred Gold Cup (2001 & 2003 Ad Hoc), Brit Insurance Novices’ Hurdle (2006 Neptune Collonges), Bula Hurdle (2003 Rigmarole), Challow Novices’ Hurdle (2003 Cornish Rebel, 2006 Denman), Charlie Hall Chase (1999 and 2000 See More Business), totesport Classic Chase (2006 Eurotrek, 2007 Ladalko), Desert Orchid H’cap Chase (2000 Fadalko, 2002 Valley Henry), Feltham Novices’ Chase (1993 See More Indians), Game Spirit Chase (2000 lagship Uberalles, 2005 Azertyuiop), Greatwood Hurdle (2003 Rigmarole), Independent Newspaper Novices’ Chase (1995 Captain Khedive, 1999 Fadalko, 2002 Azertyuiop, 2003 Thisthatandtother), King George VI Chase (1997, 1999 See More Business, 2006 Kauto Star), Leamington Novices’ Hurdle (2006 Be Be King), Mitsubishi Shogun Ascot Chase (2000 Rockforce), Scottish Champion Hcap Hurdle (1999 Fadalko), Rehearsal Chase (1996 Belmont King, 1997 and 1998 See More Business), Pendil Novices’ Chase (2006 Napolitain, 2007 Natal), Peterborough Chase (2004 Le Roi Miguel), Pillar Chase (1998, 2001 See More Business), Scottish Grand National (1997 Belmont King), Tingle Creek Chase (2005 Kauto Star), Tolworth Hurdle (2003 Thisthatandtother, 2006 Noland, 2007 Silverburn), totesport.com becher Chase (2006 Eurotrek), Vodafone Gold Cup (2006 Cornish Sett), Coral Welsh National (2004 Silver Birch, 2005 L’Aventure), William Hill Haldon Gold Cup Chase (1998 Lake Kariba, 1999 Flagship Uberalles, 2004 Azertyuiop), Reynoldstown Novices’ Chase (2007 Gungadu) 1000th Domestic Winner: Noble Action (Bumper, Folkestone, November 15, 2004) First Trainer to Saddle Six Winners on One Card: Saturday, January 21, 2006, at Wincanton Number of Winners (1992/03-2006/07): 20; 29; 28; 53; 56; 82; 110; 71; 83; 136; 152; 127; 152; 148; 124 Wins this Season: 29
Winning Jockey: Ruby Walsh Born: May 14, 1979 First Winner: Siren Song, Gowran Park, July 25, 1995 Aintree Festival Wins include: John Smith’s Grand National (2000 Papillon (His first National ride), 2005 Hedgehunter), John Smith’s Maghull Novices’ Chase (2003 Le Roi Miguel, 2007 Twist Magic), Baltika Beer Aintree Hurdle (2002 Ilnamar, 2006 Asian Maze), John Smith’s Anniversary 4-y-o Novices’ Hurdle (2003 Le Duc), Citroen C4 Mersey Novices’ Hurdle (2004 Garde Champetre, 2006 Natal) Cheltenham Festival Wins (14): Weatherbys Champion Bumper (1998 Alexander Banquet, 2005 Missed That), Mildmay Of Flete (2002 Blowing Wind), Irish Independent Arkle (2003 Azertyuiop), Queen Mother Champion Chase (2004 Azertyuiop), Grand Annual (2004 St Pirran), County Hurdle (2004 Sporazene, 2006 Desert Quest), Ryanair Chase (2005 Thisthatandtother, 2007 Taranis) Anglo Irish Bank Supreme Novices’ Hurdle (2006 Noland), William Hill Trophy (2006 Dun Doire), Royal & SunAlliance Chase (2007 Denman), totesport Cheltenham Gold Cup (2007 Kauto Star) Leading Rider at The Festival: 2004 (3), 2006 (3). Other Big Race Wins: Betfair Chase (2006 Kauto Star), Betfred Gold Cup (2003 Ad Hoc); Challow Novices’ Hurdle (2003 Cornish Rebel, 2006 Denman); Stan James Christmas Hurdle (2005 Feathard Lady); totesport Classic Chase (2006 Eurotrek) December Festival Hurdle (2006 Brave Inca), Dipper Novices’ Chase (2005 My Will); Feltham Novices’ Chase (2003 Strong Flow); Game Spirit Chase (2004, 2005 Azertyuiop); Greatwood Hurdle (2003 Rigmarole); Haldon Gold Cup (2004 Azertyuiop); Heineken Gold Cup (1999 Imperial Call, 2000 Commanche Court); Hennessy Cognac Gold Cup (2003 Strong Flow); Henry VIII Novices’ Chase (2003 Thisthatandtother); Independent Newspaper Novices’ Chase (2002 Azertyuiop, 2003 Thisthatandtother); Irish Grand National (2000 Commanche Court, 2005 Numbersixvalverde); King George VI Chase (2006 Kauto Star); Kingwell Hurdle (2004 Rigmarole); Leamington Novices’ Hurdle (2006 Be Be King); Old Roan Chase (2006 Kauto Star); Peterborough Chase (2004 Le Roi Miguel); Racing Post Chase (2004 Marlborough); Scilly Isles Novices’ Chase (2007 New Little Bric); Swordlestown Cup Novice Chase (2003 Le Roi Miguel); Tied Cottage Chase (2007 Nickname); Tingle Creek Trophy (2002 Cenkos, 2006 Kauto Star); Tolworth Hurdle (2006 Silverburn), Wayward Lad Novices’ Chase (2005 Hoo La Baloo); Coral Welsh National (2004 Silver Birch) Number of Wins in Britain (1998/99-2006/07): 1; 1; 5; 13; 77; 62; 81; 69; 73 Other Details: Son of Ted Walsh, former leading Irish amateur rider who is now a trainer and broadcaster in Ireland. Divides his time riding for Paul Nicholls in Britain and Willie Mullins in Ireland. Number of Wins in Britain (1998/99-2006/07): 1; 1; 5; 13; 77; 62; 81; 69; 73 Wins in Britain This Season: 17
SIXTH RACE RESULT
3.45pm STEEL PLATE AND SECTIONS NOVICES’ CHASE
£20,000 guaranteed, 2m 4 1/2f Old Course, For 4yo+ Weights 4yo 10st 8lb; 5yo+ 11st 2lb Penalties after April 28, 2007, a winner of a Class 3 to 6 chase 5lb; of 2 chases or of a Class 1 or 2 chase 8lb Aallowances fillies and mares 7lb Entries 28 pay £100 Penalty Value 1st £12,526; 2nd £3,700; 3rd £1,850; 4th £926; 5th £462; 6th £232
1 IMPERIAL COMMANDER (IRE) (Our Friends In The North) Nigel Twiston-Davies 6-11-07 Tony Evans 4/7f
2 NATION STATE (J Browning) Gary Moore 6-11-07 Jamie Moore 7/1
3 OVER THE CREEK (David Johnson) David Pipe 8-11-02 Timmy Murphy 5/1
4 PREDICAMENT (P Nurcombe) Dr Philip Pritchard 8-11-02 Oliver Dayman
5 KARELIAN (Duddy, McDonald, Duffy, Heeney & Maguire) Kevin Ryan 6-11-07p Graham Lee
P CLASSIC CROCO (GER) (Chilled Out Syndicate) Tom Hogan IRE 6-11-07tp Kevin Coleman
6 ran
Distances: 11, 15, 1 1/4, 7
Breeder: Laurence Flynn
Breeding: b g Flemensfirth (USA) - Ballinlovane (Le Moss)
Totes: Win: £1.50 Places: £1.20; £2.40 Exacta: £3.70
Winning Trainer: NIGEL TWISTON-DAVIES Based: Grange Hill Farm, Naunton, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Date of birth: 16/5/57 Background: Rode as an amateur for Fred Winter, Fred Rimmell and Kim Bailey. Trained and rode first winner (Last Of The Foxes - Hereford 1982). Trained his 1,000th winner at Stratford in October 2006. Big Race Wins Include: Charlie Hall Chase (2005 Ollie Magern, 2007 Ollie Magern), Christmas Hurdle (1997 Kerawi), Classic Chase (2005 Baron Windrush), Elite Hurdle (2000 Mister Morose), Feltham Novices’ Chase (2004 Ollie Magern), Hennessy Gold Cup (2000 King’s Road), Independent Newspaper Novices’ Chase (1998 Mister Morose, 2004 Fundamentalist), Open Trophy (2003 Shardam), Paddy Power Gold Cup (1992 Tipping Tim), Persian War Novices’ Hurdle (2006 Rimsky), Peter Marsh Chase (1995 Earth Summit), Rehearsal Chase (1995 Grange Brake), Reynoldstown Novices’ Chase (1995 Sweet Duke, 2000 Beau), Scottish Champion Hdle (1994 Corrouge, 2000 Mister Morose), Scottish Grand National (1992 Captain Dibble, 1994 Earth Summit), Totesport Sandown Hcap Hurdle (2000 Rubhahunish), Welsh Champion Hurdle (2000 Mister Morose), Whitbread Gold Cup (2000 Beau) Cheltenham Festival wins (7): William Hill NH Chase (1992 Tipping Tim), Royal & SunAlliance Hdle (1993 Gaelstrom, 2004 Fundamentalist), Royal & SunAlliance C (1993 Young Hustler), Letheby & Christopher Supreme H (1994 Arctic Kinsman), JCB Triumph Hurdle (1998 Upgrade), Pertemps Final H’cap Hurdle (2000 Rubhahunish) Aintree Festival wins: John Smith’s Liverpool Hurdle (1987 Mrs Muck), betfair.com Handicap Chase (1994 Grange Brake), John Smith’s Topham Chase (1994 Indian Tonic), John Smith’s Red Rum Handicap Chase (1996 Arctic Kinsman), John Smith’s Extra Cold H’cp Hurdle (1998 The Proms), John Smith’s Grand National (1998 Earth Summit, 2002 Bindaree), John Smith’s Champion Standard NH Flat Race (1998 King’s Road, 2005 The Cool Guy), Citroen C6 Sefton Novices’ Hurdle (1999 King’s Road), S&N Aintree Hurdle (2000 Mister Morose), John Smith’s Extra Smooth Handicap Hurdle (2001 Docklands Limo) Wins (1982/3-2006/07): 0, 0, 4, 4, 1, 3, 2, 8, 19, 31, 76, 72, 81, 74, 52, 69, 65,87, 4, 35, 31, 79 ; 69; 59; 60 Wins this Season: 41
Winning Jockey: Antony (Tony) Evans Born: March 14, 1979 Based: Nigel Twiston-Davies Background: Son of Welsh trainer David Evans. Initially attached to David Nicholson’s yard. Became principle rider to Twiston-Davies after CarL Llewelyn took up training in March 2006 First Winner Under Rules (Flat): Angel Face, Lingfield, Maria Amateur Riders’ Handicap, December 11, 1996 First Double Under Rules (Jumps): Leicester, December 27, 2001 (Petite Risk and Tom Costalot) Aintree Festival Wins: John Smith’s Red Rum Handicap Chase (2006 Jacks Craic) Number of Wins (2000/01-2006/07): 1; 13; 3; 23; 15; 16; 27 Wins This Season: 6
LEADING TRAINER STANDINGS AT THE END OF DAY ONE
TRAINER 1st 2nd 3rd
Paul Nicholls 1 1 -
Nigel Twiston-Davies 1 1 -
Enda Bolger IRE 1 - -
Gordon Elliott IRE 1 - -
Henrietta Knight 1 - -
Eric McNamara IRE 1 - -
Philip Hobbs - 1 1
Tom McCourt IRE - 1 -
Gary Moore - 1 -
Alison Thorpe - 1 -
David Pipe - - 2
David Broad - - 1
Brendan Duke - - 1
Philip Rothwell IRE - - 1
LEADING JOCKEY STANDINGS AT THE END OF DAY ONE
JOCKEY 1st 2nd 3rd
Ruby Walsh 1 1 -
Joey Elliott 1 - -
Tony Evans 1 - -
Graham Lee 1 - -
Mr J T McNamara 1 - -
Ms Katie Walsh 1 - -
Richard Johnson - 1 1
Davy Condon - 1 -
David England - 1 -
Jamie Moore - 1 -
Mr Brian Toomey - 1 -
Kevin Clarke - - 1
Noel Fehily - - 1
Shane Jackson - - 1
Timmy Murphy - - 1
Mr Richard O’Sullivan - - 1
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