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3.30 2m. 87yds. Hurdle (Class 1) 4-y-o plus 13 Declared
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1st - £266,384.00 2nd - £99,958.00 3rd - £50,049.00 4th - £24,931.00 5th - £12,536.00 6th - £6,268.00
FormscanBy Alan Magee - BUVEUR D’AIR is taken to join the likes of Istabraq, Hardy Eustace and Hurricane Fly and become the fourth horse to win the Champion Hurdle on more than one occasion in the past 20 years. The French-bred gelding is unbeaten in his last nine starts but arrived here last year by a rather circuitous route having started the season over fences. The decision to switch back to hurdling was handsomely rewarded not only by a decisive win 12 months ago but also a further three Grade 1 victories. Former Champion Faugheen looked back to his imperious best when returning after a long lay-off in the Morgiana Hurdle at Punchestown in November but the wheels came off at Leopardstown over Christmas and he was still below par when runner-up last time at the same venue. The application of cheek-pieces is an interesting ploy. Willie Mullins has four runners in total and the quirky but talented Yorkhill is something of a cliff horse of mine. He’s won at the last two Cheltenham Festivals and I certainly don’t dismiss him lightly after just two chase outings over contrasting distances this term. Elgin has been supplemented and deserves his place in the line-up after beating Ch’tibello in the Kingwell at Wincanton last month.
For four-year-olds and upwards which are allotted a rating of 130 or more by the senior BHA Head of Handicapping following a review of the horses entered and taking account of races run up to and including the day prior to confirmation - horses who are not qualified for a rating in GB, IRE or FR may also be entered (such horses may be eligible providing the Handicapper is satisfied that the horse's racecourse performances up to and including the day prior to confirmation would merit a minimum rating of 130 - the decision of the BHA Head of Handicapping shall be final). Weights - 4yo: 11st 2lb; 5yo+: 11st 10lb;Allowances - fillies & mares allowed 7lb
Crillon (FR)-History(Alesso)
(38) cd1 (John P McManus)Rated 169
In the last 3 years Buveur Dair (FR) has met
Sageburg (IRE)-Neicha(Neverneyev)
(24) d2 bf (The Can't Say No Partnership)Rated 154
In the last 3 years Chtibello (FR) has met
Anabaa Blue (GB)-Ella Parcs(Nikos)
(31) d1 (John P McManus)Rated 144
In the last 3 years Charli Parcs (FR) has met
Duke Of Marmalade (IRE)-China Tea(High Chaparral)
(24) cd1 (Elite Racing Club)Rated 161
In the last 3 years Elgin (GB) has met
Germany (USA)-Miss Pickering(Accordion)
cp1(38) cd1 bf (Mrs S Ricci)Rated 167
In the last 3 years Faugheen (IRE) has met
Kayf Tara (GB)-Miss Arteea(Flemensfirth)
(24) d2 (Gigginstown House Stud)Rated 149
In the last 3 years Identity Thief (IRE) has met
Montjeu (IRE)-Dance Parade(Gone West)
ts7(38) d3 (W J Evans Racing)Rated 156
In the last 3 years John Constable (IRE) has met
Medicean (GB)-Night Teeny(Platini)
(38) d2 (Mrs J Donnelly)Rated 160
In the last 3 years Melon (GB) has met
Blue Bresil (FR)-Mick Maya(Siam)
ts2hd+(38) d3 (George P Mahoney)Rated 156
In the last 3 years Mick Jazz (FR) has met
Desert Prince (IRE)-Spartan Girl(Ela-Mana-Mou)
hd+(87) cd1 (John P McManus)Rated 162
In the last 3 years My Tent Or Yours (IRE) has met
Beat Hollow (GB)-Moraine(Rainbow Quest)
bl2(126) c1 d3 (Wicklow Bloodstock(Ireland)Ltd)Rated 164
In the last 3 years Wicklow Brave (GB) has met
Presenting (GB)-Lightning Breeze(Saddlers' Hall)
(38) c2 (D & D Armstrong Ltd & Mr L Westwood)Rated 155
Getaway (GER)-Blue Gallery(Bluebird)
(31) d1 (Mrs Doreen Tabor)Rated 145
In the last 3 years Verdana Blue (IRE) has met
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WS Wind Surgery ts2 Tongue Strap vs2 Visor hd2 Hood es2 Eye Shield ec2 Eye Cover cp2 Cheekpiece bl2 Blinkers tt2 Tongue Tie bo2 Blinkers one cowl e2 Ear Plugs p2 Pacifier pc2 Pacifier with cowls ps2 Pacifier one cowl sr2 Shadow Roll co2 Cheekpiece one side sb2 Sheepskin Browband cc2 Cornell Collar xb2 Crossed Nose Band 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.