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Cheltenham
Handicap | Hurdle | 2m 87y
Fortune De Mer
This could go the way of FORTUNE DE MER, who showed the benefit of his hurdling debut when winning a Grade 2 novice at this C&D last month, travelling strongly with a hood applied. He can progress further in handicaps and is preferred to Alphonse le Grande, who has developed into a useful stayer on the Flat since last seen over hurdles. Jack Hyde and The Expensive One complete the shortlist.
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- 18Alphonse Le GrandeJ: Daniel KingT: A. J. Martin, Ireland036/Age 65/25/211/4
- OR: 98
- EQ: Tongue strap
- Days Since Last Run: 34
Useful on the Flat, winning 4 times in 2024 including the Cesarewitch. Didn't have things go his way a couple of times this year, before finishing eighth of 19 back in the Cesarewitch last time. On a handy mark back hurdling with tongue strap retained from the level.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosNewmarket (rowley)2m 2fGood to Firm (Good in places)Flat8/19York2m 56yGood to Firm (Good in places)Flat5/13Ascot2m 3f 210yGood to Firm (Good in places)Flat8/20Curragh1m 6fGoodFlat12/20Newmarket (rowley)2m 2fSoftFlat1/24- 1Fortune De MerJ: Harry SkeltonT: Dan Skelton2140-31Age 54/14/17/2
- OR: 124
- EQ: Hood
- Days Since Last Run: 21
Useful bumper winner last term and, in first-time hood, was much improved from seasonal/hurdling debut when leading close home in Grade 2 Sharp Novices' Hurdle at this C&D in October. Big-field scenario should suit and he's a major player on handicap bow.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosCheltenham2m 87yGood to SoftHurdle1/12Uttoxeter1m 7f 168yGoodHurdle3/9Cheltenham2m 87yGood to SoftBumper14/17Huntingdon1m 7f 171yGood to SoftBumper4/12Cheltenham2m 87yGood (Good to Soft in places)Bumper1/6- 2Jack HydeJ: Tom BroughtonT: Fergal O'Brien114-155Age 74/15/19/2
- OR: 122
- EQ: Tongue strap
- Days Since Last Run: 21
Fairly useful novice last season, scoring twice at Southwell, and landed the odds at Newton Abbot on return. Has run well in Grade 2 events the last twice, beaten 2¾ lengths by Fortune de Mer when fifth of 12 here 3 weeks ago, and he could be in the mix with tongue tie back on.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosCheltenham2m 87yGood to SoftHurdle5/12Chepstow2m 3f 100yGoodHurdle5/8Newton Abbot2m 167yGood to Soft (Soft in places)Hurdle1/8Aintree2m 103yGoodHurdle4/17Southwell2m 4f 88yGood to Soft (Good in places)Hurdle1/7- 8French EmperorJ: James BowenT: Nicky Martin337-1Age 515/215/28/1
- OR: 113
- EQ: -
- Days Since Last Run: 23
Encouragement when third in 2m novice/maiden hurdles on first 2 starts under Rules. Lesser effort upped in trip final outing last term, but after 9 months off he got back on the up when winning at Worcester (2m) 23 days ago. Yard has won with all 4 runners so far this season.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosWorcester2mGood (Good to Soft in places)Hurdle1/14Newcastle2m 4f 62yGood to Soft (Soft in places)Hurdle7/10Windsor2mGood to Soft (Soft in places)Hurdle3/11Lingfield Park2mSoft (Heavy in places)Hurdle3/9- 6Shade Of WinterJ: Harry CobdenT: Evan Williams2/322-Age 59/19/18/1
- OR: 114
- EQ: Hood
- Days Since Last Run: 278
Runner-up only start in bumpers and showed promise when placed at Chepstow all 3 outings over hurdles last season, clear of the rest when second in a maiden (19.4f) on final outing. Improvement required as he makes handicap debut after 9 months off.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosChepstow2m 3f 100ySoft (Heavy in places)Hurdle2/14Chepstow2m 11ySoft (Good to Soft in places)Hurdle2/11Chepstow2m 11yGood to SoftHurdle3/11Chepstow2m 11ySoftBumper2/4- 13Lucky BereJ: Jack TudorT: Kayley Woollacott2233-3Age 412/112/111/1
- OR: 109
- EQ: -
- Days Since Last Run: 23
Fair 1½m Flat winner in France and similar form in 4 juvenile hurdles last season. After 8 months off (had wind op), ran well when a strong-finishing third in a Worcester handicap 23 days ago, beaten 2¾ lengths by French Emperor, and he can give another good account.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosWorcester2mGood (Good to Soft in places)Hurdle3/14Sandown Park1m 7f 216yGood to Soft (Good in places)Hurdle3/7Warwick2mSoftHurdle3/7Kempton Park2mGood to Soft (Good in places)Hurdle2/7Kempton Park2mGood to Soft (Soft in places)Hurdle2/8- 12KatakanaJ: D. J. O'KeeffeT: Henry de Bromhead, Ireland73-0691Age 516/116/114/1
- OR: 109
- EQ: Hood and tongue strap
- Days Since Last Run: 29
Had been struggling for form to start the current campaign (including over fences), but after 12 weeks off she got back on track with a ready success in 18-runner handicap hurdle at Thurles last month. Task is now to build on latest effort.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosThurles1m 7f 172yGood to Yielding (Good in places)Hurdle1/18Wexford2mGoodChase9/12Wexford2m 1f 55yGood (Good to Yielding in places)Hurdle6/14Ballinrobe2m 57yGoodHurdle14/15Downpatrick2m 1f 165yGoodChase3/11- 10The Expensive OneJ: Sam Twiston-DaviesT: Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies/13-21PAge 518/118/116/1
- OR: 111
- EQ: -
- Days Since Last Run: 21
Half-brother to The New One and confirmed previous promise over hurdles when making all in novice handicap at Stratford (18.7f) in October. Pulled up in handicap at this course (19.9f) last time, though had a lot of use made of him and he remains with potential.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosCheltenham2m 3f 200yGood to SoftHurdlepu/20Stratford-on-avon2m 2f 148yGood (Good to Firm in places)Hurdle1/6Worcester2mGood to SoftHurdle2/14Fakenham2m 3yGoodHurdle3/8Newton Abbot2m 167ySoft (Heavy in places)Bumper1/3- 14BruantJ: Sean BowenT: A. J. Martin, IrelandB8-1Age 418/114/116/1
- OR: 108
- EQ: -
- Days Since Last Run: 29
Fairly useful on the Flat in France and left first 2 efforts over hurdles behind when winning a Downpatrick novice (17.8f) in June. Hasn't made much impact on the level since, but he could yet do better back in this sphere as he goes handicapping.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosCurragh1m 6fYieldingFlat13/19Down Royal2m 2f 141yGoodFlat10/14Galway1m 3f 180yYieldingFlat18/18Curragh1m 4fGoodFlat15/16Downpatrick2m 1f 165yYielding to SoftHurdle1/8- 5Frontier PrinceJ: Jonathan BurkeT: Fergal O'Brien2317-21Age 420/120/118/1
- OR: 118
- EQ: -
- Days Since Last Run: 35
Off the mark in bumpers at third attempt and shaped well when second on hurdling debut in May. After 5 months off, built on that promise when rallying for success in 15-runner novice at Chepstow 5 weeks ago and he's open to further improvement starting off in handicaps.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosChepstow2m 11yGood to SoftHurdle1/15Uttoxeter1m 7f 168yGoodHurdle2/9Aintree2m 209yGoodBumper7/15Kempton Park2mGood to Soft (Soft in places)Bumper1/8Wincanton1m 7f 50ySoftBumper3/10- 15Aeroplane BlondeJ: Kielan WoodsT: Samuel Drinkwater3/9U-42Age 522/122/120/1
- OR: 107
- EQ: -
- Days Since Last Run: 29
Some encouragement in bumpers, though unseated at the first on hurdling debut. However, he has shown promise in 2 starts this season, conceding first run when second in a Carlisle novice (17.2f) last month. Could still have more to offer now switched to handicaps.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosCarlisle2m 1f 33yGoodHurdle2/7Uttoxeter1m 7f 168yGoodHurdle4/9Taunton2m 3f 1yGood to Soft (Good in places)Hurdleur/12Cheltenham2m 87yGoodBumper9/14Newcastle2m 190yHeavyBumper3/7- 11Pure GoldJ: Peter KavanaghT: Lisa Harrison441211FAge 525/125/122/1
- OR: 110
- EQ: -
- Days Since Last Run: 13
Improving mare who made it 3 wins from 4 starts when cruising clear in 5-runner handicap at Hexham in October. Looked a big threat when falling at the last at Wetherby 13 days ago, so she's not ruled out even though she'll need to jump better than last time.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosWetherby2mGoodHurdleF/7Hexham2m 48yGood to SoftHurdle1/5Perth2m 47yGood (Good to Soft in places)Hurdle1/8Perth2m 47yGoodHurdle2/5Uttoxeter1m 7f 168yGoodHurdle1/12- 16Bobby's FortuneJ: Isabel WilliamsT: Evan Williams94P6-16Age 633/133/140/1
- OR: 99
- EQ: -
- Days Since Last Run: 118
Had excuses final 2 starts last season, before showing improved form when opening his hurdles account at Ffos Las (2m) in June. However, seemed unsuited by the sharper track when sixth of 11 at Cartmel (17.2f) next time. Others preferred after 4 months off.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosCartmel2m 1f 46yGood (Good to Soft in places)Hurdle6/11Ffos Las1m 7f 182yGood to SoftHurdle1/7Taunton2m 3f 1yGood to Firm (Good in places)Hurdle6/11Fakenham2m 4f 1yGood to Soft (Good in places)Hurdlepu/6Lingfield Park2mHeavyHurdle4/8- 7Quint MajorJ: Keith DonoghueT: Mark Molloy, Ireland96P3-04Age 740/140/150/1
- OR: 113
- EQ: -
- Days Since Last Run: 27
Remains a maiden over hurdles, but fit from the Flat he returned to form when fourth of 11 in handicap at Limerick last month, faring best of those held up. However, he has work to do if he's to open his account in this contest.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosLimerick2m 70yYieldingHurdle4/11Thurles2m 66yGood to Yielding (Yielding in places)Flat6/11Navan1m 7f 165yYielding (Good to Yielding in places)Hurdle14/16Leopardstown1m 7fGoodFlat6/13Clonmel2m 218yGood (Good to Yielding in places)Hurdle3/11- 9Sage GreenJ: James BestT: Syd Hosie512-6Age 566/166/180/1
- OR: 112
- EQ: Hood
- Days Since Last Run: 13
Irish point winner who stepped forward from his bumper run when making a successful hurdling debut at Warwick in March. Ran to similar level when second the following month, before possibly needing the run sent handicapping at Ascot (19.3f) 13 days ago. This is tougher.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosAscot2m 3f 63yGood (Good to Firm in places)Hurdle6/7Chepstow2m 11yGood (Good to Soft in places )Hurdle2/10Warwick2mGood (Good to Soft in places)Hurdle1/11Chepstow2m 11ySoftBumper5/6- 17Farhh EchoJ: Finn LambertT: D. J. Jeffreys4P-9540Age 480/180/1100/1
- OR: 99
- EQ: Cheekpieces
- Days Since Last Run: 23
Showed more than previously over hurdles when fourth of 12 in a Worcester maiden in July. However, he finished well held on handicap debut in race won by French Emperor back at the same C&D last time. Cheekpieces now reached for.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosWorcester2mGood (Good to Soft in places)Hurdle10/14Worcester2mGoodHurdle4/12Southwell1m 7f 182yGood (Good to Firm in places)Hurdle5/6Uttoxeter1m 7f 168yGoodHurdle9/9Ludlow1m 7f 169yGoodHurdlepu/6- Non-Runners
- 4AmancioWithdrawnJ: Isabelle RyderT: Faye BramleyP621-2Age 4
- OR: 118
- EQ: Tongue strap
- Days Since Last Run: 22
Made a winning stable debut in Chepstow maiden hurdle in April, before following up on the Flat 3 weeks later. After 4 months off, progressed further back hurdling when narrowly denied in novice at Ludlow 22 days ago, but will need to find more again now handicapping.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosLudlow1m 7f 169yGood (Good to Firm in places)Hurdle2/7Chester1m 4f 63ySoftFlat5/10Newbury1m 4fGood (Good to Firm in places)Flat1/13Chepstow2m 11yGood (Good to Soft in places)Hurdle1/9Newbury2m 69yGood (Good to Soft in places)Hurdle2/5- 3Doctor GlideWithdrawnJ: Lorcan WilliamsT: Tim VaughanP589P-PAge 7
- OR: 118
- EQ: -
- Days Since Last Run: 7
Fair maiden hurdler in Ireland but no better than mid-division tried chasing last season. Pulled up back over hurdles on final outing last term and, after 7 month-absence, offered little on stable debut at Fontwell last week. Looks to be up against it.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosFontwell Park2m 3f 29yGood to SoftHurdlepu/7Limerick2m 190yGood (Yielding in places)Hurdlepu/9Down Royal2m 115yGood to Yielding (Good in places)Chase9/9Leopardstown2m 1fGood to Yielding (Yielding in places)Chase8/13Fairyhouse2m 110yGood to Yielding (Yielding in places)Chase5/10