Cotes de Paris Cheltenham
Cheltenham
Cheltenham
Handicap | Chase | 3m 5f 201y
Iceberg Theory
ICEBERG THEORY is taken to emerge on top in a fascinating finale with this marathon trip likely to play very much to the strengths of this son of Flemensfirth. Paul Nolan's 7-y-o hasn't been out since coming home very strongly to score over 2m5f at Cork in November and can improve again. Emmet Mullins' Leopardstown winner Backmersackme rates a big threat and the lightly-raced Kurasso Blue could bring up a 1-2-3 for Ireland. Newton Tornado rates the pick of the home runners.
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- 9BackmersackmeJ: Donagh MeylerE: Emmet Mullins, Ireland6-78201Âge 77/27/24/1
- OR: 135
- EQ: Tongue strap
- Jours Depuis La Dernière Course: 37
Excellent second in 3m1f handicap here in October and (tongue tied) gained a deserved first chasing success in valuable 23-runner handicap at Leopardstown (2m5f) last month. Remains unexposed over staying distances and a likely player for his shrewd yard that took this in 2024.DateCourseDistConditionsTypePosLeopardstown2m 5f 107ySoftChase1/23Leopardstown3m 100yYielding (Good to Yielding in places)Chase19/28Cheltenham3m 1fGood (Good to Soft in places)Chase2/18Listowel2m 7f 180yGood to Yielding (Yielding in places)Chase8/12Tipperary2m 7f 110yGood to YieldingChase7/15- 11Iceberg TheoryJ: C. Stone-WalshE: Paul Nolan, Ireland36P2-11Âge 711/213/26/1
- OR: 133
- EQ: Cheekpieces
- Jours Depuis La Dernière Course: 107
A useful winning hurdler who has made a very promising start over fences, landing maiden at Limerick (2m7f) in May before returning from 6 months off with an emphatic win in 2m5f Cork handicap in November. This son of Flemensfirth has more to offer over staying trips. Most interesting.DateCourseDistConditionsTypePosCork2m 5f 50yYielding (Yielding to Soft in places)Chase1/15Limerick2m 6f 160yGood (Good to Firm in places)Chase1/6Wexford3m 1f 100yGood to YieldingChase2/9Leopardstown3m 19ySoftHurdlepu/25Navan3m 1f 50ySoft (Soft to Heavy in places)Hurdle6/20- 12Newton TornadoJ: Sean FlanaganE: Rebecca Curtis21-F1P1Âge 711/29/25/1
- OR: 133
- EQ: -
- Jours Depuis La Dernière Course: 45
Ended last season on up over hurdles and it's been a similar story over fences, making it 2 out of 2 completed starts in emphatic fashion in 3m Doncaster novice handicap in January. This sound jumper could have more to offer stepping up in trip and rates a big player for last year's winning yard.DateCourseDistConditionsTypePosDoncaster2m 7f 214ySoft (Good to Soft in places)Chase1/6Newbury2m 6f 93yGood to SoftChasepu/8Bangor-on-dee3m 30yHeavy (Soft in places)Chase1/8Cheltenham2m 4f 44yGood (Good to Soft in places)ChaseF/14Ffos Las2m 4fGood to Soft (Good in places)Hurdle1/8- 1Wade OutJ: Sean BowenE: Olly Murphy616-114Âge 715/215/28/1
- OR: 144
- EQ: Cheekpieces
- Jours Depuis La Dernière Course: 51
Bagged 3 novice hurdles last season and improved for the switch to this sphere when landing Worcester maiden and listed event at Cheltenham before Christmas. Posted a solid fourth in Grade 2 event at Windsor (3m) last time and not ruled out going up in trip now handicapping with cheekpieces tried.DateCourseDistConditionsTypePosWindsor3m 60ySoftChase4/6Cheltenham3m 1fSoftChase1/5Worcester2m 4fGood (Good to Soft in places)Chase1/5Aintree2m 4fGood to Soft (Good in places)Hurdle6/20Wetherby2m 3f 154ySoft (Good to Soft in places)Hurdle1/5- 4One Big BangJ: Alex ChadwickE: James Owen15-3213Âge 88/110/19/1
- OR: 139
- EQ: -
- Jours Depuis La Dernière Course: 46
Useful 3m winner over hurdles and has shown form at least as good over fences, easily taking 3m Southwell maiden in December before finding trip on the sharp side when third in 2m3f Doncaster novice following month. In very good hands so he's no forlorn hope now tackling a marathon trip.DateCourseDistConditionsTypePosDoncaster2m 3f 31ySoft (Heavy in places)Chase3/4Southwell3m 60yGood to SoftChase1/2Cheltenham3m 1fSoftChase2/5Punchestown2m 7f 110yYieldingHurdle3/23Cheltenham2m 7f 213yGood to SoftHurdle5/24- 5Kurasso BlueJ: J. W. KennedyE: Gordon Elliott, Ireland151-212Âge 510/110/19/1
- OR: 142
- EQ: -
- Jours Depuis La Dernière Course: 60
Ex-French recruit who went 2-3 over hurdles. Has made a very bright start over fences, landing maiden at Punchestown (23f) in December before taking another step forward when second in 3m novice chase at Naas following month. Has potential for more now stepping up in trip for his handicap debut.DateCourseDistConditionsTypePosNaas3m 175ySoftChase2/6Punchestown2m 7f 12yHeavyChase1/10Thurles2m 6fYieldingChase2/11Limerick2m 50yYieldingHurdle1/12Naas1m 7f 158ySoft (Yielding to Soft in places)Hurdle5/7- 15Walking On AirJ: Harry CobdenE: Faye Bramley3F0P-83Âge 912/112/111/1
- OR: 127
- EQ: Cheekpieces and tongue strap
- Jours Depuis La Dernière Course: 45
Formerly very useful hurdler/chaser for Gary Brown. Easily best run for his new yard in first-time cheekpieces (tongue strap also refitted) when third of 8 in Great Yorkshire at Doncaster (3m) in January. Not dismissed if building on that over this longer distance.DateCourseDistConditionsTypePosDoncaster2m 7f 214ySoft (Good to Soft in places)Chase3/8Newbury2m 3f 187yGood to Soft (Soft In Places)Chase8/9Ayr3m 7f 176yGood to Soft (Good in places)Chasepu/23Cheltenham3m 2fGood to SoftChase11/23Doncaster2m 7f 214yGood (Good to Soft in places)ChaseF/13- 3King Of AnswersJ: Derek FoxE: Lucinda Russell & Michael ScudamoreP2-5141Âge 712/110/111/1
- OR: 140
- EQ: Cheekpieces
- Jours Depuis La Dernière Course: 25
Upwardly-mobile young chaser who was fitted with cheekpieces for the first time when making all in 23f handicap chase at Kelso 25 days ago. Has more to offer as he bids to go 3-5 in this sphere. In the mix.DateCourseDistConditionsTypePosKelso2m 7f 96yHeavyChase1/6Windsor3m 60ySoftChase4/5Kelso2m 7f 96ySoftChase1/5Hexham2m 4f 15yGoodChase5/5Perth3m 2f 127yGood to Soft (Good in places)Hurdle2/12- 8Grand GesteJ: Danny McMenaminE: Joel Parkinson & Sue SmithP-221P1Âge 716/112/114/1
- OR: 135
- EQ: Cheekpieces
- Jours Depuis La Dernière Course: 24
Has proven a different proposition switched to fences this season, landing Grand National Trial at Haydock last month having earlier taken the Tommy Whittle there. This likeable sound-jumping front-runner must enter calculations with his stamina proven.DateCourseDistConditionsTypePosHaydock Park3m 4f 97yGood to Soft (Soft in places)Chase1/11Doncaster2m 7f 214ySoft (Good to Soft in places)Chasepu/8Haydock Park3m 1f 125ySoft (Good to Soft in places)Chase1/12Newcastle2m 4f 19yGood to Soft (Soft in places)Chase2/10Carlisle2m 4f 198yGood to Soft (Soft in places)Chase2/12- 2Pic RocJ: Ben JonesE: Ben Pauling6-U1591Âge 816/116/114/1
- OR: 141
- EQ: Cheekpieces
- Jours Depuis La Dernière Course: 38
Finally opened his chase account at Huntingdon in November and got back on the up when easily adding to it in 3m Sandown handicap in January. Needs to take another step forward hiked up 7 lb however.DateCourseDistConditionsTypePosSandown Park3m 42ySoft (Heavy in places)Chase1/6Ascot2m 7f 185yGood to Soft (Soft in places)Chase9/12Newbury3m 1f 214yGood to SoftChase5/24Huntingdon2m 7f 129yGoodChase1/4Worcester2m 4fGood (Good to Soft in places)Chaseur/5- 10Holloway QueenJ: James BowenE: Nicky Henderson4P-PU41Âge 618/118/116/1
- OR: 134
- EQ: -
- Jours Depuis La Dernière Course: 31
Looked a good prospect when going 2-2 over hurdles last term. Got back on the up when gaining her first victory since in 23f Newbury handicap chase last month, jumping well and quickening clear from 2 out. Hiked up 10 lb but she can make her presence felt.DateCourseDistConditionsTypePosNewbury2m 7f 91yHeavy (Soft in places)Chase1/10Newbury2m 6f 93yGood to SoftChase4/8Hereford3m 1f 44ySoftChaseur/10Cheltenham2m 5fSoft (Heavy in places)Hurdlepu/10Aintree3m 149yGoodHurdlepu/13- 6Will DoJ: Danny GilliganE: Gordon Elliott, Ireland0-7020PÂge 918/118/120/1
- OR: 137
- EQ: Blinkers
- Jours Depuis La Dernière Course: 47
Remains winless over fences and he added to a patchy record when pulled up in Thyestes Chase (3m1f) at Gowran in January. Third in this last year however, so not one to totally dismiss if back on his A-game.DateCourseDistConditionsTypePosGowran Park3m 1fHeavyChasepu/18Leopardstown3m 100yYielding (Good to Yielding in places)Chase18/28Fairyhouse3m 6fYielding to Soft (Soft in places)Chase2/15Navan3mHeavyChase12/19Limerick3mYielding to SoftChase7/15- 7Guard The MoonJ: Sam Twiston-DaviesE: Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies8PF-1P1Âge 820/120/118/1
- OR: 137
- EQ: Cheekpieces
- Jours Depuis La Dernière Course: 53
Improved when successful on his chasing debut at Aintree in December. Pulled up after an early error at Newbury but quickly bounced back in first-time cheekpieces when landing 3m Windsor handicap in January, ridden more patiently than usual. Firmly in the picture with this step up in trip a plus.DateCourseDistConditionsTypePosWindsor3m 60ySoftChase1/5Newbury2m 6f 93yGood to SoftChasepu/8Aintree2m 3f 200ySoft (Good to Soft in places)Chase1/6Perth3m 2f 127yGood to Soft (Good in places)HurdleF/12Cheltenham2m 7f 213yGood to SoftHurdlepu/24- 13First ConfessionJ: Brendan PowellE: Joe TizzardP-335F1Âge 728/122/125/1
- OR: 133
- EQ: -
- Jours Depuis La Dernière Course: 35
Point/hurdles winner who has advanced his form in this sphere this term, getting off the mark at the fifth attempt in 2m5f maiden at Carlisle last month. This demands plenty more but he remains capable of better.DateCourseDistConditionsTypePosCarlisle2m 4f 198yGood to Soft (Good in places)Chase1/4Exeter3m 54yGood to Soft (Soft in places)ChaseF/6Cheltenham3m 1f 56yGood to SoftChase5/8Kempton Park3mGood (Good to Soft in places)Chase3/7Carlisle2m 4f 198yGood to Soft (Soft in places)Chase3/12- 17HolokeaJ: Shane FenelonE: Mickey Bowen-21222PÂge 728/128/133/1
- OR: 124
- EQ: -
- Jours Depuis La Dernière Course: 24
Got off the mark over fences at Ffos Las (3m1f) in October and ran well in finishing runner-up next 3 starts. Pulled up in Haydock's Grand National Trial last time but he's proven at the trip and is the sort to bounce back quickly.DateCourseDistConditionsTypePosHaydock Park3m 4f 97yGood to Soft (Soft in places)Chasepu/11Windsor3m 4f 162ySoftChase2/16Cheltenham3m 1f 56yGood to SoftChase2/8Uttoxeter3m 2f 13ySoft (Good to Soft in places)Chase2/8Ffos Las3m 1f 60ySoft (Good to Soft in places)Chase1/13- 14Union StationJ: Keith DonoghueE: Gavin Patrick Cromwell, Ireland26-2P2UÂge 728/122/125/1
- OR: 131
- EQ: -
- Jours Depuis La Dernière Course: 54
Fairly useful maiden hurdler/chaser who posted his best effort when second of 13 in 3m handicap chase at Leopardstown in December. Raced too freely in cheekpieces and well held when unseated rider last at Fairyhouse (2m) since. Has work to do.DateCourseDistConditionsTypePosFairyhouse2m 55ySoftChaseur/11Leopardstown3m 100yYielding (Good to Yielding in places)Chase2/13Navan3mHeavyChasepu/19Fairyhouse3m 82ySoft to HeavyChase2/9Fairyhouse3m 130ySoft to HeavyChase6/13- 16Silver ThornJ: Jonathan BurkeE: Emma Lavelle2P-5114Âge 733/133/128/1
- OR: 124
- EQ: -
- Jours Depuis La Dernière Course: 31
A fairly useful winner over hurdles and he advanced his form when making all in 3m handicap chases at Doncaster and Exeter either side of Christmas. Not so good when fourth to Holloway Queen at Newbury last time and needs to bounce back.DateCourseDistConditionsTypePosNewbury2m 7f 91yHeavy (Soft in places)Chase4/10Exeter3m 54yGood to Soft (Soft in places)Chase1/6Doncaster2m 7f 214yGood to Soft (Soft in places)Chase1/6Lingfield Park2m 4fGood (Good to Soft in places)Chase5/8Sandown Park2m 3f 173yGood to Soft (Good in places)Hurdlepu/16