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Cheltenham race card for 13-12-2025

Cheltenham Race Card - 13-12-2025

12:10 - JCB Triumph Trial Juvenile Hurdle
2m 179y | 10 Runners
No Horse Age/Wgt Jockey / Trainer Form Odds Rating
1
Minella Study
Two from two and looks very promising. Major threat.
3 | 11-7
J: Ryan Mania
T: A Nicol
1110/3✔✔
2
One Horse Town (C)
Unbeaten and looks a serious prospect. The one to beat.
3 | 11-7
J: Paul OBrien
T: Harry Derham
11112/1F✔✔✔
3
Cinammon Coco (BF, D)
Consistent sort but might find a few too good here.
3 | 11-4
J: R Deegan
T: J P OBrien
43147/1✔
4
Westlain
Equip: h
Won on debut but at a lower level. Big ask.
3 | 11-4
J: Lorcan Williams
T: Jack Jones
133/1✔
5
Arnolphe
Equip: t
Market support suggests a big run is expected.
3 | 11-0
J: Harry Skelton
T: D Skelton
4/1✔
6
Crooked Path
Exposed and looks up against it.
3 | 11-0
J: J J Burke
T: D Hogan
624325/1✔
7
Macshadow Des Crai
Has shown ability but needs to step up.
3 | 11-0
J: N de Boinville
T: N J Henderson
3-448/1✔
8
Matiwo
Third on debut. Place claims at best.
3 | 11-0
J: C Gethings
T: Mrs J Williams
320/1✔
9
Winston Junior (BF)
Runner-up on debut. Open to improvement but this is tough.
3 | 11-0
J: H Cobden
T: Faye Bramley
220/1✔
10
Wolf Rayet
Equip: t
Second on debut but this is a big step up.
3 | 11-0
J: R T Dunne
T: S Drinkwater
225/1✔
12:40 - Michael Eakins Senior Novices Limited Handicap Chase
3m 1f 56y | 8 Runners
No Horse Age/Wgt Jockey / Trainer Form Odds Rating
1
The Jukebox Kid
Won nicely last time and looks progressive. Leading contender.
6 | 11-10
J: David Bass
T: B Pauling
1/13-115/8F✔✔✔
2
Doughmore Bay
Returning from a break. Place claims if ready.
7 | 11-7
J: H Cobden
T: Miss E C Lavelle
27227/38/1✔
3
First Confession (BF)
Consistent sort who is rarely far away. Solid chance.
6 | 11-7
J: Brendan Powell
T: J Tizzard
171P-334/1✔
4
Hillcrest (C)
Has lost his way. Hard to fancy.
10 | 11-6
J: Sam Twiston-Davies
T: H D Daly
P/4PU3-325/1✔
5
Holokea (BF, D)
Consistent and in good form. Each-way shout.
6 | 10-11
J: S Bowen
T: M Bowen
422-2128/1✔
6
Zertakt (BF)
Knocking on the door with consecutive seconds. Should go close.
7 | 10-9
J: Charlie Deutsch
T: Miss V Williams
3/3342-29/2✔✔
7
Risk De Pluie
Equip: t
Has placed form but winless for a while. Outsider.
6 | 10-9
J: Thomas Bellamy
T: Ben Clarke
54/322-225/1✔
8
As The Fella Says
Good second last time. Can be competitive.
6 | 10-9
J: N de Boinville
T: N J Henderson
1224F-213/2✔
13:15 - Quintessentially Mares Handicap Chase
2m 4f 127y | 16 Runners
No Horse Age/Wgt Jockey / Trainer Form Odds Rating
1
Ruby Island (D)
Not disgraced last time. Place claims.
8 | 12-0
J: Danny McMenamin
T: N G Richards
216-21416/1✔
2
Georgi Girl (D)
Equip: p
Consistent but rarely wins.
6 | 11-13
J: Callum Pritchard (3)
T: P Hobbs & J White
93533-416/1✔
3
Ilovethenightlife (D)
Equip: b
Two seconds recently. Could surprise.
7 | 11-13
J: Brendan Powell
T: J Tizzard
554U-2216/1✔
4
Sainte Doctor (D)
Equip: t, p
Consistent mare. Solid each-way claims.
9 | 11-12
J: R P McLernon
T: N P Mulholland
31112-38/1✔
5
Greyval (C)
Runner-up last time. Should be thereabouts.
6 | 11-12
J: J J Burke
T: F OBrien
2511-528/1✔
6
Party Vibes
Place chance on best form.
7 | 11-11
J: Sam Twiston-Davies
T: H D Daly
1P314-316/1✔
7
Me Wee Bonnie Lass
Equip: p
Form has dipped. Others preferred.
6 | 11-9
J: Keith Donoghue
T: G P Cromwell
8-35U9614/1✔
8
Theonewedreamof
Won last time and improving. Strong contender.
6 | 11-6
J: Harry Skelton
T: D Skelton
1454-2111/2✔
9
Batwomen
Equip: t
Consistent sort but finding it hard to win.
7 | 11-5
J: C OFarrell
T: N P Mulholland
2331-3314/1✔
10
Lady Jago (D)
Form has tailed off. Big outsider.
6 | 11-3
J: Theo Gillard
T: D McCain Jnr
12433866/1✔
11
Realta Liath
Won last time out. Respectable chance.
6 | 11-1
J: S Bowen
T: W Greatrex
34424-113/2✔
12
Sunday Soldier
Equip: p
Needs to find significant improvement.
7 | 11-1
J: James Best
T: D Killahena & G McPherson
265-34425/1✔
13
She Is For Me Boys (D)
Hat-trick seeker in flying form. The one to beat.
6 | 11-0
J: G Sheehan
T: Jamie Snowden
12-1115/1F✔✔✔
14
Its Easy
Won last time out. More on her plate here.
7 | 10-13
J: Ellis Collier (5)
T: Evan Williams
3135-3112/1✔
15
Kalista Love
Won two of last three. Can go well.
5 | 10-10
J: Benjamin Poste
T: T Symonds
5251-518/1✔
16
Ostrava Du Berlais
Consistent without threatening.
7 | 10-10
J: Charlie Deutsch
T: Miss V Williams
73224-320/1✔
13:50 - Support The Hunt Family Fund December Gold Cup Handicap Chase
2m 4f 127y | 11 Runners
No Horse Age/Wgt Jockey / Trainer Form Odds Rating
1
Ga Law (CD)
Equip: p
Consistent but rarely wins these days.
9 | 12-0
J: Isabelle Ryder (7)
T: Jamie Snowden
95PP3-325/1✔
2
Jagwar (CD)
Equip: t
Returning from a break on a hat-trick. Leading contender.
6 | 11-8
J: Jonjo ONeill Jr
T: O Greenall & J Guerriero
5/11311-10/3F✔✔✔
3
Colonel Harry (D)
Equip: t
Won last time out. Respectable chance.
8 | 11-8
J: G Sheehan
T: Jamie Snowden
64/20F-115/2✔
4
Imperial Saint (BF)
Disappointing last time. Needs to bounce back.
7 | 11-3
J: Sean Houlihan
T: P Hobbs & J White
71342-510/1✔
5
Martator
Equip: p
Runner-up last time. Place chance at a price.
8 | 11-1
J: Charlie Deutsch
T: Miss V Williams
7608-5216/1✔
6
Il Ridoto (CD)
Equip: t, p
Course winner but recent form is patchy.
8 | 11-1
J: H Cobden
T: P F Nicholls
6807-2812/1✔
7
Vincenzo (BF)
Equip: t
Consistent sort who is knocking on the door. Major player.
7 | 10-13
J: Dylan Johnston
T: S Thomas
61212-24/1✔✔
8
Es Perfecto (D)
Equip: p
Pulled up last time. Risks attached.
10 | 10-7
J: Thomas Bellamy
T: A King
16415-P16/1✔
9
Hoe Joly Smoke
Equip: t
Placed last twice. Should be involved.
7 | 10-5
J: Harry Skelton
T: D Skelton
151P-339/2✔
10
Kim Roque
Consistent runner-up. Place claims.
5 | 10-2
J: R Deegan
T: J P OBrien
6-1F4226/1✔
11
Glengouly
Equip: t, p
Form is uninspiring. Hard to fancy.
9 | 10-2
J: S Bowen
T: Faye Bramley
7PP03433/1✔
14:25 - Read Meg Nicholls Blog At betmgm.co.uk Handicap Chase
2m 62y | 9 Runners
No Horse Age/Wgt Jockey / Trainer Form Odds Rating
1
JPR One (D)
Equip: t, p
Classy sort who has placed in good company. Strong contender.
8 | 12-0
J: Brendan Powell
T: J Tizzard
3405-335/2✔✔
2
Gunsight Ridge (BF, D)
Equip: t, p
Has ability but needs to put it all together.
10 | 11-5
J: S Bowen
T: O Murphy
1/FP14-48/1✔
3
Sans Bruit (D)
Equip: t
Won two in a row before dipping. Can bounce back.
7 | 11-2
J: Jay Tidball (5)
T: P F Nicholls
P411-6611/1✔
4
Country Mile (BF, C, D)
Non Runner.
6 | 10-12
J: Non Runner
T: D Skelton
1215-239/2NR
5
Davids Well (D)
Won three in a row. The one to beat.
6 | 10-3
J: H Cobden
T: C Gordon
518/11-16/4F✔✔✔
6
Excelero (D)
Equip: h
Non Runner.
5 | 10-3
J: Non Runner
T: Mrs J Williams
9116-414/1NR
7
Joker De Mai (BF, D)
Pulled up last time. Hard to recommend.
6 | 10-3
J: R Patrick
T: C Boultbee-Brooks
22/31F-P33/1✔
8
Triple Trade (CD)
Won last time out. Can go well again.
9 | 10-3
J: Sam Twiston-Davies
T: J Tizzard
44724-19/2✔
9
Dr T J Eckleburg (D)
Form has deserted him. Outsider.
7 | 10-2
J: Conor Ring
T: Evan Williams
215-06825/1✔
15:00 - Albert Bartlett Novices Hurdle
2m 7f 213y | 7 Runners
No Horse Age/Wgt Jockey / Trainer Form Odds Rating
1
Conman John (CD)
Won last two. In great form and the one to beat.
5 | 11-3
J: D R Fox
T: L Russell & M Scudamore
3125-116/5F✔✔✔
2
Big Cadillac (D)
Disappointing last time. Needs to bounce back.
5 | 11-0
J: C Gethings
T: D Skelton
1/1-616/1✔
3
Carlenrig (D)
Runner-up last time. Place claims.
5 | 11-0
J: Harry Skelton
T: D Skelton
1-215/2✔
4
Kasino Des Mottes (D)
Won last time out. More needed here.
5 | 11-0
J: Brendan Powell
T: J Tizzard
4/1-5114/1✔
5
Reckless Spending
Consistent placed form. Should be thereabouts.
5 | 11-0
J: N de Boinville
T: N J Henderson
2-339/2✔
6
They Call Me Hugo
Won last time out. Improving sort.
5 | 11-0
J: S Bowen
T: O Murphy
3/21-110/3✔
7
Intosomethinggood
Form has dipped. Others preferred.
4 | 10-13
J: Sam Twiston-Davies
T: N W Twiston-Davies
12152825/1✔
15:35 - Download The BetMGM App Mares Handicap Hurdle
2m 4f 56y | 10 Runners
No Horse Age/Wgt Jockey / Trainer Form Odds Rating
1
Jubilee Alpha (BF, CD)
Consistent winner who was second last time. Leading chance.
6 | 12-0
J: H Cobden
T: P F Nicholls
31181-29/4F✔✔✔
2
Nurse Susan (CD)
Needs to improve on recent showing.
8 | 11-0
J: Harry Skelton
T: D Skelton
711/09-915/2✔
3
Mermaids Cave (D)
Equip: p
Well beaten last time. Hard to fancy.
6 | 10-11
J: Rian Corcoran (7)
T: James Owen
0-1231033/1✔
4
Siog Geal
Consistent sort. Should be in the mix.
6 | 10-10
J: J J Burke
T: F OBrien
21421-37/2✔
5
Kingston Sunflower (BF)
Has ability but recent form is mixed.
8 | 10-8
J: Fern OBrien (5)
T: F OBrien
1P5/11325/1✔
6
Pretending (CD)
Equip: p
Consistent enough but finding it hard to win.
6 | 10-6
J: Tom Cannon
T: L Wadham
854P3-516/1✔
7
Game Colours
Equip: t
Consistent placer. Each-way shout.
7 | 10-4
J: S Bowen
T: Ben Clarke
23132-315/2✔
8
Sweet Caryline
Equip: t
Hat-trick seeker. In flying form and a major player.
7 | 10-3
J: Brendan Powell
T: J Tizzard
423-1117/2✔
9
Lagoon Nebula (C)
Equip: h
Won last time out. Step up required.
4 | 10-2
J: Sam Twiston-Davies
T: A Kinirons
-596114/1✔
10
Pismo Beach (D)
Needs to find improvement to feature.
5 | 10-2
J: Murray Dodd (7)
T: S Edmunds
6243-1533/1✔

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