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 | 11 | 10/3 | ✔✔ |
| 2 | One Horse Town (C) Unbeaten and looks a serious prospect. The one to beat. | 3 | 11-7 | J: Paul OBrien T: Harry Derham | 1111 | 2/1F | ✔✔✔ |
| 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 | 4314 | 7/1 | ✔ |
| 4 | Westlain Equip: h Won on debut but at a lower level. Big ask. | 3 | 11-4 | J: Lorcan Williams T: Jack Jones | 1 | 33/1 | ✔ |
| 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 | 6243 | 25/1 | ✔ |
| 7 | Macshadow Des Crai Has shown ability but needs to step up. | 3 | 11-0 | J: N de Boinville T: N J Henderson | 3-44 | 8/1 | ✔ |
| 8 | Matiwo Third on debut. Place claims at best. | 3 | 11-0 | J: C Gethings T: Mrs J Williams | 3 | 20/1 | ✔ |
| 9 | Winston Junior (BF) Runner-up on debut. Open to improvement but this is tough. | 3 | 11-0 | J: H Cobden T: Faye Bramley | 2 | 20/1 | ✔ |
| 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 | 2 | 25/1 | ✔ |
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 | 1/13-1 | 15/8F | ✔✔✔ |
| 2 | Doughmore Bay Returning from a break. Place claims if ready. | 7 | 11-7 | J: H Cobden T: Miss E C Lavelle | 27227/3 | 8/1 | ✔ |
| 3 | First Confession (BF) Consistent sort who is rarely far away. Solid chance. | 6 | 11-7 | J: Brendan Powell T: J Tizzard | 171P-33 | 4/1 | ✔ |
| 4 | Hillcrest (C) Has lost his way. Hard to fancy. | 10 | 11-6 | J: Sam Twiston-Davies T: H D Daly | P/4PU3-3 | 25/1 | ✔ |
| 5 | Holokea (BF, D) Consistent and in good form. Each-way shout. | 6 | 10-11 | J: S Bowen T: M Bowen | 422-212 | 8/1 | ✔ |
| 6 | Zertakt (BF) Knocking on the door with consecutive seconds. Should go close. | 7 | 10-9 | J: Charlie Deutsch T: Miss V Williams | 3/3342-2 | 9/2 | ✔✔ |
| 7 | Risk De Pluie Equip: t Has placed form but winless for a while. Outsider. | 6 | 10-9 | J: Thomas Bellamy T: Ben Clarke | 54/322-2 | 25/1 | ✔ |
| 8 | As The Fella Says Good second last time. Can be competitive. | 6 | 10-9 | J: N de Boinville T: N J Henderson | 1224F-2 | 13/2 | ✔ |
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 | 216-214 | 16/1 | ✔ |
| 2 | Georgi Girl (D) Equip: p Consistent but rarely wins. | 6 | 11-13 | J: Callum Pritchard (3) T: P Hobbs & J White | 93533-4 | 16/1 | ✔ |
| 3 | Ilovethenightlife (D) Equip: b Two seconds recently. Could surprise. | 7 | 11-13 | J: Brendan Powell T: J Tizzard | 554U-22 | 16/1 | ✔ |
| 4 | Sainte Doctor (D) Equip: t, p Consistent mare. Solid each-way claims. | 9 | 11-12 | J: R P McLernon T: N P Mulholland | 31112-3 | 8/1 | ✔ |
| 5 | Greyval (C) Runner-up last time. Should be thereabouts. | 6 | 11-12 | J: J J Burke T: F OBrien | 2511-52 | 8/1 | ✔ |
| 6 | Party Vibes Place chance on best form. | 7 | 11-11 | J: Sam Twiston-Davies T: H D Daly | 1P314-3 | 16/1 | ✔ |
| 7 | Me Wee Bonnie Lass Equip: p Form has dipped. Others preferred. | 6 | 11-9 | J: Keith Donoghue T: G P Cromwell | 8-35U96 | 14/1 | ✔ |
| 8 | Theonewedreamof Won last time and improving. Strong contender. | 6 | 11-6 | J: Harry Skelton T: D Skelton | 1454-21 | 11/2 | ✔ |
| 9 | Batwomen Equip: t Consistent sort but finding it hard to win. | 7 | 11-5 | J: C OFarrell T: N P Mulholland | 2331-33 | 14/1 | ✔ |
| 10 | Lady Jago (D) Form has tailed off. Big outsider. | 6 | 11-3 | J: Theo Gillard T: D McCain Jnr | 124338 | 66/1 | ✔ |
| 11 | Realta Liath Won last time out. Respectable chance. | 6 | 11-1 | J: S Bowen T: W Greatrex | 34424-1 | 13/2 | ✔ |
| 12 | Sunday Soldier Equip: p Needs to find significant improvement. | 7 | 11-1 | J: James Best T: D Killahena & G McPherson | 265-344 | 25/1 | ✔ |
| 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 | 12-111 | 5/1F | ✔✔✔ |
| 14 | Its Easy Won last time out. More on her plate here. | 7 | 10-13 | J: Ellis Collier (5) T: Evan Williams | 3135-31 | 12/1 | ✔ |
| 15 | Kalista Love Won two of last three. Can go well. | 5 | 10-10 | J: Benjamin Poste T: T Symonds | 5251-51 | 8/1 | ✔ |
| 16 | Ostrava Du Berlais Consistent without threatening. | 7 | 10-10 | J: Charlie Deutsch T: Miss V Williams | 73224-3 | 20/1 | ✔ |
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 | 95PP3-3 | 25/1 | ✔ |
| 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-1 | 15/2 | ✔ |
| 4 | Imperial Saint (BF) Disappointing last time. Needs to bounce back. | 7 | 11-3 | J: Sean Houlihan T: P Hobbs & J White | 71342-5 | 10/1 | ✔ |
| 5 | Martator Equip: p Runner-up last time. Place chance at a price. | 8 | 11-1 | J: Charlie Deutsch T: Miss V Williams | 7608-52 | 16/1 | ✔ |
| 6 | Il Ridoto (CD) Equip: t, p Course winner but recent form is patchy. | 8 | 11-1 | J: H Cobden T: P F Nicholls | 6807-28 | 12/1 | ✔ |
| 7 | Vincenzo (BF) Equip: t Consistent sort who is knocking on the door. Major player. | 7 | 10-13 | J: Dylan Johnston T: S Thomas | 61212-2 | 4/1 | ✔✔ |
| 8 | Es Perfecto (D) Equip: p Pulled up last time. Risks attached. | 10 | 10-7 | J: Thomas Bellamy T: A King | 16415-P | 16/1 | ✔ |
| 9 | Hoe Joly Smoke Equip: t Placed last twice. Should be involved. | 7 | 10-5 | J: Harry Skelton T: D Skelton | 151P-33 | 9/2 | ✔ |
| 10 | Kim Roque Consistent runner-up. Place claims. | 5 | 10-2 | J: R Deegan T: J P OBrien | 6-1F422 | 6/1 | ✔ |
| 11 | Glengouly Equip: t, p Form is uninspiring. Hard to fancy. | 9 | 10-2 | J: S Bowen T: Faye Bramley | 7PP034 | 33/1 | ✔ |
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 | 3405-33 | 5/2 | ✔✔ |
| 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/FP14-4 | 8/1 | ✔ |
| 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 | P411-66 | 11/1 | ✔ |
| 4 | Country Mile (BF, C, D) Non Runner. | 6 | 10-12 | J: Non Runner T: D Skelton | 1215-23 | 9/2 | NR |
| 5 | Davids Well (D) Won three in a row. The one to beat. | 6 | 10-3 | J: H Cobden T: C Gordon | 518/11-1 | 6/4F | ✔✔✔ |
| 6 | Excelero (D) Equip: h Non Runner. | 5 | 10-3 | J: Non Runner T: Mrs J Williams | 9116-41 | 4/1 | NR |
| 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-P | 33/1 | ✔ |
| 8 | Triple Trade (CD) Won last time out. Can go well again. | 9 | 10-3 | J: Sam Twiston-Davies T: J Tizzard | 44724-1 | 9/2 | ✔ |
| 9 | Dr T J Eckleburg (D) Form has deserted him. Outsider. | 7 | 10-2 | J: Conor Ring T: Evan Williams | 215-068 | 25/1 | ✔ |
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 | 3125-11 | 6/5F | ✔✔✔ |
| 2 | Big Cadillac (D) Disappointing last time. Needs to bounce back. | 5 | 11-0 | J: C Gethings T: D Skelton | 1/1-6 | 16/1 | ✔ |
| 3 | Carlenrig (D) Runner-up last time. Place claims. | 5 | 11-0 | J: Harry Skelton T: D Skelton | 1-2 | 15/2 | ✔ |
| 4 | Kasino Des Mottes (D) Won last time out. More needed here. | 5 | 11-0 | J: Brendan Powell T: J Tizzard | 4/1-51 | 14/1 | ✔ |
| 5 | Reckless Spending Consistent placed form. Should be thereabouts. | 5 | 11-0 | J: N de Boinville T: N J Henderson | 2-33 | 9/2 | ✔ |
| 6 | They Call Me Hugo Won last time out. Improving sort. | 5 | 11-0 | J: S Bowen T: O Murphy | 3/21-1 | 10/3 | ✔ |
| 7 | Intosomethinggood Form has dipped. Others preferred. | 4 | 10-13 | J: Sam Twiston-Davies T: N W Twiston-Davies | 121528 | 25/1 | ✔ |
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 | 31181-2 | 9/4F | ✔✔✔ |
| 2 | Nurse Susan (CD) Needs to improve on recent showing. | 8 | 11-0 | J: Harry Skelton T: D Skelton | 711/09-9 | 15/2 | ✔ |
| 3 | Mermaids Cave (D) Equip: p Well beaten last time. Hard to fancy. | 6 | 10-11 | J: Rian Corcoran (7) T: James Owen | 0-12310 | 33/1 | ✔ |
| 4 | Siog Geal Consistent sort. Should be in the mix. | 6 | 10-10 | J: J J Burke T: F OBrien | 21421-3 | 7/2 | ✔ |
| 5 | Kingston Sunflower (BF) Has ability but recent form is mixed. | 8 | 10-8 | J: Fern OBrien (5) T: F OBrien | 1P5/113 | 25/1 | ✔ |
| 6 | Pretending (CD) Equip: p Consistent enough but finding it hard to win. | 6 | 10-6 | J: Tom Cannon T: L Wadham | 854P3-5 | 16/1 | ✔ |
| 7 | Game Colours Equip: t Consistent placer. Each-way shout. | 7 | 10-4 | J: S Bowen T: Ben Clarke | 23132-3 | 15/2 | ✔ |
| 8 | Sweet Caryline Equip: t Hat-trick seeker. In flying form and a major player. | 7 | 10-3 | J: Brendan Powell T: J Tizzard | 423-111 | 7/2 | ✔ |
| 9 | Lagoon Nebula (C) Equip: h Won last time out. Step up required. | 4 | 10-2 | J: Sam Twiston-Davies T: A Kinirons | -5961 | 14/1 | ✔ |
| 10 | Pismo Beach (D) Needs to find improvement to feature. | 5 | 10-2 | J: Murray Dodd (7) T: S Edmunds | 6243-15 | 33/1 | ✔ |