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14:45 Cheltenham

Good To Soft

Trustatrader Novices’ Hurdle (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £10406
  • 2m 3f 200y
  • Class 2
  • 9 runners
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Cheltenham

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

4/1 (Won)

  • Win: £3.75
  • Place: £1.40

Form: 110-1P CBF

Last run: 85 days

W: 11st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict

Won good-ground course bumper for John McConnell a year ago and made all to win easily on hurdling debut at Bellewstown (2m1f, good) in July; ran as though something was amiss at Galway festival in August but will be a danger to all if back on song for new stable.

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2

5th Oct 2024

Good

2m 4f 0y

16:50 Gowran Park

Encanto Bruno

11st 12lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

led narrowly, pulled up when lost action after 4 out

9/2

2

12th May 2024

Good

2m 1f 0y

14:45 Killarney

Encanto Bruno

11st 12lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

Two bumper wins in 2022; best hurdles form when winning an Irish-dominated novice event at Cheltenham last October; finished last of eight in the Royal Bond before a distant ninth in a Leopardstown handicap at Christmas; heavy ground unsuitable then, this should be to his liking.

6/1

5/1

  • Place: £2.60

Form: 24-1

Last run: 132 days

W: 10st 12lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 124

Form & Verdict

Only fourth when warm favourite for hurdling debut on Boxing Day but returned from break with easy win at Downpatrick (2m3f, yielding to soft) in June and is open to significant further progress.

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13

7th May 2024

Yielding To Soft

2m 1f 31y

19:20 Ballinrobe

Mel Monroe

11st 5lb

J: Kevin Sexton

T: Gordon Elliott

prominent, jumped left 6th, disputed lead 5 out, mistake 3 out, raced in second when mistake and fell 2 out

3/1

17

15th Mar 2024

Soft

2m 4f 56y

Class 2

17:30 Cheltenham

Mel Monroe

10st 12lb

J: Ben Harvey

T: Gordon Elliott

Ran well over 2m4f here in October but this is a stiffer assignment and she has shown no further progress, well-held third to notable stablemate at Navan (Listed) most recently; sole win over hurdles came in an ordinary race last summer; others preferred.

50/1

3rd

5

11th Feb 2024

Heavy

2m 5f 0y

14:15 Navan

Mel Monroe

10st 9lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Gordon Elliott

raced in second, challenging before 2 out, outpaced and lost second approaching last, kept on

9/2

7/2

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 34-221 D

Last run: 35 days

W: 11st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 135

Form & Verdict

Took seven attempts to get off the mark over hurdles but bumped into some good horses before last month's comfortable success at Listowel (2m4f, yielding to soft); hold each-way claims at least here.

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3rd

1

7th Nov 2024

Good

3m 0f 0y

13:30 Clonmel

Tag Man

11st 12lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Henry De Bromhead

As good as ever when winning at Down Royal in August; might not have much in hand from this mark but goes well on quick ground and his yard are flying in recent weeks.

9/4

1st

5

30th Aug 2024

Good

3m 0f 0y

18:25 Down Royal

Tag Man

11st 1lb

J: Rachael Blackmore

T: Henry De Bromhead

took keen hold, in touch with leaders, went second before 2 out (usual 3 out), awkward jump 2 out (usual 3 out), challenging when ridden before last (usual 2 out), led omitted last, stayed on, pushed out

5/1

2nd

2

5th Aug 2024

Good

2m 2f 100y

16:35 Cork

Tag Man

11st 8lb

J: Rachael Blackmore

T: Henry De Bromhead

raced in second behind clear leader throughout, no chance with winner from 8th, weakening when not fluent 2 out

9/2

Form: 351-1 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 11st 3lb

4 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict

Ended last season with good-ground Bangor bumper win and displayed significant improvement to score on last month's hurdling debut at Worcester (2m4f, good to soft); open to further progress but others look stronger.

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5th

4

25th Oct 2024

Good

2m 3f 200y

Class 3

13:15 Cheltenham

Push The Button

11st 10lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Nigel Twiston-Davies

Makes handicap debut after 11-month absence but looked very promising when 2-3 in maiden/novice hurdles last autumn (2m4f-2m5f) and his trainer does not tend to do prep runs; likely contender.

4/1

1st

3

22nd Nov 2023

Heavy

2m 5f 0y

Class 4

14:05 Warwick

Push The Button

11st 6lb

J: Finn Lambert

T: Nigel Twiston-Davies

jumped right on occasions but jumped well, made all, ridden and kept on well against near rail run-in, won going away

6/4

4th

4

27th Oct 2023

Good To Soft

2m 3f 200y

Class 2

14:45 Cheltenham

Push The Button

11st 3lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Nigel Twiston-Davies

Ended last season with good-ground Bangor bumper win and displayed significant improvement to score on last month's hurdling debut at Worcester (2m4f, good to soft); open to further progress but others look stronger.

10/1

Form: 11-1 D

Last run: 30 days

W: 10st 12lb

5 yo Mare

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Form & Verdict

Made all in two bumpers towards end of last season (good to soft/soft) and cruised clear to win easily by 24l when switched to hurdling at Perth (2m4f, soft) last month; today's race is much stronger and she may not be favoured if the ground dries out but, nevertheless, she's one to consider.

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3rd

2

3rd Nov 2024

Good To Soft

2m 3f 210y

Class 1

14:53 Carlisle

El Elefante

11st 2lb

J: Derek Fox

T: Lucinda Russell

prominent, ridden after 2 out, not fluent last, soon no extra

4/1

1st

1

16th Oct 2024

Good To Soft

2m 4f 0y

Class 3

14:38 Worcester

El Elefante

11st 0lb

J: Patrick Wadge

T: Lucinda Russell

Useful novice hurdler; would have played a key role in a Grade 2 mares' handicap at Newbury (2m4f) in March but for crashing out at the final flight; subsequently found the combination of 3m and soft ground too much at Perth; is in safe hands with Lucinda Russell and has obvious potential as a novice chaser.

11/2

4th

6

24th Apr 2024

Soft

2m 7f 207y

Class 1

14:55 Perth

El Elefante

10st 9lb

J: Derek Fox

T: Lucinda Russell

Two-time novice winner (2m4f, soft/good to soft) who was narrowly in front in competitive mares' novice handicap at Newbury (2m4f, good to soft) last month only to fall at the final flight; this 3m point runner-up could be suited by today's step up in trip and is 2-2 here; firmly in calculations.

3/1

Form: 137- BF

Last run: 200 days

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict

Out of a close relative of stable's top-class chaser Clan Des Obeaux and made winning debut in Chepstow bumper (good to soft) last November; not in same form in two subsequent Chepstow bumpers last season but had wind surgery during the summer and remains of interest.

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5th

2

11th Oct 2024

Good To Soft

2m 7f 131y

Class 3

16:25 Chepstow

Isaac Des Obeaux

11st 9lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Paul Nicholls

prominent, led 5 out, pressed leader when headed 4 out, mistake 3 out, weakened gradually from 2 out

3/1

3rd

1

11th Apr 2024

Soft

2m 7f 198y

Class 3

15:53 Taunton

Isaac Des Obeaux

12st 0lb

J: Angus Cheleda

T: Paul Nicholls

The deep ground proved too much for him in a 3m Grade 2 novice at Haydock in February (pulled up); looked promising previously, winning two in a row at Chepstow (2m3f, soft/heavy) then staying-on third in Grade 2 novice at Cheltenham (2m4f, good to soft); retains potential for his top yard.

7/2

6

17th Feb 2024

Heavy

3m 0f 58y

Class 1

16:25 Haydock

Isaac Des Obeaux

11st 2lb

J: Bryony Frost

T: Paul Nicholls

in touch with leaders on outer

3/1

OUR TIP

Form: 1-3118 D

Last run: 97 days

W: 11st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 132

Form & Verdict

Three hurdle wins this season, the latest gained in Class 2 handicap at Worcester (2m4f, good) in June; below form on latest outing (reportedly unsuited by soft ground) and has to concede weight to all his rivals here but can make his presence felt.

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3rd

1

8th Nov 2024

Good

2m 3f 29y

Class 3

14:35 Fontwell

Everyonesgame

12st 0lb

J: Ben Jones

T: Emma Lavelle

raced in second

9/1

5th

1

14th Jul 2024

Good

2m 2f 148y

Class 3

16:00 Stratford

Everyonesgame

12st 0lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: Emma Lavelle

Shaped as if needing the run following wind surgery and a seven-month absence when eighth of 11 at Market Rasen last month on his first outing since leaving Charlie Longsdon; looks sure to be sharper but is still 2lb higher than his last winning mark.

16/1

8th

3

7th Jun 2024

Good

2m 4f 139y

Class 2

15:48 Market Rasen

Everyonesgame

11st 9lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: Emma Lavelle

in touch with leaders

10/1

Form: 421-

Last run: 212 days

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict

Delivered on earlier promise when battling on well to win Market Rasen bumper (good to soft) in March; tossed into a strong race on today's seasonal/hurdle debut but should have a good future over jumps.

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5th

2

2nd Nov 2024

Good

2m 3f 58y

Class 4

12:55 Ascot

Katate Dori

11st 8lb

J: Dylan Johnston

T: Sam Thomas

jumped slightly left throughout, led narrowly, headed home turn, soon weakened

6/1

3rd

9

21st Apr 2024

Good

2m 5f 82y

Class 3

13:57 Wincanton

Katate Dori

11st 1lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Sam Thomas

Bumper winner who is coming along steadily over hurdles and wasn't at all disgraced when 10l away on his handicap debut over this far at Kempton; tongue-tie returns with cheekpieces added and there's definite scope for improvement.

4/1

3rd

1

9th Feb 2024

Good To Soft

2m 5f 0y

Class 4

15:10 Kempton

Katate Dori

12st 2lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Sam Thomas

Bumper winner who was placed in two of his three qualifying races, latterly when third at Hereford (2m3f, good) last month; up in trip today and should have improvement to come in handicaps; seems versatile ground-wise.

4/1

Form: 4-5F

Last run: 45 days

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict

Made quite promising hurdle debut at Perth (2m, good) in August and ran well from the front at Kelso (2m5f, good) last month but was beaten before last-flight fall on latter occasion and has a lot to find here.

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7th

12

25th Oct 2024

Good

2m 0f 87y

Class 3

16:45 Cheltenham

Here Comes Georgie

11st 1lb

J: Joe Williamson

T: Patrick Neville

Struggled on chasing debut in May but a dual winner at Perth (2m, good) since switched back to hurdling in August, and further progress is certainly not out of the question.

10/1

1st

3

9th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

2m 0f 47y

Class 4

15:05 Perth

Here Comes Georgie

11st 10lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Patrick Neville

Resumed winning ways after four months off in C&D handicap 23 days ago; up 3lb but he's not taken lightly in his current mood.

4/1

1st

11

17th Aug 2024

Good

2m 0f 47y

Class 2

18:35 Perth

Here Comes Georgie

11st 2lb

J: Henry Brooke

T: Patrick Neville

Bossed things when scoring at Carlisle (2m1f novices') last December; soft ground given as the reason for a tame effort next time, and was pulled up on chasing debut at Hexham in May; back with a point to prove and, as of yet, untested in handicap company; tough task.

33/1

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Selections

POSTDATA:

El Elefante

RP RATINGS:

Tag Man

WEST COUNTRY:

Isaac Des Obeaux

TOPSPEED:

Mel Monroe

SPOTLIGHT:

Encanto Bruno

Telegraph:

El Elefante

Daily Mail:

El Elefante

The Sun:

El Elefante

The Star:

El Elefante

The Guardian:

Mel Monroe

The Times:

Encanto Bruno

Daily Mirror:

Tag Man

Daily Record:

Tag Man