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Grand National Saturday - Rest of the card

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  • Grand National Saturday - Rest of the card

    1.30pm G1 World Famous JUST EAT Mersey Novices' Hurdle (14 runners), 2m 4f
    1 As de Mee (FR) (Hood) Paul Nicholls 11st 4lb Sam Twiston-Davies
    2 Ballybolley (IRE) (Hood, Tongue Strap) Nigel Twiston-Davies 11st 4lb Daryl Jacob
    3 Days of Heaven (FR) (Hood) Nicky Henderson 11st 4lb Peter Carberry
    4 Go West Young Man (IRE) Henry Daly 11st 4lb Jake Greenall
    5 Grand Partner (IRE) Thomas Mullins, Ireland 11st 4lb
    6 McKinley W. P. Mullins, Ireland 11st 4lb P. Townend
    7 Mertesacker (GER) Robin Dickin 11st 4lb
    8 Mister Fizz Miss Imogen Pickard 11st 4lb James Banks
    9 Nichols Canyon W. P. Mullins, Ireland 11st 4lb R. Walsh
    10 Parlour Games John Ferguson 11st 4lb A. P. McCoy
    11 Port Melon (IRE) (Tongue Strap) Paul Nicholls 11st 4lb Nick Scholfield
    12 Seedling Warren Greatrex 11st 4lb Gavin Sheehan
    13 Sub Lieutenant (IRE) (Sheepskin C/P) Ms Sandra Hughes, Ireland 11st 4lb J. J. Burke
    14 Three Musketeers (IRE) Dan Skelton 11st 4lb Harry Skelton



    2.05pm G1 Doom Bar Maghull Novices' Chase (6 runners), 2m
    1 Art Mauresque (FR) (Hood) Paul Nicholls 11st 4lb Nick Scholfield
    2 Court Minstrel (IRE) Evan Williams 11st 4lb Paul Moloney
    3 God's Own (IRE) Tom George 11st 4lb Paddy Brennan
    4 Sizing Granite (IRE) Henry de Bromhead, Ireland 11st 4lb J. J. Burke
    5 Solar Impulse (FR) (Tongue Strap, Sheepskin C/P) Paul Nicholls 11st 4lb Sam Twiston-Davies
    6 Traffic Fluide (FR) Gary Moore 11st 4lb Joshua Moore



    2.50pm G1 Silver Cross Stayers' Hurdle (9 runners), 3m ?f
    1 Blue Fashion (IRE) Nicky Henderson 11st 7lb David Bass
    2 Brother Brian (IRE) Hughie Morrison 11st 7lb Tom O'Brien
    3 Cole Harden (IRE) (Tongue Strap) Warren Greatrex 11st 7lb Gavin Sheehan
    4 Crack Away Jack Emma Lavelle 11st 7lb Aidan Coleman
    5 Henryville (Hood) Harry Fry 11st 7lb Noel Fehily
    6 Jetson (IRE) Jessica Harrington, Ireland 11st 7lb Ruby Walsh
    7 Un Temps Pour Tout (IRE) (Blinkers, Tongue Strap) David Pipe 11st 7lb Tom Scudamore
    8 Whisper (FR) Nicky Henderson 11st 7lb Nico de Boinville
    9 Zarkandar (IRE) (Blinkers, Tongue Strap) Paul Nicholls 11st 7lb Sam Twiston-Davies



    3.25pm Listed Betfred Handicap Chase (10 runners), 3m 1f
    1 Wonderful Charm (FR) (Tongue Strap, Sheepskin C/P) Paul Nicholls 11st 12lb Sam Twiston-Davies
    2 Buywise (IRE) Evan Williams 11st 2lb
    3 Edgardo Sol (FR) Emma Lavelle 11st 0lb Aidan Coleman
    4 Raajih (Blinkers, Tongue Strap) Richard Woollacott 10st 7lb Daryl Jacob
    5 Vino Griego (FR) (Visor, Tongue Strap) Gary Moore 10st 6lb Joshua Moore
    6 Duke of Lucca (IRE) (Blinkers, Tongue Strap) Philip Hobbs 10st 4lb Richard Johnson
    7 Your Busy (IRE) (Tongue Strap) James A. Nash, Ireland 10st 3lb D. J. Casey
    8 Bobowen (IRE) Dr Richard Newland 10st 2lb Will Kennedy
    9 Mart Lane (IRE) (Tongue Strap) Sophie Leech 10st 1lb James Best
    10 Action Master Sandy Thomson 10st 0lb Derek Fox (3)



    5.10pm One Stop Energy Handicap Hurdle (Conditional Jockeys & Amateur Riders) (22 runners), 2m ?f
    1 Little King Robin (IRE) (Tongue Strap) Colin Bowe, Ireland 11st 12lb Mr Barry O'Neill (3)
    2 War Sound Philip Hobbs 11st 9lb Mr C. Gethings (7)
    3 Ruacana John Ferguson 11st 8lb Jack Sherwood (5)
    4 The Game Changer (IRE) Gordon Elliott, Ireland 11st 7lb Luke Dempsey (5)
    5 Cinders And Ashes Donald McCain 11st 6lb James Cowley (7)
    6 Ballyglasheen (IRE) (Sheepskin C/P) Evan Williams 11st 5lb Conor Ring (5)
    7 Lightening Rod Michael Easterby 11st 4lb Mr H. A. A. Bannister (5)
    8 Dormello Mo (FR) (Tongue Strap) Paul Nicholls 11st 4lb (5lb ex) Sean Bowen (3)
    9 Baltimore Rock (IRE) (Tongue Strap) David Pipe 11st 3lb Kieron Edgar (5)
    10 Fethard Player (IRE) (Hood) W. F. Treacy, Ireland 11st 2lb Mr R. P. Quinlan (5)
    11 Astre de La Cour (FR) Robert Walford 11st 1lb David Mullins (5)
    12 Rock On Rocky Matt Sheppard 11st 1lb Mr Stan Sheppard (7)
    13 Oyster Shell Henry Daly 11st 1lb Thomas Garner (3)
    14 One For The Guv'nr (IRE) Nicky Henderson 11st 1lb Nico de Boinville
    15 Chieftain's Choice (IRE) John Quinn 10st 12lb Dean Pratt (7)
    16 Forced Family Fun John Quinn 10st 10lb Micheal Nolan (3)
    17 Box Office (FR) Jonjo O'Neill 10st 9lb Maurice Linehan (3)
    18 Mason Hindmarsh Karen McLintock 10st 9lb Jonathan England (3)
    19 Queen Alphabet (IRE) (Hood, Tongue Strap) Peter Fahey, Ireland 10st 8lb J. J. Burke (3)
    20 Thorpe (IRE) Lucinda Russell 10st 8lb Derek Fox (3)
    21 Roserrow Donald McCain 10st 8lb Craig Nichol (3)
    22 Ruler of All (IRE) Peter Winks 10st 8lb Mr R. Winks (7)
    Eliminatiuions: Hurricane Hollow, Eagle Rock (IRE), Jebril (FR), Sir Ector (USA), Retrieve (AUS), War Singer (USA), San Benedeto (FR), Pivot Bridge, Bombadero (IRE), Buy Back Bob (IRE), Al Destoor, Istimraar (IRE)

    5.40pm Listed Pinsent Masons Mares' Standard Open National Hunt Flat Race (20 runners), 2m 1f
    1 Lifeboat Mona (Tongue Strap) Paul Nicholls 11st 4lb Sam Twiston-Davies
    2 Briery Queen Noel Williams 11st 0lb James Banks (3)
    3 Chocca Wocca Nicky Henderson 11st 0lb Andrew Tinkler
    4 Hollies Pearl Peter Bowen 11st 0lb Sean Bowen (3)
    5 Innis Shannon (IRE) George Bewley 11st 0lb Jonathon Bewley (5)
    6 Isla Fernandos (IRE) Fergal O'Brien 11st 0lb Paddy Brennan
    7 Libby Mae (IRE) Micky Hammond 11st 0lb Jamie Bargary (7)
    8 Unbuckled (IRE) Neil King 11st 0lb Trevor Whelan
    9 Whistle Dixie (IRE) Gordon Elliott, Ireland 11st 0lb Miss N. Carberry
    10 Babylone des Motte (FR) W. P. Mullins, Ireland 10st 12lb R. Walsh
    11 Angel Face Alan King 10st 8lb Paul Moloney
    12 Katie Too (IRE) Alan King 10st 8lb Aidan Coleman
    13 Legend Lady Oliver Sherwood 10st 8lb Leighton Aspell
    14 Miss Crick Alan King 10st 8lb Wayne Hutchinson
    15 Pomme Nigel Hawke 10st 8lb Tom Scudamore
    16 Rose Revived Jonjo O'Neill 10st 8lb Patrick Cowley (10)
    17 Sea Pride (IRE) Sir Mark Prescott Bt 10st 8lb Micheal Nolan (3)
    18 Sherry Micky Hammond 10st 8lb Joe Colliver (3)
    19 Sunshine Corner (IRE) Lucy Wadham 10st 8lb P. Townend
    20 Verona Opera (IRE) Stuart Crawford, Northern Ireland 10st 8lb Mr Steven Crawford
    Eliminations: Jennifer Eccles, Kayf Grace, Tara Mactwo, Tobouggaloo
    Last edited by Old Vic; 10 April 2015, 11:00 AM.

  • #2
    Saturday's bets:
    Court minstrel 11/2 - really like this one. hoped he would turn up in the red rum on Thursday, however; good ground, small field and no UDS. I can't have Gods Own at all.
    Vino griego 8/1 - I thought this would be a bigger field and that I'd be getting a much bigger price but this is a poor renewal. Either this has been the target for VG all season, or he has gone at the game. Ran well last season in this, lower in the weights, visor back on and also skipped the festival. I'm prepared to take the chance they haven't tried all season with him and we'll see a different horse tomorrow.
    One for the Guv'nr is my best bet tomorrow. This is simple - He looks way ahead of these to me. Surprised he's as big as 5/1, and I've had a maximum each way bet.

    Good luck all.

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    • #3
      Court Minstrel very ground dependent and on my list too.

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      • #4
        Nichols Canyon, Gods Own, Whisper, Wonderful Chafrm and Whistle Dixie for me tomorrow, though I'm not exactly a man on fire right now !
        Good luck all

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        • #5
          Well done to the Raj winners yesterday.

          A few for today

          Port Melon @ 25/1
          Court Minstrel @ 5/1
          Blue Fashion @ 20/1
          Duke Of Lucca @ 7/1
          Lucky 15, 15 bets * £1.00 EW

          Rocky Creek in the National.

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          • #6
            I was on Raj X yesterday so have a bit of a pot for today.

            Keeping it simple today

            Nichols Canyon @ 3/1
            God's Own @ 7/4
            Zarkandar @ 5/2
            Patent, 7 bets £5.00

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            • #7
              Following on from MrMcGoldricks good ground and weights point ...

              Yesterdays handicaps

              Hurdle - 21 Runners Winner 3 Placed horses 18,12, & bottom weight
              Topham - 30 Runners winner 2 placed horses 26 8 1

              Very impressive weight carrying performances in Topham.

              Might need to ease my view on national weights

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              • #8
                Fancy days of heaven - but cant back him until after the start.

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                • #9
                  Originally posted by Lester View Post
                  I was on Raj X yesterday so have a bit of a pot for today.

                  Keeping it simple today

                  Nichols Canyon @ 3/1
                  God's Own @ 7/4
                  Zarkandar @ 5/2
                  Patent, 7 bets £5.00
                  good start lester

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                  • #10
                    Seedling gone.

                    Impressive toe from Nichols Caynon.

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                    • #11
                      WILLIE RISES TO THE OCCASION



                      Crabbie's Grand National day could hardly have started in better fashion for Willie Mullins, whose Nichols Canyon, the 3/1 favourite, landed the Grade One World Famous Just Eat Mersey Novices' Hurdle under a determined drive from Ruby Walsh.



                      The trainer confessed surprise at his five-year-old's convincing triumph, by four and a half lengths, saying: "I didn't expect him to do that. When I was legging Ruby up, I thought his coat had gone a little bit and I said: "this fellow could run flat today" - one or two of ours had run flat during the week.



                      "We went back to our old tactics. I said to Ruby that we would do what we did at Leopardstown and forget about Cheltenham.



                      "It's a wing and a prayer running horses here after Cheltenham. You come from Cheltenham, you try and recover from it, you are looking at Aintree and saying "will I or won't I enter him?". We entered him and then there's the question of "will I or won't I work him?"



                      "I think that he might have got one or two bits of work but really you can't work them as they are fit as fleas going to Cheltenham. You just want to not do too much and hope that the horse's own ability will win. That's what we try and do."



                      Mullins indicated that the winner may swerve the Punchestown Festival and added: "I'd probably like to go back to the Flat. I may have to ring [Nichols Canyon's former trainer] John Gosden and ask his advice."



                      WALSH BEGINS ON RIGHT NOTE



                      Jockey Ruby Walsh began John Smith's Grand National day on the best possible note when winning the opening World Famous Just Eat Mersey Novices' Hurdle aboard Nichols Canyon.



                      "Racing is a great game - ups, downs, ups downs - that's just the way it is. This place is a wonderful place to be on Grand National Day with the crown and the atmosphere and this horse nailed it today," said Walsh.



                      "He was just too keen at Cheltenham and I never got him to switch off. I only got him settled by the time we got to the second last. He was much more relaxed, he got a bit keen turn out of the back last time but that's when you want a horse to get switched on. At the third last I got a lovely split and joined Daryl (Jacob on Ballybolley) and I wasn't going to get beat from there.



                      "I got to the start and had it in my head that, if I wanted to make it, I was going to make it and, if they went a gallop, I was going to sit in. Daryl also wanted to make it so I was happy to follow.



                      "He settled like a lamb today, jumped like a bunny and quickened up well to win. He is tiny and the ground was plenty quick enough for him. He'd appreciate slower ground but the track's In great condition.



                      "We'd thought about going to Fairyhouse but he'd have had to carry a penalty so the obvious thing was to come here.



                      "It's great to get back on track and great to win. The owner's husband is off caddying at Augusta but at least Andrea is here."



                      Race 1: The World Famous Just Eat Mersey Novices' Hurdle - Placed quotes



                      John Ferguson was pleased with the effort of Parlour Games, who was second to Nichols Canyon, four and a half lengths behind the Willie Mullins-trained winner.



                      Ferguson said: "We pulled away from the rest of them - that tells you everything. We're delighted with him; although he's beaten I think that was a very good performance."



                      Dan Skelton trained third-placed Three Musketeers, seven lengths further back under Harry Skelton.



                      He said: "Yes, I'm pleased with that. He's next season's chaser. He jumped the ones he was right at, he just jumps very big. Four out he was a bit slow and back-feet-first, and two out was the same, but at the end of the day the second horse is a Grade One winner and it's no disgrace on his fourth career start. He'll go chasing next year."



                      SEEDLING



                      Seedling, who fell at the second-last hurdle, was fatally injured in the fall.



                      GOING AFTER THE FIRST



                      Sam Twiston Davies, As De Mee's jockey (6th), said: "nice ground - good to soft"



                      Daryl Jacob, pilot on Ballybolley (5th), commented: "good ground"



                      Peter Carberry, on board Days Of Heaven (9th), remarked: "good ground"



                      Paul Carberry, on Grand Partner (pulled up), said: "easy side of good"



                      Ruby Walsh, on Nichols Canyon (1st), thought the ground was "good - the track's in good condition"



                      Paul Townend, who rode McKinley (8th), opined: "slow side of good"



                      First race result

                      1.30pm World Famous Just Eat Mersey Novices' Hurdle (Grade 1)

                      ?75,000 total prize fund. For 4yo+, 2m 4f. Weights: 4yo 10st 11lb; 5yo+ 11st 4lb. Allowances: fillies and mares 7lb. Penalty value 1st ?42,202.50 2nd ?15,900.00 3rd ?7,957.50 4th ?3,975.00 5th ?1,995.00 6th ?997.50



                      1) NICHOLS CANYON (Andrea & Graham Wylie) Willie Mullins IRE 5-11-04 Ruby Walsh 3/1f

                      2) PARLOUR GAMES (Bloomfields) John Ferguson 7-11-04 A P McCoy 4/1

                      3) THREE MUSKETEERS (IRE) () Dan Skelton 5-11-04 Harry Skelton 7/1

                      4) SUB LIEUTENANT (IRE) (Gigginstown House Stud) Sandra Hughes IRE p6-11-04 Johnny Burke

                      5) BALLYBOLLEY (IRE) (Simon Munir & Isaac Souede) Nigel Twiston-Davies ht6-11-04 Daryl Jacob

                      6) AS DE MEE (FR) (The Stewart Family & Judi Dench) Paul Nicholls h5-11-04 Sam Twiston-Davies

                      7) MISTER FIZZ (Margaret Wilson) Imogen Pickard 7-11-04 James Banks

                      8) MCKINLEY (Gigginstown House Stud) Willie Mullins IRE 5-11-04 Paul Townend

                      9) DAYS OF HEAVEN (FR) (Michael Buckley) Nicky Henderson h5-11-04 Peter Carberry

                      F 2 OUT) SEEDLING (Equis & Christopher Spence) Warren Greatrex 6-11-04 Gavin Sheehan

                      PU) GRAND PARTNER (IRE) (Mrs H Mullins) Tom Mullins IRE 7-11-04 Paul Carberry

                      UR) GO WEST YOUNG MAN (IRE) (T Nixon) Henry Daly 7-11-04 Jake Greenall



                      12 ran

                      Non-runners: Mertesacker (self cert - lame), Port Melon (vet's cert - lame)

                      Distances: 4?, 7, 6, ?, 6, 6, 1?, 4

                      Breeder: Rabbah Bloodstock Ltd

                      Breeding: b g Authorized (IRE) - Zam Zoom (IRE) (Dalakhani (IRE))

                      Tote Win ?3.60 Place ?1.90 ?2.20 ?2.10 Exacta ?10.00



                      Winning Trainer: WILLIE MULLINS Date of Birth: 15/9/56 Based: Closutton, Bagenalstown, Co Carlow Background: Willie Mullins was six-times amateur champion rider in Ireland and his major successes in the saddle included the 1983 John Smith's Fox Hunters' Chase at Aintree on Atha Cliath, before taking out a training licence in 1988. He hails from one of Ireland's most famous racing families, being a son of Paddy Mullins, the now retired outstanding all-round trainer, whose most famous star was Dawn Run, winner of the 1984 Champion Hurdle and Cheltenham Gold Cup two years later. Willie Mullins rode and trained Wither Or Which to win the 1996 Weatherbys Champion Bumper. Mullins has over 100 horses at his Closutton yard near Bagenalstown in Co Carlow. He was crowned both Champion and Leading Trainer in Ireland for the first time in the 2007/08 season and has retained the title since. Cheltenham Festival wins (41): Vincent O'Brien County Hurdle (2010 Thousand Stars, 2011 Final Approach, 2015 Wicklow Brave), OLBG Mares Hurdle (2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 & 2014 Quevega, 2015 Glens Melody), Neptune Investment Management Novices' Hurdle (2008 Fiveforthree, 2009 Mikael D'Haguenet, 2014 Faugheen), Sky Bet Supreme Novices' Hurdle (1995 Tourist Attraction, 2007 Ebaziyan, 2013 Champagne Fever, 2014 Vautour, 2015 Douvan), RSA Chase (1998 Florida Pearl, 2004 Rule Supreme, 2009 Cooldine, 2015 Don Poli), Weatherbys Champion Bumper (1996 Wither Or Which, 1997 Florida Pearl, 1998 Alexander Banquet, 2000 Joe Cullen, 2005 Missed That, 2008 Cousin Vinny, 2012 Champagne Fever, 2013 Briar Hill), JCB Triumph Hurdle (2002 Scolardy), Stan James Champion Hurdle (2011 & 2013 Hurricane Fly, 2015 Faugheen), Martin Pipe Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle (2011 Sir Des Champs, 2014 Don Poli, 2015 Killultagh Vic), JLT Novices' Chase (2012 Sir Des Champs, 2015 Vautour), National Hunt Chase (2013 Back In Focus), Racing Post Arkle (2015 Un De Sceaux) Aintree Festival wins: Crabbie's Topham Chase (2002 Its Time For A Win), Betfred Bowl (2002 Florida Pearl), Crabbie's Grand National (2005 Hedgehunter), Melling Chase (2014 Boston Bob), Mersey Novices' Hurdle (2015 Nichols Canyon) Number of Winners in Britain (2001/02-2013/14): 4; 1; 1; 2; 0; 1; 2; 3; 2; 4; 5; 6; 11 Wins in Britain this season: 16



                      Winning Jockey: Ruby Walsh Born: May 14, 1979 Background: Ruby (short for Rupert) is now solely based in Ireland with champion trainer Willie Mullins, having ended his hugely successful 10 and a half year association with Paul Nicholls in May, 2013. He is the son of 11-times Irish amateur champion jockey, Ted Walsh, now a trainer. Ruby is the second of Walsh's four children and his younger sister Katie is a successful amateur. He followed in his father's footsteps when capturing the Irish amateur riders' championship (1996-97) at the age of 19 while still studying for his Leaving Certificate. He was crowned champion Irish National Hunt jockey in his first season as a professional (1998/99) and has taken the title a further eight times (2000/2001, 2004/05, 2005/06, 2006/07, 2007/08, 2008/09, 2009/10 & 2013/14). First Winner: Siren Song, Gowran Park, July 25, 1995 Aintree Festival Wins include: Aintree Hurdle (2002 Ilnamar, 2003 Sacundai, 2006 Asian Maze, 2013 Zarkandar), Betfred Bowl (2010 What A Friend),Liverpool Hurdle (2012, 2011, 2010 & 2009 Big Buck's), Top Novices' Hurdle (2008 Pierrot Lunaire), Crabbie's Topham Chase (2008 Gwanako),Crabbie's Grand National (2000 Papillon (His first National ride), 2005 Hedgehunter), Melling Chase (2011 Master Minded), Manifesto Novices' Chase (2015 Clarcam) Mildmay Novices' Chase (2008 Big Buck's, 2012 Silviniaco Conti), Maghull Novices' Chase (2003 Le Roi Miguel, 2007 Twist Magic, 2010 Tataniano), Anniversary 4-y-o Novices' Hurdle (2003 Le Duc, 2011 Zarkandar), Mersey Novices' Hurdle (2004 Garde Champetre, 2006 Natal, 2008 Elusive Dream, 2015 Nichols Canyon) Cheltenham Festival Wins (45): Fred Winter Juvenile Handicap Hurdle (2010 Sanctuaire), Ladbrokes World Hurdle (2009, 2010, 2011 & 2012 Big Buck's), OLBG Mares Hurdle (2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 & 2014 Quevega), Neptune Investment Management Novices' Hurdle (2008 Fiveforthree, 2009 Mikael D'Haguenet, 2014 Faugheen), JCB Triumph Hurdle (2008 Celestial Halo), Weatherbys Champion Bumper (1998 Alexander Banquet, 2005 Missed That, 2013 Briar Hill), Brown Advisory & Merribelle Stable Plate (2002 Blowing Wind), Racing Post Arkle (2003 Azertyuiop), Betway Queen Mother Champion Chase (2004 Azertyuiop, 2008 & 2009 Master Minded), A P McCoy Grand Annual Chase (2004 St Pirran), Vincent O'Brien County Hurdle (2004 Sporazene, 2006 Desert Quest, 2009 American Trilogy, 2011 Final Approach), Ryanair Chase (2005 Thisthatandtother, 2007 Taranis), Sky Bet Supreme Novices' Hurdle (2006 Noland, 2010 Al Ferof, 2013 Champagne Fever, 2014 Vautour, 2015 Douvan), Ultima Business Solutions Handicap Chase (2006 Dun Doire), RSA Chase (2007 Denman, 2009 Cooldoine), Betfred Cheltenham Gold Cup (2007 & 2009 Kauto Star), Stan James Champion Hurdle (2011 & 2013 Hurricane Fly, 2015 Faugheen), Racing Post Arkle (2015 Un De Sceaux), JLT Novices' Chase (2015 Vautour) Number of Wins in Britain (1998/99-2013/14): 1; 1; 5; 13; 77; 62; 81; 69; 73; 69; 69; 69; 26; 55; 57; 7 Wins in Britain this season: 13

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