RACECARDS
15TH MARCH 2024
Cheltenham
Boodles Cheltenham Gold Cup Chase (Grade 1) (GBB Race)Chase
| Going | Soft (Heavy in places) | Class | 1 | Track Surface | Turf | |
| Winner prize | £351,688 | Distance | 3m 2f 70y | Age | 5YO plus | |
| No.of runners | 11 | Draw Bias | - | |||
Boodles Cheltenham Gold Cup Chase (Grade 1) (GBB Race)Chase
Soft3m 2f 70y1 (0-100)5YO plus
| Going | Soft (Heavy in places) |
| Distance | 3m 2f 70y |
| Class | 1 (0-100) |
| Age | 5YO plus |
| Track Surface | Turf |
| No.Of Runners | 11 |
| Winner Prize | £351,688 |
| Stalls | - |
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NO.
HORSE
FORM
AGE
WT
OR.
ODDS
Bravemansgame
(FR)
G
1
-
Bravemansgame
(FR)
G
J:
Harry Cobden
T:
P F Nicholls
Form
123-222
Age
9
Weight
11-10
OR
170
1
-
Bravemansgame
(FR)
G
J:
Harry Cobden
T:
P F Nicholls
Form
123-222
Age
9
Weight
11-10
OR
170
Breeder-
OwnerBryan Drew
Breeder-
OwnerBryan Drew
Pedigree
SireGenifique(FR)
DamNickname(FR)
Dam’s SireBrave Mansonnien(FR)
SireGenifique(FR)
DamNickname(FR)
Dam’s SireBrave Mansonnien(FR)
Comments
Has won three hurdle races, six chases and a point-to-point from 2m 1f to 3m on ground varying from good to soft. Beaten 1 1/2l by Hewick when second of 6 at 9-4 on his latest outing in a Grade 1 chase in the Group 1 Ladbrokes King George VI Chase at Kempton over 3m (good) in December last year.
Has won three hurdle races, six chases and a point-to-point from 2m 1f to 3m on ground varying from good to soft. Beaten 1 1/2l by Hewick when second of 6 at 9-4 on his latest outing in a Grade 1 chase in the Group 1 Ladbrokes King George VI Chase at Kempton over 3m (good) in December last year.
Career
Wins37.50%
Flat-
Earnings702.799 GBP
NHF2-0
Places45.83%
Hurdles6-3
Career9-11(24)
Fences16-6
Wins37.50%
Earnings702.799 GBP
Places45.83%
Career9-11(24)
Flat-
NHF2-0
Hurdles6-3
Fences16-6
Corach Rambler
(IRE)
G
2
-
Corach Rambler
(IRE)
G
C
t
J:
D R Fox
T:
Miss Lucinda V Russell
Form
5411-53
Age
10
Weight
11-10
OR
159
2
-
Corach Rambler
(IRE)
G
C
t
J:
D R Fox
T:
Miss Lucinda V Russell
Form
5411-53
Age
10
Weight
11-10
OR
159
Breeder-
OwnerThe Ramblers
Breeder-
OwnerThe Ramblers
Pedigree
SireFourstars Allstar(USA)
DamHeart N Hope(IRE)
Dam’s SireJeremy(USA)
SireFourstars Allstar(USA)
DamHeart N Hope(IRE)
Dam’s SireJeremy(USA)
Comments
Has won two hurdle races, five chases and a point-to-point from 3m to 4m 2f on ground varying from good to heavy. Third of 4 behind Royale Pagaille beaten 16l at 18-1 on his latest outing in a Grade 1 chase in the Group 1 Betfair Chase at Haydock over 3m 2f (soft) in November last year.
Has won two hurdle races, five chases and a point-to-point from 3m to 4m 2f on ground varying from good to heavy. Third of 4 behind Royale Pagaille beaten 16l at 18-1 on his latest outing in a Grade 1 chase in the Group 1 Betfair Chase at Haydock over 3m 2f (soft) in November last year.
Career
Wins36.84%
Flat-
Earnings708.958 GBP
NHF-
Places10.53%
Hurdles5-2
Career7-2(19)
Fences14-5
Wins36.84%
Earnings708.958 GBP
Places10.53%
Career7-2(19)
Flat-
NHF-
Hurdles5-2
Fences14-5
Fastorslow
(FR)
G
3
-
Fastorslow
(FR)
G
t
J:
J J Slevin
T:
M Brassil
Form
5521-12
Age
8
Weight
11-10
OR
168
3
-
Fastorslow
(FR)
G
t
J:
J J Slevin
T:
M Brassil
Form
5521-12
Age
8
Weight
11-10
OR
168
BreederM Sydney Vidal
OwnerSean & Bernardine Mulryan
BreederM Sydney Vidal
OwnerSean & Bernardine Mulryan
Pedigree
SirePopova(FR)
DamKahyasi(IRE)
Dam’s SireSaint Des Saints(FR)
SirePopova(FR)
DamKahyasi(IRE)
Dam’s SireSaint Des Saints(FR)
Comments
He has won three chases from 2m 1f to 3m on ground varying from soft to heavy. Beaten 4 1/2l by Galopin Des Champs when second of 4 at 7-2 on his latest outing in a Grade 1 chase in the Group 1 Paddy Power Irish Gold Cup at Leopardstown over 3m (soft) last month.
He has won three chases from 2m 1f to 3m on ground varying from soft to heavy. Beaten 4 1/2l by Galopin Des Champs when second of 4 at 7-2 on his latest outing in a Grade 1 chase in the Group 1 Paddy Power Irish Gold Cup at Leopardstown over 3m (soft) last month.
Career
Wins23.08%
Flat-
Earnings556.100 GBP
NHF-
Places38.46%
Hurdles5-0
Career3-5(13)
Fences8-3
Wins23.08%
Earnings556.100 GBP
Places38.46%
Career3-5(13)
Flat-
NHF-
Hurdles5-0
Fences8-3
Galopin Des Champs
(FR)
G
4
-
Galopin Des Champs
(FR)
G
C
CD
J:
P Townend
T:
W P Mullins
Templegate's Tip
NB
Form
112-311
Age
8
Weight
11-10
OR
178
4
-
Galopin Des Champs
(FR)
G
C
CD
J:
P Townend
T:
W P Mullins
Templegate's Tip
NB
Form
112-311
Age
8
Weight
11-10
OR
178
BreederG a e c Des Champs
OwnerMrs Audrey Turley
BreederG a e c Des Champs
OwnerMrs Audrey Turley
Pedigree
SireMarchand De Sable(USA)
DamTimos(GER)
Dam’s SireManon Des Champs(FR)
SireMarchand De Sable(USA)
DamTimos(GER)
Dam’s SireManon Des Champs(FR)
Comments
Has won three hurdle races and eight chases from 2m 2f to 3m 2f on ground varying from good to soft to yielding. Won on his latest outing in a Grade 1 chase when 1-3fav in the Group 1 Paddy Power Irish Gold Cup at Leopardstown over 3m (soft) last month, beating Fastorslow by 4 1/2l.
Has won three hurdle races and eight chases from 2m 2f to 3m 2f on ground varying from good to soft to yielding. Won on his latest outing in a Grade 1 chase when 1-3fav in the Group 1 Paddy Power Irish Gold Cup at Leopardstown over 3m (soft) last month, beating Fastorslow by 4 1/2l.
Career
Wins52.63%
Flat-
Earnings1211.849 GBP
NHF-
Places26.32%
Hurdles5-2
Career10-5(19)
Fences14-8
Wins52.63%
Earnings1211.849 GBP
Places26.32%
Career10-5(19)
Flat-
NHF-
Hurdles5-2
Fences14-8
Gentlemansgame
(GB)
G
5
-
Gentlemansgame
(GB)
G
J:
D J O'Keeffe
T:
M F Morris
Form
713/1-21
Age
8
Weight
11-10
OR
160
5
-
Gentlemansgame
(GB)
G
J:
D J O'Keeffe
T:
M F Morris
Form
713/1-21
Age
8
Weight
11-10
OR
160
BreederYorton Farm Stud & Mrs M L Luck
OwnerRobcour
BreederYorton Farm Stud & Mrs M L Luck
OwnerRobcour
Pedigree
SireTerimon(UK)
DamGentlewave(IRE)
Dam’s SireGrainne Ni Maille(UK)
SireTerimon(UK)
DamGentlewave(IRE)
Dam’s SireGrainne Ni Maille(UK)
Comments
Winner of two hurdle races, two chases and a point-to-point from 2m to 3m on ground varying from good to soft - heavy. A winner at 7-2 in a Grade 2 chase in the Group 2 bet365 Charlie Hall Chase at Wetherby over 3m (soft) on his latest outing in November last year, beating Bravemansgame by 1 3/4l.
Winner of two hurdle races, two chases and a point-to-point from 2m to 3m on ground varying from good to soft - heavy. A winner at 7-2 in a Grade 2 chase in the Group 2 bet365 Charlie Hall Chase at Wetherby over 3m (soft) on his latest outing in November last year, beating Bravemansgame by 1 3/4l.
Career
Wins26.67%
Flat-
Earnings186.674 GBP
NHF-
Places33.33%
Hurdles10-2
Career4-5(15)
Fences5-2
Wins26.67%
Earnings186.674 GBP
Places33.33%
Career4-5(15)
Flat-
NHF-
Hurdles10-2
Fences5-2
Gerri Colombe
(FR)
G
6
-
Gerri Colombe
(FR)
G
J:
J W Kennedy
T:
G Elliott
Form
1121-12
Age
8
Weight
11-10
OR
167
6
-
Gerri Colombe
(FR)
G
J:
J W Kennedy
T:
G Elliott
Form
1121-12
Age
8
Weight
11-10
OR
167
BreederM Christophe Boistier & Mme Marie-Astrid Boistier
OwnerRobcour
BreederM Christophe Boistier & Mme Marie-Astrid Boistier
OwnerRobcour
Pedigree
SireSaddler Maker(IRE)
DamCadoudal(FR)
Dam’s SireRuse De Guerre(FR)
SireSaddler Maker(IRE)
DamCadoudal(FR)
Dam’s SireRuse De Guerre(FR)
Comments
Has won two hurdle races, two NH flat races, five chases and a point-to-point from 1m 7f to 3m 1f on ground varying from good to soft to soft - heavy. Beaten 23l by Galopin Des Champs when second of 8 at 7-4 on his latest outing in a Grade 1 chase in the Group 1 Savills Chase at Leopardstown over 3m (soft) in December last year.
Has won two hurdle races, two NH flat races, five chases and a point-to-point from 1m 7f to 3m 1f on ground varying from good to soft to soft - heavy. Beaten 23l by Galopin Des Champs when second of 8 at 7-4 on his latest outing in a Grade 1 chase in the Group 1 Savills Chase at Leopardstown over 3m (soft) in December last year.
Career
Wins76.92%
Flat-
Earnings526.507 GBP
NHF2-2
Places23.08%
Hurdles2-2
Career10-3(13)
Fences9-6
Wins76.92%
Earnings526.507 GBP
Places23.08%
Career10-3(13)
Flat-
NHF2-2
Hurdles2-2
Fences9-6
Jungle Boogie
(IRE)
G
8
-
Jungle Boogie
(IRE)
G
J:
Rachael Blackmore
T:
H de Bromhead
Form
111/41
Age
10
Weight
11-10
OR
150
8
-
Jungle Boogie
(IRE)
G
J:
Rachael Blackmore
T:
H de Bromhead
Form
111/41
Age
10
Weight
11-10
OR
150
BreederNoel O'Brien
OwnerMr Malcolm C Denmark
BreederNoel O'Brien
OwnerMr Malcolm C Denmark
Pedigree
SireGold Well(UK)
DamMoscow Society(USA)
Dam’s SireA Better Excuse(IRE)
SireGold Well(UK)
DamMoscow Society(USA)
Dam’s SireA Better Excuse(IRE)
Comments
He has won a hurdle race, a NH flat race and two chases from 2m to 2m 7f on ground varying from soft to heavy. A winner at 10-1 in a Grade 3 chase in the Group 3 Savills New Year's Day Chase at Tramore over 2m 7f (heavy) on his latest outing in January, beating Classic Getaway by 1l.
He has won a hurdle race, a NH flat race and two chases from 2m to 2m 7f on ground varying from soft to heavy. A winner at 10-1 in a Grade 3 chase in the Group 3 Savills New Year's Day Chase at Tramore over 2m 7f (heavy) on his latest outing in January, beating Classic Getaway by 1l.
Career
Wins83.33%
Flat-
Earnings71.215 GBP
NHF1-1
Places-
Hurdles1-1
Career5-0(6)
Fences4-3
Wins83.33%
Earnings71.215 GBP
Places-
Career5-0(6)
Flat-
NHF1-1
Hurdles1-1
Fences4-3
L'Homme Presse
(FR)
G
9
-
L'Homme Presse
(FR)
G
C
BF
J:
Charlie Deutsch
T:
Miss V Williams
Form
13/1U-12
Age
9
Weight
11-10
OR
170
9
-
L'Homme Presse
(FR)
G
C
BF
J:
Charlie Deutsch
T:
Miss V Williams
Form
13/1U-12
Age
9
Weight
11-10
OR
170
BreederMr Bernard Camp
OwnerDfa Racing (pink,edwards & Sharman)
BreederMr Bernard Camp
OwnerDfa Racing (pink,edwards & Sharman)
Pedigree
SireBateau Rouge(UK)
DamRomance Turgot(FR)
Dam’s SireDiamond Boy(FR)
SireBateau Rouge(UK)
DamRomance Turgot(FR)
Dam’s SireDiamond Boy(FR)
Comments
Has won a hurdle race and seven chases from 2m to 3m on ground varying from good to soft. Beaten 6l by Pic D'Orhy when second of 4 at 5-4fav on his latest outing in a Grade 1 chase in the Group 1 Betfair Ascot Chase at Ascot over 2m 5f (good to soft) last month.
Has won a hurdle race and seven chases from 2m to 3m on ground varying from good to soft. Beaten 6l by Pic D'Orhy when second of 4 at 5-4fav on his latest outing in a Grade 1 chase in the Group 1 Betfair Ascot Chase at Ascot over 2m 5f (good to soft) last month.
Career
Wins61.54%
Flat-
Earnings410.868 GBP
NHF-
Places23.08%
Hurdles2-1
Career8-3(13)
Fences11-7
Wins61.54%
Earnings410.868 GBP
Places23.08%
Career8-3(13)
Flat-
NHF-
Hurdles2-1
Fences11-7
Monkfish
(IRE)
G
10
-
Monkfish
(IRE)
G
C
J:
Mr P W Mullins
T:
W P Mullins
Form
112/29-1
Age
10
Weight
11-10
OR
163
10
-
Monkfish
(IRE)
G
C
J:
Mr P W Mullins
T:
W P Mullins
Form
112/29-1
Age
10
Weight
11-10
OR
163
BreederCyril O'Hara
OwnerMrs S Ricci
BreederCyril O'Hara
OwnerMrs S Ricci
Pedigree
SireMartovic(IRE)
DamOld Vic(UK)
Dam’s SireStowaway(UK)
SireMartovic(IRE)
DamOld Vic(UK)
Dam’s SireStowaway(UK)
Comments
Has won four hurdle races, four chases and a point-to-point from 2m 5f to 3m on ground varying from good to soft to heavy. A winner at 13-8 in a Grade 2 hurdle race in the Group 2 John Mulhern Galmoy Hurdle at Gowran Park over 3m (heavy) on his latest outing in January, beating Summerville Boy by 6l.
Has won four hurdle races, four chases and a point-to-point from 2m 5f to 3m on ground varying from good to soft to heavy. A winner at 13-8 in a Grade 2 hurdle race in the Group 2 John Mulhern Galmoy Hurdle at Gowran Park over 3m (heavy) on his latest outing in January, beating Summerville Boy by 6l.
Career
Wins50.00%
Flat-
Earnings363.332 GBP
NHF1-0
Places25.00%
Hurdles10-4
Career8-4(16)
Fences5-4
Wins50.00%
Earnings363.332 GBP
Places25.00%
Career8-4(16)
Flat-
NHF1-0
Hurdles10-4
Fences5-4
Nassalam
(FR)
G
11
-
Nassalam
(FR)
G
b
J:
Mr N F Houlihan
T:
G L Moore
Form
307-411
Age
7
Weight
11-10
OR
161
11
-
Nassalam
(FR)
G
b
J:
Mr N F Houlihan
T:
G L Moore
Form
307-411
Age
7
Weight
11-10
OR
161
BreederGenetique Obstacle
OwnerJohn And Yvonne Stone
BreederGenetique Obstacle
OwnerJohn And Yvonne Stone
Pedigree
SireDream Well(FR)
DamShirocco(GER)
Dam’s SireRamina(GER)
SireDream Well(FR)
DamShirocco(GER)
Dam’s SireRamina(GER)
Comments
Winner of two hurdle races and five chases from 2m 2f to 3m 7f on ground varying from good to soft to heavy. Won on his latest outing in a chase when 9-2jt-fav at Chepstow over 3m 7f (heavy) in December last year, beating Iron Bridge by 34l. Has won twice at Chepstow this season.
Winner of two hurdle races and five chases from 2m 2f to 3m 7f on ground varying from good to soft to heavy. Won on his latest outing in a chase when 9-2jt-fav at Chepstow over 3m 7f (heavy) in December last year, beating Iron Bridge by 34l. Has won twice at Chepstow this season.
Career
Wins31.82%
Flat-
Earnings164.405 GBP
NHF-
Places22.73%
Hurdles6-2
Career7-5(22)
Fences16-5
Wins31.82%
Earnings164.405 GBP
Places22.73%
Career7-5(22)
Flat-
NHF-
Hurdles6-2
Fences16-5
The Real Whacker
(IRE)
G
12
-
The Real Whacker
(IRE)
G
C
v1
J:
Sam Twiston-Davies
T:
P Neville
Form
111-P42
Age
8
Weight
11-10
OR
162
12
-
The Real Whacker
(IRE)
G
C
v1
J:
Sam Twiston-Davies
T:
P Neville
Form
111-P42
Age
8
Weight
11-10
OR
162
BreederMrs B Keane
OwnerNeville, Mann, Duffus, Dennis-Price
BreederMrs B Keane
OwnerNeville, Mann, Duffus, Dennis-Price
Pedigree
SireMahler(UK)
DamCredit Box(IRE)
Dam’s SireWitness Box(USA)
SireMahler(UK)
DamCredit Box(IRE)
Dam’s SireWitness Box(USA)
Comments
He has won a hurdle race and three chases from 2m 5f to 3m 1f on good and soft ground. Beaten 2 3/4l by Capodanno when second of 6 at 7-2 on his latest outing in a Grade 2 chase here over 3m 1f (good to soft) in January.
He has won a hurdle race and three chases from 2m 5f to 3m 1f on good and soft ground. Beaten 2 3/4l by Capodanno when second of 6 at 7-2 on his latest outing in a Grade 2 chase here over 3m 1f (good to soft) in January.
Career
Wins35.71%
Flat-
Earnings265.781 GBP
NHF-
Places14.29%
Hurdles4-1
Career5-2(14)
Fences10-4
Wins35.71%
Earnings265.781 GBP
Places14.29%
Career5-2(14)
Flat-
NHF-
Hurdles4-1
Fences10-4
Hewick
(IRE)
G
7
-
Hewick
(IRE)
G
p
J:
Non Runner
T:
J J Hanlon
Form
1F1-401
Age
9
Weight
11-10
OR
167
7
-
Hewick
(IRE)
G
p
J:
Non Runner
T:
J J Hanlon
Form
1F1-401
Age
9
Weight
11-10
OR
167
BreederWilliam Quinn
OwnerT J McDonald
BreederWilliam Quinn
OwnerT J McDonald
Pedigree
SireVirtual(UK)
DamOscar(IRE)
Dam’s SireBallyburn Rose(IRE)
SireVirtual(UK)
DamOscar(IRE)
Dam’s SireBallyburn Rose(IRE)
Comments
Has won four hurdle races and six chases from 2m 5f to 3m 5f on ground varying from good to yielding. A winner at 12-1 in a Grade 1 chase in the Group 1 Ladbrokes King George VI Chase at Kempton over 3m (good) on his latest outing in December last year, beating Bravemansgame by 1 1/2l.
Has won four hurdle races and six chases from 2m 5f to 3m 5f on ground varying from good to yielding. A winner at 12-1 in a Grade 1 chase in the Group 1 Ladbrokes King George VI Chase at Kempton over 3m (good) on his latest outing in December last year, beating Bravemansgame by 1 1/2l.
Career
Wins25.00%
Flat-
Earnings572.768 GBP
NHF-
Places25.00%
Hurdles20-3
Career9-9(36)
Fences16-6
Wins25.00%
Earnings572.768 GBP
Places25.00%
Career9-9(36)
Flat-
NHF-
Hurdles20-3
Fences16-6
Race PreviewLast year's hero GALOPIN DES CHAMPS put an underwhelming John Durkan effort behind him, when he was defeated for the second time by Fastorslow, when producing a breathtaking performance to hammer Gerri Colombe in the Savills Chase. His Cheltenham preparation continued to go to plan when he then got his revenge on Fastorslow to lift the Irish Gold Cup for a second time and he can follow in the hoofprints of Al Boum Photo, who won back-to-back Gold Cups for Willie Mullins in 2019/2020. Fastorslow has made great strides since being touched off by Corach Rambler in the Ultima here 12 months ago and is a serious player. Runner-up when attempting to defend his King George crown at Kempton over Christmas, and in this race last year, Bravemansgame looks the pick of the home team, although Gentlemansgame beat him in the Charlie Hall at Wetherby and he will need to take a big step forward on the form he has shown this season.
Templegate's TipMore Tips 
Galopin Des Champs (NB)
Won this well last year and looks strongest again.
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FORM
1-9
= Position the horse finishedO
= Horse finished outside the top 9-
= Separation between seasons/
= Extended gap betweenB
= Brought downC
= Carried outD
= DisqualifiedF
= FellP
= Pulled upR
= RefusedU
= Unseated riderV
= Void raceHEADGER
h
= Hoodv
= Visorb
= Blinkersb1
= First-time blinkerse/s
= Eyeshielde/c
= Eyecovert
= Tongue-tiep
= CheekpiecesGENDER
F
= FillyC
= ColtM
= MareG
= GeldingTIPS
NAP
= Templegate’s best tip of the dayNB
= Templegate’s next best tip of the dayTreble
= Templegate’s third tip of the dayOTHER
BF
= Beaten Favourite in last raceC
= Previous course winnerCD
= Previous course and distance winnerD
= Previous distance winnerN/R
= Non-runnerWT
= WeightOR
= Official RatingJ
= JockeyT
= TrainerKEY INFORMATION
Distance
= Measured in Miles (m), Furlongs (f) and Yards (y)Weight
= Measure in Stones and Pounds (e.g. 11-8 is 11 stones and 8 pounds)