RACECARDS
15TH MARCH 2024
Cheltenham
St. James's Place Festival Challenge Cup Open Hunters' ChaseChase
| Going | Soft (Heavy in places) | Class | 2 | Track Surface | Turf | |
| Winner prize | £24,445 | Distance | 3m 2f 70y | Age | 5YO plus | |
| No.of runners | 12 | Draw Bias | - | |||
St. James's Place Festival Challenge Cup Open Hunters' ChaseChase
Soft3m 2f 70y2 (0-100)5YO plus
| Going | Soft (Heavy in places) |
| Distance | 3m 2f 70y |
| Class | 2 (0-100) |
| Age | 5YO plus |
| Track Surface | Turf |
| No.Of Runners | 12 |
| Winner Prize | £24,445 |
| Stalls | - |
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NO.
HORSE
FORM
AGE
WT
OR.
ODDS
Billaway
(IRE)
G
1
-
Billaway
(IRE)
G
CD
t
J:
Mr P W Mullins
T:
W P Mullins
Form
1F2U-12
Age
12
Weight
12-0
OR
141
1
-
Billaway
(IRE)
G
CD
t
J:
Mr P W Mullins
T:
W P Mullins
Form
1F2U-12
Age
12
Weight
12-0
OR
141
BreederJohn Blake
OwnerThe Turner Family
BreederJohn Blake
OwnerThe Turner Family
Pedigree
SireTaipan(IRE)
DamWell Chosen(UK)
Dam’s SireTaipans Girl(IRE)
SireTaipan(IRE)
DamWell Chosen(UK)
Dam’s SireTaipans Girl(IRE)
Comments
Has won nine chases and a point-to-point from 2m 5f to 3m 5f on ground varying from good to soft to soft - heavy. Beaten a head by Its On The Line when second of 7 at 13-2 on his latest outing in a chase at Naas over 3m 1f (heavy) last month.
Has won nine chases and a point-to-point from 2m 5f to 3m 5f on ground varying from good to soft to soft - heavy. Beaten a head by Its On The Line when second of 7 at 13-2 on his latest outing in a chase at Naas over 3m 1f (heavy) last month.
Career
Wins33.33%
Flat-
Earnings137.903 GBP
NHF-
Places40.74%
Hurdles-
Career9-11(27)
Fences26-9
Wins33.33%
Earnings137.903 GBP
Places40.74%
Career9-11(27)
Flat-
NHF-
Hurdles-
Fences26-9
D'jango
(FR)
G
2
-
D'jango
(FR)
G
BF
t
J:
Miss Immy Robinson
T:
Miss V Collins
Form
488214
Age
11
Weight
12-0
OR
129
2
-
D'jango
(FR)
G
BF
t
J:
Miss Immy Robinson
T:
Miss V Collins
Form
488214
Age
11
Weight
12-0
OR
129
BreederMr Jacques Cypres
OwnerMiss Sarah A Dawson
BreederMr Jacques Cypres
OwnerMiss Sarah A Dawson
Pedigree
SireVideo Rock(FR)
DamBalko(FR)
Dam’s SireQuizas Jolie(FR)
SireVideo Rock(FR)
DamBalko(FR)
Dam’s SireQuizas Jolie(FR)
Comments
Winner of two hurdle races and five chases from 2m 3f to 3m 5f on ground varying from good to heavy. Finished 20l behind Spyglass Hill when fourth of 8 at 7-2jt-fav on his latest outing in a chase at Haydock over 2m 6f (heavy) last month.
Winner of two hurdle races and five chases from 2m 3f to 3m 5f on ground varying from good to heavy. Finished 20l behind Spyglass Hill when fourth of 8 at 7-2jt-fav on his latest outing in a chase at Haydock over 2m 6f (heavy) last month.
Career
Wins10.53%
Flat-
Earnings49.710 GBP
NHF-
Places26.32%
Hurdles11-1
Career4-10(38)
Fences26-3
Wins10.53%
Earnings49.710 GBP
Places26.32%
Career4-10(38)
Flat-
NHF-
Hurdles11-1
Fences26-3
Ferns Lock
(GB)
G
3
-
Ferns Lock
(GB)
G
t
J:
Mr B O'Neill
T:
D M Christie
Form
113-121
Age
7
Weight
12-0
OR
141
3
-
Ferns Lock
(GB)
G
t
J:
Mr B O'Neill
T:
D M Christie
Form
113-121
Age
7
Weight
12-0
OR
141
BreederMr R F Broad & Mr R S Bebb
OwnerR Nicholas
BreederMr R F Broad & Mr R S Bebb
OwnerR Nicholas
Pedigree
SireTelescope(IRE)
DamRattlin(UK)
Dam’s SireBollin Eric(UK)
SireTelescope(IRE)
DamRattlin(UK)
Dam’s SireBollin Eric(UK)
Comments
Has won four chases and four point-to-points from 3m to 3m 1f on ground varying from soft to heavy. Won on his latest outing in a chase when 8-15fav at Thurles over 3m 1f (soft) in January, beating Romeo Magico by 8l.
Has won four chases and four point-to-points from 3m to 3m 1f on ground varying from soft to heavy. Won on his latest outing in a chase when 8-15fav at Thurles over 3m 1f (soft) in January, beating Romeo Magico by 8l.
Career
Wins50.00%
Flat-
Earnings33.649 GBP
NHF-
Places37.50%
Hurdles-
Career4-3(8)
Fences8-4
Wins50.00%
Earnings33.649 GBP
Places37.50%
Career4-3(8)
Flat-
NHF-
Hurdles-
Fences8-4
From The Heart
(IRE)
G
4
-
From The Heart
(IRE)
G
p
J:
Miss Natalie Parker
T:
Mrs L Jones
Form
412-1P2
Age
10
Weight
12-0
OR
110
4
-
From The Heart
(IRE)
G
p
J:
Miss Natalie Parker
T:
Mrs L Jones
Form
412-1P2
Age
10
Weight
12-0
OR
110
BreederRichard Fitzgerald
OwnerMrs Sarah Spottiswoode
BreederRichard Fitzgerald
OwnerMrs Sarah Spottiswoode
Pedigree
SireAlhaarth(IRE)
DamJeremy(USA)
Dam’s SireZephyr Lilly(IRE)
SireAlhaarth(IRE)
DamJeremy(USA)
Dam’s SireZephyr Lilly(IRE)
Comments
Has won four chases and four point-to-points from 2m 7f to 4m on ground varying from good to firm to soft. Beaten 5l by Master Templar when second of 9 at 3-1fav on his latest outing in a point-to-point race at Cocklebarrow over 3m 4f (good) in January. Having his first run for a new stable today.
Has won four chases and four point-to-points from 2m 7f to 4m on ground varying from good to firm to soft. Beaten 5l by Master Templar when second of 9 at 3-1fav on his latest outing in a point-to-point race at Cocklebarrow over 3m 4f (good) in January. Having his first run for a new stable today.
Career
Wins14.29%
Flat-
Earnings38.200 GBP
NHF-
Places25.00%
Hurdles8-0
Career4-7(28)
Fences20-4
Wins14.29%
Earnings38.200 GBP
Places25.00%
Career4-7(28)
Flat-
NHF-
Hurdles8-0
Fences20-4
Its On The Line
(IRE)
G
5
-
Its On The Line
(IRE)
G
p
J:
Mr Derek O'Connor
T:
Emmet Mullins
Templegate's Tip
Form
F1-2111
Age
7
Weight
12-0
OR
132
5
-
Its On The Line
(IRE)
G
p
J:
Mr Derek O'Connor
T:
Emmet Mullins
Templegate's Tip
Form
F1-2111
Age
7
Weight
12-0
OR
132
BreederJ & C Roche
OwnerJohn P McManus
BreederJ & C Roche
OwnerJohn P McManus
Pedigree
SirePresenting(UK)
DamTen Dollar Bill(IRE)
Dam’s SireAccordion(UK)
SirePresenting(UK)
DamTen Dollar Bill(IRE)
Dam’s SireAccordion(UK)
Comments
Has won five chases and three point-to-points from 2m 7f to 3m 1f on ground varying from good - yielding to heavy. Won on his latest outing in a chase when 8-13fav at Naas over 3m 1f (heavy) last month, beating Billaway by a head.
Has won five chases and three point-to-points from 2m 7f to 3m 1f on ground varying from good - yielding to heavy. Won on his latest outing in a chase when 8-13fav at Naas over 3m 1f (heavy) last month, beating Billaway by a head.
Career
Wins53.85%
Flat-
Earnings104.175 GBP
NHF-
Places23.08%
Hurdles-
Career7-3(13)
Fences13-7
Wins53.85%
Earnings104.175 GBP
Places23.08%
Career7-3(13)
Flat-
NHF-
Hurdles-
Fences13-7
Premier Magic
(IRE)
G
6
-
Premier Magic
(IRE)
G
CD
D
t
p
J:
Mr B Gibbs
T:
B Gibbs
Form
111-111
Age
11
Weight
12-0
OR
142
6
-
Premier Magic
(IRE)
G
CD
D
t
p
J:
Mr B Gibbs
T:
B Gibbs
Form
111-111
Age
11
Weight
12-0
OR
142
Breeder-
OwnerMr Julian Sherriff
Breeder-
OwnerMr Julian Sherriff
Pedigree
SireSelkirk(USA)
DamBurn(UK)
Dam’s SireCourt Cave(IRE)
SireSelkirk(USA)
DamBurn(UK)
Dam’s SireCourt Cave(IRE)
Comments
Has won three chases and 11 point-to-points from 2m 7f to 3m 5f on ground varying from good to heavy. Won on his latest outing in a point-to-point race when 1-10fav at Brocklesby Park over 3m last month, beating Salty Boy by 5l. Has won 3 times this season.
Has won three chases and 11 point-to-points from 2m 7f to 3m 5f on ground varying from good to heavy. Won on his latest outing in a point-to-point race when 1-10fav at Brocklesby Park over 3m last month, beating Salty Boy by 5l. Has won 3 times this season.
Career
Wins42.86%
Flat-
Earnings37.395 GBP
NHF-
Places28.57%
Hurdles-
Career3-2(7)
Fences7-3
Wins42.86%
Earnings37.395 GBP
Places28.57%
Career3-2(7)
Flat-
NHF-
Hurdles-
Fences7-3
Quintin's Man
(GB)
G
7
-
Quintin's Man
(GB)
G
CD
BF
J:
Mr D I J Andrews
T:
J Heard
Form
153313
Age
7
Weight
12-0
OR
131
7
-
Quintin's Man
(GB)
G
CD
BF
J:
Mr D I J Andrews
T:
J Heard
Form
153313
Age
7
Weight
12-0
OR
131
Breeder-
OwnerThe High Rollers
Breeder-
OwnerThe High Rollers
Pedigree
SireSchiaparelli(GER)
DamRoll On Rose(IRE)
Dam’s SireAnshan(UK)
SireSchiaparelli(GER)
DamRoll On Rose(IRE)
Dam’s SireAnshan(UK)
Comments
Winner of two chases and five point-to-points from 3m to 3m 4f on ground varying from good to soft. Third of 8 behind Spyglass Hill beaten 2 1/4l at 7-2jt-fav on his latest outing in a chase at Haydock over 2m 6f (heavy) last month. Has won at Wincanton and Cheltenham this season.
Winner of two chases and five point-to-points from 3m to 3m 4f on ground varying from good to soft. Third of 8 behind Spyglass Hill beaten 2 1/4l at 7-2jt-fav on his latest outing in a chase at Haydock over 2m 6f (heavy) last month. Has won at Wincanton and Cheltenham this season.
Career
Wins33.33%
Flat-
Earnings12.182 GBP
NHF-
Places33.33%
Hurdles-
Career2-2(6)
Fences6-2
Wins33.33%
Earnings12.182 GBP
Places33.33%
Career2-2(6)
Flat-
NHF-
Hurdles-
Fences6-2
Ramillies
(IRE)
G
8
-
Ramillies
(IRE)
G
BF
J:
Mr R James
T:
D M Christie
Form
141134
Age
9
Weight
12-0
OR
144
8
-
Ramillies
(IRE)
G
BF
J:
Mr R James
T:
D M Christie
Form
141134
Age
9
Weight
12-0
OR
144
BreederM Morgan
OwnerRamillies & Christie Family Syndicate
BreederM Morgan
OwnerRamillies & Christie Family Syndicate
Pedigree
SireRoselier(FR)
DamShantou(USA)
Dam’s SireMrs Wallensky(IRE)
SireRoselier(FR)
DamShantou(USA)
Dam’s SireMrs Wallensky(IRE)
Comments
Has won a hurdle race, a NH flat race, a chase and five point-to-points from 2m to 3m on ground varying from soft to soft - heavy. Well beaten at 5-6fav when fourth of 6 on his latest outing in a chase at Gowran Park over 3m 1f (heavy) earlier this month.
Has won a hurdle race, a NH flat race, a chase and five point-to-points from 2m to 3m on ground varying from soft to soft - heavy. Well beaten at 5-6fav when fourth of 6 on his latest outing in a chase at Gowran Park over 3m 1f (heavy) earlier this month.
Career
Wins20.00%
Flat-
Earnings55.250 GBP
NHF5-1
Places10.00%
Hurdles4-1
Career4-2(20)
Fences11-2
Wins20.00%
Earnings55.250 GBP
Places10.00%
Career4-2(20)
Flat-
NHF5-1
Hurdles4-1
Fences11-2
Samcro
(IRE)
G
9
-
Samcro
(IRE)
G
C
t
J:
Mr T Hamilton
T:
G Elliott
Form
P111-13
Age
12
Weight
12-0
OR
147
9
-
Samcro
(IRE)
G
C
t
J:
Mr T Hamilton
T:
G Elliott
Form
P111-13
Age
12
Weight
12-0
OR
147
BreederD Taylor
OwnerGigginstown House Stud
BreederD Taylor
OwnerGigginstown House Stud
Pedigree
SireGermany(USA)
DamDun Dun(IRE)
Dam’s SireSaddlers' Hall(IRE)
SireGermany(USA)
DamDun Dun(IRE)
Dam’s SireSaddlers' Hall(IRE)
Comments
Has won four hurdle races, three NH flat races, three chases and five point-to-points from 2m to 3m on ground varying from good to soft to soft - heavy. Third of 4 behind Lifetime Ambition beaten 5l at evens fav on his latest outing in a point-to-point race at Bellharbour over 3m (good to soft) last month.
Has won four hurdle races, three NH flat races, three chases and five point-to-points from 2m to 3m on ground varying from good to soft to soft - heavy. Third of 4 behind Lifetime Ambition beaten 5l at evens fav on his latest outing in a point-to-point race at Bellharbour over 3m (good to soft) last month.
Career
Wins16.67%
Flat-
Earnings140.556 GBP
NHF-
Places22.22%
Hurdles1-0
Career3-4(18)
Fences17-3
Wins16.67%
Earnings140.556 GBP
Places22.22%
Career3-4(18)
Flat-
NHF-
Hurdles1-0
Fences17-3
Shantou Flyer
(IRE)
G
10
-
Shantou Flyer
(IRE)
G
C
D
b
t
J:
Miss Olive Nicholls
T:
S Loxton
Form
211511
Age
14
Weight
12-0
OR
133
10
-
Shantou Flyer
(IRE)
G
C
D
b
t
J:
Miss Olive Nicholls
T:
S Loxton
Form
211511
Age
14
Weight
12-0
OR
133
BreederTom McCarthy
OwnerMr Paul Nicholls
BreederTom McCarthy
OwnerMr Paul Nicholls
Pedigree
SireBob Back(USA)
DamShantou(USA)
Dam’s SireCarrigmorna Flyer(IRE)
SireBob Back(USA)
DamShantou(USA)
Dam’s SireCarrigmorna Flyer(IRE)
Comments
Has won a hurdle race, 11 chases and six point-to-points from 2m 5f to 3m 2f on ground varying from good to soft - heavy. Won on his latest outing in a point-to-point race when 2-5fav at Charlton Horethorne over 3m (soft - heavy) earlier this month, beating Singapore Saga by 3l. Has won 3 times this season.
Has won a hurdle race, 11 chases and six point-to-points from 2m 5f to 3m 2f on ground varying from good to soft - heavy. Won on his latest outing in a point-to-point race when 2-5fav at Charlton Horethorne over 3m (soft - heavy) earlier this month, beating Singapore Saga by 3l. Has won 3 times this season.
Career
Wins27.27%
Flat-
Earnings50.494 GBP
NHF-
Places40.91%
Hurdles-
Career6-9(22)
Fences20-5
Wins27.27%
Earnings50.494 GBP
Places40.91%
Career6-9(22)
Flat-
NHF-
Hurdles-
Fences20-5
Time Leader
(IRE)
G
11
-
Time Leader
(IRE)
G
J:
Mr Toby McCain-mitchell
T:
H Roach
Form
5-111P1
Age
10
Weight
12-0
OR
128
11
-
Time Leader
(IRE)
G
J:
Mr Toby McCain-mitchell
T:
H Roach
Form
5-111P1
Age
10
Weight
12-0
OR
128
BreederJ McCormack
OwnerG&S Capper M&C Kennerley M Loran
BreederJ McCormack
OwnerG&S Capper M&C Kennerley M Loran
Pedigree
SireDancing Matilda(IRE)
DamVal Royal(FR)
Dam’s SireScorpion(IRE)
SireDancing Matilda(IRE)
DamVal Royal(FR)
Dam’s SireScorpion(IRE)
Comments
Has won a hurdle race, five chases and three point-to-points from 2m 4f to 3m 1f on ground varying from good to soft - heavy. A winner at 9-4 in a chase at Hereford over 2m 5f (good to soft) on his latest outing in January, beating Kaproyale by 7l. Has won 3 times this season.
Has won a hurdle race, five chases and three point-to-points from 2m 4f to 3m 1f on ground varying from good to soft - heavy. A winner at 9-4 in a chase at Hereford over 2m 5f (good to soft) on his latest outing in January, beating Kaproyale by 7l. Has won 3 times this season.
Career
Wins24.00%
Flat-
Earnings28.700 GBP
NHF-
Places20.00%
Hurdles8-1
Career6-5(25)
Fences17-5
Wins24.00%
Earnings28.700 GBP
Places20.00%
Career6-5(25)
Flat-
NHF-
Hurdles8-1
Fences17-5
Sine Nomine
(GB)
M
12
-
Sine Nomine
(GB)
M
J:
Mr J Dawson
T:
Fiona Needham
Form
11-2121
Age
8
Weight
11-7
OR
124
12
-
Sine Nomine
(GB)
M
J:
Mr J Dawson
T:
Fiona Needham
Form
11-2121
Age
8
Weight
11-7
OR
124
Breeder-
OwnerMr R Tate
Breeder-
OwnerMr R Tate
Pedigree
SireSaint Des Saints(FR)
DamHymn To Love(FR)
Dam’s SireTurgeon(USA)
SireSaint Des Saints(FR)
DamHymn To Love(FR)
Dam’s SireTurgeon(USA)
Comments
Has won three chases and five point-to-points from 2m 7f to 3m 3f on ground varying from good to soft. A winner at 6-1 in a chase at Wetherby over 3m (soft) on her latest outing last month, beating Bennys King by 15l. Has also won at Stratford this season.
Has won three chases and five point-to-points from 2m 7f to 3m 3f on ground varying from good to soft. A winner at 6-1 in a chase at Wetherby over 3m (soft) on her latest outing last month, beating Bennys King by 15l. Has also won at Stratford this season.
Career
Wins42.86%
Flat-
Earnings17.785 GBP
NHF-
Places28.57%
Hurdles-
Career3-2(7)
Fences7-3
Wins42.86%
Earnings17.785 GBP
Places28.57%
Career3-2(7)
Flat-
NHF-
Hurdles-
Fences7-3
Race PreviewUnbeaten under Rules and in the point-to-point sphere since emerging as a surprise winner of this race last year, Premier Magic is a good place to start with his proven ability to handle the hustle and bustle of the Festival a valuable asset. However, as is the case with several others, the ability to handle truly testing ground at this level is a cause for concern and he might struggle to uphold the form with last year's runner-up Its On The Line, who is more proven on heavy. Even so, it is the lightly-raced FERNS LOCK who shades the vote. He finished half a length behind Its On The Line at Down Royal's Christmas fixture and can turn the form around now he's effectively 7lb better off with Its On The Line when taking into account jockey claims. Billaway rates the pick of the other Irish contenders.
Templegate's TipMore Tips 
Its On The Line
Three good wins and this stamina test should be ideal.
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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)