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Cheltenham Day 1 – 15 March 2011

 

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Alex Steedman of Racing UK interviews Choc.

He has just returned from walking the course with his father.

 

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Alex Steedman of Racing UK interviews Choc.

(Sorry, it’s Chocolate indulgence time!)

 

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Alex Steedman of Racing UK interviews Choc.

 

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Alex Steedman of Racing UK interviews Choc.

 

15 March 2011

 

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Alex Steedman of Racing UK interviews Choc.

 

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Alex Steedman of Racing UK interviews Choc.

 

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A second interview.

 

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Choc, Ruby and AP take part in a retirement presentation

for a member of the Ambulance staff

 

15 March 2011

 

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Ruby, Choc and AP take part in a retirement presentation

for a member of the Ambulance staff

 

15 March 2011

 

 

Ruby, Choc and AP take part in a retirement presentation

for a member of the Ambulance staff

 

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The Supreme Novices’ Hurdle.

Choc and Recession Proof canter up the horse-walk.

(Choc replaced the injured Dougie Costello)

 

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Choc and Recession Proof canter to the start;

 he is accompanied by Paul Townend on Zaidpour.

 

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Choc and Recession Proof return having finished 5th;

He chats to Davy Russell aboard Far Away So Close (9th).

 

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The victor returns.

Ruby Walsh aboard Al Ferof.

 

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Irish Independent Arkle Challenge Trophy Chase.

Choc aboard Medermit canters up the horse-walk.

 

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Choc returns having finished 4th aboard Medermit.

 

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The winner is Captain Chris, training by Philip Hobbs

and ridden by Richard Johnson

 

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Stan James Champion Hurdle.

Pre-parade, left to right:

Oscar Whisky and Barry Geraghty; Mille Chief and Choc;

Menorah and Richard Johnson.

(Choc has temporary custody of the

pink Leading Rider armband!)

 

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The Pre-Race Parade.

Choc aboard Mille Chief

 

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Choc returns having finished last of the 11.

The other jockey is Graham Lee aboard Overturn.

 

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Ruby Walsh and Hurricane Fly win the Champion Hurdle

 

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