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The Randox Health COUNTY Handicap Hurdle
TO CLOSE BY NOON ON FEBRUARY 20th
CHELTENHAM
Friday, March 15th
THE RANDOX HEALTH COUNTY HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1)
(Grade 3)
TOTAL RACE VALUE GBP 100,000
Distributed in accordance with Stakes and Prize Money Code
GBP 56,270 to the winning horse
The second to receive GBP 21,200,
the third GBP 10,610, the fourth GBP 5,300,
the fifth GBP 2,660,
the sixth GBP 1,330,
the seventh GBP 660 and
the eighth GBP 340
for five yrs old and upwards
TWO MILES ABOUT ONE FURLONG (2m 179yds)
Enter by noon, February 20th and pay GBP 125 stake
Confirm by noon, March 9th and pay GBP 375
Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 13th
Weights published on February 27th
Penalties, after February 25th, 2024, a winner of a hurdle race
(No penalty to increase a horse’s weight above 11st 12lb)
PLEASE NOTE: A novice horse shall only be qualified to run in this race if it has run a minimum of FOUR times in Hurdle Races in Great Britain, Ireland or France in accordance with paragraph 15 of the Weights and Handicapping Code
2023 Faivoir 8-10-7 33/1. Dan Skelton - Bridget Andrews RPR 141 (OR 134) 24 ran
2022 State Man 5-11-1 11/4F. W P Mullins - Paul Townend RPR 141 (OR 149) 26 ran
2021 Belfast Banter 6-10-0 33/1 Peter Fahey - Kevin Sexton RPR 137 (OR 129) 25 ran
2020 Saint Roi 5-10-13 11/2F. W P Mullins - Barry Geraghty RPR 151 (OR 137) 24 ran
2019 Ch’tibello 8-11-5. 12/1. Dan Skelton - Harry Skelton. RPR 154 (OR 146) 24 ran
2018 Mohaayed. 6-10-8. 33/1. Dan Skelton - Bridget Andrews 3. RPR 145 (OR 139) 24 ran
2017 Arctic Fire. 8-11-12 20/1. W P Mullins - Paul Townend. RPR 163 (OR 158) 25 ran
2016 Superb Story. 5-10-12 8/1. Dan Skelton - Harry Skelton. RPR 148 (OR 138) 26 ran
2015 Wicklow Brave 6-11-4. 25/1. W P Mullins - Paul Townend. RPR 153 (OR 138) 24 ran
2014 Lac Fontana. 5-10-11. 11/1 Paul Nicholls - Daryl Jacob. RPR 149 (OR 139) 28 ran
2023 1st OR 134, 2nd OR 154, 3rd OR 141, 4th OR 155: (High OR 155, Lowest OR 134)
2022 1st OR 141, 2nd OR 142, 3rd OR 140, 4th OR 141: (High OR 152, Lowest OR 134)
2021 1st OR 129, 2nd OR 155, 3rd OR 140, 4th OR 139: (High OR 156, Lowest OR 129)
2020 1st OR 137, 2nd OR 149, 3rd OR 146, 4th OR 141: (High OR 150, Lowest OR 132)
2019 1st OR 146, 2nd OR 152, 3rd OR 133, 4th OR 144: (High OR 153, Lowest OR 127)
2018 1st OR 139, 2nd OR 144, 3rd OR 141, 4th OR 140: (High OR 154, Lowest OR 133)
2017 1st OR 158, 2nd OR 152, 3rd OR 135, 4th OR 140: (High OR 158, Lowest OR 135)
2016 1st OR 138, 2nd OR 145, 3rd OR 142, 4th OR 139: (High OR 152, Lowest OR 138)
2015 1st OR 134, 2nd OR 134, 3rd OR 136, 4th OR 137: (High OR 146, Lowest OR 134)
2014 1st OR 139, 2nd OR 141, 3rd OR 140, 4th OR 154: (High OR 154, Lowest OR 132)
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…..2023 trend analysis for reference;
THE LAST 10 WINNERS;
- Had won no more than 4 hurdle races.
- Had won no more than 2 H’cap hurdles, 6 winning 0. Two had never run in a H’cap.
- Had won a hurdle race over 2m - 2m1f.
- Had an average OR of 140, with only 3 rated higher.
- Aged 5-8.
9 OF THE LAST 10 WINNERS;
- Carried 11st 5lb or less.
- Had never won a G1.
- Had run no more than 4 times, 7 had won.
- Made top 3 in at least it’s last 3 runs.
- Had never won at Chelt.
TRIAL TRENDS;
In last 20yrs 4 winners from Betfair Hurdle. The Imperial Cup & Lad Hurdle at Leop are worthy of note.
TRAINER TRENDS;
Skelton has only had 12 runners but 3 of the last 7 winners. W Mullins has 5 of the last 12 winners.
JOCKEY TRENDS;
Paul Townend 3 winners & Harry Skelton 2.
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74 Early Entries in the County Hurdle at the 2024 Cheltenham Festival:
Absurde (FR)
Afadil (FR)
Altobelli (IRE)
Anyharminasking (IRE)
Ascending (IRE)
Aucunrisque (FR)
Bad (FR) Benson
Bialystok (IRE)
Bingoo
Black Bamboo (IRE)
Brucio
By Your Side
Cannock Park
Colonel Mustard (FR)
Comfort Zone (IRE)
Encanto Bruno (IRE)
Faivoir (FR)
Favour And Fortune (IRE)
Fils d'Oudairies (FR)
First Street
Geromino (FR)
Gin Coco (FR)
Go Dante
Guard Your Dreams
Hansard (IRE)
Iberico Lord (FR)
Impose Toi (FR)
Into The Park (IRE)
Jason The Militant (IRE)
Jeff Kidder (IRE)
Jigoro (FR)
Jungle Jack
Kihavah
King of Kingsfield (IRE)
Knickerbockerglory (IRE)
L'Eau du Sud (FR)
Lisnagar Fortune (IRE)
Luccia
Lump Sum (FR)
Magic Tricks (FR)
Magical Zoe (IRE)
Media Naranja (IRE)
Mighty Tom (IRE)
Moveit Like Minnie (IRE)
Mr Freedom
Nibiru (IRE)
Norman Fletcher
Nusret
Ocastle des Mottes (FR)
Panjari (IRE)
Parramount
Party Central (IRE)
Petit Tonnerre (FR)
Pied Piper
Playful Saint (FR)
Quai de Bourbon (FR)
Rare Edition (IRE)
Rare Middleton
Risk Belle (FR)
Salsada (IRE)
Samui Sans Bruit (FR)
Shecouldbeanything (IRE)
So Scottish (FR)
Spirit d'Aunou (FR)
Teddy Blue (GER)
Too Friendly
Under Control (FR)
Westport Cove (FR)
What's Up Darling (IRE)
Williethebuilder (IRE)
Zanndabad (IRE)
Zenta (FR)
I realised after I wrote it.. I'm going to be quiet now and back the horse to win.
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