2014 National Hunt Chase aka the 4 miler

[Old Vic]

Breakdown of National Hunt Chase entries by trainer
5 Entries
Willie Mullins IRE – Ballycasey, Balnaslow, Suntiep, The Paparrazi Kid, Touch The Eden

4 Entries
Gordon Elliott IRE –Cause Of Causes, Don Cossack, Hit The Headlines, Shrapnel
Donald McCain –Beeves, Corrin Wood, Dungeel, Swatow Typhoon
Paul Nicholls – Benvolio, Black Thunder, Just A Par, Sam Winner
Jonjo O’Neill – Dursey Sound, Holywell, Mr Watson, Shutthefrontdoor

3 Entries
Rebecca Curtis –Bob Ford, Boy From Knowhere, O’Faolains Boy
Tony Martin IRE – Heathfield, Living Next Door, Wrong Turn
David Pipe – Edmund Keen, Guess Again, Standing Ovation

2 Entries
Dessie Hughes IRE –Hunting Party, Si C’Etait Vrai
Martin Keighley – Faultless Feelings, Merlin’s Wish
Emma Lavelle – Gullinbursti, Shotgun Paddy
Noel Meade IRE – Ipsos du Berlais, Tom Horn
Paul Webber – Firm Order, Sixty Something

1 Entry
Martin Brassil IRE –
Double Seven
Henry de Bromhead IRE –
Grand Jesture
Stuart Coltherd –
Sharney Sike
Stuart Crawford IRE -
Aibrean
Jim Culloty IRE –
Spring Heeled
Luke Dace –
American Spin
Sarah Dawson IRE –
Slew Charm
Charles Egerton –
Carribs Leap
Pat Fahy IRE –
Morning Assembly
Harry Fry –
Mendip Express
Tom George –
Whats Happening
Lawney Hill -
Coolking
Michael Hourigan IRE –
The Job Is Right
Linda Jewell -
Itoldyou
Alan King –
Midnight Prayer
Charlie Longsdon –
Ely Brown
Mouse Morris IRE –
Rogue Angel
Seamus Mullins –
Adrenalin Flight
Dr Richard Newland –
Ardkilly Witness
Paul Nolan IRE –
King Vuvuzela
Richard Phillips –
Rich Buddy
Angela Rucker -
Brassick
Dan Skelton –
Toby Lerone
Sue Smith -
Herdsman
Nigel Twiston-Davies –
According To Trev
Robert Tyner IRE –
Daring Article
Tim Vaughan -
Milborough
Lucy Wadham –
Le Reve
Ted Walsh IRE –
Foxrock

 

[Old Vic]

National Hunt Chase entries with previous Festival form
Year Race Pos Jockey SP

According To Trev (Nigel Twiston-Davies)
2013 Pertemps Final PU Sam Twiston-Davies 20/1
American Spin (Luke Dace)
2012 Albert Bartlett Novices' Hurdle PU Timmy Murphy 100/1
2013 Pertemps Final 16th Jamie Moore 50/1
Ardkilly Witness (Dr Richard Newland)
2013 Pertemps Final 11th Christopher Ward (7) 33/1
Black Thunder (Paul Nicholls)
2013 Coral Cup F Daryl Jacob 16/1
Cause Of Causes (Gordon Elliott IRE)
2013 Sky Bet Supreme Novices' Hurdle 7th Davy Condon 33/1
Ely Brown (Charlie Longsdon)
2013 Pertemps Final 6th Noel Fehily 20/1
Holywell (Jonjo O’Neill)
2013 Pertemps Final 1st Richie McLernon 25/1
Ipsos du Berlais (Noel Meade IRE)
2012 Albert Bartlett Novices' Hurdle PU Davy Condon 20/1
Mr Watson (Jonjo O’Neill)
2013 Coral Cup PU Richie McLernon 18/1
O’Faolains Boy (Rebecca Curtis)
2013 Albert Bartlett Novices' Hurdle 4th Jason Maguire 16/1
Sam Winner (Paul Nicholls)
2011 JCB Triumph Hurdle 4th Ruby Walsh 4/1f
2013 Pertemps Final 18th Ruby Walsh 4/1f
Shutthefrontdoor (Jonjo O’Neill)
2013 Pertemps Final 4th A P McCoy 6/1
Wrong Turn (Tony Martin IRE)
2012 Fulke Walwyn Kim Muir Handicap Chase F Mr Robbie Henderson (3)10/1

 

[Old Vic]

Martin Brassil IRE (Double Seven)
No runners since 1994

Henry de Bromhead IRE (Grand Jesture)
2008 9th Sizing Australia Mr David Roche 25/1

Stuart Coltherd (Sharney Sike)
No previous runners

Stuart Crawford IRE (Aibrean)
No previous runners

Jim Culloty IRE (Spring Heeled)
No previous runners

Rebecca Curtis (Bob Ford, Boy From Knowhere, O’Faolains Boy)
2012 1st Teaforthree Mr J T McNamara 5/1f

Luke Dace (American Spin)
No previous runners

Sarah Dawson IRE (Slew Charm)
No previous runners

Charles Egerton (Carribs Leap)
No runners since 1994

Gordon Elliott IRE (Cause Of Causes, Don Cossack, Hit The Headlines, Shrapnel)
2011 1st Chicago Grey Mr Derek O'Connor 5/1f
2012 PU Cottage Oak Mr Kevin Power 66/1

Pat Fahy IRE (Morning Assembly)
2003 15th Mackinus Mr James Carroll 100/1

Harry Fry (Mendip Express)
No previous runners

Tom George (Whats Happening)
1995 UR Simon Joseph Mr P Graffin 100/1
1997 PU General Pongo Mr Charlie Vigors 9/1
1999 2nd Riot Leader Mr Alan Dempsey 10/1
1999 5th Act In Time Mr Jim Crowley 10/1
2000 PU Frileux Royal Mr David O'Meara 12/1
2002 PU Native Buck Mr David Crosse 10/1
2004 UR Atlastaboy Mr Gordon Elliott 33/1
2005 6th Garryvoe Mr Tom Greenall 20/1
2007 F Swift Thyne Mr Shane Byrne 40/1
2009 F Tank Top Mr Luke Morgan 25/1

Lawney Hill (Coolking)
No previous runners

Michael Hourigan IRE (The Job Is Right)
1994 UR Ultra Flutter Mr Gerry Hogan 11/2
1995 F Wellane Boy Mr Timmy Murphy 12/1
1998 4th Deejaydee Mr Tony Martin 25/1
1999 1st Deejaydee Mr Tony Martin 13/2
2000 PU Brown Paddy Mr Philip Fenton 12/1
2003 10th Clonmel's Minella Mr Richard Harding 33/1

Dessie Hughes IRE (Hunting Party, Si C’Etait Vrai)
2002 2nd Timbera Mr Davy Russell 8/1
2008 11th Oulart Ms Nina Carberry 16/1
2013 2nd Tofino Bay Ms Nina Carberry 8/1

Linda Jewell (Itoldyou)
No previous runners

Martin Keighley (Faultless Feelings, Merlin’s Wish)
2010 4th Any Currency Mr Derek O'Connor 7/1

Alan King (Midnight Prayer)
2008 1st Old Benny Mr Charlie Huxley 9/1
2009 PU Itsa Legend Mr James Banks 50/1
2009 PU Pangbourne Mr Will Biddick 20/1
2010 11th PennekMr Joshua Moore 16/1
2011 9th Double Pride Mr Damien Murphy 100/1
2012 UR Iron Chancellor Mr Robert Henderson 33/1
2013 3rd Godsmejudge Mr Nico de Boinville 7/1

Emma Lavelle (Gullinbursti, Shotgun Paddy)
2013 6th Highland Lodge Mr B O'Neill 16/1

Charlie Longsdon (Ely Brown)
2010 7th Far More Serious Mr Sam Waley-Cohen 22/1
2012 7th Universal Soldier Mr Roger Quinlan 9/1
2012 PU Strongbows Legend Mr Mark Wall 28/1

Tony Martin IRE (Heathfield, Living Next Door, Wrong Turn)
2000 PU Fandango de Chassy Mr Tony Martin 4/1f
2009 2nd Drumconvis Mr Derek O'Connor 22/1

Donald McCain (Beeves, Corrin Wood, Dungeel, SwatowTyphoon)
2008 F Ice Tea

Mr Richard Burton 16/1
2010 6th Fabalu

Mr Richard Harding 14/1
2010 PU Youngstown Mr Colin Motherway 33/1
2011 11th Chamirey Mr Richard Harding 14/1
2012 9th Lively Baron Mr Richard Harding 16/1

Noel Meade IRE (Ipsos du Berlais, Tom Horn)
2002 4th Oa Baldixe Mr Tony Martin 9/1
2007 UR Mac Three Ms Nina Carberry 12/1
2009 F Parsons Pistol Ms Nina Carberry 7/1

Mouse Morris IRE (Rogue Angel)
1997 PU Itsajungleoutthere Mr Warren Ewing 16/1
1998 2nd Thatswhatithought Mr Ruby Walsh 20/1
1999 UR Brownie Returns Mr J T McNamara 33/1
2000 UR Farnando Mr P J Colville 20/1
2005 8th Keepatem Mr J T McNamara 9/2
2010 F Tinakellylad Mr Roger Quinlan 20/1
2012 3rd Four Commanders Miss Nina Carberry 10/1

Seamus Mullins (Adrenalin Flight)
2004 PU Billywill Mr Aidan Fitzgerald 100/1

Willie Mullins IRE (Ballycasey, Balnaslow, Suntiep,The Paparrazi Kid, Touch The Eden)
2003 12th Hedgehunter Mr Jamie Codd 10/1
2006 UR Mr Babbage Mr Jamie Codd 10/1
2007 8th Ballytrim Mr Jamie Codd 16/1
2011 5th Some Target Mr Patrick Mullins 6/1
2012 BD Soll Ms Katie Walsh 8/1
2012 F Allee Garde Mr Patrick Mullins 6/1
2013 1st Back In Focus Mr Patrick Mullins 9/4f

Dr Richard Newland (Ardkilly Witness)
No previous runners

Paul Nicholls (Benvolio, Black Thunder, Just A Par, Sam Winner)
1994 PU Rampoldi Mr Paul Hacking 12/1
1995 PU Desert Run Miss Polly Curling 33/1
1996 8th Bramblehill Buck Mr Tim Mitchell 25/1
1996 F General Crack Miss Polly Curling 20/1
1997 5th Dromhana Mr Joe Tizzard 9/1
1998 3rd Torduff Express Mr Joe Tizzard 7/1
1999 4th Derrymore Mist Mr Tim Mitchell 6/1f
1999 PU Stormy Session Mr Sam Stronge 16/1
2002 PU Fasgo Miss Polly Gundry 14/1
2003 7th Ask Henry Mr Christian Williams 8/1
2004 4th Silver Birch Mr Derek O'Connor 5/1j
2004 7th Mister Banjo Mr Richard Burton 12/1
2004 PU Northern Edition Mr Nick Williams 25/1
2005 UR Whitford Don Mr Colman Sweeney 16/1
2006 11th Blue Business Mr Colman Sweeney 10/1
2007 F Gungadu Mr Jamie Snowden 2/1f
2008 5th Ornais Mr Nick Scholfield 9/2f
2010 10th Massasoit Mr Ryan Mahon 12/1
2012 2nd Harry The Viking Mr Will Biddick 7/1
2013 PU Hawkes Point Mr Stephen Clements 20/1

Paul Nolan IRE (King Vuvuzela)
No previous runners
Jonjo O’Neill (Dursey Sound, Holywell, Mr Watson, Shutthefrontdor)
1994 PU Front Line Mr Enda Bolger 11/4f
1995 1st Front Line Mr John Berry 7/1
1997 PU Slideofhill Mr Philip Fenton 7/1
1998 F Just One Question Mr Dale Jewett 50/1
2002 1st Rith Dubh Mr J T McNamara 10/1
2002 F Lanmire Tower Mr Patrick Lombard 16/1
2003 1st Sudden Shock Mr Denis Cullen 25/1
2003 9th Druid's Glen Mr J T McNamara 8/1
2003 PU Dark Room Mr Alan Crowe 25/1
2004 10th Multeen River Mr Alan Crowe 33/1
2004 1st Native Emperor Mr Robert Widger 5/1j
2004 3rd Drombeag Mr J T McNamara 8/1
2004 F Hawk's Landing Mr Kevin Power 10/1
2005 PU Classic Native Mr Denis Cullen 12/1
2006 12th Steppes of Gold Mr Robert Widger 12/1
2006 F Millenaire Mr Kevin Power 14/1
2007 1st Butler's Cabin Mr Alan Berry 33/1
2007 9th Garde Champetre Mr J T McNamara 12/1
2008 PU The King of Angels Mr Alan Berry 50/1
2008 UR Pass It On Mr J T McNamara 20/1
2009 4th Can't Buy Time Mr J T McNamara 4/1f
2009 PU Carnival Town Mr Alan Berry 40/1
2011 PU Aberdale Mr Alan Berry 10/1

Richard Phillips (Rich Buddy)
No runners since 1994

David Pipe (Edmund Keen, Guess Again, Standing Ovation)
2007 F Not Left Yet Mr Darren Edwards 16/1
2008 2nd Over The Creek Mr Josh Guerriero 7/1
2010 F Gentle Ranger Mr Josh Guerriero 28/1
2011 6th Sona Sasta Mr Jamie Codd 11/1
2013 4th Buddy Bolero Mr Jamie Codd 7/1

Angela Rucker (Brassick)
No previous runners

Dan Skelton (Toby Lerone)
No previous runners

Sue Smith (Herdsman)
2009 F Coe Mr Richard Burton 15/2

Paul Webber (Firm Order, Sixty Something)
2002 PU Majestic Approach Mr J F O'Meara 66/1
2013 UR Scampi Boy Mr Jack Sherwood 150/1

Nigel Twiston-Davies (According To Trev)
1994 4th Binkley

Mr Mark Rimell 100/1
1996 UR San Giorgio Mr Mark Rimell 50/1
1999 F Wisley Warrior Mr Mark Rimell 11/1
2000 9th Beefy Nova Mr Tony Evans 25/1
2002 PU Brockbuster Mr Mark Rimell 100/1
2002 PU Tapping Tam Mr Robert Biddlecombe 100/1
2004 12th Madam's Man Mr Marc Goldstein 66/1
2004 9th Tipp Top Lord Mr Robert Stephens 20/1
2005 F Ardashir Mr Gerald Tumelty 100/1
2006 F Ardaghey Mr David England 20/1
2008 10th Rimsky

Mr Ranald Morgan 16/1
2009 1st Tricky Trickster Mr Sam Waley-Cohen 11/1
2010 PU Pettifour Mr Sam Twiston-Davies 15/2
2011 UR Major Malarkey Mr James Carroll 20/1

Robert Tyner IRE (Daring Article)
No previous runners

Tim Vaughan (Milborough)
2011 2nd Beshabar Mr Tom David 9/1
2012 8th Our Island Mr Bradley Gibbs 25/1
2013 5th Our Island Mr Bradley Gibbs 50/1

Lucy Wadham (Le Reve)
No previous runners

Ted Walsh IRE (Foxrock)
No runners since 1994

 

[Old Vic]

Pat Keane on Foxrock

Ted Walsh has trained just one Cheltenham festival winner, Commanche Court in the Triumph Hurdle in 1997.

Five years later, the same horse almost gave him the ultimate Cheltenham prize when chasing home Best Mate in the Gold Cup.

That day in ’97 ranks as one of the highlights of the festival for many of us, because here was one of the great characters of racing enjoying a great day.

I vividly remember the crowd’s reaction and the way it moved Walsh, who proceeded to enjoy every minute of it.

Norman Williamson did the driving and he delightedly remarked in a television interview immediately afterward that “not alone can Ted talk, but can train as well” or words to that effect.

Anyway, a trainer and television commentator, who could never be accused of erring on the side of political correctness, thank God, is on the trail of more Cheltenham glory with Foxrock.

This tough customer showed he has all the qualities needed to be a real force in the four-mile National Hunt Chase when producing a dour staying performance to win a three-mile Grade 2 at Naas last Saturday.

I have a feeling that if Walsh’s daughter, Katie, manages to guide the progressive six-year-old to success in March that the enjoyable scenes of ’97 may well pale by comparison.

And have no doubt about it far worse horses than Foxrock have won this grueller, when some luck in running can often play a crucial part.

 

[Lester]

More Foxrock


Walsh said: "He did what I thought he might do, he always seems to pull out a little bit.

"He was a bit slow at the last and the other two were quicker than him, but he finds a bit when you give him a dig. He won well at the line.

"Danny thought he had a little bit left, he's a grand horse and is going in the right direction. As long as he stays sound and healthy there are more nice pots to be won with him.

"If he improves over the summer he will be a nice three-miler for next season, they are scarce on the ground.

"He stays, he jumps and he handles soft ground. He's come a long way since he won a point-to-point last October."

Asked about running in the four-miler at Cheltenham, Walsh said: "We'll see how he is in three weeks', that's time enough to make our minds up. That's where Barry would like to go with him."

 

[Old Vic]

 

[Old Vic]

Terry Biddlecombe National Hunt Chase
According To Trev
Nigel Twiston-Davies said: "He is going for the race and it would be lovely to win because it is named after Terry Biddlecombe. But some superstar Irish horse normally takes this race."

 

[mayo]

Ted on Foxrock

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[skippymac6]

Lot of love for Foxrock and obviously so. I like the look of Suntiep for Willie and Paddy Mullins at 16/1. Think he could have a chance. He flies under the radar at Mullins' yard but he has a fantastic record over fences albeit one or two lucky wins like his last one.

 

[mayo]

Lot of love for Foxrock and obviously so. I like the look of Suntiep for Willie and Paddy Mullins at 16/1. Think he could have a chance. He flies under the radar at Mullins' yard but he has a fantastic record over fences albeit one or two lucky wins like his last one.

Good shout.

Any idea which Gigginstown horse goes for this skippy ?

 

[mayo]

Willie on Suntiep

Patrick and I were lucky enough to combine to win the four-miler (Terry Biddlecombe National Hunt Amateur Riders' Novices' Chase) last year with Back In Focus and at this stage it looks like Suntiep will be our challenger next week.