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CHELTENHAM
15 March 2024
JCB Triumph Hurdle (Grade 1) (GBB Race) (Class 1) Racecard
- Channel:
- Distance: 2m 179y
- Going: Heavy
- Runners
- 12
- Type
- Hurdle
Selection
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Racecard
No.(Draw)
Runner
Best Odds
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Easy win at Limerick; 15-2, kept on well in fourth to Kargese for Grade 1 at Leopardstown
14
Age: 4
Weight: 11-2
OR: 138
Days: 41
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Feb 24 | Leo Leopardstown | 16f Sft | 4yHG1 | 11-0 | 4/11 | Kargese (2¼L) | 15/2 | - | 138 |
| 26 Dec 23 | Lim Limerick | 16f Sft/Hy | 3yMdH | 11-0 | 1/9 | Mr Lincoln (8L) | 2/5F | - | 119 |
| 8 Mar 23 | Fnt Fontainebleau | 11f VSft | 3y | 8-11 | 1/12 | De Florio (7L) | 38/1 | - | 104 |
Cold Recent Form Jockey - 0 wins from 13 in the last 14 days (0%)
Useful Flat win; too free on hurdle debut and never placed to challenge when Grade 1 sixth
06
Age: 4
Weight: 11-2
OR: -
Days: 41
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Feb 24 | Leo Leopardstown | 16f Sft | 4yHG1 | 11-0 | 6/11 | Kargese (5¼L) | 50/1 | - | 135 |
| 27 Dec 23 | Leo Leopardstown | 16f Hy | 3yMdH | 11-0 | 11/19 | Intellotto (33L) | 6/5F | - | 95 |
| 24 Jun 23 | Lim Limerick | 12.5f Y | Md | 9-7 | 1/12 | Beechwood (2L) | 5/1 | - | 96 |
| 22 May 23 | Ros Roscommon | 10.5f Gd/Y | Md | 9-7 | 3/14 | Pearl Of Australia (1¾L) | 12/1 | - | 82 |
| 16 Apr 23 | Cur Curragh | 10f Hy | 3yMd | 9-5 | 4/12 | Bright Legend (14L) | 50/1 | - | 66 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Jumping mistakes on both hurdle starts, winning first time but soundly beaten in Grade 1
18
Age: 4
Weight: 11-2
OR: -
Days: 41
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Feb 24 | Leo Leopardstown | 16f Sft | 4yHG1 | 11-0 | 8/11 | Kargese (17½L) | 11/1 | - | 122 |
| 15 Jan 24 | Pun Punchestown | 16.5f Sft | 4yMdH | 11-7 | 1/18 | Pigeon House (2¾L) | 6/4F | - | 122 |
| 7 Apr 23 | Sai Saint-Cloud | 12f GS | 3y | 9-0 | 3/6 | Karburan (1¼L) | 47/10 | - | 81 |
| 9 Mar 23 | Sai Saint-Cloud | 10f VSft | 3y | 9-0 b | 3/6 | Don Diego De Vega (3L) | 7/5F | - | 81 |
| 4 Feb 23 | Dea Deauville | 9.5f St | 3y | 9-2 b1 | 1/9 | Sir Alexander (2½L) | 7/10F | - | 77 |
| 14 Jan 23 | Cha Chantilly | 9.5f St | 3y | 9-2 | 2/12 | Belinskov (hd) | 6/4F | - | 77 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Improved to win well last time (heavy) but not sufficiently to think he's a player today
2521
Age: 4
Weight: 11-2
OR: 117
Days: 14
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Mar 24 | Nby Newbury | 16.5f Hy | 34yH | 10-9 | 1/5 | Le Fauve (4½L) | 7/2 | 109 | 110 |
| 7 Feb 24 | Lud Ludlow | 16f Sft | 44yH | 10-9 | 2/11 | Royal Way (shd) | 11/2 | - | 106 |
| 27 Dec 23 | Kem Kempton | 16f GS | 23yH | 11-0 | 5/8 | Sir Gino (33L) | 8/1 | - | 89 |
| 8 Dec 23 | San Sandown | 16f Hy | 23yH | 11-2 | 2/7 | Castelfort (hd) | 10/1 | - | 101 |
| 11 Oct 23 | Kem Kempton (AW) | 12f St/Slw | 5Hc | 9-9 | 2/12 | Bohemian Breeze (1¼L) | 6/1 | 72 | 78 |
| 26 Sep 23 | Lin Lingfield (AW) | 10f St | 5Hc | 9-7 | 3/11 | Kodiman (2¼L) | 5/2F | 73 | 77 |
Won at Auteuil last April; first run since was a big one, when 3rd to Kargese in Grade
1-3
Age: 4
Weight: 11-2
OR: 139
Days: 41
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Feb 24 | Leo Leopardstown | 16f Sft | 4yHG1 | 11-0 | 3/11 | Kargese (1¾L) | 5/1 | - | 138 |
| 2 Apr 23 | Aut Auteuil | 15f VSft | 3yH | 10-8 ht | 1/11 | Winstonpresident (4½L) | 229/10 | - | 106 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
BF
Beaten Favourite - Losing favourite last time out
w1
Wind Op - First run after wind operation
Hot Recent Form Jockey - 8 wins from 20 in the last 14 days (40%)
Won hurdle debut by nearly 10l; nasal discharge next time; 420,000euros buy last month
19
Age: 4
Weight: 11-2
OR: -
Days: 80
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Dec 23 | Leo Leopardstown | 16f Y | 3yHG2 | 10-13 | 9/12 | Kala Conti (10½L) | 13/8F | - | 117 |
| 25 Nov 23 | Pun Punchestown | 16.5f Sft | 3yMdH | 11-0 | 1/12 | Lark In The Mornin (9½L) | 3/1 | - | 126 |
D
2 x Distance Winner - Won 2 times before at this distance
Stayed on well in Grade 2 last time (a nose behind Kargese) and has each-way claims
1213
Age: 4
Weight: 11-2
OR: 139
Days: 80
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Dec 23 | Leo Leopardstown | 16f Y | 3yHG2 | 11-2 t | 3/12 | Kala Conti (¾L) | 11/2 | - | 130 |
| 3 Dec 23 | Fai Fairyhouse | 16f Sft | 3yHG3 | 10-10 t | 1/10 | Kala Conti (½L) | 17/2 | - | 129 |
| 17 Sep 23 | Lis Listowel | 16f Gd | 3yH | 11-0 t | 2/6 | Wodhooh (shd) | 8/15F | - | 117 |
| 25 Aug 23 | Kln Killarney | 17f Y/Sft | 3yMdH | 11-0 t | 1/13 | Thats Jet (½L) | 7/4F | - | 102 |
| 15 Aug 23 | Dun Dundalk (AW) | 10.5f St | Hc | 8-13 t | 13/14 | Longbourn (14½L) | 18/1 | 93 | 76 |
| 15 Jul 23 | Nav Navan | 10f Sft | 3y | 9-3 t | 3/7 | Harbour Wind (7¼L) | 17/2 | 96 | 91 |
Second to Sir Gino at Auteuil (1m7f Listed, heavy) last April, seen off only close home
2-
Age: 4
Weight: 11-2
OR: -
Days: 332
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Apr 23 | Aut Auteuil | 15f Hy | 3yHL | 10-8 t | 2/15 | Sir Gino (1¾L) | 9/1 | - | 110 |
D
3 x Distance Winner - Won 3 times before at this distance
Distance Specialist - 3 wins from 3 starts at this distance (100%)
Cold Recent Form Trainer - 1 wins from 32 in the last 14 days (3%)
4-4 over hurdles and goes well in the mud; it's hard to say just how good he is
1111
Age: 4
Weight: 11-2
OR: 128
Days: 27
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Feb 24 | Hay Haydock | 15.5f Hy | 24yH | 11-8 | 1/4 | Castelfort (3½L) | 2/5F | 128 | 118 |
| 27 Dec 23 | Chp Chepstow | 16f Sft | 3yHG2 | 11-0 | 1/5 | Balboa (21L) | 5/4F | - | 125 |
| 26 Nov 23 | Exe Exeter | 16.5f GS | 43yH | 11-2 | 1/10 | Valadon (5½L) | 7/4F | - | 108 |
| 7 Nov 23 | War Warwick | 16f Sft | 43yMdH | 11-0 | 1/9 | Excelero (2¾L) | 9/1 | - | 112 |
| 5 Apr 23 | Ssi San Siro | 9f Gd | 3y | 8-11 | 9/10 | Lago Maggiore (29L) | 32/5 | - | - |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
BF
Beaten Favourite - Losing favourite last time out
Hot Recent Form Jockey - 10 wins from 21 in the last 14 days (48%)
Won by a street on hurdle debut; just over 1l 2nd to Kargese in Grade 1 at Leopardstown
12
Age: 4
Weight: 11-2
OR: 140
Days: 41
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Feb 24 | Leo Leopardstown | 16f Sft | 4yHG1 | 11-0 | 2/11 | Kargese (1¼L) | 9/4F | - | 139 |
| 31 Dec 23 | Pun Punchestown | 16.5f Hy | 3yMdH | 11-0 | 1/11 | Jeaniemacaroney (22L) | 2/5F | - | 132 |
| 4 Mar 23 | Mnd Mont-De-Marsan | 12.5f Gd | 3y | 8-8 | 1/13 | Shelby (6½L) | 21/10F | - | - |
| 16 Jan 23 | Cag Cagnes-Sur-Mer | 11f Hy | 3y | 8-8 | 3/11 | Lodovico (3L) | 59/10 | - | - |
| 20 Nov 22 | Bou Bordeaux Le Bouscat | 9.5f Hy | 2y | 8-10 | 3/7 | A Minardiere (7L) | 87/10 | - | - |
| 22 Oct 22 | Cho Cholet | 9.5f VSft | 2y | 9-2 | 4/10 | Belon (2¾L) | 23/10F | - | - |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Did well on Flat and won hurdle debut (2m, heavy) in November from a fairly useful rival
1
Age: 4
Weight: 10-9
OR: -
Days: 129
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Nov 23 | Fai Fairyhouse | 16f Hy | 3yMdH | 10-7 | 1/11 | Eagle Fang (1½L) | 11/4F | - | 112 |
| 15 Oct 23 | Naa Naas | 12f Sft | LF | 9-2 | 7/15 | Dancing Tango (13L) | 16/1 | 88 | 83 |
| 4 Oct 23 | Nav Navan | 8f Y | HcF | 8-10 | 1/10 | Perfect Poise (nk) | 13/2 | 82 | 94 |
| 13 Sep 23 | Trm Tramore | 12f Gd | HcF | 9-7 | 1/5 | Royal Eagle (½L) | 100/30 | 77 | 91 |
| 24 Aug 23 | Leo Leopardstown | 8f Gd | HcF | 8-2 | 1/9 | Adelaise (nk) | 7/1 | 75 | 82 |
| 4 Aug 23 | Gal Galway | 8.5f Y | 3yHc | 9-8 | 1/17 | Bang Po (1¼L) | 11/2 | 67 | 75 |
D
2 x Distance Winner - Won 2 times before at this distance
Distance Specialist - 2 wins from 3 starts at this distance (67%)
She just sets the standard among the Irish after Grade 1 win from many reopposing rivals
12-121
Age: 4
Weight: 10-9
OR: 136
Days: 41
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Feb 24 | Leo Leopardstown | 16f Sft | 4yHG1 | 10-7 h | 1/11 | Storm Heart (1¼L) | 7/2 | - | 133 |
| 26 Dec 23 | Leo Leopardstown | 16f Y | 3yHG2 | 10-9 h1 | 2/12 | Kala Conti (¾L) | 4/1 | - | 123 |
| 20 May 23 | Aut Auteuil | 17.5f VSft | 3yHG3M | 10-8 ht | 1/8 | Terra Bella (2L) | 33/10 | - | 113 |
| 29 Apr 23 | Aut Auteuil | 15f Hy | 3yHLM | 10-8 t | 2/8 | Funny Berry (6L) | 8/5F | - | 108 |
| 19 Mar 23 | Aut Auteuil | 15f Hy | 3yHM | 10-8 t | 1/9 | Terra Bella (5L) | 9/1 | - | 111 |
8
D
Peking Opera
T: Gary Moore
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Cold Recent Form Trainer - 1 wins from 32 in the last 14 days (3%)
1F
Age: 4
Weight: 11-2
OR: -
Days: 20
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Feb 24 | Kem Kempton | 16f Sft | 4yHG2 | 11-0 | F/5 | Kalif Du Berlais () | 9/1 | - | 98 |
| 3 Feb 24 | San Sandown | 16f GS | 3NvH | 10-4 | 1/7 | The Good Doctor (1¾L) | 13/8J | - | 102 |
| 7 Aug 23 | Naa Naas | 12f Sft | G3 | 8-13 | 3/8 | Vauban (6L) | 13/2 | 105 | 105 |
| 14 Jul 23 | Lon Longchamp | 12f GS | 3yG1 | 9-3 | 7/8 | Feed The Flame (6¾L) | 26/1 | - | 106 |
| 2 Jul 23 | Cur Curragh | 12f Gd | 3yG1 | 9-2 | 4/9 | Auguste Rodin (9¼L) | 66/1 | 99 | 103 |
| 21 Jun 23 | Asc Ascot | 14f Gd | 3yG2 | 9-2 | 7/14 | Gregory (9¼L) | 6/1 | 99 | 100 |
11
CD
D
Sir Gino
T: Nicky Henderson
CD
C&D Winner - Won before on this course at this distance
D
2 x Distance Winner - Won 2 times before at this distance
1-11
Age: 4
Weight: 11-2
OR: 145
Days: 48
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Jan 24 | Chl Cheltenham | 17f GS | 4yHG2 | 11-5 | 1/7 | Burdett Road (10L) | 5/4 | - | 143 |
| 27 Dec 23 | Kem Kempton | 16f GS | 23yH | 11-5 | 1/8 | Royal Way (14L) | 4/9F | - | 130 |
| 18 Apr 23 | Aut Auteuil | 15f Hy | 3yHL | 10-8 | 1/15 | Salvator Mundi (1¾L) | 216/10 | - | 112 |
Verdict
There is an air of unfinished business about the Leopardstown Grade 1 won by Kargese, and MAJBOROUGH is selected to turn the tables.
Majborough
Betting Forecast:
3/1 Majborough,
5/1 Storm Heart,
6/1 Nurburgring,
Kargese,
7/1 Salvator Mundi,
11/1 Salver,
12/1 Bunting,
14/1 Highwind,
16/1 Ethical Diamond,
Fratas,
20/1 Mighty Bandit,
66/1 Peking Opera,
100/1 Ithaca's Arrow
Relevant Tips
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Cheltenham Schedule
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14:50 Ultima Handicap Chase (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race)
15:30 Unibet Champion Hurdle Challenge Trophy (Grade 1) (GBB Race)
16:10 Close Brothers Mares' Hurdle (Registered As The David Nicholson Mares' Hurdle) (Grade 1) (GBB Race)
16:50 Boodles Juvenile Handicap Hurdle (Registered As The Fred Winter) (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race)
17:30 National Hunt Challenge Cup Amateur Jockeys' Novices' Chase (Grade 2) (GBB Race)
13:30 Gallagher Novices' Hurdle (Grade 1) (GBB Race)
14:10 Brown Advisory Novices' Chase (Grade 1) (Registered As The Broadway Novices' Chase) (GBB Race)
14:50 Coral Cup Handicap Hurdle (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race)
15:30 Betway Queen Mother Champion Chase (Grade 1) (GBB Race)
16:10 Glenfarclas Chase (Cross Country Chase) (GBB Race) (POSSIBLE ENTRIES)
16:50 Johnny Henderson Grand Annual Challenge Cup Handicap Chase (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race)
17:30 Weatherbys Champion Bumper (A Standard Open NH Flat Race) (Grade 1) (GBB Race) (POSSIBLE ENTRIES)
13:30 Turners Novices' Chase (Grade 1) (Registered As The Golden Miller) (GBB Race)
14:10 Pertemps Network Final Handicap Hurdle (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race)
14:50 Ryanair Chase (Registered As The Festival Trophy) (Grade 1) (GBB Race)
15:30 Paddy Power Stayers' Hurdle (Grade 1) (GBB Race)
16:10 TrustATrader Plate Handicap Chase (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race)
16:50 Ryanair Mares' Novices' Hurdle (Grade 2) (Registered As The Dawn Run Mares' Novices' Hurdle) (GBB)
17:30 Fulke Walwyn Kim Muir Challenge Cup Amateur Jockeys' Handicap Chase(Sponsored By The JRL Group)(GBB)
13:30 JCB Triumph Hurdle (Grade 1) (GBB Race)
14:10 County Handicap Hurdle (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race)
14:50 Albert Bartlett Novices' Hurdle (Grade 1) (Registered As The Spa Novices' Hurdle) (GBB Race)
15:30 Boodles Cheltenham Gold Cup Chase (Grade 1) (GBB Race)
16:10 St. James's Place Festival Challenge Cup Open Hunters' Chase (POSSIBLE ENTRIES)
16:50 Mrs Paddy Power Mares' Chase (Registered As The Liberthine Mares' Chase) (Grade 2) (GBB Race)
17:30 Martin Pipe Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race)
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