Tipps

Forecast:

0.73 PAROS (FR); 7.50 THE WORTHY BRAT (IRE); 8.00 HUDSON DE GRUGY (FR); 10.00 PHOENIX AQUILUS (IRE); ROYAUME UNI (IRE); 11.00 AND BETTER OTHERS.

Preview:

Paros is the obvious starting point here having won over hurdles at Dieppe in France during the spring before being purchased by Middleham Park and sent to Nicky Henderson, who does so well with such types. The third from that race was beaten on stable debut for Paul Nicholls earlier in the season and that does bring a slight question mark over the form. Gary Moore has won this race three times since 2013 and relies on Hudson De Grugy and ROYAUME UNI. The latter won on the Flat for Andre Fabre at Angers in June on soft ground and, being the choice of Jamie Moore, is fancied to strike on his first UK start.

Horse comments:

Horse	Comment
1 - PAROS (FR)	7-2 (10-3) won at Dieppe(FR) 2m 3yo hdl sft in May beating Jeu De Paume (10-3) by 2l, 9 ran
2 - ELHAM VALLEY (FR)	40-1 (9-7) Prominent, gradually lost ground early and ridden in midfield halfway, some headway under pressure over 3f out, one pace soon after, 5th of 11, 18l behind Ben Lilly (9-0) at Redcar 1m 6f hcp 0-75 (5) sft in Oct (flat)
3 - HUDSON DE GRUGY (FR)	(10-3) won at La Gacilly(FR) 1m 3f 3yo nhf gd in Jul deadheating with Histoire De Thaix (9-9), 5 ran
4 - MASTERDREAM (FR)	22-1 (9-7) A little keen, waited with, soon towards rear, headway straight, kept on without threatening from under 2f out, 5th of 17, 7l behind Flor De La Luna (9-2) at Curragh 1m 4f mdn stks sft in Oct (flat)
5 - PHOENIX AQUILUS (IRE)	12-1 (10-12) Towards rear, not fluent 2nd, headway before 3 out, ridden before 2 out, driven into 2nd before last, kept on but no chance with winner, 2nd of 8, 12l behind Hell Red (10-12) at Chepstow 2m 3yo hdl (4) gd in Oct
6 - ROYAUME UNI (IRE)	(8-13) 5th of 7, 6l behind Dick Whittington (8-13) at Saint-Cloud(FR) 1m 4f 3yo stk gd in Jun (flat)
7 - THE WORTHY BRAT (IRE)	17-2 (10-12) Held up, midfield 3rd, not fluent and ridden 5th, headway under pressure approaching 2 out, kept on without troubling leader from last, 3rd of 9, 7l behind Monmiral (11-4) at Exeter 2m 1f 3yo hdl (4) sft in Nov
8 - YGGDRASIL (FR)	Kapgarde gelding out of Margerie.

Tipps

Forecast:

0.25 GRAND MOGUL (IRE); 7.50 GOLDEN BOY GREY (FR); 10.00 MICKYH (IRE); 11.00 AND BETTER OTHERS.

Preview:

GRAND MOGUL proved disappointing in Grade 2 company at Cheltenham three weeks ago, though he previously showed plenty of promise when winning on reappearance at Chepstow in October and could get back on track in these calmer waters. The six-year-old would be difficult to stop if running to his official rating of 130, and won't mind this drop in distance having won a bumper in Ireland over two miles. Golden Boy Grey cost 43,000 euros as a three-year-old and can claim second ahead of Mickyh, who is a half-brother to the talented Flash The Steel.

Horse comments:

Horse	Comment
1 - GRAND MOGUL (IRE)	10-3 (11-0) Chased leaders, ridden, not much room and carried right before last, not fluent at the last, weakened flat, 5th of 7, 19l behind Does He Know (11-3) at Cheltenham 2m 5f nov hdl G2 (1) gs in Nov
2 - GOLDEN BOY GREY (FR)	Diamond Boy gelding out of Betwixt.
3 - MICKYH (IRE)	Sageburg gelding out of Anna's Melody.
4 - PRIDE OF PEMBERLEY (IRE)	9-2 (10-9) Held up in rear, not fluent 5th, headway when hit 3 out, soon outpaced, plugged on one pace from 2 out, 4th of 7, 12l behind Le Fou Royal (10-12) at Plumpton 2m 4f nh nov hdl (4) hvy in Nov

Tipps

Forecast:

2.50 CHASAMAX (IRE); 2.75 FIFTY BALL (FR); 4.50 NAIZAGAI; 5.00 FRENCHY DU LARGE (FR); 10.00 COGITAL; 11.00 AND BETTER OTHERS.

Preview:

CHASAMAX remains a maiden after six starts for Nicky Henderson, though he showed plenty when third in a competitive Cheltenham handicap most recently and could relish this test. A 3lb rise still leaves him fairly handicapped off 118 and the five-year-old could have too much pace for Fifty Ball, who drops in distance after winning over 2m4f at Ascot in October. Frenchy Du Large found just one too good at Uttoxeter three weeks ago and represents a yard hitting top form.

Horse comments:

Horse	Comment
1 - FIFTY BALL (FR)	11-4fav (11-0) Held up rear of mid-division, closed on inside before 5th, went 2nd after 3 out, led next, pressed flat, held on well, won at Ascot 2m 3f cond nov hcap hdle (4) gs in Oct beating Straw Fan Jack (11-11) by hd, 11 ran
2 - CHASAMAX (IRE)	14-1 (11-2) Raced keenly, chased leader, led and not fluent last, headed flat, lost 2nd towards close home, 3rd of 17, 1/2l behind Lively Citizen (10-8) at Cheltenham 2m nov hcp hdl (3) gs in Nov
3 - COGITAL	14-1 (10-9) Raced keenly, held up tracking leaders, pushed along and outpaced after 3 out, rallied between last 2, hit last, went modest 3rd close home, 3rd of 6, 11l behind Thahab Ifraj (10-0) at Kempton 2m cond hcp hdl (0-130) (3) gd in Nov
4 - FRENCHY DU LARGE (FR)	7-4fav (11-0) Tracked leaders, ridden over 3 out, kept on from last, up for 2nd final strides, no match for winner, 2nd of 10, 12l behind Paddys Motorbike (10-9) at Uttoxeter 2m 4f mdn hdl (4) gs in Nov
5 - COASTAL DRIFT	6-1 (11-11) Raced widest, mid-division, headway chasing leaders after 7th, dived at 3 out, pushed along and outpaced soon after, weakened before enxt, 7th of 9, 37l behind Ostuni (10-9) at Fontwell 2m 6f hcp hdl 0-120 (4) gs in Feb '19
6 - PERFECT CITY (IRE)	18-1 (11-12) Prominent, weakened and dropped through field before 3 out, soon tailed off, last of 9, well behind Robinshill (11-11) at Ludlow 2m hcp hdl 0-115 (4) gd in Oct
7 - ZERO TO HERO (IRE)	22-1 (11-12) Held up in rear, headway 3 out, soon ridden and weakened, 9th of 11, 30l behind Une De La Seniere (11-10) at Leicester 2m 4f (5) sft in Nov
8 - NAIZAGAI	7-2 (11-1) Started behind, mid-division by 3rd, closed 4 out, 3rd and held when left 2nd 2 out, stayed on same pace, no impression on winner, 2nd of 11, 9l behind Talking About You (10-11) at Ludlow 2m 3yo hdl (4) gd in Nov
9 - FRENCH KISS (IRE)	150-1 (11-2) Mistake 2nd, always towards rear, no chance when went badly left 2 out, tailed off, 13th of 15, 43l behind Chantry House (11-8) at Newbury 2m nh nov hdl (3) gd in Feb

Tipps

Forecast:

2.25 ALLMANKIND; 3.00 HITMAN (FR); 4.50 ELDORADO ALLEN (FR); GA LAW (FR); 7.00 TAMAROC DU MATHAN (FR); 10.00 PHOENIX WAY (IRE).

Preview:

ALLMANKIND continues to surprise over obstacles having made up into a leading juvenile over hurdles last season, having raced far too keenly on the Flat for Michael Bell, before switching to fences at Warwick last time. His jumping was terrific on that occasion, the form receiving a boost when the runner-up scored at Newbury last weekend, and the seven fences down the back straight should play to his strengths here. Ga Law and Hitman have both been impressive over the larger obstacles, also making use of the four-year-old allowance like the selection, but their recent victories, at Wincanton and Ffos Las respectively, came in contests that fell apart. With that in mind, Eldorado Allen could prove to be the main threat following his Cheltenham success last month and has made a decent step forward for going chasing. Tamaroc Du Mathan and Phoenix Way are no back numbers either with the pair having both won nicely on their chase debut.

Horse comments:

Horse	Comment
1 - ELDORADO ALLEN (FR)	13-2 (11-2) Held up in touch on inside, went 2nd 3 out, 2 lengths off leader when hampered and left in clear lead 2 out, stayed on, won at Cheltenham 2m nov chs Grade 2 (1) gs in Nov beating Quel Destin (11-2) by 19l, 6 ran
2 - PHOENIX WAY (IRE)	11-4 (11-2) Chased leaders, went 2nd before 2 out, ridden flat, stayed on well, led close home, won at Warwick 2m nov chs (3) gs in Nov beating Stratagem (10-9) by nk, 3 ran
3 - TAMAROC DU MATHAN (FR)	5-4fav (11-5) Prominent, left close up 6th, led 4 out, pulled clear travelling strongly before 2 out, pushed out from last, cosily, won at Wincanton 2m nov Limited hcap ch (3) gs in Nov beating Golden Taipan (11-4) by 4l, 9 ran
4 - ALLMANKIND	1-1fav (10-7) Jumped well, made all, came clear from 3 out, stayed on strongly, unchallenged, won at Warwick 2m nov chs (3) gd in Nov beating Zanza (11-1) by 13l, 6 ran
5 - GA LAW (FR)	2-1 (10-7) Made all, came clear from 4 out, great jump last, unchallenged, won at Wincanton 2m 4f nov chs Grade 2 (1) gd in Nov beating Hurricane Harvey (11-2) by 22l, 3 ran
6 - HITMAN (FR)	3-1 (10-7) Tracked leaders, went 2nd 7th, led approaching 4 out, clear when blundered 2 out, eased flat, won at Ffos Las 2m beg chs (3) sft in Nov beating Mack The Man (11-1) by 30l, 5 ran

Tipps

Forecast:

0.80 ALTIOR (IRE); 4.00 POLITOLOGUE (FR); 5.00 GREANETEEN (FR); 7.00 ROUGE VIF (FR); 11.00 AND BETTER OTHERS.

Preview:

Last season didn't go to plan for ALTIOR when suffering his first defeat over obstacles in a match-up against Cyrname at Ascot on testing ground which left its mark on the pair of them. He got back on track in the Game Spirit at Newbury before a splint ruled him out of attempting to land the Champion Chase for the third year running. Connections have been positive with regards his preparation and a recent blow out at Newbury's Ladbrokes media morning with stable companion Epatante should have put him spot on for his return to action. Politologue was the chief benefactor of Altior's absence at Cheltenham in March when also taking full advantage of Defi Du Seuil underperforming and is reunited with Harry Skelton once again. He is likely to give it his best shot from the front with his stablemate Greaneteen, a winner of the Haldon Gold Cup at Exeter last month, and impressive Cheltenham handicap scorer Rouge Vif capable of further progression.

Horse comments:

Horse	Comment
1 - ALTIOR (IRE)	1-3fav (11-6) Bit keen, held up tracking leaders, left tracking leading pair 3rd, travelling well 3 out, upsides last, ridden to lead run-in, soon comfortably clear, won at Newbury 2m chs Grd 2 (1) gd in Feb beating Sceau Royal (11-6) by 3 1/2l, 6 ran
2 - BREWIN'UPASTORM (IRE)	11-4 (11-2) Held up, in rear when hit 10th, headway 3 out, ridden and weakened from 2 out, last of 6, 21l behind Imperial Aura (11-6) at Carlisle 2m 4f List ch (1) hvy in Nov
3 - CASTLEGRACE PADDY (IRE)	9-1 (11-12) Chased leaders, soon 3rd, 2nd from 5 out, on terms before 3 out, soon led, strongly pressed and stayed on best run-in, won at Navan 2m chs Grd 2 (1) in Nov beating A Plus Tard (12-0) by 1/2l, 6 ran
4 - GREANETEEN (FR)	15-8fav (11-3) Mid-division on inside, closed after 8th, went 2nd before 4 out, 2 lengths down last, driven flat, stayed on well, led close home, won at Exeter 2m 1f ltd hcp chs Grd 2 (1) gd in Nov beating Moonlighter (10-8) by nk, 10 ran
5 - POLITOLOGUE (FR)	6-1 (11-10) Made virtually all, clear before 2 out, ridden approaching last, driven flat, unchallenged, won at Cheltenham 2m Grade 1 chs (1) sft in Mar beating Dynamite Dollars (11-10) by 10l, 5 ran
6 - ROUGE VIF (FR)	5-1 (11-7) Tracked leader, niggled along to lead before 3 out, good jump 2 out and last, stayed on strongly run in, won at Cheltenham 2m hcap ch (2) gd in Oct beating Western Miller (10-1) by 8l, 13 ran

Tipps

Forecast:

2.00 CLOUDY GLEN (IRE); 3.50 CLASSIC BEN (IRE); 4.00 CROSSPARK; 6.00 DOING FINE (IRE); 8.00 POBBLES BAY (IRE); 11.00 AND BETTER OTHERS.

Preview:

CLOUDY GLEN romped to an easy victory over an extended 3m3f at Fontwell last month and is expected to take an 11lb rise in his stride to follow up over this longer trip. Classic Ben won over 3m here last year and warmed up for this assignment with a solid reappearance second at Exeter, which could have put him spot on for this. The pick of the remainder may be Crosspark, who was beaten by less than a length over 3m here last time and has stamina in abundance, having finished runner-up in the 2019 Scottish Grand National.

Horse comments:

Horse	Comment
1 - CLOUDY GLEN (IRE)	7-2 (11-9) Raced in last, hampered at 4th, 4th 3 out, headway to press leaders before 2 out, led before last, pulled clear on run-in, easily, won at Fontwell 3m 4f hcp chs 0-140 (3) hvy in Nov beating Christmas In April (11-12) by 13l, 7 ran
2 - CROSSPARK	11-2 (11-7) Mid-division, niggled along 3 out, ridden 2 out, made challenge when not fluent last, kept on strongly run-in but always held by game winner, 2nd of 10, 3/4l behind Step Back (11-1) at Sandown 3m hcap ch (2) gd in Nov
3 - POBBLES BAY (IRE)	7-1 (11-7) Towards rear, mistake when unseated rider 11th, in a race won by Perfect Candidate (11-11) at Haydock 3m 4f hcp chs 0-135 (3) hvy in Nov, 11 ran
4 - DOING FINE (IRE)	5-1 (11-6) Pressed leader early, disputed lead throughout, headed after 2 out, kept on but no chance with winner, lost 2nd in final strides, 3rd of 7, 13l behind Cloudy Glen (11-9) at Fontwell 3m 4f hcp chs 0-140 (3) hvy in Nov
5 - CLASSIC BEN (IRE)	12-1 (11-12) Led until after 3rd, prominent, ridden in 4th final bend, stayed on and went 2nd last, no impression on winner, 2nd of 18, 7l behind Jersey Bean (11-7) at Exeter 3m hcp chs 0-130 (3) gs in Nov
6 - SHANROE SANTOS (IRE)	10-3 (12-4) In rear when mistake 1st, ridden and outpaced 4 out, headway 2 out, driven and stayed on to go 3rd flat, 3rd of 7, 11l behind The Fresh Prince (11-6) at Huntingdon 3m cond hcap ch (3) gd in Nov
7 - REGAL FLOW	50-1 (10-2) Chased leader, pushed along before 3 out, struggling approaching 2 out, weakened after 2 out, 6th of 10, 18l behind Step Back (11-1) at Sandown 3m hcap ch (2) gd in Nov

Tipps

Forecast:

2.50 MISTER COFFEY (FR); 6.00 SOLO (FR); 6.50 GALICE MACALO (FR); 7.00 ROSIE AND MILLIE (IRE); 8.00 BENSON; EGLANTINE DU SEUIL (FR); NICKOLSON (FR); 11.00 AND BETTER OTHERS.

Preview:

It is difficult to forget the ease with which Solo trounced his rivals in the Adonis but after subsequent beatings in the Triumph and Elite hurdles, Paul Nicholls four-year-old has a little to prove for the time being. He is therefore reluctantly opposed in favour of MISTER COFFEY, who left a favourable impression when romping to a five-length victory over track and trip last month. He's on the up and appears the most likely winner. Benson, Nickolson and Rosie And Millie have viable place claims.

Horse comments:

Horse	Comment
1 - SOLO (FR)	7-2 (11-3) Raced keenly, held up in 6th, headway on outside after 3 out, weakened next, 4th of 6, 16l behind Sceau Royal (11-0) at Wincanton 1m 7f hdl G2 (1) gd in Nov
2 - EGLANTINE DU SEUIL (FR)	9-2fav (11-7) Mid-division, pushed along after 3 out, headway chasing leaders approaching 2 out, kept on same pace run-in, 5th of 14, 9l behind The White Mouse (10-1) at Wincanton 2m 5f mrs hcp hdl (2) gd in Nov
3 - TOTTERDOWN	10-3 (11-1) Led, headed 2nd, tracked leader until 7th, weakening when fell 4 out, in a race won by Hitman (10-7) at Ffos Las 2m beg chs (3) sft in Nov, 5 ran
4 - MISTER COFFEY (FR)	2-1fav (11-10) Held up in rear, took keen hold, smooth headway 2 out, cruised to the lead approaching the last, led last and extended advantage run-in, impressive, won at Sandown 2m hcp hdl 0-130 (3) sft in Nov beating Oscars Leader (11-4) by 5l, 9 ran
5 - NICKOLSON (FR)	11-4 (11-4) Close up in third on rail, went second before 3 out, joined by winner 2 out, ridden before last, stayed on, 2nd of 4, 6l behind Ribble Valley (11-10) at Carlisle 2m 1f hdl (4) sft in Oct
6 - JOLLY'S CRACKED IT (FR)	14-1 (10-11) Held up in mid-division, headway after 8th, close up when not fluent last, soon held, one pace flat, 5th of 14, 7l behind Jacamar (10-0) at Aintree 2m 4f hcp hdl (2) sft in Oct
7 - ROSIE AND MILLIE (IRE)	7-1 (11-4) Led, pushed along 2 out, headed after last, kept on, 2nd of 11, 7l behind Buzz (11-11) at Ascot 2m hcp hdl 0-145 (2) sft in Nov
8 - BENSON	5-6fav (11-6) A little reluctant to jump off, not always fluent, soon chasing leaders, went 2nd after 2 out, jumped path 110 yards out, edged left and led final 75 yards, ridden out, won at Hereford 2m nh nov hdl (4) gs in Nov beating A Distant Place (11-0) by 1/2l, 11 ran
9 - GALICE MACALO (FR)	11-8fav (10-11) Reluctant to line up, rousted away from start, led before 2nd, clear final bend, easily, won at Stratford 2m NH nov hdl 4-6yo (3) gs in Oct beating Eaton Collina (10-9) by 11l, 13 ran
10 - LET THE HEIRS WALK (IRE)	9-4 (11-5) Led, untidy 2 out and hard-ridden, pressed and soon headed, faded late on, 5th of 10, 24l behind Straw Fan Jack (10-9) at Hereford 2m 4f nh nov hdl (4) gf in Oct