Had a fantastic season last year winning this and then going on to take the King George.
Ran an absolute stormer when 2nd in the Gold Cup at Cheltenham and 3rd in the Punchestown equivalent on his final start of last season.
The one to beat.
Wetherby - November 04 2023
Wetherby 15:00
2
Bravemansgame
J: Harry Cobden
T: Paul Nicholls
N/A
Age: 8
Weight: 11-8
Days: 192
Form: 41123View
| Date | Course | Distance | Type | Weight | Position |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/11/23 | WET | 24 | Sft | 11-8 | 2 |
| 26/04/23 | PUN | 24 | Y | 11-10 | 3 |
| 17/03/23 | CHL | 26.5 | Sft | 11-10 | 2 |
| 26/12/22 | KEM | 24 | Sft | 11-10 | 1 |
| 29/10/22 | WET | 24 | GS | 11-5 | 1 |
Wetherby - November 04 2023
Wetherby 15:00
1
Ahoy Senor
J: Derek Fox
T: Lucinda Russell
N/A
Age: 8
Weight: 11-8
Days: 205
Finished last in this last year and looked to of lost his way. Bounced back with a win at Cheltenham in January and was still going well in the Gold Cup when falling.
Was unlucky not to win the Bowl at Aintree when just caught by Shishkin in April.
If he returns in the same form here then he has every chance.
Form: 351F2View
| Date | Course | Distance | Type | Weight | Position |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/11/23 | WET | 24 | Sft | 11-8 | PU |
| 13/04/23 | AIN | 25 | GS | 11-10 | 2 |
| 17/03/23 | CHL | 26.5 | Sft | 11-10 | F |
| 28/01/23 | CHL | 25.5 | Sft | 11-7 | 1 |
| 26/12/22 | KEM | 24 | Sft | 11-10 | 5 |
Wetherby - November 04 2023
Wetherby 15:00
4
Gentlemansgame
J: Darragh O'Keeffe
T: M F Morris
N/A
Age: 7
Weight: 11-2
Days: 35
Beat subsequent Irish National winner I Am Maximus by 8 lengths on chase debut nearly a year ago.
Only ran once since when beaten in a Grade 2 over 20f by the winning machine Easy Game 35 days ago.
Steps up to 3m here for the first time over fences.
Could go well.
Form: 71312View
| Date | Course | Distance | Type | Weight | Position |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30/09/23 | GOW | 20 | Hy | 11-3 | 2 |
| 28/12/22 | LEO | 21 | Sft | 11-12 | 1 |
| 28/04/22 | PUN | 23.5 | Gd/Y | 11-10 | 3 |
| 19/03/22 | THU | 23 | Gd | 11-5 | 1 |
| 27/01/22 | GOW | 24.5 | Sft | 11-5 | 7 |
Wetherby - November 04 2023
Wetherby 15:00
3
Midnight River
J: Harry Skelton
T: Dan Skelton
N/A
Age: 8
Weight: 11-6
Days: 203
Won three times in handicap company last season the latest of those coming at the Grand National festival.
Pitched in to graded company for the first time here but clearly an improving horse.
Form: 13101View
| Date | Course | Distance | Type | Weight | Position |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/11/23 | WET | 24 | Sft | 11-6 | 3 |
| 15/04/23 | AIN | 25 | GS | 11-7 | 1 |
| 16/03/23 | CHL | 20.5 | Sft | 11-9 | 11 |
| 01/01/23 | CHL | 20.5 | Sft | 11-4 | 1 |
| 12/11/22 | CHL | 20 | Gd | 11-3 | 3 |