Nr/ Box	Pferd (Formen)		Alter		Gewicht	Fahrer Trainer	Sieg Trend	Platzierung
1	Besitzer: Noel Moran/mrs Valerie Moran Abstammung: v. Oscar a.d. Cuteasafox Züchter: Grange Stud Geschlecht: Wallach Großvater: Vinnie Roe The Bosses Oscar (2-5-1-2-2) Hufbeschlag vorne und hinten		6		75,0	Jordan Gainford Mrs Denise Foster	4,10	2
2	Besitzer: Mr John P. Mcmanus Abstammung: v. Sir Harry Lewis (USA) a.d. Red Nose Lady Geboren: 2008 Züchter: Mr R. J. Smith Geschlecht: Wallach Unowhatimeanharry (2-5-16-1-10) Hufbeschlag vorne und hinten		13		75,0	Kevin Brogan Harry Fry	59,70
3	Besitzer: Brocade Racing Abstammung: v. Martaline a.d. Royale Majesty Züchter: E.A.R.L. Haras De L'hotellerie Geschlecht: Wallach Großvater: Nikos Brinkley (3-1-1-1) Hufbeschlag vorne und hinten		6		74,0	Tom Scudamore David Pipe	17,50
4	Besitzer: Grant Mercer/mrs Caren Walsh Abstammung: v. Special Kaldoun a.d. Naiade Mag Züchter: Comte Antoine-Audoin Maggiar Et Al Geschlecht: Wallach Großvater: Kadalko Dandy Mag (5-15-8-1-10) Hufbeschlag vorne und hinten		8		74,0	P. Townend W. P. Mullins	22,60
5	Besitzer: Imperial Racing Partnership 2016 Abstammung: v. Vinnie Roe a.d. Maddy's Supreme Züchter: Denis Noonan Geschlecht: Wallach Großvater: Supreme Leader Imperial Alcazar (2-2-1-9-1) Hufbeschlag vorne und hinten		7		73,5	Paddy Brennan Fergal O'Brien	7,10
6	Besitzer: 4 The Fun Partnership Abstammung: v. Ask a.d. Mum's Miracle Züchter: Jerry Rohan Geschlecht: Wallach Großvater: Luso Ask Dillon (4-2-2-4) Hufbeschlag vorne und hinten		8		72,0	Liam Harrison Fergal O'Brien	25,30
7	Besitzer: Mrs G. C. Pritchard Abstammung: v. Sulamani (IRE) a.d. How's Business Geboren: 2014 Züchter: R. and J. Micklethwait Geschlecht: Wallach Großvater: Josr Algarhoud Copperhead (1-5) Hufbeschlag vorne und hinten		7		71,5	Jonjo O'Neill Jr. Colin Tizzard	60,10
8	Besitzer: Mcneill Family Keeper Hill (4-4-5-3-3) Hufbeschlag vorne und hinten		10		71,0	A. P. Heskin Warren Greatrex	68,30
9	Besitzer: Mr N. W. Lake Abstammung: v. Darsi a.d. Lucy Walters Züchter: Paddy Kinsella Geschlecht: Wallach Großvater: King's Ride Spiritofthegames (6-2-4-8-2) Hufbeschlag vorne und hinten		9		70,5	Harry Skelton Dan Skelton	20,40
10	Besitzer: Barry Fulton & Mrs Angela Hart Abstammung: v. Yeats a.d. Ceol Rua Züchter: Fiona McStay Geschlecht: Wallach Großvater: Bob Back Storm Arising (3-10-1-2-1) Hufbeschlag vorne und hinten		7		70,0	Bryony Frost Paul Nicholls	20,40
11	Besitzer: Mr John P. Mcmanus Champagne Platinum (4-3-7-3-2) Hufbeschlag vorne und hinten		7		69,5	Nico De Boinville Nicky Henderson	11,40
12	Besitzer: Mrs Angela Yeoman & Mr Paul K. B Abstammung: v. Kayf Tara a.d. Chamoss Royale (FR) Geboren: 2014 Züchter: Mrs Angela Yeoman Geschlecht: Wallach Großvater: Garde Royale Southfield Harvest (2-1-2-2-3) Hufbeschlag vorne und hinten		7		69,5	Harry Cobden Paul Nicholls	****
13	Besitzer: Mr John P. Mcmanus Abstammung: v. Kayf Tara a.d. Dizzy Frizzy Geboren: 2011 Züchter: Jethro Bloodstock Geschlecht: Wallach Großvater: Loup Sauvage No Comment (5-2) Hufbeschlag vorne und hinten		10		69,0	Richard Johnson Philip Hobbs	46,50
14	Besitzer: Annus Mirabilis Syndicate Anything Will Do (2-3-6-5-5) Hufbeschlag vorne und hinten		6		69,0	J. J. Slevin Joseph Patrick O'Brien	15,80
15	Besitzer: Mr Garry Wilson Getaround (1-4-4-1-5) Hufbeschlag vorne und hinten		6		68,0	Bryan Carver Laura Young	****
16	Besitzer: Manverton Limited Abstammung: v. Flemensfirth a.d. Thegirlonthehill Züchter: Mrs A. Coffey Geschlecht: Stute Großvater: Oscar Mrs Milner (1-3-2-4) Hufbeschlag vorne und hinten		6		67,5	B. J. Cooper Paul Nolan	14,70	1
17	Besitzer: Options O Syndicate Abstammung: v. Trans Island a.d. Maryscross (IRE) Geboren: 2014 Züchter: Mrs C. M. Bowman Geschlecht: Wallach Großvater: Presenting Redford Road (3-8-3-7-4) Hufbeschlag vorne und hinten		7		67,5	Sam Twiston-Davies Nigel Twiston-Davies	54,90
18	Besitzer: Noel Fehily Racing Syndicates-Te Abstammung: v. Fame And Glory a.d. Theatre View Züchter: Penny Downes Geschlecht: Wallach Großvater: Old Vic Come On Teddy (4-1-4-1-3) Hufbeschlag vorne und hinten		7		67,5	Jonathan Burke Tom George	12,40	3
19	Besitzer: Mr James Finch Abstammung: v. Morozov a.d. Garrisker Züchter: Andrew Pierce Geschlecht: Wallach Großvater: King's Ride Perfect Man (4-1-5-7-4) Hufbeschlag vorne und hinten		10		67,0	Oakley Brown Sophie Leech	163,70
20	Besitzer: Mr P. Kirby Abstammung: v. Le Fou a.d. Aztec Pearl Züchter: Tommy James Geschlecht: Wallach Großvater: High-rise Bushypark (1-1-1-10-1) Hufbeschlag vorne und hinten		7		66,5	Non Partant Philip Kirby	****
21	Besitzer: Don Sebastiao Partnership Storm Goddess (3-4-1-4-5) Hufbeschlag vorne und hinten		7		66,0	Tom Buckley Charlie Longsdon	23,50
22	Besitzer: Mrs J. May Abstammung: v. Midnight Legend a.d. Loose Morals (IRE) Geboren: 2012 Züchter: F. S. and Mrs May Geschlecht: Wallach Großvater: Luso Potters Hedger (1-2-9-1-5) Hufbeschlag vorne und hinten		9		66,0	Jack Quinlan Lucy Wadham	146,70
23	Besitzer: Mr Phil Munnelly Abstammung: v. Presenting a.d. Cent Prime Geboren: 2015 Züchter: Fawley House Stud Geschlecht: Wallach Everglow (5-2-1-7-3) Hufbeschlag vorne und hinten		6		64,0	Tom O'Brien Philip Hobbs	55,50
24	Besitzer: Jersey Racing Friends Abstammung: v. Westerner a.d. Badawi Street Züchter: Joseph And Anthony Smiddy Geschlecht: Wallach Großvater: Thowra Kansas City Chief (6-6-3-7-3) Hufbeschlag vorne und hinten		12		64,0	Millie Wonnacott Neil Mulholland	25,50
25	Besitzer: Gigginstown House Stud Milliner (1-2-9-5-3) Hufbeschlag vorne und hinten		8		64,0	Rachael Blackmore Henry De Bromhead	8,20	4
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Tipps

Forecast:

4.50 IMPERIAL ALCAZAR (IRE); 5.50 CHAMPAGNE PLATINUM (IRE); 6.00 THE BOSSES OSCAR (IRE); 10.00 BRINKLEY (FR); COME ON TEDDY (IRE); MRS MILNER (IRE); 11.00 AND BETTER OTHERS.

Preview:

The Irish have won the last five renewals of this and the Leopardstown qualifier from their Christmas Festival could provide the best guide to the challenge from the Emerald Isle, with Dandy Mag (first), The Bosses Oscar (second) and Mrs Milner (fourth) all engaged here. It is interesting to see Jordan Gainford booked aboard the aforementioned The Bosses Oscar. He may be the pick of the Irish contingent and his rider's 7lb claim could prove invaluable when trying to defy the lofty mark of 151 given by the handicapper. However, it could be time for Fergal O'Brien to break his Cheltenham Festival duck with IMPERIAL ALCAZAR, who won with ease at Warwick in January. O'Brien's Barney Dwan plotted a similar course when second to Presenting Percy in this race in 2017 and the handler's imposing son of Vinnie Roe can take a 7lb rise for that recent victory in his stride. Come On Teddy, third on that occasion, comes into the reckoning off the same mark, while the Haydock qualifier won by Bushypark requires plenty of attention, with Champagne Platinum (second) and Everglow (third) players in this. The improving Brinkley goes in search of a hat-trick for David Pipe, while at longer odds there could be plenty of value in Spiritofthegames and Kansas City Chief, the latter 7lb lower than when sixth in the race last year.

Horse comments:

Horse	Comment
1 - THE BOSSES OSCAR (IRE)	11-2 (11-3) Rear of mid-division, headway after 3 out and 5th next, pushed along and progress to dispute lead approaching last, ridden and led early run-in, headed inside final 100 yards, no impression on winner, 2nd of 20, 1l behind Dandy Mag (10-13) at Leopardstown 3m hcp hdl sft in Dec
2 - UNOWHATIMEANHARRY	11-2 (11-5) Held up towards rear, not fluent 3 out, headway approaching 2 out, no impression, weakened before last, 10th of 12, 19l behind Come On Teddy (10-2) at Cheltenham 3m hcp hdl (2) sft in Dec
3 - BRINKLEY (FR)	10-3 (10-7) Mid-division, headway after 5th, challenged 3 out, led next, jumped right last, stayed on well, won at Exeter 2m 7f hcp hdl (2) hvy in Feb beating Tommy Rapper (10-3) by 3 1/2l, 10 ran
4 - DANDY MAG (FR)	18-1 (11-2) Held up in mid-division, ridden into 7th 2 out, no impression entering straight, soon no extra, 10th of 22, 35l behind Maze Runner (9-8) at Leopardstown 3m hcap hdle in Feb
5 - IMPERIAL ALCAZAR (IRE)	5-1 (11-2) Held up in rear, headway when not much room and stumbled bend after 3 out, challenged 2 out, led before last, clear flat, eased close home, won at Warwick 3m 1f hcp hdl (2) hvy in Jan beating Mr Harp (10-0) by 2 1/4l, 13 ran
6 - ASK DILLON (IRE)	3-1fav (10-6) Tracked leaders, lost place 3rd, not fluent next, closed after 5th, lost place again before 6th, effort 8th, struggling before 3 out, went 4th and plugged on from 2 out, 4th of 10, 13l behind Brinkley (10-7) at Exeter 2m 7f hcp hdl (2) hvy in Feb
7 - COPPERHEAD	8-1 (11-12) Held up on outside, closed 4th, driven after 2 out, weakened before last, 5th of 6, 10l behind Blackjack Kentucky (10-12) at Chepstow 3m hcp hdl (2) sft in Feb
8 - KEEPER HILL (IRE)	13-2 (11-12) Tracked leader, pressed leader and travelling well 5 out, pushed along and disputed the lead 3 out and 2 out, every chance when not fluent last, no extra run-in, 3rd of 8, 4 1/2l behind Taxmeifyoucan (10-7) at Musselburgh 3m 2f hcp hdl (2) sft in Feb
9 - SPIRITOFTHEGAMES (IRE)	5-1 (11-5) Held up on inside, closed 7th, went 2nd before last, stayed on, always just held, 2nd of 6, 1l behind Blackjack Kentucky (10-12) at Chepstow 3m hcp hdl (2) sft in Feb
10 - STORM ARISING (IRE)	6-1 (11-5) Mid-division, closed after 4th lost place before 5th, not fluent 7th, closed from after 8th, led before last, edged right flat, stayed on, won at Chepstow 3m (2) sft in Jan beating Ask Dillon (11-5) by 1 1/4l, 12 ran
11 - CHAMPAGNE PLATINUM (IRE)	6-1 (11-12) Midfield, nudged before 3 out, awkward 2 out and still plenty to do, soon ridden, stayed on strongly after the last, 2nd of 12, 9l behind Bushypark (10-8) at Haydock 3m hcp hdl (2) sft in Feb
12 - SOUTHFIELD HARVEST	4-1fav (11-9) Midfield, hampered first, headway to track leaders 4 out, ridden before 2 out, every chance last, no extra final 110 yards, 3rd of 16, 4l behind Polish (11-4) at Newbury 3m hcp hdl 0-145 (2) gs in Feb
13 - NO COMMENT	12-1 (11-1) Held up in rear on inside, not fluent 4th or 7th, headway 8th, held in 4th 3 out, went 8 lengths 3rd when fell 2 out, in a race won by Nightboattoclyro (10-2) at Wetherby 2m 4f hcp hdl (2) sft in Feb, 9 ran
14 - ANYTHING WILL DO (IRE)	28-1 (10-7) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, 2nd before 3 out, ridden to lead entering straight, soon pressed, headed before last, no extra run-in, kept on one pace, 5th of 22, 18l behind Maze Runner (9-8) at Leopardstown 3m hcap hdle in Feb
15 - GETAROUND (IRE)	5-2fav (11-2) In touch, ridden for effort when headed before 3 out, weakened before 2 out, 5th of 7, 21l behind Captain Zebo (11-5) at Carlisle 3m 1f hcp hdl (2) sft in Dec
16 - MRS MILNER (IRE)	7-1 (11-1) Chased leaders, fell 5th, in a race won by Heaven Help Us (10-5) at Leopardstown 2m 2f in Feb, 20 ran
17 - REDFORD ROAD	10-1 (11-6) Prominent, ridden before 3 out where 2nd, lost a couple of places late on, 4th of 12, 13l behind Bushypark (10-8) at Haydock 3m hcp hdl (2) sft in Feb
18 - COME ON TEDDY (IRE)	9-2fav (10-11) Held up in rear, headway after 3 out, driven and switched right before last, soon went 3rd, kept on, no impression on winner, 3rd of 13, 5l behind Imperial Alcazar (11-2) at Warwick 3m 1f hcp hdl (2) hvy in Jan
19 - PERFECT MAN (IRE)	17-2 (10-13) Held up, not fluent 5th, headway 8th, not fluent 3 out, outpaced next, soon switched right, mistake last, stayed on flat, 4th of 6, 5l behind Blackjack Kentucky (10-12) at Chepstow 3m hcp hdl (2) sft in Feb
20 - BUSHYPARK (IRE)	8-1 (10-8) Led, asked to quicken approaching 3 out, ridden after 2 out, impressive, won at Haydock 3m hcp hdl (2) sft in Feb beating Champagne Platinum (11-12) by 9l, 12 ran