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Cheltenham Results Fri, 15th Mar, 2019
Going - Good to Soft.
Jackpot Not Won.Pool £22,498.32 carried forward to Uttoxeter on Sat, 16th Mar. Placepot Pool - £1,400,308.02 Winning Units - 87.36 Dividend - £11,701.20. Quadpot Pool - £124,285.74 Winning Units - 162.4 Dividend - £566.30. Place Six Dividend - £5,699.17. Place Five Dividend - £445.23.
Randox Health County Handicap Hurdle (Grade 3) of £100,000.00 5-y-o plus (Class 1) 2m. 179yds.
1st - £56,270.00, 2nd - £21,200.00, 3rd - £10,610.00, 4th - £5,300.00, 5th - £2,660.00, 6th - £1,330.00
, 7th - £660.00, 8th - £340.00
24 Ran
- News Report
- Stewards Report
- Race Conditions
See also » Skelton-repeats-County-Hurdle-win 
I told Harry to go out and ride the horse as if he had 10lb in hand, because I’d never had the horse so well, and everything worked out like a dream. I love the County Hurdle and it’s been such an important race for us. I knew he was more than up to that level, and Harry gave him a great ride.
Dan Skelton, trainer
Permission was given for Monsieur Lecoq (FR) to go early to post and be mounted in the chute; Whiskey Sour (IRE) wore earplugs throughout the race.
Monsieur Lecoq (FR), ridden by Lizzie Kelly, unseated its rider on the way to post but the gelding was caught quickly.
Having been examined by the doctor and Veterinary Surgeon at the start, both the rider and gelding were deemed fit to race.
An enquiry was held into the running and riding of Mr Adjudicator (GB), ridden by P Townend, which was held up in the early stages before staying on from after the second last hurdle, to finish eighth, beaten by 9¾ lengths.
The rider was interviewed and shown recordings of the race.
The rider stated that his instructions had been to drop Mr Adjudicator (GB) out, as is customary, and come off a strong pace, but the gelding had not jumped well early on and he had to take a wide path from the third last.
He added that when asked for an effort after the second last, Mr Adjudicator (GB) found little in response and had to avoid a fallen rider at the final flight, which further inconvenienced the gelding.
His explanation was noted.
The performance of Crooks Peak (GB), which finished twentieth of the 22 finishers, beaten by 38¾ lengths, was considered.
Philip Hobbs' explanation that the gelding was unsuited by the Good to Soft ground, which in his opinion was riding softer than described, was noted.
The performance of Pingshou (IRE), which finished last of the 22 finishers, beaten by 58¼ lengths, was considered.
Colin Tizzard’s representative could offer no explanation for the gelding’s performance.
Following the race, Davy Russell reported that Mitchouka (FR), which was pulled up, stopped quickly; the Veterinary Officer reported that the gelding lost its left fore shoe.
Sam Twiston-Davies reported that Leoncavallo (IRE), unplaced, ran too freely; the Veterinary Officer reported that the gelding lost its left hind shoe.
a handicap hurdle for 5-Y-Os and upwards
Penalties - after February 28, a winner of a hurdle race 5lb. No penalty to increase a horse's weight above 11st 12lb.
WS Rated 146
Sageburg (IRE) - Neicha (FR)(Neverneyev (USA))
Breeder - Mme Elisabeth Cucheval
(Morning price: 9/1 10/1 9/1 8/1 7/1 8/1 7/1 15/2 8/1 9/1 10/1)
(Ring price: 9/1 10/1 11/1 12/1)
SP 12/1
Rated 152
Martaline (GB) - Sweet Dance (FR)(Kingsalsa (FR))
Breeder - I. Catsaras, V. Dubois & S. Dubois
(Morning price: 25/1 20/1 22/1 20/1)
(Ring price: 20/1 18/1 16/1 14/1)
SP 14/1
Rated 133
Smadoun (FR) - Tistairly (FR)(Fairly Ransom (USA))
Breeder - Daniel Mazieres & Sylvie Mazieres
(Morning price: 14/1 20/1 16/1 12/1 14/1 12/1 14/1)
(Ring price: 14/1 16/1 18/1)
SP 18/1
sr Rated 144
Jeremy (USA) - Swizzle Stick (IRE)(Sadler's Wells (USA))
Breeder - Airlie Stud
(Morning price: 6/1 13/2 6/1 11/2 9/2 4/1 5/1)
(Ring price: 9/2 5/1 11/2 5/1)
SP 5/1fav
Rated 145
Poet's Voice (GB) - Hora (GB)(Hernando (FR))
Breeder - Mr & Mrs R. Kelvin-Hughes
(Morning price: 25/1 28/1 33/1 28/1 33/1)
(Ring price: 33/1 28/1 33/1 28/1 25/1)
SP 25/1
cp6 Rated 140
Authorized (IRE) - Sworn Mum (GER)(Samum (GER))
Breeder - Gestut Karlshof
(Morning price: 25/1 33/1)
(Ring price: 33/1 28/1 25/1)
SP 25/1
ts+cp3 Rated 153
Intikhab (USA) - Reyaada (GB)(Daylami (IRE))
Breeder - Shadwell Estate Company Limited
(Morning price: 20/1 25/1 33/1 40/1)
(Ring price: 40/1 50/1 40/1)
SP 40/1
sr Rated 149
Camacho (GB) - Attlongglast (GB)(Groom Dancer (USA))
Breeder - Mrs L N Harmes
(Morning price: 12/1 11/1 10/1)
(Ring price: 10/1 9/1 10/1 9/1 10/1 9/1 10/1)
SP 10/1
Rated 136
Westerner (GB) - Long Acre (GB)(Mark Of Esteem (IRE))
Breeder - Barrywhite Partnership
(Morning price: 25/1 33/1 40/1 33/1)
SP 33/1
sr Rated 132
Diamond Boy (FR) - Draga (FR)(Smadoun (FR))
Breeder - Jean-Charles Haimet & J-Pascal Liberge
(Morning price: 10/1 9/1 8/1 15/2 7/1)
(Ring price: 7/1 13/2 7/1 13/2)
SP 13/2
hd2 Rated 137
Al Namix (FR) - Tadorna (FR)(Staunch Eagle (USA))
Breeder - E.A.R.L. de Faydeau
(Morning price: 14/1 16/1 18/1 20/1 22/1 20/1)
(Ring price: 20/1 16/1 18/1 16/1 18/1 20/1)
SP 20/1
cp4 Rated 129(-3 after this run)
Mujahid (USA) - Shibuni's Thea (IRE)(Barathea (IRE))
Breeder - Dragoni Massimo
(Morning price: 50/1 66/1 80/1 100/1 125/1 100/1 150/1 125/1 150/1 80/1 66/1)
SP 66/1
Rated 132
Arcadio (GER) - April Thistle (IRE)(Alphabatim (USA))
Breeder - D. Caverley
(Morning price: 25/1 33/1 40/1 33/1)
(Ring price: 33/1 28/1)
SP 28/1
bl3sr Rated 144
Cape Cross (IRE) - Nafura (GB)(Dubawi (IRE))
Breeder - Darley
(Morning price: 20/1 16/1 18/1 20/1 22/1 25/1 22/1 25/1 22/1 20/1)
(Ring price: 25/1 20/1 22/1 20/1 22/1 20/1 25/1)
SP 20/1
bl1 Rated 150
Westerner (GB) - Seesea (IRE)(Dr Massini (IRE))
Breeder - Longrove Stud
(Morning price: 12/1 14/1 18/1 20/1 22/1 20/1 22/1 20/1)
(Ring price: 20/1 18/1 20/1)
SP 20/1
cp+ Rated 144
Sulamani (IRE) - Court Champagne (GB)(Batshoof)
Breeder - Mrs Margaret J. Wilson
(Morning price: 33/1 66/1 80/1 125/1 150/1 100/1)
SP 100/1
ts3 Rated 137
Montmartre (FR) - Patte De Velour (FR)(Mansonnien (FR))
Breeder - S.C.E.A. Haras de Saint Voir
(Morning price: 12/1 14/1 12/1 14/1 12/1)
(Ring price: 12/1 14/1 12/1)
SP 12/1
bl8 Rated 135
Canford Cliffs (IRE) - Before The Storm (GB)(Sadler's Wells (USA))
Breeder - Barouche Stud (Ire) Ltd
(Morning price: 25/1 33/1 40/1 33/1)
(Ring price: 33/1 40/1 33/1 40/1 33/1)
SP 33/1
Rated 133
High Rock (IRE) - Tashifiya (FR)(Sendawar (IRE))
Breeder - M Martin Wasylocha
(Morning price: 25/1 33/1 40/1 20/1 40/1)
(Ring price: 33/1 40/1)
SP 40/1
sr Rated 133
Arcadio (GER) - Ballcrina Girl (IRE)(Milan (GB))
Breeder - Derwent Dene Farm
(Morning price: 14/1 12/1 14/1 12/1 11/1 10/1 11/1 10/1 9/1 8/1)
SP 8/1
bl8 Rated 123
King's Theatre (IRE) - Fairy Native (IRE)(Be My Native (USA))
Breeder - Frank Motherway
(Morning price: 40/1 66/1 80/1 125/1 150/1 125/1 150/1 100/1)
SP 100/1
ts1bl1sr Rated 142
Definite Article (GB) - Quest Of Passion (FR)(Saumarez)
Breeder - Baronrath & Colbinstown Studs
(Morning price: 33/1 28/1 33/1 28/1 33/1)
(Ring price: 28/1 33/1 28/1 33/1)
SP 33/1
sr Rated 142(-8 after this run)
Creachadoir (IRE) - Minnaloushe (FR)(Black Minnaloushe (USA))
Breeder - Succ Mr Georges Sandor
(Morning price: 33/1 40/1 33/1)
(Ring price: 33/1 40/1 33/1)
SP 33/1
Rated 136(-1 after this run)
Monitor Closely (IRE) - Tenebreuse Gemm (FR)(Visionary (FR))
Breeder - Mickael Renaud
(Morning price: 12/1 10/1 11/1 10/1 9/1)
(Ring price: 10/1 9/1 17/2 8/1)
SP 8/1
Time 4m. 4.85 secs, which is 1.98 secs faster than the course average on today's going
Tote Exacta- £220.20
Tote Trifecta- £4901.70
CSF- £149.89
Tricast- £3060.49.
Non runners Magic Dancer (GB) ( Going (changed since declaration) ), Ar Mest (FR) ( Other (Veterinary advice) )
2018 Mohaayed 6 10-8 Bridget Andrews (3) 33/1 (Dan Skelton)
2017 Arctic Fire 8 11-12 P Townend 20/1 (W P Mullins)
2016 Superb Story 5 10-12 Harry Skelton 8/1 (Dan Skelton)
2015 Wicklow Brave 6 11-4 P Townend 25/1 (W P Mullins)
2014 Lac Fontana 5 10-11 D A Jacob 11/1 (Paul Nicholls)
