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Cheltenham 2024
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to the left. Find which horse goes on Good to Soft (Soft in places)Sam Vestey National Hunt Challenge Cup Novices' Chase
(Grade 2) (GBB Race) of £93,750.00 5-y-o plus 3m. 5f. 201yds. 4.50
3m. 5f. 201yds. Chase (Class 1) 5-y-o plus 13 Declared
Sam Vestey National Hunt Challenge Cup Novices' Chase
(Grade 2) (GBB Race) of £93,750.00- Formscan
- Race Info
1st - £52,753.00 2nd - £19,875.00 3rd - £9,947.00 4th - £4,969.00 5th - £2,184.00 6th - £1,097.00 7th - £553.00 8th - £262.00
FormscanBy Donal Murphy - This marathon trip is a step into the unknown for the majority of the thirteen set to take part. NEXT DESINATION is a case in point, but he has a touch of class about him and looks one of the safer options. A Grade 1 winner over flights when trained by Willie Mullins, the son of Dubai Destination is two from two since switching to the larger obstacles, claiming a Grade 2 at Warwick on his most recent start. He was fourth and third on his two previous visits to the Festival and another big performance looks likely from him now. Remastered is also unbeaten since switching to the larger obstacles and he too won a Grade 2 on his latest outing. The son of Network looks an out and out stayer and should have no problems with this step-up in trip. Galvin was second at the Festival last year and has won his four starts since. He makes his debut for Ian Ferguson now and it'll come as little surprise if he manages to take this. Escaria Ten and Lord Royal both have solid claims for Denise Foster and Willie Mullins respectively, with the step-up in trip likely to suit both.
Irish Wells (FR)-Maralypha(Louveteau)
(17)
(Prof Caroline Tisdall)
Rated 125
In the last 3 years Eden Du Houx (FR) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Ofalltheginjoints (IRE) | 1 | |
| 11th Nov 2020 Exeter(3m 54yds, Hcap Chase, Good to Soft) Ofalltheginjoints (IRE) 1st (85/40Fav 11-10 Rated 136) R M Power 10.75L in front of Eden Du Houx (FR) 4th (11/2 11-4 Rated 130) T Scudamore (9 ran) | ||
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Maresca Sorrento (FR)-Spartes Eria(Ballingarry)
(44)
(J B Property Investments (midlands) Lt)
Rated 147
In the last 3 years Galvin (IRE) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Soldier Of Love (GB) | 1 | |
| 23rd Oct 2020 Cheltenham(3m 80yds, Chase, Good) Galvin (IRE) 1st (2/1Fav 11-8 Rated 148) R M Power 7.00L in front of Soldier Of Love (GB) 2nd (10/1 11-8 Rated 144) Harry Cobden (6 ran) | ||
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Lord Du Sud (FR)-Tinoroyale(Karinga Bay)
ts2(46)
(Paul Connell & Alan McGonnell)
Rated 148
Walk In The Park (IRE)-Cila(Saint Preuil)
cp6(40)
(Mrs S P Davis)
Rated 136
Dubai Destination (USA)-Liss Alainn(Flemensfirth)
(59)
(Mr Malcolm C Denmark)
Rated 153
In the last 3 years Ofalltheginjoints (IRE) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Eden Du Houx (FR) | 1 | |
| 11th Nov 2020 Exeter(3m 54yds, Hcap Chase, Good to Soft) Ofalltheginjoints (IRE) 1st (85/40Fav 11-10 Rated 136) R M Power 10.75L in front of Eden Du Houx (FR) 4th (11/2 11-4 Rated 130) T Scudamore (9 ran) | ||
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Network (GER)-Cathodine Cayras(Martaline)
ts9(24)
(Brocade Racing)
Rated 146
Yeats (IRE)-Monsignorita(Classic Cliche)
ts6cp+(121)
(Mr Malcolm C Denmark)
Rated 144
In the last 3 years Soldier Of Love (GB) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Galvin (IRE) | 1 | |
| 23rd Oct 2020 Cheltenham(3m 80yds, Chase, Good) Galvin (IRE) 1st (2/1Fav 11-8 Rated 148) R M Power 7.00L in front of Soldier Of Love (GB) 2nd (10/1 11-8 Rated 144) Harry Cobden (6 ran) | ||
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Shantou (USA)-Flying Answer(Anshan)
(33)
c1
(Golden Rose Partnership)
Rated 140
Martaline (GB)-Queen Soraya(Persian Bold)
(80)
(Andrew Fox-Pitt)
Rated 138
Previous Winners of this Race by Year
2020 Ravenhill 10 11-6 Mr J J Codd 12/1 (Gordon Elliott)
2019 Le Breuil 7 11-6 Mr J J Codd 14/1 (B Pauling)
2018 Rathvinden 10 11-6 Mr P W Mullins 9/2 (W P Mullins)
2017 Tiger Roll 7 11-6 Ms Lisa O'Neill 16/1 (Gordon Elliott)
2016 Minella Rocco 6 11-6 Mr Derek O'Connor 8/1 (Jonjo O'Neill)
2015 Cause Of Causes 7 11-6 Mr J J Codd 8/1 (Gordon Elliott)
2014 Midnight Prayer 9 11-6 Mr Joshua Newman 8/1 (Alan King)
2013 Back In Focus 8 11-6 Mr P W Mullins 9/4Fav (W P Mullins)
2012 Teaforthree 8 11-6 Mr J T McNamara 5/1Fav (Miss Rebecca Curtis)
2011 Chicago Grey 8 11-6 Mr Derek O'Connor 5/1Fav (Gordon Elliott)
2010 Poker De Sivola 7 11-6 Ms K Walsh 14/1 (Ferdy Murphy)
2009 Tricky Trickster 6 11-11 Mr S Waley-Cohen 11/1 (Nigel Twiston-Davies)
2008 Old Benny 7 11-7 Mr C Huxley 9-1 (Alan King)
2007 Butler's Cabin 7 12-0 Mr Alan Berry 33/1 (Jonjo O'Neill)
2006 Hot Weld 7 11-11 Mr R O Harding 33/1 (Ferdy Murphy)
2005 Another Rum 7 11-7 Mr M J O'Hare 40/1 (I A Duncan)
2004 Native Emperor 8 11-11 Mr R Widger 5/1JFav (Jonjo O'Neill)
2003 Sudden Shock 8 11-7 Mr D W Cullen 25/1 (Jonjo O'Neill)
2002 Rith Dubh 10 11-11 Mr J T McNamara 10/1 (Jonjo O'Neill)
2001 Abandoned
2000 Relaxation 8 12-0 Mr M Bradburne 8/1 (H D Daly)
1999 Deejaydee 7 12-0 Mr A Martin 13/2 (Michael Hourigan)
1998 Wandering Light 9 12-7 Mr R Wakley 10/1 (T Forster)
1997 Flimsy Truth 11 12-7 Mr M Harris 33/1 (M Weston)
1996 Loving Around 8 11-13 Mr P Fenton 10/1 (E J O'Grady)
1995 Front Line 8 12-7 Mr J Berry 7/1 (Jonjo O'Neill)
1994 Christmas Gorse 8 12-4 Mr M Armytage 14/1 (N A Gaselee)
1993 Ushers Island 7 12-4 Mr N Wilson 15/2 (J H Johnson)
1992 Keep Talking 7 12-7 MrMArmytage 5/2Fav (Bryan Smart)
1991 Smooth Escort 7 12-0 MrAJMartin 7/1 (Mrs D Haine)
1990 Topsham Bay 7 12-0 Mr P Hacking 40/1 (D H Barons)
Previous Winners of this Race by Trainer (Since 1990)
Previous Winners of this Race by Jockey (Since 1990)
Previous Winners of this Race by Age
Previous Winners of this Race by Sire (Since 1990)
First Time - Tonguestrap Ofalltheginjoints» Full list of First Time Gear
Probable SP 15/8 Galvin, 7/2 Next Destination, 4/1 Escaria Ten, 7/1 Lord Royal, 8/1 Remastered, 14/1 Snow Leopardess, 25/1 Ofalltheginjoints, Soldier Of Love, 33/1 The Mighty Don, Nestor Park, 50/1 Macgiloney, Lithic, Eden Du Houx.
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ts2 Tongue Strap vs2 Visor hd2 Hood es2 Eye Shield ec2 Eye Cover cp2 Cheekpiece bl2 Blinkers tt2 Tongue Tie cd2 Course and Distance Winner c2 Course Winner d2 Distance Winner bf Beaten Favourite on Last Run
The superscript number on headgear bl2 indicates number of times worn. A plus bl+ indicates more than 10 times where as red background bl1indicates first time.
