chased leaders, went second 2nd, headway to lead after 3 out, ridden before 2 out, went clear approaching last, stayed on well flat
7 17:20 Cheltenham 10 Mar 2026
National Hunt Challenge Cup Novices' Handicap Chase (GBB Race) (Class 2) (5YO plus)
3m 5f 201y Good to Soft
held up towards rear, took closer order when hit 19th, still plenty to do approaching 3 out, headway after 3 out, went third 2 out, went second approaching last, stayed on flat, no match for winner
wore hood to post, midfield, in touch with leaders 7th (water), headway to chase leaders 16th, mistake 4 out, ridden after 3 out, bumped before 2 out, no extra from last
wore hood to post, held up in rear, still plenty to do before 3 out, headway through beaten rivals before 4 out, went fourth after last
wore hood to post, mid-division, headway 3 out, fourth when bumped before 2 out, no extra approaching last
slow at times, held up towards rear, dropped to last 4th, not fluent 15th, detached next, headway but still plenty to do before 3 out, plugged on through beaten rivals from 2 out, never in contention
jumped left at times, led after 1st, went clear after 4 out, reduced advantage when mistake 3 out, headed after 3 out, held when blundered 2 out, soon faded
mid-division, ridden before 3 out, never involved
held up in mid-division, slow 11th, ridden before 3 out, never involved
in touch with leaders, pecked 5th, mistake 4 out, ridden 3 out, weakened before 2 out, well held when mistake last
in touch with leaders, lost place before 3 out, soon faded
in touch with leaders, blundered 13th, soon dropped to mid-division, dropped towards rear 14th, pecked next, struggling 4 out, pulled up before 3 out
held up in midfield, headway after 14th, weakened before 3 out, pulled up before 2 out
led, headed after 1st, mistake 11th, lost place 19th, weakened after 4 out, pulled up before next
ran in snatches, held up in midfield, mistake 18th, struggling 4 out, pulled up before 3 out
chased leaders, mistake 11th, not fluent 4 out, ridden before 3 out, faded after 3 out, pulled up before next
midfield, dropped to rear before 4 out, pulled up before next
Betting returns
| Type | Winnings |
|---|---|
| CSF | £258.44 (10, 3) |
| Tricast | £3,032.14 (10, 3, 4) |
| Win | £13.90 (10) |
| Place | £3.40 (10), £4.50 (3), £3.00 (4), £5.80 (14) |
| Swinger | £41.60 (3, 4), £54.00 (3, 10), £28.30 (4, 10) |
| Exacta | £323.70 (10, 3) |
| Trifecta | £3,871.90 (10, 3, 4) |
Video Highlights
Previous winners
| Year | Going | Ran | Winner | Draw | Age | Weight | OR | Form | Last run | Trainer (Distance) | Jockey | SP | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Good to Soft | 18 | Haiti Couleurs | 8 | 11 4 | 135 | 11-2113 | 31 days | Miss R Curtis (124 miles) | Ben Jones | 7/ 2 | 7:54.62 |