Wednesday, February 27, 2019 - Weights for the 10 handicap contests at The Festival™ presented by Magners, which runs from Tuesday, March 12 to Friday, March 15, were unveiled today at a press conference at Cheltenham Racecourse.
|
Race (maximum number of runners) |
Top weight |
Age/Wgt |
Trainer |
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Ultima Handicap Chase (24 plus 2 reserves) - rating of top-weight 162 |
ALPHA DES OBEAUX (FR) |
9-11-12 |
Gordon Elliott IRE |
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Close Brothers Novices' Handicap Chase (20 plus 2 reserves) - rating of top-weights 145 |
HIGHWAY ONE O ONE (IRE) RED INDIAN SECRET INVESTOR CUBOMANIA (IRE) CAMPEADOR (FR) |
7-11-12 7-11-12 7-11-12 6-11-12 7-11-12 |
Chris Gordon Kelly Morgan Paul Nicholls Gordon Elliott IRE Gordon Elliott IRE |
|
Coral Cup (26 plus 2 reserves) - rating of top-weight 160 |
CALL ME LORD (FR) |
6-11-12 |
Nicky Henderson |
|
Boodles Juvenile Handicap Hurdle (Fred Winter) (22 plus 2 reserves) - rating of top-weight 147 |
FUSIL RAFFLES (FR) |
4-11-10 |
Nicky Henderson |
|
Pertemps Network Final (24 plus 2 reserves) - rating of top-weight 150 |
THE MIGHTY DON (IRE) |
7-11-12 |
Nick Gifford |
|
Brown Advisory & Merriebelle Stable Plate (24 plus 2 reserves) - rating of top-weight 161 |
THE STORYTELLER (IRE) |
8-11-12 |
Gordon Elliott IRE |
|
Fulke Walwyn Kim Muir Amateur Riders' Handicap Chase (24 plus 2 reserves) - rating of top-weights 145 |
VYTA DU ROC (FR) LE BREUIL (FR) NOW MCGINTY (IRE) CUBOMANIA (IRE) ABOLITIONIST (IRE) |
10-11-12 7-11-12 8-11-12 6-11-12 11-11-12 |
Nicky Henderson Ben Pauling Stuart Edmunds Gordon Elliott IRE Dr Richard Newland |
|
Randox Health County Handicap Hurdle (26 plus 2 reserves) - rating of top-weight 160 |
CALL ME LORD |
6-11-12 |
Nicky Henderson |
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Johnny Henderson Grand Annual Chase Challenge Cup (20 plus 2 reserves) - rating of top-weight 156 |
OZZIE THE OSCAR (IRE) |
8-11-12 |
Philip Hobbs |
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Martin Pipe Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle (24 plus 2 reserves) - rating of top-weights 145 |
IVANOVICH GORBATOV (IRE) |
7-11-10 |
Joseph O'Brien IRE |
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|
SIRE DU BERLAIS (FR) |
7-11-10 |
Gordon Elliott IRE |
|
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EX PATRIOT (IRE) |
6-11-10 |
Ellmarie Holden IRE |
|
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EARLY DOORS (FR) |
6-11-10 |
Joseph O'Brien IRE |
Cheltenham Racecourse
Cheltenham Racecourse is situated in Prestbury on the northern outskirts of the historic spa town of Cheltenham. The Home of Jump Racing, Cheltenham Racecourse is the venue for the world's pre-eminent Jump meeting. The Festival™ presented by Magners, which happens in March over four days every year, next takes place from Tuesday, March 12, to Friday, March 15, 2019 inclusive and tickets are on sale. Set against the beautiful backdrop of the Cotswolds, Cheltenham Racecourse is a stunning natural arena and offers the highest-quality action throughout the Jump season.
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About The Jockey Club
Cheltenham is part of The Jockey Club which stages thrilling sporting occasions including The Randox Health Grand National, The Festival™ presented by Magners and The Investec Derby. Millions of people every year enjoy the special experiences The Jockey Club offers through racing, music, food and entertainment. Governed by Royal Charter, every penny made goes back into British Racing to help the sport thrive. The Jockey Club was founded in 1750 and today is the largest commercial group in Britain's second-biggest spectator sport, operating 15 racecourses nationwide, The National Stud, Jockey Club Estates, Jockey Club Catering, Jockey Club Live and the charity, Racing Welfare. For more information, visit www.thejockeyclub.co.uk
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