17:30 Cheltenham
Wednesday 13 March 2024
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Weatherbys Champion Bumper (Standard Open NH Flat Race) (Grade 1) (GBB Race)
- 4YO to 6YO | Class 1 | 2m 87y | Soft (Heavy in places) | 19 Runners | Turf | Weighed In
- Off time: 17:30 | Winning time: 4m 7.39s
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Half-brother to 4 winners, including very smart hurdler/useful chaser Briar Hill (won this in 2013) and looked a nice prospect when readily justifying favouritism at Fairyhouse first time out. Potential big improver but lack of experience may find him out.
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£225,000 buy who was successful on his sole start in Irish points and has landed both starts under Rules, again making all at Exeter 19 days ago. This is a stiff task though and he'll face competition for the lead.
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Won sole start in points and didn't lose much in defeat when second at Navan first time under Rules, sticking to the task well. Open to improvement and not a forlorn hope.
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Won sole start in points and built on a promising Rules debut to land a 5-runner bumper at Navan a month ago. This is significantly more competitive but he did have plenty to spare last time and Paul Townend rides.
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Out of a winning hurdler/chaser and made a promising start when second of 11 at Thurles a month ago. Should improve for that experience but his trainer has more appealing representatives.
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Won sole start in points and unbeaten in two bumpers, again looking an excellent prospect when landing an 8-runner event at Leopardstown 75 days ago. Likely to be ridden positively and has all the credentials to put up a bold showing.
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Won sole start in points and justified prohibitive odds with ease in a 12-runner contest at Naas 45 days ago. Has bags of potential and one of the strongest contenders for yard with superb record in this race. Obvious claims.
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Expensive purchase after finishing second in a point and made no mistake first time under Rules, easing to a facile success at Exeter 3 months ago. Worth his place in this field.
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Cost £420,000 on the back of point win and made no mistake on his first attempt under Rules, cosily landing a 5-runner event at Fairyhouse. Improvement is required but he possesses loads of potential.
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Point winner who has already taken his unbeaten record to three with a couple of bumper successes, the latest coming in a listed event at Newbury. Worth a crack at this for all that he has something to find in form terms.
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£100,000 buy after finishing runner-up completed start in Irish points and justified favouritism with a smooth success at Sandown on his first go under Rules. Open to improvement and not completely discounted for in-form stable.
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Confirmed debut promise when scoring at Punchestown last time but didn't have loads to spare and has a bit to find with several of these rivals.
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Easy winner of an Irish point and followed up in equally impressive style in an Exeter bumper last month. Looks highly talented and strikes as the pick of the British-trained runners.
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Won his first two starts and caught the eye back from 10 months off in Grade 2 company at Leopardstown 39 days ago, finishing strongly after being hampered as the race developed. Has a bigger performance in him and well worth a look.
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Placed both starts in Irish points and made an impressive start under Rules, doubling his tally in gutsy fashion at Aintree in December. Only fourth to Royal Infantry in a listed contest at Newbury last month though so up against it in this company.
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Won bumpers at Kilbeggan and Galway last year and acquitted himself well when second in a Leopardstown Grade 2 last month. Form is solid but others may have a bit more potential. First-time hood.
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Promising mare who hasn't been fully extended to win both starts to date, the latter coming in Grade 2 (mares) company at Leopardstown over a month ago. Top yard puts the hood on for this and she's not without hope.
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Winning start to his career at Huntingdon in November and solid efforts next two starts. Failed to beat a rival in a listed event at Newbury on first outing since leaving Nigel Twiston-Davies, so hard to envisage him making an impact in this.
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Roaring Lion gelding with a progressive profile, opening his account at Southwell 24 days ago. Needs a lot more to compete at the top level.
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Non-Runners
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Celtic Dino82
Weight: 11-7| Age: 5
T: S Thomas J: Sam Twiston-Davies
NR
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Farland26
Weight: 11-7| Age: 5
T: P F Nicholls J: Non Runner
NR
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Kingston Pride52
Weight: 11-7| Age: 5
T: N J Henderson J: N de Boinville
NR
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Tripoli Flyer52
Weight: 11-7| Age: 5
T: F O'Brien J: P J Brennan
NR
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Junta Marvel322
Weight: 11-0| Age: 6
T: W P Mullins J: Rachael Blackmore
NR
Forecasts
Jalon D'oudairies (3/1), Jasmin De Vaux (9/2), Bill Joyce (7/1), You Oughta Know (15/2), The Yellow Clay (17/2), Fleur Au Fusil (10/1), Cantico (11/1), Junta Marvel (14/1), Teeshan (16/1), Romeo Coolio (18/1), Royal Infantry (18/1), Argento Boy (18/1), Kingston Pride (25/1), C'est Ta Chance (33/1), Sixmilebridge (33/1), Tripoli Flyer (33/1), Celtic Dino (50/1), Farland (50/1), Sounds Victorius (66/1), Fishery Lane (66/1), Quebecois (66/1), Stavvy (100/1), Union Avenue (125/1), Dirty Den (150/1)
It's a tightly-knit affair on paper compared to most renewals, with no standout on form, but JALON D'OUDAIRIES and Jasmin de Vaux may have the most potential, both point winners who have made a big impression so far under Rules. The Yellow Clay's connections had the runner-up in 2022 and they should be in the mix again with this 5-y-o, who caught the eye on his return at Leopardstown. Teeshan, a ready winner on Rules debut at Exeter, looks the pick of those trained in Britain.
Previous Winners
Prize Money
1st: £45,560.002nd: £17,096.003rd: £8,560.004th: £4,264.005th: £2,144.006th: £1,072.00
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