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Race OverviewFOR NON STOP ran a blinder against the big World Hurdle hope Grands Crus here in November, when he was well clear of the third, and that makes him the most persuasive option in this field. Fast ground poses a new question for many, not least the otherwise strong Irish candidate Call The Police, whose form is all on testing ground. Aegean Dawn looked a top prospect before last week's scare, while Tiger O'Toole, Lightning Strike and Secret Dancer are interesting at longer odds.[Richard Austen]\n\x\x Â
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| No. | Runner | Details | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ![]() | Walkon (FR) R Thornton A King | 6 yrs / 166 lbs 121/20 | ||

CommentWalkon
| Date | Race Conditions | Weight | Jockey | Race Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18/02/11 | NBY 16SftCl1 G3HdHc,34K | 162 lbs | Robert Thornton | 11/15 27 3/4l, Recession Proof[3/1F]10-8 |
| 22/01/11 | ASC 19GSCl1 G2HdHc,23K | 164 lbs | Robert Thornton | 2/14 1/2l, Tiger O'Toole[12/1]10-5 |
| 02/04/09 | Ain 16Gd 4yCl1 NvG1Hd,74K | 154 lbs | Robert Thornton | 1/13 13l, Ski Sunday[2/1F]11-0 |
| 13/03/09 | CHL 17GS 4yCl1 G1Hd,68K | 154 lbs | Robert Thornton | 2/18 3/4l, Zaynar[4/1F]11-0 cheekpiece |
| 24/01/09 | CHL 17Hy 4yCl1 NvG2Hd,17K | 161 lbs | Robert Thornton | 1/7 1 1/4l, Reve De Sivola[6/5F]11-0 |
| 2 | ![]() | Solix (FR) B J Geraghty N Henderson | 5 yrs / 164 lbs 257147 |

CommentSolix
Not discredited at Newbury but much more needed
| Date | Race Conditions | Weight | Jockey | Race Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18/02/11 | NBY 16SftCl1 G3HdHc,34K | 161 lbs | David Bass | 7/15 11 1/4l, Recession Proof[16/1]10-8 |
| 14/11/10 | Aut 19Hy 4yG1Hd,108K | 146 lbs | Christophe Pieux | 4/12Bel La Vie[15/2]10-6 |
| 16/10/10 | Aut 19Hy 4yG3Hd,52K | 148 lbs | Christophe Pieux | 1/12 1 1/2l+, Bel La Vie[30/1]10-10 |
| 19/06/10 | Aut 19VSft 4yG1Hd,108K | 146 lbs | Bertrand Thelier | 7/9 28 1/4l+, Salder Roque[36/1]10-6 |
| 30/05/10 | Aut 19VSft 4yG3Hd,52K | 146 lbs | Bertrand Thelier | 5/10 9 3/4l+, Salder Roque[7/4F]10-1 |
| 3 | ![]() | Trenchant W Hutchinson A King | 6 yrs / 161 lbs 5910-2 |

CommentTrenchant
Fifth in 2009 Triumph; solid return latest; not impossible
| Date | Race Conditions | Weight | Jockey | Race Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27/02/11 | FON 20SftCl1 G2Hd,19K | 165 lbs | Robert Thornton | 2/5 6l, Celestial Halo[15/2]11-7 blinkers, |
| 18/03/10 | CHL 24GdCl1 LisHdHc,43K | 160 lbs | Robert Thornton | 16/24 26 1/4l, Buena Vista[25/1]10-1 blinkers |
| 28/02/10 | FON 20HyCl1 G2Hd,34K | 161 lbs | Robert Thornton | 1/7 2l, Souffleur[8/1]11-11 |
| 06/02/10 | SAN 22SftCl1 G3HdHc,26K | 152 lbs | Charlie Huxley | 9/13 44 1/4l, Beshabar[13/2]9-11 |
| 11/12/09 | CHL 24SftCl2 HdHc,13K | 166 lbs | Robert Thornton | 5/15 6 1/2l, Time For Rupert[20/1]11-7 |
| 4 | ![]() | Aegean Dawn D Bass N Henderson | 6 yrs / 157 lbs 1/1-11 |

CommentAegean Dawn
Unbeaten in four starts; interrupted prep; big player if all well
| Date | Race Conditions | Weight | Jockey | Race Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19/11/10 | ASC 16GSCl2 HdHc,8K | 135 lbs | David Bass | 1/13 4 1/2l, Mille Chief[4/11F]11-3 |
| 12/11/10 | CHL 21GSCl3 CdHdHc,6K | 154 lbs | David Bass | 1/23 3 1/2l, Dynaste[6/4F]11-5 |
| 17/11/09 | FOL 17Sft 4-6yCl4 NvHd,3K | 152 lbs | Robert Walford | 1/7 2 1/4l, Near The Water[8/13F]10-12 |
| 07/02/09 | KEM 16Sft 4-6yCl6 MdNHF,2K | 148 lbs | Robert Walford | 1/12 10l, Tzora[14/1]10-8 |
| 5 | ![]() | Call The Police (IRE) R Walsh W Mullins | 8 yrs / 152 lbs 114-21 |

CommentCall The Police
Doing well for new yard; raced only on slower ground; chance
| Date | Race Conditions | Weight | Jockey | Race Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16/02/11 | PUN 20HyHd,9K | 160 lbs | P Townend | 1/10 6l, Heavenly Blues[8/11F]11-2 |
| 09/01/11 | LEO 16SftHdHc,52K | 148 lbs | E Mullins | 2/26 2l, Final Approach[16/1]10-9 |
| 06/12/09 | PUN 16HyNvLisHd,23K | 163 lbs | D J Casey | 4/4 37l, Saludos[6/1]11-9 |
| 09/11/09 | LIM 16HyMdHd,3K | 166 lbs | D J Casey | 1/12 [EvensF] |
| 21/05/09 | CLO 16Hy 5-7yNHF,5K | 163 lbs | Mr R O'Sullivan | 1/18 5 1/2l, Captive Audience[13/2]12-0 |
| 6 | ![]() | Carlito Brigante (IRE) D N Russell G Elliott | 5 yrs / 152 lbs 42-102 |

CommentCarlito Brigante
Fourth in Triumph last year; improved of late; respected
| Date | Race Conditions | Weight | Jockey | Race Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29/01/11 | FAI 16Sft 5yHd,11K | 162 lbs | D N Russell | 2/2 4l, Alaivan[2/1]11-8 |
| 11/12/10 | CHL 20GSCl1 G2Hd,20K | 160 lbs | D N Russell | 11/12 44 1/2l, Karabak[20/1]11-2 |
| 20/11/10 | HAY 16GS 4yCl2 Hd,25K | 160 lbs | Jason Maguire | 1/5 2l, Bocamix[11/4]10-12 |
| 12/11/10 | Dun 12St,6K | 132 lbs | M C Hussey | 2/14 1 1/4l, Denny Crane[7/1]9-6 |
| 24/04/10 | PUN 16Gd 4yG1Hd,49K | 154 lbs | D N Russell | 2/9 12l, Barizan[2/1F]11-0 blinkers |
| 7 | ![]() | Arcalis B Hughes J H Johnson | 11 yrs / 150 lbs 23-636 |

CommentArcalis
One win in last five years; second in County last year
| Date | Race Conditions | Weight | Jockey | Race Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29/01/11 | CHL 24GSCl1 G2Hd,23K | 154 lbs | Brian Hughes | 6/14 32l, Grands Crus[33/1]11-4 tongue str |
| 27/11/10 | NBY 24GSCl1 G2Hd,29K | 154 lbs | Brian Hughes | 3/6 5 1/2l, Big Buck's[33/1]11-8 |
| 08/05/10 | HAY 16GdCl1 G3HdHc,43K | 154 lbs | A P McCoy | 6/23 10l, Eradicate[8/1]10-1 |
| 17/04/10 | AYR 16GdCl1 G2HdHc,46K | 155 lbs | Denis O'Regan | 3/12 6 1/4l, Overturn[12/1]10-7 |
| 19/03/10 | CHL 17GdCl1 G3HdHc,43K | 147 lbs | Denis O'Regan | 2/28 3l, Thousand Stars[33/1]10-5 |
| 8 | ![]() | Bothy D Cook B Ellison | 5 yrs / 150 lbs 17-252 |

CommentBothy
Vulnerable at shorter but bang there if he stays
| Date | Race Conditions | Weight | Jockey | Race Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18/02/11 | NBY 16SftCl1 G3HdHc,34K | 147 lbs | Danny Cook | 2/15 Sht-hd, Recession Proof[8/1]10-8 |
| 28/12/10 | STH 16St/SlwCl4 NHF,3K | 154 lbs | Fearghal Davis | 5/14 11 1/2l, Recession Proof[2/1F]11-0 |
| 14/11/10 | CHL 16GSCl1 G3HdHc,57K | 139 lbs | Danny Cook | 2/17 Nk, Menorah[16/1]11-12 |
| 23/10/10 | DON 12GdCl3Hc,6K | 123 lbs | Dale Swift | 9/20 8 1/4l, Salden Licht[25/1]9-12 |
| 02/10/10 | NMK 12SftCl3Hc,9K | 124 lbs | John Fahy | 6/14 11l, Lethal Glaze[16/1]9-4 |
| 9 | ![]() | Battle Group T Scudamore D Pipe | 6 yrs / 149 lbs 123441 |

CommentBattle Group
Plenty of wins this season but looked reluctant two starts ago
| Date | Race Conditions | Weight | Jockey | Race Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26/02/11 | NCS 22HyCl3 NvHd,4K | 162 lbs | Tom Scudamore | 1/7 Sht-hd, Yurok[5/1]11-4 |
| 13/02/11 | EXE 17HyCl1 NvLisHd,8K | 165 lbs | Tom Scudamore | 4/6 81l, Spirit Son[13/2]11-11 |
| 15/10/10 | CHL 24GdCl2 HdHc,9K | 148 lbs | A P McCoy | 4/14 5 1/4l, Amber Brook[6/1J]10-13 |
| 15/09/10 | LIS 20Gd/YNvHd,14K | 164 lbs | Tom Scudamore | 3/13 3 1/4l, One Cool Tornado[7/1]11-7 |
| 22/08/10 | NAB 22SftCl2 HdHc,19K | 156 lbs | Tom Scudamore | 2/13 3 3/4l, Raslan[8/1]10-9 visor, ton |
| 10 | ![]() | Tiger O'Toole (IRE) P Moloney E Williams | 6 yrs / 149 lbs 116951 |

CommentTiger O'Toole
Better than ever since break; telling late challenge
| Date | Race Conditions | Weight | Jockey | Race Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22/01/11 | ASC 19GSCl1 G2HdHc,23K | 145 lbs | Paul Moloney | 1/14 1/2l, Walkon[40/1]11-10 |
| 08/01/11 | SAN 16HyCl2 HdHc,9K | 151 lbs | Jason Maguire | 5/12 15l, Mille Chief[33/1]11-12 |
| 29/07/10 | GAL 16GFHdHc,133K | 145 lbs | Paul Moloney | 9/19 26 1/4l, Overturn[28/1]11-6 |
| 17/07/10 | MAR 17GdCl1 LisHdHc,23K | 155 lbs | Paul Moloney | 6/17 27l, Australia Day[8/1]11-5 |
| 29/05/10 | STR 16GFCl3 HdHc,9K | 153 lbs | Paul Moloney | 1/9 3l, Forty Thirty[9/4F]10-12 |
| 11 | ![]() | Pistolet Noir (FR) I Popham P Nicholls | 5 yrs / 149 lbs 03-0F4 |

CommentPistolet Noir
Return to trip might help but not convincing these days
| Date | Race Conditions | Weight | Jockey | Race Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22/02/11 | TAU 17SftCl2 HdHc,14K | 145 lbs | Daryl Jacob | 4/7 2 1/2l, Ciceron[7/2]10-3 |
| 13/11/10 | CHL 25GSCl1 LisHdHc,14K | 155 lbs | Ian Popham | F/13Cross Kennon[14/1]10-11 |
| 23/10/10 | CHP 20SftCl1 LisHdHc,17K | 157 lbs | Harry Skelton | 11/13 86 3/4l, Any Given Day[11/2]10-8 |
| 08/04/10 | Ain 20GdCl1 LisHdHc,29K | 144 lbs | R Walsh | 3/22 1 1/2l, Sir Harry Ormesher[16/1]11-1 |
| 13/03/10 | SAN 16GSCl1 LisHdHc,40K | 148 lbs | Nick Scholfield | 14/23 38l, Qaspal[25/1]10-3 |
| 12 | ![]() | Orsippus (USA) D J Condon Michael Smith | 5 yrs / 148 lbs 14-674 |

CommentOrsippus
Respected on Aintree form last spring; not so good since
| Date | Race Conditions | Weight | Jockey | Race Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17/02/11 | KEL 18SftCl2 Hd,10K | 160 lbs | Sam Thomas | 4/9 33l, Peddlers Cross[16/1]11-10 |
| 14/11/10 | CHL 16GSCl1 G3HdHc,57K | 154 lbs | Sam Thomas | 7/17 25 1/2l, Menorah[50/1]11-12 |
| 16/10/10 | CHL 16Gd 4yCl2 Hd,31K | 160 lbs | D J Condon | 6/8 54l, Clerk's Choice[12/1]10-12 |
| 24/04/10 | PUN 16Gd 4yG1Hd,49K | 154 lbs | D J Condon | 4/9 17 3/4l, Barizan[6/1]11-0 blinkers |
| 08/04/10 | Ain 16Gd 4yCl1 NvG1Hd,57K | 154 lbs | D J Condon | 1/11 3 1/4l, Barizan[40/1]11-0 visor |
| 13 | ![]() | Straw Bear (USA) L Treadwell N Gifford | 10 yrs / 147 lbs P6-325 |

CommentStraw Bear
Formerly high class; not so good now; weights claim though
| Date | Race Conditions | Weight | Jockey | Race Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19/02/11 | WCN 21GSCl2 ChHc,16K | 166 lbs | A P McCoy | 5/9 57l, Swing Bill[5/1]11-7 |
| 28/01/11 | FON 20GSCl4 Ch,3K | 154 lbs | A P McCoy | 2/5 6l, Definity[9/4]11-0 |
| 07/01/11 | FON 22HyCl4 NvCh,3K | 154 lbs | Liam Treadwell | 3/4 8 3/4l, Quantitativeeasing[12/1]11-0 |
| 26/12/09 | KEM 16GSCl1 G1Hd,57K | 161 lbs | Liam Treadwell | 6/7 64 1/2l, Go Native[33/1]11-7 |
| 21/11/09 | ASC 19GdCl1 G2Hd,56K | 154 lbs | Liam Treadwell | PU/8Zaynar[20/1]11-4 |
| 14 | ![]() | For Non Stop (IRE) D Jacob N Williams | 6 yrs / 147 lbs 43-124 |

CommentFor Non Stop
Betterr than able to show latest; can go very well
| Date | Race Conditions | Weight | Jockey | Race Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29/12/10 | NBY 21GSCl1 NvG1Hd,20K | 161 lbs | Daryl Jacob | 4/8 12l, Backspin[9/4F]11-7 |
| 14/11/10 | CHL 21GSCl2 HdHc,13K | 152 lbs | Daryl Jacob | 2/17 6l, Grands Crus[9/2F]10-13 tongue str |
| 09/10/10 | CHP 20GSCl3 HdHc,5K | 148 lbs | Daryl Jacob | 1/11 6l, Pavillon Bleu[9/2]11-0 |
| 10/03/10 | FON 18GdCl5 MdHd,2K | 156 lbs | Paul Moloney | 3/13 3l, Like A Hurricane[11/4]11-2 |
| 14/02/10 | EXE 17GSCl4 MdHd,3K | 157 lbs | Paul Moloney | 4/14 4 1/4l, Real Treasure[14/1]10-10 |
| 15 | ![]() | Ballyhaunis P Townend W Mullins | 6 yrs / 147 lbs 7-112 |

CommentBallyhaunis
| Date | Race Conditions | Weight | Jockey | Race Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23/01/11 | LEO 20SftNvG2Hd,22K | 157 lbs | P Townend | 2/5 2l, Hidden Cyclone[3/1]11-6 |
| 18/11/10 | THU 16Sft/HyHd,6K | 166 lbs | P Townend | 1/9 1 1/4l, Wilde Wit Pleasure[5/4F]11-12 tongue str |
| 17/09/10 | LIS 20Gd 5yMdHd,7K | 166 lbs | R Walsh | 1/18 4l, Gala Dancer[4/7F]11-12 |
| 26/07/10 | GAL 16Gd/YHc,43K | 157 lbs | Mr P W Mullins | 3/20 7 1/4l, Admiral Barry[11/2F]10-1 |
| 27/06/10 | CUR 12GFHc,43K | 129 lbs | G F Carroll | 5/15 9l, Bay Willow[12/1]8-4 |
| 16 | ![]() | Aachen R T Dunne Miss V Williams | 7 yrs / 143 lbs 03/P3- |

CommentAachen
| Date | Race Conditions | Weight | Jockey | Race Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30/01/10 | CHL 17SftCl2 HdHc,12K | 159 lbs | Aidan Coleman | 3/16 8 1/4l, Arctic Magic[8/1]10-2 |
| 16/01/10 | KEM 21SftCl2 HdHc,19K | 151 lbs | Aidan Coleman | PU/13Micheal Flips[7/1]10-11 |
| 16/04/09 | CHL 17GdCl2 NvHd,11K | 162 lbs | Sam Thomas | 3/9 28l, Tataniano[2/1]11-4 |
| 13/03/09 | CHL 17GSCl1 G3HdHc,46K | 161 lbs | Sam Thomas | 20/27 43 3/4l, American Trilogy[10/1]11-0 blinkers |
| 22/02/09 | TOW 16HyCl3 NvHd,6K | 164 lbs | Sam Thomas | 1/8 4l, Neil Harvey[8/11F]11-7 |
| 17 | ![]() | Busker Royal R Killoran N Henderson | 8 yrs / 142 lbs F-4443 |

CommentBusker Royal
| Date | Race Conditions | Weight | Jockey | Race Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19/02/11 | ASC 19SftCl2 HdHc,25K | 139 lbs | Richard Killoran | 3/11 2 1/4l, Act Of Kalanisi[7/1]10-0 |
| 22/01/11 | WCN 22SftCl3 HdHc,5K | 162 lbs | Richard Killoran | 4/21 1l, Sparrow Hills[20/1]10-11 |
| 05/06/10 | WOR 20GdCl3 HdHc,5K | 149 lbs | David Bass | 4/14 12 3/4l, Son Of Flicka[7/2F]11-6 |
| 01/05/10 | UTT 20GSCl2 HdHc,15K | 139 lbs | David Bass | 4/13 11 3/4l, Bella Haze[5/1]10-13 |
| 18/04/10 | ASC 24GdCl3 CdHdHc,5K | 158 lbs | David Bass | F/10Ameeq[5/2F]11-4 |
| 19 | ![]() | Lord Ragnar (IRE) A Tinkler N Henderson | 8 yrs / 141 lbs 71P-42 |

CommentLord Ragnar
Decent chance of return to form now hurdling again; bit to prove
| Date | Race Conditions | Weight | Jockey | Race Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/02/11 | Ffo 24GSCl3 NvCh,5K | 152 lbs | Barry Geraghty | 2/5 3 3/4l, Massini Man[6/5F]10-11 |
| 08/01/11 | WCN 21SftCl3 NvCh,6K | 152 lbs | Andrew Tinkler | 4/5 16 1/4l, The Minack[5/1]10-12 |
| 14/04/10 | CHL 20GdCl2 HdHc,11K | 160 lbs | Barry Geraghty | PU/11Quartz De Thaix[15/2]11-1 |
| 26/03/10 | NBY 19SftCl3 NvHdHc,5K | 166 lbs | David Bass | 1/11 3l, Beau Lake[4/1]10-9 |
| 07/02/10 | MUS 20GSCl3 HdHc,7K | 166 lbs | Barry Geraghty | 7/13 19 1/4l, Leith Walk[7/2F]9-7 |
| 21 | ![]() | Lightning Strike (GER) A Coleman Miss V Williams | 8 yrs / 141 lbs 131P/7 |

CommentLightning Strike
| Date | Race Conditions | Weight | Jockey | Race Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19/02/11 | HAY 24HyCl2 HdHc,9K | 160 lbs | Aidan Coleman | 7/13 43 1/2l, Skippers Brig[16/1]11-11 |
| 11/03/09 | CHL 24GSCl1 G1Ch,97K | 158 lbs | Aidan Coleman | PU/15Cooldine[28/1]11-4 |
| 24/02/09 | LEI 23GdCl3 NvCh,8K | 159 lbs | Aidan Coleman | 1/5 5l, Backbord[8/13F]11-4 |
| 07/02/09 | KEM 20GSCl2 Ch,19K | 161 lbs | Sam Thomas | 3/7 17 1/2l, Tartak[5/2]11-7 |
| 24/01/09 | DON 19SftCl3 NvCh,11K | 158 lbs | Sam Thomas | 1/4 30l, Psychomodo[8/11F]11-4 |
| 22 | ![]() | Mohanad (IRE) J Goldstein Sheena West | 5 yrs / 141 lbs -43520 |

CommentMohanad
Ground will suit but has to prove stamina for the job
| Date | Race Conditions | Weight | Jockey | Race Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/03/11 | LIN 16StCl5Hc,2K | 128 lbs | Jamie Goldstein | 2/6 1 1/4l, Kahfre[9/2]9-1 visor |
| 23/10/10 | CHP 20SftCl1 LisHdHc,17K | 147 lbs | Jamie Goldstein | 12/13 97 3/4l, Any Given Day[20/1]10-8 |
| 10/10/10 | GOO 16GSCl5Hc,3K | 163 lbs | Jamie Goldstein | 2/11 4l, Bugsy's Boy[5/2F]11-12 |
| 29/09/10 | SAL 14SftCl5Hc,3K | 132 lbs | Jamie Goldstein | 2/10 6l, Pocketwood[10/1]9-8 |
| 09/09/10 | EPS 12GSCl4Hc,6K | 151 lbs | Jamie Goldstein | 2/9 3 1/4l, Kings Troop[3/1F]11-8 |
| 26 | ![]() | Dantari (IRE) J E Moore E Williams | 6 yrs / 140 lbs 872553 |

CommentDantari
Reliable sort but handicapper had edge for some time now
| Date | Race Conditions | Weight | Jockey | Race Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/02/11 | SAN 22GdCl1 G3HdHc,19K | 141 lbs | Mr J England | 3/20 10 1/4l, Kilcrea Kim[20/1]10-12 |
| 15/01/11 | KEM 21GSCl2 HdHc,28K | 142 lbs | Paul Moloney | 5/19 11 1/4l, James De Vassy[28/1]11-2 |
| 30/12/10 | TAU 19GSCl2 CdHdHc,13K | 146 lbs | D P Fahy | 5/15 22 3/4l, Dynaste[16/1]10-6 |
| 23/10/10 | CHP 20SftCl1 LisHdHc,17K | 145 lbs | D P Fahy | 2/13 10l, Any Given Day[11/1]10-8 |
| 16/10/10 | CHL 21GdCl2 HdHc,9K | 156 lbs | D P Fahy | 7/17 6 1/4l, Russian War[16/1]10-11 tongue str |
| 27 | ![]() | Song Of Songs R McLernon Jonjo O'Neill | 9 yrs / 140 lbs 4F4-F0 |

CommentSong Of Songs
Best at 2m but well beaten in Saturday's Imperial Cup
| Date | Race Conditions | Weight | Jockey | Race Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/03/11 | SAN 16GdCl1 LisHdHc,34K | 145 lbs | Will Kennedy | 17/24 46l, Alarazi[40/1]10-3 |
| 15/02/11 | FOL 25SftCl6 HnCh,1K | 176 lbs | Mr A J Berry | F/7Dante's Storm[9/2]12-4 |
| 16/04/10 | CHL 17GdCl2 HdHc,8K | 161 lbs | A P McCoy | 4/13 11l, Ashkazar[5/1]11-12 |
| 18/03/10 | CHL 21GdCl1 G3ChHc,46K | 147 lbs | A P McCoy | F/24Great Endeavour[10/1]10-1 |
| 06/02/10 | SAN 16GSCl2 ChHc,13K | 161 lbs | A P McCoy | 4/7 6 1/2l, Russian Flag[3/1F]10-9 |
6 Non Runners: County Zen, Gift Of Dgab, Montan, Orzare, Points Of View, Secret Dancer
One horse has been at the top of the Coral Cup Odds for some time now and that is the Nicky Henderson trained Aegean Dawn who has two wins from two starts this season with both coming within a week of each other back in November. He won the Conditional Jockeys Handicap Hurdle at Cheltenham at the start of November with plenty in hand and that was his first run for about a year. Having been hit hard by the handicapper we saw Aegean Dawn return to the track just a week later at Ascot in the Canaccord Genuity Handicap Hurdle carrying a feather weight of 9st 9lbs. He duly scored with a good turn of foot to hold off the exciting Mille Chief to confirm his talent and he could be a special talent to keep an eye on.
Alan King has given the exciting Walkon an entry to the Coral Cup this season and he could be a major player in the outcome of the race. The grey horse only returned to the track in January after a lay-off of almost two years and he immediately looked somewhere near his best with a strong second place behind Tiger O Toole in the Holloways Hurdle at Ascot. We last saw him when he disappointed in the Totesport Trophy but that could be forgiven for the bounce factor, and if he can retain his best form which saw him run second in the JCB Triumph Hurdle back in 2009 he could every chance in Coral Cup this year.
Willie Mullins could well run Call The Police in the Coral Cup this season following a good couple of runs in Ireland recently. He had his first run of the season and for Mullins in January at Leopardstown and he ran a fine race in the MCR Hurdle. He was only beaten that day by Final Approach before going one better last time out at Punchestown during the middle of February. He won well that day in the Follow Us On Facebook Hurdle and has been given a decent Coral Cup weight of 10st 7lbs as a result.
Brian Ellison has confirmed that Bothy is likely to take in the Coral Cup at the Festival and he is a horse that rarely ever runs a bad race so has to come into consideration from punters. His most eye catching run of the season was a second place behind Champion Hurdle fancy Menorah in the Greatwood Handicap Hurdle at Cheltenham back in November. It is worth noting that he was in receipt of two stone from Menorah that day but did push him all the way up the hill, so punters may want to watch the form of Menorah in the Champion Hurdle at the Festival. We last saw him in the Totesport Trophy at Newbury last month when he came in second behind Recession Proof, he will carry 10st 5lbs in the Coral Cup and could run a big race.
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