Formscan - HENRI THE SECOND has been kept relatively fresh since strolling through the mud to win a Pertemps qualifier over C&D and an 8lb rise may underestimate the merit of that triumph. It's a lot to ask for a similar performance here, but he appears to be coming into his own now and is worth sticking with. Conditions will also be fine for Idefix De Ciergues, who found only one too good when on a hat-trick at Cheltenham, finishing just ahead of What A Johnny. The Long Walk was all too much for Shoot First, but he handled testing ground well when springing a surprise at Haydock. Red Dirt Road has to be considered too.
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Westerner (GB)-Keeps Sake(Old Vic)
(42)
(Dubai Cowboys Syndicate)
Rated 145
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Fame And Glory (GB)-Miss Otis Regrets(Bob Back)
(37)
(Dan Walker)
Rated 133
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Saddler Maker (IRE)-Rock Treasure(Video Rock)
(56)
cd1
(Martin Broughton & Friends 7)
Rated 133
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Getaway (GER)-Rate of Knots(Saddlers' Hall)
vs2(64)
(The Steve, Joe And Steve Syndicate)
Rated 132
Won When Rated 137-133
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Court Cave (IRE)-Lady Knightess(Presenting)
(13)
(Mr Caolan Brendan Woods)
Rated 130
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In the last 3 years Deep Cave (IRE) has met
Horse | No. Of times | |
Idefix De Ciergues (FR) | 1 | |
1st Jan 2025 Cheltenham(2m 7f 213yds, Hcap Hurdle, Soft ) Idefix De Ciergues (FR) 2nd (17/2 10-2 Rated 116) Ben Jones 5.00L in front of Deep Cave (IRE) 5th (15/2 11-1 Rated 130) J J Burke (9 ran) | ||
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What A Johnny (IRE) | 1 | |
1st Jan 2025 Cheltenham(2m 7f 213yds, Hcap Hurdle, Soft ) What A Johnny (IRE) 3rd (9/2 10-4 Rated 119) Sean Bowen 3.75L in front of Deep Cave (IRE) 5th (15/2 11-1 Rated 130) J J Burke (9 ran) | ||
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Soldier Of Fortune (IRE)-Numero Huit(Robin Des Champs)
(36)
d3
(Noel Fehily Racing Syndicate-major Fortu)
Rated 125
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Black Sam Bellamy (IRE)-Behra(Grand Lodge)
(37)
(Geegeez Co Uk Xxii)
Rated 124
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Kayf Tara (GB)-Leading On(Presenting)
(32)
d1
(Knowle Racing Stables Limited)
Rated 122
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Yeats (IRE)-Lola Rosa(Peintre Celebre)
ts3cp1(31)
(Mr William Woodhouse)
Rated 120
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In the last 3 years What A Johnny (IRE) has met
Horse | No. Of times | |
Idefix De Ciergues (FR) | 1 | |
1st Jan 2025 Cheltenham(2m 7f 213yds, Hcap Hurdle, Soft ) Idefix De Ciergues (FR) 2nd (17/2 10-2 Rated 116) Ben Jones 1.25L in front of What A Johnny (IRE) 3rd (9/2 10-4 Rated 119) Sean Bowen (9 ran) | ||
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Deep Cave (IRE) | 1 | |
1st Jan 2025 Cheltenham(2m 7f 213yds, Hcap Hurdle, Soft ) What A Johnny (IRE) 3rd (9/2 10-4 Rated 119) Sean Bowen 3.75L in front of Deep Cave (IRE) 5th (15/2 11-1 Rated 130) J J Burke (9 ran) | ||
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Buck's Boum (FR)-Caline De Ferbet(Network)
cp7(31)
(Hydes,waters,frobisher,prowting&Palmer)
Rated 119
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In the last 3 years Idefix De Ciergues (FR) has met
Horse | No. Of times | |
Deep Cave (IRE) | 1 | |
1st Jan 2025 Cheltenham(2m 7f 213yds, Hcap Hurdle, Soft ) Idefix De Ciergues (FR) 2nd (17/2 10-2 Rated 116) Ben Jones 5.00L in front of Deep Cave (IRE) 5th (15/2 11-1 Rated 130) J J Burke (9 ran) | ||
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What A Johnny (IRE) | 1 | |
1st Jan 2025 Cheltenham(2m 7f 213yds, Hcap Hurdle, Soft ) Idefix De Ciergues (FR) 2nd (17/2 10-2 Rated 116) Ben Jones 1.25L in front of What A Johnny (IRE) 3rd (9/2 10-4 Rated 119) Sean Bowen (9 ran) | ||
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Flemensfirth (USA)-Gaye Memories(Overbury)
(311)
d1
(Chase The Dream And Mrs R F Knipe)
Rated 116
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Symbols Explained
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.