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Sat 1st Feb
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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.

1
/519
Shoot First (IRE) 9,b g 12-0

Westerner (GB)-Keeps Sake(Old Vic)

(42) (Dubai Cowboys Syndicate)
Rated 145

2
31-P
Goshen (FR) 9,b g 11-7

Authorized (IRE)-Hyde(Poliglote)

(14) c3 (Mr Steven Packham)
Rated 138

3
2-51
Red Dirt Road (IRE) 8,b g 11-2

Fame And Glory (GB)-Miss Otis Regrets(Bob Back)

(37) (Dan Walker)
Rated 133

4
4-41
Henri The Second (FR) 8,b g 11-2

Saddler Maker (IRE)-Rock Treasure(Video Rock)

(56) cd1 (Martin Broughton & Friends 7)
Rated 133

5
0524
Flight Deck (IRE) 11,b g 11-1

Getaway (GER)-Rate of Knots(Saddlers' Hall)

vs2(64) (The Steve, Joe And Steve Syndicate)
Rated 132 Won When Rated 137-133

6
0554
Deep Cave (IRE) 7,b g 10-13

Court Cave (IRE)-Lady Knightess(Presenting)

(13) (Mr Caolan Brendan Woods)
Rated 130

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Deep Cave (IRE) has met

HorseNo. 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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7
-166
Major Fortune (IRE) 7,b g 10-8

Soldier Of Fortune (IRE)-Numero Huit(Robin Des Champs)

(36) d3 (Noel Fehily Racing Syndicate-major Fortu)
Rated 125

8
2-62
Dartmoor Pirate (GB) 6,b g 10-7

Black Sam Bellamy (IRE)-Behra(Grand Lodge)

(37) (Geegeez Co Uk Xxii)
Rated 124

9
2272
Hauraki Gulf (GB) 10,b g 10-5

Kayf Tara (GB)-Leading On(Presenting)

(32) d1 (Knowle Racing Stables Limited)
Rated 122

10
2633
What A Johnny (IRE) 7,b g 10-3

Yeats (IRE)-Lola Rosa(Peintre Celebre)

ts3cp1(31) (Mr William Woodhouse)
Rated 120

Head to Head

In the last 3 years What A Johnny (IRE) has met

HorseNo. 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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11
4112
Idefix De Ciergues (FR) 7,b g 10-2

Buck's Boum (FR)-Caline De Ferbet(Network)

cp7(31) (Hydes,waters,frobisher,prowting&Palmer)
Rated 119

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Idefix De Ciergues (FR) has met

HorseNo. 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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12
152-
Gaye Legacy (IRE) 7,b m 10-2

Flemensfirth (USA)-Gaye Memories(Overbury)

(311) d1 (Chase The Dream And Mrs R F Knipe)
Rated 116

13
86-9
Lucky One (FR) 10,br g 10-2

Authorized (IRE)-Lady Anouchka(Vettori)

(35) (Mr C R Leech)
Rated 115

Previous Winners of this Race by Trainer (Since 1990)

Wins
Trainer
Winning Horses
2
Miss Venetia Williams
2023 - Green Book(6/1), 2022 - Green Book(6/1)
1
Jonjo O'Neill
2024 - Saint Davy(4/1)

Previous Winners of this Race by Jockey (Since 1990)

Wins
Jockey
Winning Horses
2
Charlie Deutsch
2023 - Green Book(6/1), 2022 - Green Book(6/1)
1
Jonjo O'Neill Jr
2024 - Saint Davy(4/1)

Previous Winners of this Race by Age

Wins
Age
Winning Horses
1
5yo
2022 - Green Book(6/1)
1
6yo
2023 - Green Book(6/1)
1
7yo
2024 - Saint Davy(4/1)

Previous Winners of this Race by Sire (Since 1990)

Wins
Sire
Winning Horses
2
Authorized (IRE)
2023 - Green Book(6/1), 2022 - Green Book(6/1)
1
Balko (FR)
2024 - Saint Davy(4/1)

First Time - Cheekpiece What A Johnny» Full list of First Time Gear

Probable SP 10/3 Shoot First, 7/2 Henri The Second, 6/1 What A Johnny, 8/1 Red Dirt Road, Deep Cave, Idefix De Ciergues, 10/1 Dartmoor Pirate, 16/1 Major Fortune, Hauraki Gulf, 20/1 Flight Deck, 25/1 Goshen, Gaye Legacy, 66/1 Lucky One.

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.