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Brown Advisory and Merriebelle Stable Plate Handicap Chase

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TO CLOSE BY NOON ON FEBRUARY 18th

CHELTENHAM

Thursday, March 12th

THE BROWN ADVISORY & MERRIEBELLE STABLE PLATE HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1)
(Grade 3)

TOTAL RACE VALUE £110,000

Distributed in accordance with Stakes and Prize Money Code
£61,897 to the winning horse
The second to receive £23,320,
the third £11,671,
the fourth £5,830, the fifth £2,926, the sixth £1,463, the seventh £726 and the eighth £374

for five yrs old and upwards
TWO MILES ABOUT FOUR AND A HALF FURLONGS (2m 4f 127yds)

Enter by noon, February 18th and pay £135 stake
Confirm by noon, March 6th and pay £415
Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 10th

Weights published on February 26th

Penalties, after February 23rd, 2020, a winner of a steeple chase 5lb
(No penalty to increase a horse’s weight above 11st 12lb)

PLEASE NOTE: A novice horse shall only be qualified to run in this race if it has run a minimum of three times in Steeple Chases in Great Britain, Ireland or France in accordance with paragraph 15 of the Weights and Handicapping Code​


2020. Simple The Betts 7-11-4 10/3F H. Whittington Gavin Sheehan RPR 158
2019. Siruh Du Lac. 6-10-8. 9/2. Nick Williams. Lizzie Kelly (3). RPR 151
2018. The Storyteller. 7-11-4. 5/1F. Gordon Elliott. Davy Russell. RPR 161
2017. Road To Respect. 6-10-13. 14/1. Noel Meade. B J Cooper. RPR 161
2016. Empire Of Dirt. 9-10-11. 16/1. C A Murphy. B J Cooper. RPR 154
2015. Darna. 9-10-11. 33/1. Kim Bailey David Bass. RPR 148
2014. Ballynagour. 8-10-9. 12/1. David Pipe. T. Scudamore. RPR 156
2013. Carrickboy. 9-10-5. 50/1. Venetia Williams. Liam Treadwell. RPR 149
2012. Salut Flo. 7-10-10. 9/2F. David Pipe. T. Scudamore. RPR 151
2011. Holmewood Legend 10-10-6. 25/1. Patrick Rodford. Keiran Burke(3). RPR 146



2020 1st OR 149, 2nd OR 149, 3rd OR 152 - Highest OR 157, Lowest OR 140. 23 ran
2019 1st OR 141, 2nd OR 156, 3rd OR 147 - Highest OR 156, Lowest OR 135. 22 ran
2018 1st OR 147, 2nd OR 137, 3rd OR 139 - Highest OR 155, Lowest OR 137. 22 ran
2017 1st OR 145, 2nd OR 146, 3rd OR 145 - Highest OR 158, Lowest OR 133. 24 ran
2016 1st OR 142, 2nd OR 149, 3rd OR 150 - Highest OR 157, Lowest OR 135. 22 ran
2015 1st OR 140, 2nd OR 138, 3rd OR 141 - Highest OR 155, Lowest OR 137. 23 ran
2014 1st OR 140, 2nd OR 146, 3rd OR 140 - Highest OR 157, Lowest OR 131. 23 ran
2013 1st OR 136, 2nd OR 145, 3rd OR 134 - Highest OR 157, Lowest OR 134. 22 ran
2012 1st OR 137, 2nd OR 128, 3rd OR 130 - Highest OR 153, Lowest OR 127. 22 ran
2011 1st OR 130, 2nd OR 127, 3rd OR 137 - Highest OR 147, Lowest OR 125. 20 ran



Clearly it seems that this race has had a boost in the quality of the runners with the lowest ratings rising in the last six years and 140+ horses taking over the winning from 130+.

The cancelling of the Novice Handicap Chase could lead to more novices rated above 140 targeting this race, which could drive up the Lowest OR required to get a run up by a 1lb or 2.
 
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As per last season (didn't run though), Belami Des Pictons is my E/W banker of the festival, should he turn up for this.
 
I fancy Court Meribel in this, he ran alright in the Betvictor, finishing 6th but is jumping and travelling better this season in his races. NTD has a good record in this race, nearly winning it with Splash of Ginge 2 years ago and so I think this race has been a target of the Counts and 25/1 is an attractive price for a horse who has solid C&D around Cheltenham at this distance. I really fancy a big run as long as he gets competitive on Saturday which ever race he goes for.
 
Had an EW freebie on last years 4th Eamon an Cnoic at 33/1. Same mark at present.
 
Wrong thread
 
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Ex Patriot is running in the Thyestes today, this his most like target for the festival? Or would they look at the ultima if he stays in the Thyestes?
 
ComplyOrDie said:
As per last season (didn't run though), Belami Des Pictons is my E/W banker of the festival, should he turn up for this.
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I like him too, have you read anything about him recently?

PU, 4th and 8th since he came back from that break doesn't scream festival winner though :highly_amused:

jonthehammer said:
Had an EW freebie on last years 4th Eamon an Cnoic at 33/1. Same mark at present.
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I like him, I liked him last year at 20/1, so 33/1 might be a play.
 
Kevloaf said:
I like him too, have you read anything about him recently?

PU, 4th and 8th since he came back from that break doesn't scream festival winner though :highly_amused:
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Absolutely nothing since that last run. The PU he burst a blood vessel I believe.

The 4th I was extremely happy with, never nearer at Cheltenham over half a furlongs shorter than this race.

The 8th was less inspiring, nothing has to come to light though I just think he's more a intermediate trip of a horse.
 
ComplyOrDie said:
Absolutely nothing since that last run. The PU he burst a blood vessel I believe.

The 4th I was extremely happy with, never nearer at Cheltenham over half a furlongs shorter than this race.

The 8th was less inspiring, nothing has to come to light though I just think he's more a intermediate trip of a horse.
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Fingers crossed for the Edwardstone An Cnoic double then :p
 
Stormez said:
Ex Patriot is running in the Thyestes today, this his most like target for the festival? Or would they look at the ultima if he stays in the Thyestes?
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Ran a great race today in Thyestes. Would love to see him drop 2lbs and get into the Kim Muir, especially if DOC rode him there
 
Another second from spirit of the game happy with that for this, serious ew chance
 
Philg123 said:
Another second from spirit of the game happy with that for this, serious ew chance
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The worry with him, is that he surely has nothing hidden at all from the handicapper?


Too consistant?
 
Cheltenham form showing up again looks to hate winning is the worry. Dan didn’t look gutted that it got beat either
 
Kevloaf said:
The worry with him, is that he surely has nothing hidden at all from the handicapper?


Too consistant?
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I had it lined up, but worry now that he'll get at least another 2 for that.
Will look for something else, but wouldn't surprise me if the same horses pop up in March.
 
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