4.40 CHELTENHAM
Princess Royal Challenge Cup Open Hunters' Chase
Prize: £24,445 Distance: 3m2f70y Class: Class 2 Age Band: 5yo+ Rating Band: Going: Good To Soft
Result (SP)
1. Barton Snow (IRE)
Mr Henry Crow
J J O'Shea
J J O'Shea
9/2
7. Its On The Line (IRE)
Mr Derek O'Connor
Emmet Mullins
Emmet Mullins
7/2F
12. Music Drive (FR)
Miss Ellie Callwood
Kelly Morgan
Kelly Morgan
33/1
5. Golden Son (FR)
Miss Olive Nicholls
Paul Nicholls
Paul Nicholls
16/1
13. Panda Boy (IRE)
Mr J L Gleeson
Martin Brassil
Martin Brassil
4/1
4. Con's Roc (IRE)
Mr D Allen
Terence O'Brien
Terence O'Brien
9/1
23. Wonderwall (IRE)
Mr R James
S Curling
S Curling
6/1
19. Take All (IRE)
Mr Samuel Scott
Myles Osborne
Myles Osborne
66/1
17. Solitary Man (IRE)
Miss A B O'Connor
E Bolger
E Bolger
14/1
2. Carnfunnock (IRE)
Mr S Connor
S R B Crawford
S R B Crawford
50/1
3. Chemical Energy (IRE)
Mr B O'Neill
Gordon Elliott
Gordon Elliott
20/1
15. Pyleigh Court (GB)
Miss Ella Herbison
R C Pudd
R C Pudd
150/1
8. King Alex (FR)
Mr J P Ahern
G Ahern
G Ahern
80/1
18. Stattler (IRE)
Mr P W Mullins
Faye Bramley
Faye Bramley
16/1
11. Linelee King (FR)
Mr James King
Olly Murphy
Olly Murphy
40/1
20. What A Glance (GB)
Miss Clara Brewitt
Tom Britten
Tom Britten
150/1
6. Gracchus De Balme (FR)
Mr P A King
J J O'Shea
J J O'Shea
50/1
21. Willewonga (GB)
Mr Thomas Easterby
J J O'Shea
J J O'Shea
100/1
16. Shearer (IRE)
Miss Gina Andrews
Paul Nicholls
Paul Nicholls
28/1
10. Lift Me Up (IRE)
Miss Heidi Palin
Miss M Filby
Miss M Filby
150/1
22. Willitgoahead (IRE)
Mr H C Swan
Gordon Elliott
Gordon Elliott
18/1
14. Paul Marvel (FR)
Miss Amber Jackson-Fennell
J J O'Shea
J J O'Shea
80/1
9. Kings Jet (IRE)
Mr T A Halford
C W J Farrell
C W J Farrell
80/1
Barton Snow
Mr Henry Crow,
J J O'Shea J Mr Henry Crow T J J O'Shea
Age 9 Weight 168 OR 142 RPR 135
Form 1-1111 Could run well for a long way but ultimately prove vulnerable to stronger stayers
J J O'Shea J Mr Henry Crow T J J O'Shea
Age 9 Weight 168 OR 142 RPR 135
Form 1-1111 Could run well for a long way but ultimately prove vulnerable to stronger stayers
1 nap
2 tips
7/1
Carnfunnock
Mr S Connor,
S R B Crawford J Mr S Connor T S R B Crawford
Age 9 Weight 168 OR 126 RPR 130
Form 6-P161 Ran well for a 100-1 shot in this last year (sixth); another notable run at Christmas
S R B Crawford J Mr S Connor T S R B Crawford
Age 9 Weight 168 OR 126 RPR 130
Form 6-P161 Ran well for a 100-1 shot in this last year (sixth); another notable run at Christmas
1 nap
50/1
Chemical Energy
Mr B O'Neill,
Gordon Elliott J Mr B O'Neill T Gordon Elliott
Age 10 Weight 168 OR 141 RPR 140
Form 6-5011 Formerly smart and his autumn point wins may have given him some renewed belief
Gordon Elliott J Mr B O'Neill T Gordon Elliott
Age 10 Weight 168 OR 141 RPR 140
Form 6-5011 Formerly smart and his autumn point wins may have given him some renewed belief
2 tips
25/1
Con's Roc
Mr D Allen,
Terence O'Brien J Mr D Allen T Terence O'Brien
Age 9 Weight 168 OR 132 RPR 135
Form /12-13 An up-and-coming 9yo with so few runs on the board; a likely improver over this far
Terence O'Brien J Mr D Allen T Terence O'Brien
Age 9 Weight 168 OR 132 RPR 135
Form /12-13 An up-and-coming 9yo with so few runs on the board; a likely improver over this far
2 naps
15 tips
8/1
Golden Son
Miss Olive Nicholls,
Paul Nicholls J Miss Olive Nicholls T Paul Nicholls
Age 8 Weight 168 OR 132 RPR 144
Form 3P3-11 Useful handicapper and 2-2 in hunter chases; could have a say if he sees out the trip
Paul Nicholls J Miss Olive Nicholls T Paul Nicholls
Age 8 Weight 168 OR 132 RPR 144
Form 3P3-11 Useful handicapper and 2-2 in hunter chases; could have a say if he sees out the trip
2 tips
16/1
Gracchus De Balme
Mr P A King,
J J O'Shea J Mr P A King T J J O'Shea
Age 10 Weight 168 OR 133 RPR 136
Form 1-21P2 Won last year's hunter chase at Aintree's big meeting and has C&D form
J J O'Shea J Mr P A King T J J O'Shea
Age 10 Weight 168 OR 133 RPR 136
Form 1-21P2 Won last year's hunter chase at Aintree's big meeting and has C&D form
2 tips
50/1
Its On The Line
Mr Derek O'Connor,
Emmet Mullins J Mr Derek O'Connor T Emmet Mullins
Age 9 Weight 168 OR 140 RPR 146
Form 2-1412 All roads have led to this after narrow defeats in the last three runnings; clear chance
Emmet Mullins J Mr Derek O'Connor T Emmet Mullins
Age 9 Weight 168 OR 140 RPR 146
Form 2-1412 All roads have led to this after narrow defeats in the last three runnings; clear chance
5 tips
10/3
King Alex
Mr J P Ahern,
G Ahern J Mr J P Ahern T G Ahern
Age 12 Weight 168 OR 120 RPR 115
Form 5-3212 He's only 1-8 over regulation fences and doesn't look up to this at the age of 12
G Ahern J Mr J P Ahern T G Ahern
Age 12 Weight 168 OR 120 RPR 115
Form 5-3212 He's only 1-8 over regulation fences and doesn't look up to this at the age of 12
80/1
Kings Jet
Mr T A Halford,
C W J Farrell J Mr T A Halford T C W J Farrell
Age 6 Weight 168 OR 120 RPR 133
Form 1P2162 Point/hunter chase winner; only a 6yo but this race looks too tough
C W J Farrell J Mr T A Halford T C W J Farrell
Age 6 Weight 168 OR 120 RPR 133
Form 1P2162 Point/hunter chase winner; only a 6yo but this race looks too tough
80/1
Lift Me Up
Miss Heidi Palin,
Miss M Filby J Miss Heidi Palin T Miss M Filby
Age 10 Weight 168 OR 122 RPR 131
Form 101-4P Tailed off in this last year (33-1); credentials are no more compelling this time around
Miss M Filby J Miss Heidi Palin T Miss M Filby
Age 10 Weight 168 OR 122 RPR 131
Form 101-4P Tailed off in this last year (33-1); credentials are no more compelling this time around
200/1
Linelee King
Mr James King,
Olly Murphy J Mr James King T Olly Murphy
Age 11 Weight 168 OR 124 RPR 130
Form 4/1-21 1st and 2nd in hunter chases; back from a break to beat Music Drive in a point in January
Olly Murphy J Mr James King T Olly Murphy
Age 11 Weight 168 OR 124 RPR 130
Form 4/1-21 1st and 2nd in hunter chases; back from a break to beat Music Drive in a point in January
40/1
Music Drive
Miss Ellie Callwood,
Kelly Morgan J Miss Ellie Callwood T Kelly Morgan
Age 9 Weight 168 OR 131 RPR 132
Form 114-12 Beaten in his recent point; a repeat of last year's fourth in this would be a result
Kelly Morgan J Miss Ellie Callwood T Kelly Morgan
Age 9 Weight 168 OR 131 RPR 132
Form 114-12 Beaten in his recent point; a repeat of last year's fourth in this would be a result
28/1
Panda Boy
Mr J L Gleeson,
Martin Brassil J Mr J L Gleeson T Martin Brassil
Age 10 Weight 168 OR 142 RPR 147
Form U-8311 Former classy chaser and back in the good books after his recent hunter chase wins
Martin Brassil J Mr J L Gleeson T Martin Brassil
Age 10 Weight 168 OR 142 RPR 147
Form U-8311 Former classy chaser and back in the good books after his recent hunter chase wins
15 tips
4/1
Paul Marvel
Miss Amber Jackson-Fennell,
J J O'Shea J Miss Amber Jackson-Fennell T J J O'Shea
Age 9 Weight 168 OR 120 RPR 123
Form 21P211 Held by Golden Son in January and he was entitled to win his last two races at odds-on
J J O'Shea J Miss Amber Jackson-Fennell T J J O'Shea
Age 9 Weight 168 OR 120 RPR 123
Form 21P211 Held by Golden Son in January and he was entitled to win his last two races at odds-on
80/1
Pyleigh Court
Miss Ella Herbison,
R C Pudd J Miss Ella Herbison T R C Pudd
Age 11 Weight 168 OR 123 RPR 127
Form 31P-12 Dual hunter chase winner but tends to struggle on the bigger stage
R C Pudd J Miss Ella Herbison T R C Pudd
Age 11 Weight 168 OR 123 RPR 127
Form 31P-12 Dual hunter chase winner but tends to struggle on the bigger stage
200/1
Shearer
Miss Gina Andrews,
Paul Nicholls J Miss Gina Andrews T Paul Nicholls
Age 10 Weight 168 OR 132 RPR 138
Form /115-3 In the firing line throughout when fifth last year; can improve on his third at Haydock
Paul Nicholls J Miss Gina Andrews T Paul Nicholls
Age 10 Weight 168 OR 132 RPR 138
Form /115-3 In the firing line throughout when fifth last year; can improve on his third at Haydock
28/1
Solitary Man
Miss A B O'Connor,
E Bolger J Miss A B O'Connor T E Bolger
Age 8 Weight 168 OR 136 RPR 137
Form 312141 Stamina queries over this far but his trainer has won this three times; visor is new
E Bolger J Miss A B O'Connor T E Bolger
Age 8 Weight 168 OR 136 RPR 137
Form 312141 Stamina queries over this far but his trainer has won this three times; visor is new
1 tip
14/1
Stattler
Mr P W Mullins,
Faye Bramley J Mr P W Mullins T Faye Bramley
Age 11 Weight 168 OR 137 RPR 144
Form 24P/21 Past Festival winner; strong stayer who could be running on when others have cried enough
Faye Bramley J Mr P W Mullins T Faye Bramley
Age 11 Weight 168 OR 137 RPR 144
Form 24P/21 Past Festival winner; strong stayer who could be running on when others have cried enough
1 nap
6 tips
12/1
Take All
Mr Samuel Scott,
Myles Osborne J Mr Samuel Scott T Myles Osborne
Age 11 Weight 168 OR 126 RPR 129
Form 1-4432 Going okay when falling three out last year; returns after a pleasing run at Haydock
Myles Osborne J Mr Samuel Scott T Myles Osborne
Age 11 Weight 168 OR 126 RPR 129
Form 1-4432 Going okay when falling three out last year; returns after a pleasing run at Haydock
100/1
What A Glance
Miss Clara Brewitt,
Tom Britten J Miss Clara Brewitt T Tom Britten
Age 11 Weight 168 OR 137 RPR 135
Form 20-5F2 Never counted in this 12 months ago and returns a year older and in no better form
Tom Britten J Miss Clara Brewitt T Tom Britten
Age 11 Weight 168 OR 137 RPR 135
Form 20-5F2 Never counted in this 12 months ago and returns a year older and in no better form
200/1
Willewonga
Mr Thomas Easterby,
J J O'Shea J Mr Thomas Easterby T J J O'Shea
Age 10 Weight 168 OR 127 RPR 130
Form 2P2-32 Gracchus De Balme and Linelee King have had his measure in the past
J J O'Shea J Mr Thomas Easterby T J J O'Shea
Age 10 Weight 168 OR 127 RPR 130
Form 2P2-32 Gracchus De Balme and Linelee King have had his measure in the past
100/1
Willitgoahead
Mr H C Swan,
Gordon Elliott J Mr H C Swan T Gordon Elliott
Age 8 Weight 168 OR 134 RPR 138
Form 30-P2U 3rd in 2025; eight is no age in this discipline; there's a suspicion he has more to give
Gordon Elliott J Mr H C Swan T Gordon Elliott
Age 8 Weight 168 OR 134 RPR 138
Form 30-P2U 3rd in 2025; eight is no age in this discipline; there's a suspicion he has more to give
20/1
Wonderwall
Mr R James,
S Curling J Mr R James T S Curling
Age 10 Weight 168 OR 140 RPR 142
Form 2111-1 Won this last year and returns fresh after a strikingly similar preparation
S Curling J Mr R James T S Curling
Age 10 Weight 168 OR 140 RPR 142
Form 2111-1 Won this last year and returns fresh after a strikingly similar preparation
11 tips
5/1
Wrappedupinmay Non-runner
Non-runner,
S Curling J Mr D Doyle T S Curling
Age 8 Weight 168 OR 118 RPR -
Form 3P-211 Looked good in winning two points this winter; similar profile to yard's winner last year
S Curling J Mr D Doyle T S Curling
Age 8 Weight 168 OR 118 RPR -
Form 3P-211 Looked good in winning two points this winter; similar profile to yard's winner last year
1 tip
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