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Cheltenham Festival Bets - Fri Mar 13 2026 (Day Four)

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Final day of Cheltenham 2026 and the lurgy is still hanging on in there ~ nightmare to be honest.

That said, I am still going to follow in National Hunt Racing Expert and Blogger Geedee over at PGTips for the last day of Cheltenham.

He's gone for Harry Redknapp's "The Jukebox Man" ~ a 3/1 chance as a selection. On the quiet, he's had a few quid Each Way on the 125/1 shot Pipers Park in the 2:40. You can get some at 200/1 the outright win on the exchanges (20/1 three places) ~ just saying.

He has one for the day on Day Four >> You can read the full write up HERE >>

  • 4:00 The Jukebox Man (3/1)

Π Going: Good ~ Good to Soft In Places

1:20 Cheltenham Festival (Turf) (ITV)
# No Bet.

2:00 Cheltenham Festival (Turf) (ITV)
# No Bet.

2:40 Cheltenham Festival (Turf) (ITV)
# No Bet.

3:20 Cheltenham Festival (Turf) (ITV)
# No Bet.

4:00 Cheltenham Festival (Turf) (ITV)
3/1 The Jukebox Man. (Unplaced 7/2) Led, disputed lead after 1st, headed after 2nd, disputed second 9th, went second 3 out, ridden to challenge before 2 out, soon lost second, weakened approaching last, 8th.

4:40 Cheltenham Festival (Turf) (ITV)
# No Bet.

5:20 Cheltenham Festival (Turf)
# No Bet.


Stake: 1 X £1.00 Win = £1.00

Returns: 0.00

Total: - £1.00

Cheltenham Results - Friday March 13 2026. Going: Soft ~ Good To Soft In Places
13:20
1. 1 Apolon De Charnie 50/1
2. 9 Maestro Conti 5/1
3. 11 Minella Study 7/1
Tote Win 54.40
Places 12.00, 2.00, 2.60
Exacta: 428.50
CSF: 288.22
Tricast: 2028.17
Trifecta: 3528.90
Winning Jockey: Mr P W Mullins
Winning Trainer: W P Mullins
Distances: 1 1/2 length, Short Head
Proactif 7/2 F
20 ran
14:00
1. 6 Wilful 14/1
2. 14 Sticktotheplan 25/1
3. 16 Joyeuse 12/1
4. 15 Cracking Rhapsody 50/1
Tote Win 15.00
Places 3.20, 5.80, 3.80, 10.70
Exacta: 337.10
CSF: 345.00
Tricast: 4332.66
Trifecta: 4903.20
Winning Jockey: J J O'Neill
Winning Trainer: J & A O'Neill
Distances: 3 lengths, 2 lengths, 1/2 length
Karbau 4/1 F
23 ran
Non Runners 18
14:40
1. 2 Dinoblue 11/8F
2. 4 Only By Night 11/1
3. 7 Panic Attack 11/4
Tote Win 2.38
Places 1.30, 2.20, 1.30
Exacta: 15.80
CSF: 16.60
Tricast: 37.57
Trifecta: 53.20
Winning Jockey: M P Walsh
Winning Trainer: W P Mullins
Distances: 1 3/4 length, 9 1/2 lengths
Dinoblue 11/8 F
8 ran
Non Runners 6
15:20
1. 7 Johnny's Jury 20/1
2. 4 Fruit De Mer 28/1
3. 19 The Passing Wife 11/1
Tote Win 23.20
Places 6.20, 7.10, 3.70
Exacta: 428.60
CSF: 476.90
Tricast: 6359.81
Trifecta: 5228.60
Winning Jockey: Mr G Sheehan
Winning Trainer: Jamie Snowden
Distances: 1 1/2 length, Head
Doctor Steinberg 9/4 F
22 ran
16:00
1. 3 Gaelic Warrior 11/4JF
2. 8 Jango Baie 11/4JF
3. 7 Inothewayurthinkin 11/1
Tote Win 3.75
Places 1.50, 1.50, 2.50
Exacta: 10.10
CSF: 10.36
Tricast: 68.98
Trifecta: 81.70
Winning Jockey: P Townend
Winning Trainer: W P Mullins
Distances: 8 lengths, 2 lengths
Gaelic Warrior 11/4 JF
Jango Baie 11/4 JF
10 ran
Non Runners 10
16:40
1. 1 Barton Snow 9/2
2. 7 Its On The Line 7/2F
3. 12 Music Drive 33/1
Tote Win 5.50
Places 2.30, 2.20, 9.10
Exacta: 28.50
CSF: 21.19
Tricast: 504.05
Trifecta: 634.10
Winning Jockey: Mr H Crow
Winning Trainer: J J O'Shea
Distances: Neck, 7 1/2 lengths
Its On The Line 7/2 F
23 ran
Non Runners 24
17:20
1. 3 Air Of Entitlement 10/1
2. 23 Hot Fuss 25/1
3. 17 Jump Allen 8/1
4. 8 Kel Histoire 9/2
Tote Win 11.00
Places 3.10, 4.40, 3.00, 2.80
Exacta: 247.70
CSF: 254.94
Tricast: 2153.64
Trifecta: 4709.40
Winning Jockey: P M O'Brien
Winning Trainer: H De Bromhead
Distances: 2 3/4 lengths, 1/2 length, Neck
East India Express 4/1 F
24 ran

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Cheltenham Festival Bets - Thurs Mar 12 2026 (Day Three)

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After yesterday's trip to the seaside, returning to London at like 2am, am feeling better and may eyeball some All Weather racing later for the evening meetings at Chelmsford and maybe also Newcastle.

That said, I am still going to follow in National Hunt Racing Expert and Blogger Geedee over at PGTips for the last couple of days of Cheltenham.

I'm about even I think, after Gingko Blue winning yesterday in the 2:40. If you read my posts ever much, you'll know I don't go Each Way unless there's a full moon, so I've been going win only. I think that's like 6 bets out, 5.5 back with Jinko at S.P, 11 to Geedee's advised prices.

He has two for the day on Day Three >> You can read the full write up HERE >>

  • 3:20 Impose Toi (10/1 ew)
  • 5:20 Herakles Westwood (9/1 ew)

Π Going: Good ~ Good to Soft In Places

1:20 Cheltenham Festival (Turf) (ITV)
# No Bet.

2:00 Cheltenham Festival (Turf) (ITV)
# No Bet.

2:40 Cheltenham Festival (Turf) (ITV)
# No Bet.

3:20 Cheltenham Festival (Turf) (ITV)
9/1 Impose Toi (ew). (Pulled Up 8/1) In touch, not fluent 9th, mistake 3 out, pushed along before 2 out, soon ridden and struggling, no chance when pulled up before last, PU.

4:00 Cheltenham Festival (Turf) (ITV)
# No Bet.

4:40 Cheltenham Festival (Turf) (ITV)
# No Bet.

5:20 Cheltenham Festival (Turf)
9/1 Herakles Westwood (ew). (Unplaced 10/1) Wore hood to post, chased leaders, disputed lead 3rd, headed 5th, ridden after 3 out, faded before 2 out, 13th.


Stake: 2 X £1.00 Each Way = £4.00

Returns: 0.00

Total: - £4.00

Cheltenham Results - Thursday March 12 2026. Going: Good ~ Good To Soft In Places
13:20
1. 19 White Noise 40/1
2. 15 Oldschool Outlaw 15/2
3. 16 Place De La Nation 28/1
Tote Win 49.20
Places 8.30, 2.50, 8.10
Exacta: 605.90
CSF: 316.58
Tricast: 8415.70
Trifecta: 8527.40
Winning Jockey: Mr T Bellamy
Winning Trainer: K Bailey & M Nicholls
Distances: 1 1/4 length, 1 1/4 length
Bambino Fever 1/1 F
22 ran
14:00
1. 11 Meetmebythesea 9/1
2. 1 Gold Dancer 25/1
3. 4 Regent's Stroll 5/1JF
4. 6 King Alexander 20/1
Tote Win 10.00
Places 2.00, 4.70, 2.10, 4.70
Exacta: 315.10
CSF: 224.08
Tricast: 1283.03
Trifecta: 3249.50
Winning Jockey: Mr B R Jones
Winning Trainer: B Pauling
Distances: 4 3/4 lengths, 2 1/4 lengths, 6 lengths
Slade Steel 5/1 JF
Regent's Stroll 5/1 JF
18 ran
Non Runners 2 15
14:40
1. 7 Wodhooh 5/6F
2. 3 Jade De Grugy 2/1
Tote Win 1.84
Places 1.30, 1.70
Exacta: 2.80
CSF: 2.74
Trifecta: 8.90
Winning Jockey: J W Kennedy
Winning Trainer: G Elliott
Distances: 1 length
Wodhooh 5/6 F
7 ran
15:20
1. 6 Home By The Lee 33/1
2. 1 Ballyburn 11/2
3. 2 Bob Olinger 13/2
Tote Win 34.00
Places 5.60, 2.20, 1.70
Exacta: 242.10
CSF: 206.21
Tricast: 1354.39
Trifecta: 1049.50
Winning Jockey: Mr J J Slevin
Winning Trainer: J P O'Brien
Distances: 1 1/4 length, 1 1/2 length
Teahupoo 9/4 F
10 ran
Non Runners 4
16:00
1. 4 Heart Wood 9/2
2. 6 Jonbon 2/1F
Tote Win 5.50
Places 2.10, 1.70
Exacta: 11.90
CSF: 13.98
Tricast: 29.88
Trifecta: 35.00
Winning Jockey: D J O'Keeffe
Winning Trainer: H De Bromhead
Distances: 10 lengths
Jonbon 2/1 F
7 ran
Non Runners 2 3
16:40
1. 7 Supremely West 10/3F
2. 11 Lavida Adiva 22/1
3. 12 Ikarak 40/1
4. 17 Letos 22/1
Tote Win 4.34
Places 1.90, 5.20, 8.90, 5.40
Exacta: 117.30
CSF: 87.28
Tricast: 2713.06
Trifecta: 4670.00
Winning Jockey: Harry Skelton
Winning Trainer: D Skelton
Distances: 3 1/2 lengths, 2 1/2 lengths, 1 1/4 length
Supremely West 10/3 F
24 ran
17:20
1. 22 Ask Brewster 22/1
2. 17 Road To Home 9/1
3. 2 Monbeg Genius 18/1
4. 19 Kim Roque 9/2
Tote Win 23.00
Places 4.10, 2.80, 4.20, 2.10
Exacta: 415.60
CSF: 221.86
Tricast: 3722.13
Trifecta: 5527.80
Winning Jockey: Mr S Cotter
Winning Trainer: Mrs C Williams
Distances: Neck, 5 1/2 lengths, 2 1/4 lengths
Jeriko Du Reponet 4/1 F
23 ran
Non Runners 12

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Cheltenham Festival Bets - Wed Mar 11 2026 (Day Two)

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Still not feeling great, much better though thankfully.

Am off to sunny Leysdown today for my younger brother's birthday, so I won't be looking at any racecards today. Maybe tomorrow I'll see what's happening on the All Weather

I am still going to follow in National Hunt Racing Expert and Blogger Geedee over at PGTips for the last three days of Cheltenham.

He has three for the day on Day Two >> You can read the full write up HERE >>.

  • 2:00 Western Fold (14/1 ew)
  • 2:40 Jinko Blue (10/1 ew)
  • 5:20 Bass Hunter (10/1 ew)

Π Going: Good to Soft ~ Good In Places

1:20 Cheltenham Festival (Turf) (ITV)
# No Bet.

2:00 Cheltenham Festival (Turf) (ITV)
14/1 Western Fold (ew). (Unplaced 14/1) Prominent, chased leaders 4th, disputed second 15th, ridden and weakened before 2 out, 10th.

2:40 Cheltenham Festival (Turf) (ITV)
10/1 Jinko Blue (ew). (Won 9/2f from 10/1) Disputed lead, led outright after 2nd, not fluent 7th, awkward 3 out, led narrowly 2 out, ridden before last, stayed on strongly, 1st
Returns: £7.50

3:20 Cheltenham Festival (Turf) (ITV)
# No Bet.

4:00 Cheltenham Festival (Turf) (ITV)
# No Bet.

4:40 Cheltenham Festival (Turf) (ITV)
# No Bet.

5:20 Cheltenham Festival (Turf)
♥ 10/1 Bass Hunter (ew). (3rd 8/1) Soon led, ridden over 1f out, soon headed, kept on well final furlong, just held for second post, 3rd.
Returns: £3.00


Stake: 3 X £1.00 Each Way = £6.00

Returns: £10.50

Total: + £4.50

Cheltenham Results - Wednesday March 11 2026. Going: Good to Soft ~ Good In Places
13:20
1. 9 King Rasko Grey 11/1
2. 1 Act Of Innocence 10/1
3. 22 Zeus Power 50/1
Tote Win 12.00
Places 3.60, 3.60, 12.70
Exacta: 129.20
CSF: 113.61
Tricast: 5274.17
Trifecta: 5321.20
Winning Jockey: P Townend
Winning Trainer: W P Mullins
Distances: 2 1/2 lengths, 3/4 length
No Drama This End 5/2 F
21 ran
Non Runners 4
14:00
1. 5 Kitzbuhel 11/1
2. 2 Final Demand 7/2
3. 12 Salver 25/1
Tote Win 14.80
Places 3.30, 1.90, 5.20
Exacta: 75.10
CSF: 51.95
Tricast: 987.47
Trifecta: 1144.70
Winning Jockey: Mr H Cobden
Winning Trainer: W P Mullins
Distances: 3/4 length, 2 1/4 lengths
Romeo Coolio 9/4 F
14 ran
Non Runners 9 16
14:40
1. 10 Jingko Blue 9/2F
2. 19 Franciscan Rock 50/1
3. 3 Storm Heart 5/1
4. 2 Ballyadam 40/1
Tote Win 5.50
Places 1.80, 9.80, 2.20, 7.40
Exacta: 283.50
CSF: 248.93
Tricast: 1238.81
Trifecta: 3187.00
Winning Jockey: Mr J C Bowen
Winning Trainer: N J Henderson
Distances: 6 lengths, 4 1/4 lengths, 1/2 length
Jingko Blue 9/2 F
24 ran
15:20
1. 3 Final Orders 7/1
2. 2 Favori De Champdou 2/1F
3. 4 Vanillier 13/2
Tote Win 8.00
Places 2.50, 1.60, 2.30
Exacta: 34.30
CSF: 22.09
Tricast: 102.48
Trifecta: 203.60
Winning Jockey: C Stone-Walsh
Winning Trainer: G P Cromwell
Distances: 2 1/4 lengths, 18 lengths
Favori De Champdou 2/1 F
14 ran
16:00
1. 4 Il Etait Temps 5/2
2. 7 Libberty Hunter 50/1
3. 6 L'eau Du Sud 13/2
Tote Win 3.50
Places 1.30, 8.00, 1.60
Exacta: 111.00
CSF: 111.98
Tricast: 759.53
Trifecta: 479.00
Winning Jockey: P Townend
Winning Trainer: W P Mullins
Distances: 10 lengths, 1 3/4 length
Majborough 5/6 F
10 ran
16:40
1. 13 Martator 66/1
2. 8 Jazzy Matty 8/1
3. 17 Break My Soul 20/1
4. 20 Release The Beast 10/1
Tote Win 169.70
Places 21.80, 2.00, 4.30, 2.70
Exacta: 1276.30
CSF: 520.74
Tricast: 10633.19
Trifecta: 50250.00
Winning Jockey: Charlie Deutsch
Winning Trainer: Miss V Williams
Distances: Nose, 3/4 length, 5 lengths
Be Aware 10/3 F
20 ran
17:20
1. 13 The Mourne Rambler 15/2
2. 22 Mets Ta Ceinture 14/1
3. 1 Bass Hunter 8/1
Tote Win 8.50
Places 3.00, 4.80, 3.10
Exacta: 147.70
CSF: 103.45
Tricast: 888.52
Trifecta: 1753.50
Winning Jockey: C T Keane
Winning Trainer: N Meade
Distances: 2 3/4 lengths, Short Head
Keep Him Company 4/1 JF
Love Sign D'aunou 4/1 JF
21 ran
Non Runners 4

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Cheltenham Festival Bets - Tues Mar 10 2026 (Day One)

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I don't mind telling you it's my birthday. I am also not very well at all. Picked up an especially nasty lurgy from the Rugrats (grandchildren).

I can't even look at a racecard, let alone a Cheltenham one. I am going to follow in National Hunt Racing Expert and Blogger Geedee over at PGTips for the full four days.

He has three for the day on Day One >> You can read the full write up HERE >>.

  • 1:20 El Cairos (8/1 ew)
  • 4:00 Golden Ace (10/1 ew)
  • 5:20 Holokea (40/1 ew)

Π Going: Good to Soft ~ Good In Places

1:20 Cheltenham Festival (Turf) (ITV)
8/1 El Cairos (ew). (Unplaced 15/2) In touch, not fluent 2 out, switched right and made some headway before last, soon drifted left, plugged on flat, never dangerous, 5th.

2:00 Cheltenham Festival (Turf) (ITV)
# No Bet.

2:40 Cheltenham Festival (Turf) (ITV)
# No Bet.

3:20 Cheltenham Festival (Turf) (ITV)
# No Bet.

4:00 Cheltenham Festival (Turf) (ITV)
10/1 Golden Ace (ew). (Unplaced 12/1) Chased leaders, close up after 5th, ridden along after 2 out, short of room when switched left before last, ran on same pace, made no telling impression, 5th

4:40 Cheltenham Festival (Turf) (ITV)
# No Bet.

5:20 Cheltenham Festival (Turf)
40/1 Holokea (ew). (Unplaced 33/1) Mid-division, ridden before 3 out, never involved, 8th.


Stake: 3 X £1.00 Each Way = £6.00

Returns: 0.00

Total: - £6.00

Cheltenham Results - Tuesday March 10 2026. Going: Good to Soft ~ Good In Places
13:20
1. 8 Old Park Star 15/8F
2. 10 Sober Glory 9/2
3. 7 Mydaddypaddy 6/1
Tote Win 2.88
Places 1.40, 1.80, 1.80
Exacta: 13.20
CSF: 10.13
Tricast: 42.71
Trifecta: 61.10
Winning Jockey: Mr N De Boinville
Winning Trainer: N J Henderson
Distances: 1 1/2 length, Nose
Old Park Star 15/8 F
11 ran
Non Runners 5
14:00
1. 7 Kargese 7/1
2. 3 Kopek Des Bordes 11/8
Tote Win 8.00
Places 2.20, 1.40
Exacta: 16.60
CSF: 17.93
Trifecta: 21.60
Winning Jockey: D E Mullins
Winning Trainer: W P Mullins
Distances: 2 1/4 lengths
Lulamba 11/10 F
6 ran
Non Runners 5
14:40
1. 9 Saratoga 10/1
2. 7 Winston Junior 5/1
3. 19 Klycot 40/1
4. 12 Pourquoi Pas Papa 16/1
Tote Win 11.00
Places 2.40, 2.10, 6.50, 3.60
Exacta: 67.40
CSF: 56.76
Tricast: 2017.86
Trifecta: 3139.70
Winning Jockey: M P Walsh
Winning Trainer: P Roche
Distances: 2 1/4 lengths, 3 1/4 lengths, 3/4 length
Mustang Du Breuil 7/2 F
22 ran
15:20
1. 7 Johnnywho 18/1
2. 4 Jagwar 3/1F
3. 16 Quebecois 10/1
4. 12 Blow Your Wad 14/1
Tote Win 19.40
Places 3.00, 1.80, 3.00, 3.30
Exacta: 91.00
CSF: 72.59
Tricast: 630.82
Trifecta: 822.00
Winning Jockey: R P Mclernon
Winning Trainer: J & A O'Neill
Distances: 1/2 length, Head, 3/4 length
Jagwar 3/1 F
22 ran
16:00
1. 9 Lossiemouth 7/5F
2. 7 Brighterdaysahead 7/2
3. 4 The New Lion 3/1
Tote Win 2.40
Places 1.40, 1.40, 1.50
Exacta: 8.80
CSF: 6.65
Tricast: 12.66
Trifecta: 24.40
Winning Jockey: P Townend
Winning Trainer: W P Mullins
Distances: 6 1/2 lengths, 1/2 length
Lossiemouth 7/5 F
9 ran
16:40
1. 9 Madara 3/1F
2. 12 Will The Wise 10/1
3. 22 Moon D'orange 25/1
4. 6 Downmexicoway 9/1
Tote Win 4.10
Places 1.60, 2.90, 4.80, 2.40
Exacta: 71.20
CSF: 35.44
Tricast: 720.62
Trifecta: 1268.90
Winning Jockey: Harry Skelton
Winning Trainer: D Skelton
Distances: 7 1/2 lengths, 1 3/4 length, 1 1/4 length
Madara 3/1 F
23 ran
17:20
1. 10 Holloway Queen 12/1
2. 3 King Of Answers 22/1
3. 4 One Big Bang 11/1
4. 14 Union Station 28/1
Tote Win 13.90
Places 3.40, 4.50, 3.00, 5.80
Exacta: 323.70
CSF: 258.44
Tricast: 3032.14
Trifecta: 3871.90
Winning Jockey: Mr J C Bowen
Winning Trainer: N J Henderson
Distances: 5 1/2 lengths, 11 lengths, 1 3/4 length
Backmersackme 3/1 F
17 ran

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Cheltenham 2026 ~ An All Weather Punters View

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❖ Cheltenham Festival 2026 ❖ The Ultimate Jumps Spectacle

⏵ The Cheltenham Festival is the highlight of the jumps racing calendar, often dubbed the "Olympics" of National Hunt racing.

⏵ Unlike the consistent, speed based racing run on All Weather flat tracks, Cheltenham brings us the big jumps ~ at the highest level. Testing the talking horses of the jumpers world over hurdles or fences, via stamina~sapping distances, at pace, on weather dependent ground (often soft or heavy) plus the electric atmosphres with huge beer swilling race crowds cheering thier selections home up the famous hill finish. It's good stuff actually ~ even I can see that, even though I'm not much of a National Hunt fan.

⏵ The festival spans four days at Cheltenham Racecourse ~ from Tuesday 10 March to Friday 13 March 2026. There are 28 races in total ~ seven per day ~ with top quality jumps action starting around 1:20 PM and concluding by about 5:30 PM each day ~ nearly all are live on ITV.

The racing includes a mix of elite Grade 1 championships, novice contests for emerging stars, mares only races and ultra competitive handicaps. TThe last decade or so has been dominated by the Irish runners. Will this year be the same?

⏵ I do back some horses at Cheltenham, but I'm not a great judge of jumps racing tbh. I follow quite closely what Geedee writes on his jumps racing Blog over at PGTips ~ I and follow him in on quite a few of his bets. I am not much of an EW player, so mainly take my chancess win only, even on the big priced runers.

❖ The Four Days Of Cheltenham Jumps Racing

  • Tuesday 10 March ~ Champion Day⏵ Kicks off with novic hurdlers and features the Champion Hurdle as the highlight.
  • Wednesday 11 March ~ Ladies Day⏵ Known for it's fashionable hats and dresses ⏵ it spotlights the Queen Mother Champion Chase.
  • Thursday 12 March ~ St Patrick's Thursday: Includes the Ryanair Chase and Stayers Hurdle.
  • Friday 13 March ~ Gold Cup Day⏵ The grand finale with the Cheltenham Gold Cup as the centerpiece.

⏵ The biggest races (the "Championship" Grade 1s) draw the most atention and antepost betting interest. Here's a rapido look at the key favs etc ~ including current fancied runners and approximate odds (as of early March 2026⏵ markets shift quickly with form, injuries, or ground changes ~ always check latest prices).

Champion Hurdle (Tuesday ~ 2miles)

The premier 2m hurdling title, rewarding speed and fluency over obstacles.

Current market leaders:

  • The New Lion ⏵ around 9/4 to 11/4 (Trainer⏵ Dan Skelton) ⏵ Progressive and unbeaten in recent starts.
  • Brighterdaysahead ⏵ around 5/2 (Trainer⏵ British yard, often linked to emerging form) ⏵ Prominent contender after solid prep.

Other notables include Honesty Policy and potential challengers from Willie Mullins.

Queen Mother Champion Chase (Wednesday ~ 2miles)

Elite 2m chasing at high speed ~ precsion jumping is key.

Current market leaders:

  • Majborough ⏵ around 5/4 to 13/8 (Trainer⏵ Willie Mullins, Jockey: often Paul Townend) ⏵ Clear favourite with top-class chasing form.
  • Marine Nationale ⏵ around 2/1 to 5/2 (Trainer⏵ Henry de Bromhead) ⏵ Proven Grade 1 winner and previous champion.

Others in mix⏵ L'Eau Du Sud, Il Etait Temps.

The Ryanair Chase (Thursday ~ 2m 5f)

Middle distance chase blending high speed and plenty of stamina.

Current market leaders:

  • Fact To File ⏵ around 4/6 to 2/1 (Trainer⏵ Willie Mullins, Jockey: Paul Townend) ⏵ Dominant recent form; likely target over Gold Cup.
  • Gaelic Warrior ⏵ around 2/1 to 5/2 (Trainer⏵ Willie Mullins) ⏵ Excellent Cheltenham record.

Contenders include Heart Wood and others at bigger prices.

Cheltenham Gold Cup (Friday ~ 3m 2f)

The ultimate staying chase ~ the Blue Riband of jumps racing.

Current market leaders:

  • Fact To File ⏵ around 4/1 (Trainer⏵ Willie Mullins) ⏵ Wideopen market leader with strong claims.
  • Jango Baie / The Jukebox Man ⏵ around 5/1 to 6/1 (Trainer: Nicky Henderson / Ben Pauling) ⏵ Prominent British hopes.
  • Galopin Des Champs ⏵ around 10/1 (Trainer⏵ Willie Mullins, Jockey: Paul Townend) ⏵ Dual winner aiming for a historic third.

Others Worthy Of Note⏵ Gaelic Warrior, Haiti Couleurs, Inothewayurthinkin (defending champ at bigger odds).

❖ Key Trainers and Jockeys

⏵ Irish trainer Willie Mullins dominates with a "massssive" team and a record number of Festival winners (over 100 historically). He's heavily involved in the big races above, especially with Paul Townend as his top jockey. British challengers include Dan Skelton (strong in hurdles with The New Lion), Nicky Henderson (novices and Gold Cup hopes), Gordon Elliott (Stayers Hurdle fav Teahupoo) and Paul Nicholls.

⏵ Top jockeys like Harry Cobden and Nico de Boinville often feature on leading contenders.

While th All Weather offers year round reliability ~ Cheltenham is an anual spectacle ⏵ pure jumping, courage, speed and stamina ~ over obstacles.. The excitement builds right up to declarations (48 hours before each day), so betting markets can swing dramatically.

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Thursday Jumps Big Price Bets (Apr 17 2025)

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Cheltenham Over The Jumps On Thursday


Venue: Cheltenham | Going: Π Good

2:45 Cheltenham

All The Glory 33/1

  • Rated 12lb above his nearest rival.
  • Jockey Lewis Saunders claims 7lb.
  • Priced up as a 33/1 no~hoper in a hugely competetive race.
  • Goes on the good going well enough.
  • I'll take my chances at the odds.

Result⏵ (Unplaced 40/1) Started in the rear, raced in the rear, never put into the race.

Stake: £1.00

Returns: 0.00

Total: -£1.00


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Welcome to the Winner's Circle!

Cheltenham Day Four Wrap

Final Day (Fri, Mar 14) Podcast with Lydia Hyslop & Irish Champion Jockey Ruby Walsh

⏹ Cheltenham Day Four Wrap Up ⏹

⏵Final Day Of The 2005 Cheltenham Festival⏴

⏵Galopin Des Champs Gold Cup 2nd To Iknowthewayurthinkin⏴

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2:00 Topweight Daddylonglegs (20/1) ran well behind the 168 rated State Man in the Irish Champion hurdle, 6.5l behind. If he repeats that run today, he'll most likely win. Was he flattered by proximity though ~ the odds suggest he was.. Phillip Hobbs.

◢ I am not so sure he was just lucky last time out.

5:20 No Questions Asked (22/1) has run well all season and is still on the upgrade. Can win this outright judged upon his race 2 goes back against Califet En Vol in a listed event.

◢ Another who is priced up as if he hasn't done what he's done.


Π Going: Good to Soft

1:20 Cheltenham Festival (Turf) (ITV)
# No Bet.

2:00 Cheltenham Festival (Turf) (Class 1 County Handicap Hurdle) (ITV)
25/1 Daddylonglegs. (Unplaced 14/1) mid-division, mistake 2 out, soon outpaced, stayed on one pace from last, never threatened, 9th.

2:40 Cheltenham Festival (Turf) (ITV)
# No Bet.

3:20 Cheltenham Festival (Turf) (650K G1, C1, Cheltenham Gold Cup) (ITV)
# No Bet.

4:00 Cheltenham Festival (Turf) (ITV)
# No Bet.

4:40 Cheltenham Festival (Turf) (ITV)
# No Bet.

5:20 Cheltenham Festival (Turf) (Class 2 Martin Pipe Conditional Jockeys Handicap Hurdle) (ITV)
22/1 No Questions Asked. (Unplaced 28/1)


Stake: 2 X £1.00 Win Singles = £2.00
Returns: 0.00
Total: Minus £2.00
Cheltenham Day Four Results - 14 March 2025.
Good to Soft
13:20
1. 11 Poniros 100/1
2. 7 Lulamba 11/4
3. 3 East India Dock 5/4F
Tote Win 162.20
Places 22.50, 1.50, 1.30
Exacta: 701.20
CSF: 387.65
Tricast: 662.64
Trifecta: 1640.40
Winning Jockey: J J O'Neill
Winning Trainer: W P Mullins
Distances: Neck, 3/4 length
East India Dock 5/4 F
17 ran
Non Runners 8
14:00
1. 7 Kargese 3/1F
2. 8 Ndaawi 25/1
3. 2 Absurde 5/1
4. 4 Ethical Diamond 16/1
Tote Win 4.00
Places 1.60, 5.10, 2.20, 3.30
Exacta: 94.10
CSF: 92.43
Tricast: 398.02
Trifecta: 750.30
Winning Jockey: P Townend
Winning Trainer: W P Mullins
Distances: 1 1/2 length, 1 1/2 length, 3/4 length
Kargese 3/1 F
16 ran
14:40
1. 1 Dinoblue 6/4F
2. 2 Brides Hill 9/2
3. 9 Shecouldbeanything 12/1
Tote Win 2.50
Places 1.30, 1.60, 2.20
Exacta: 8.80
CSF: 8.91
Tricast: 58.35
Trifecta: 55.90
Winning Jockey: M P Walsh
Winning Trainer: W P Mullins
Distances: 8 1/2 lengths, 5 1/2 lengths
Dinoblue 6/4 F
9 ran
15:20
1. 9 Jasmin De Vaux 6/1
2. 20 The Big Westerner 9/2F
3. 3 Derryhassen Paddy 10/1
Tote Win 7.00
Places 2.60, 2.30, 3.20
Exacta: 37.90
CSF: 29.46
Tricast: 277.86
Trifecta: 298.80
Winning Jockey: P Townend
Winning Trainer: W P Mullins
Distances: 2 1/2 lengths, 4 1/2 lengths
The Big Westerner 9/2 F
20 ran
16:00
1. 6 Inothewayurthinkin 15/2
2. 4 Galopin Des Champs 8/13F
3. 5 Gentlemansgame 40/1
Tote Win 8.50
Places 1.60, 1.40, 4.80
Exacta: 17.10
CSF: 13.10
Tricast: 182.61
Trifecta: 191.80
Winning Jockey: M P Walsh
Winning Trainer: G P Cromwell
Distances: 6 lengths, 12 lengths
Galopin Des Champs 8/13 F
9 ran
16:40
1. 23 Wonderwall 28/1
2. 10 Its On The Line 4/1
3. 22 Willitgoahead 13/2
Tote Win 33.40
Places 6.70, 2.20, 2.70
Exacta: 319.00
CSF: 142.20
Tricast: 869.67
Trifecta: 2806.90
Winning Jockey: Mr R James
Winning Trainer: S Curling
Distances: Neck, 3 1/4 lengths
Angels Dawn 3/1 F
24 ran
17:20
1. 2 Wodhooh 9/2
2. 12 Act Of Authority 28/1
3. 17 Raglan Road 25/1
4. 9 Taponthego 8/1
Tote Win 5.50
Places 2.00, 6.60, 5.20, 2.70
Exacta: 255.20
CSF: 134.57
Tricast: 2972.04
Trifecta: 6618.90
Winning Jockey: D J Gilligan
Winning Trainer: G Elliott
Distances: 4 1/4 lengths, 4 1/2 lengths, 1 1/2 length
Kopeck De Mee 5/2 F
24 ran

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Grok’s Cheltenham Finale: Day 4 Predictions - March 14, 2025

Your AI tipster from xAI saddles up for Gold Cup Day!

It’s the last lap of Cheltenham 2025, and I’ve got the latest odds locked in as of 10:11 AM GMT. Below are my picks for Day 4’s seven races, blending form, trends, and a touch of Grok flair. Odds are straight from the bookies—click to expand each race’s full list, check live prices as they drifted, or go S.P. for the thrill. Results are now in—let’s see how I fared!

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1:20 PM GMT - JCB Triumph Hurdle (Grade 1)

Pick: East India Dock (Sam Twiston-Davies) - 15/8

Why: Juvenile gem with a Kempton win in his pocket. Speedy, jumps like a pro, and Twiston-Davies owns this course. Lulamba (9/4) is a threat, but East India Dock’s my banker.

Full Odds:

East India Dock 15/8 | Lulamba 9/4 | Hello Neighbour 7/1 | Blue Lemons 14/1 | Lady Vega Allen 18/1 | Mondo Man 20/1 | Gibbs Island 25/1 | Willy De Houelle 40/1 | Larzac 40/1 | Sainte Lucie 50/1 | Charlus 80/1 | Too Bossy For Us 100/1 | Poniros 125/1 | Place De La Nation 125/1 | Lumiere Du Large 125/1 | Pappano 125/1 | Marche Daligre 200/1 | Opec 200/1

◢ 1:20 Cheltenham: Check The Latest Odds @ Oddschecker

Result:

  1. 11 Poniros 100/1
  2. 7 Lulamba 11/4
  3. 3 East India Dock 5/4F

2:00 PM GMT - BetMGM County Hurdle (Grade 3)

Pick: Kargese (Gordon Elliott) - 10/3

Why: Elliott’s handicap ace steps up. Strong market vibes and a versatile profile make her the pick over Lark In The Mornin (4/1). Good-to-soft? She’s golden.

Full Odds:

Kargese 10/3 | Lark In The Mornin 4/1 | Absurde 5/1 | Mclaurey 17/2 | Valgrand 9/1 | Hansard 12/1 | Daddy Long Legs 14/1 | Ethical Diamond 14/1 | Irish Panther 20/1 | Ndaawi 22/1 | Our Champ 25/1 | Pinot Gris 28/1 | Cracking Rhapsody 50/1 | Norman Fletcher 70/1 | Spirit Daunou 80/1 | Fils dOudairies 90/1

◢ 2:00 Cheltenham: Check The Latest Odds @ Oddschecker

Result:

  1. 7 Kargese 3/1F
  2. 8 Ndaawi 25/1
  3. 2 Absurde 5/1

2:40 PM GMT - Paddy Power Mares’ Chase (Grade 2)

Pick: Dinoblue (Willie Mullins) - 6/4

Why: Mullins’ speed queen. Naas win over Allegorie De Vassy (7/2) shows her class, and her 157 rating screams quality. Brides Hill (9/2) is game, but Dinoblue’s the one.

Full Odds:

Dinoblue 6/4 | Allegorie De Vassy 7/2 | Brides Hill 9/2 | Limerick Lace 7/1 | Shecouldbeanything 12/1 | Royale Margaux 33/1 | Fontaine Collonges 40/1 | Mayhem Mya 60/1 | Je Tai Porte 100/1

◢ 2:40 Cheltenham: Check The Latest Odds @ Oddschecker

Result:

  1. 1 Dinoblue 6/4F
  2. 2 Brides Hill 9/2
  3. 9 Shecouldbeanything 12/1

3:20 PM GMT - Albert Bartlett Novices’ Hurdle (Grade 1)

Pick: The Big Westerner (Henry de Bromhead) - 5/1

Why: Stamina beast with Naas form. She’ll grind up that 3m hill while others wilt. Jet Blue (13/2) is sharp, but The Big Westerner’s toughness wins out.

Full Odds:

The Big Westerner 5/1 | Jet Blue 13/2 | Jasmin De Vaux 9/1 | Derryhassen Paddy 9/1 | Wendigo 10/1 | Wingmen 10/1 | Argento Boy 14/1 | Intense Approach 16/1 | Ballybow 18/1 | Sounds Victorius 25/1 | Flicker Of Hope 25/1 | Fishery Lane 40/1 | Ma Shantou 40/1 | First Confession 40/1 | Jax Junior 40/1 | Yellow Car 50/1 | Nativehill 50/1 | Port Joulain 50/1 | Inn At The Park 50/1 | Jigs Forge 100/1

◢ 3:20 Cheltenham: Check The Latest Odds @ Oddschecker

Result:

  1. 9 Jasmin De Vaux 6/1
  2. 20 The Big Westerner 9/2F
  3. 3 Derryhassen Paddy 10/1

4:00 PM GMT - Boodles Cheltenham Gold Cup (Grade 1)

Pick: Galopin Des Champs (Willie Mullins / Paul Townend) - 4/7

Why: Hat-trick hero. Two Gold Cups, Leopardstown brilliance, and Townend’s mastery—Inothewayurthinkin (13/2) tries, but Galopin’s the king.

Full Odds:

Galopin Des Champs 4/7 | Inothewayurthinkin 13/2 | Banbridge 15/2 | Montys Star 10/1 | Corbetts Cross 16/1 | The Real Whacker 33/1 | Gentlemansgame 50/1 | Ahoy Senor 66/1 | Royale Pagaille 100/1

◢ 4:00 Cheltenham: Check The Latest Odds @ Oddschecker

Result:

  1. 6 Inothewayurthinkin 15/2
  2. 4 Galopin Des Champs 8/13F
  3. 5 Gentlemansgame 40/1

4:40 PM GMT - St James’s Place Hunter Chase (Listed)

Pick: Angels Dawn (S Curling) - 10/3

Why: Course-and-distance winner with a 143 rating. Back-to-back victories, including Dromahane, show her form. Its On The Line (4/1) is a danger, but Angels Dawn’s my pick.

Full Odds:

Angels Dawn 10/3 | Its On The Line 4/1 | Willitgoahead 17/2 | Shearer 10/1 | Ryehill 10/1 | Fairly Famous 12/1 | Rockys Howya 14/1 | What A Glance 25/1 | Music Drive 25/1 | Allmankind 33/1 | Wonderwall 33/1 | Bardenstown Lad 40/1 | Lift Me Up 50/1 | Ontheropes 50/1 | Go On Chez 66/1 | Plan Of Attack 80/1 | West Of Carrig 100/1 | Carnfunnock 100/1 | Angels Breath 100/1 | Take All 125/1 | Havent Time 125/1 | Lisleigh Lad 150/1 | Django 150/1 | Au Fleuron 200/1

◢ 4:40 Cheltenham: Check The Latest Odds @ Oddschecker

Result:

  1. 23 Wonderwall 28/1
  2. 10 Its On The Line 4/1
  3. 22 Willitgoahead 13/2

5:20 PM GMT - Martin Pipe Conditional Jockeys’ Handicap Hurdle

Pick: Wodhooh (Gordon Elliott) - 13/2

Why: Six-time hurdle winner, including C&D in December. Her 1¾l victory over Joyeuse here shows she loves the track. Kopeck De Mee (11/4) is tight, but Wodhooh’s my closer.

Full Odds:

Kopeck De Mee 11/4 | Wodhooh 13/2 | Taponthego 15/2 | East India Express 9/1 | Nurse Susan 12/1 | No Ordinary Joe 12/1 | Park Of Kings 14/1 | Karafon 18/1 | No Questions Asked 22/1 | Doyen Quest 25/1 | Minella Sixo 28/1 | Electric Mason 33/1 | The Enabler 33/1 | Act Of Authority 33/1 | Punctuation 33/1 | Raglan Road 33/1 | Aston Martini 40/1 | Push The Button 40/1 | Tounsivator 50/1 | Timmy Tuesday 50/1 | Harsh 80/1 | Uncle Bert 80/1 | Mordor 80/1 | Stormbreaker 80/1 | Wilde About Oscar 150/1 | Flash Collonges 200/1

◢ 5:20 Cheltenham: Check The Latest Odds @ Oddschecker

Result:

  1. 2 Wodhooh 9/2
  2. 12 Act Of Authority 28/1
  3. 17 Raglan Road 25/1

Wrap-Up: Gold Cup Day was electric, with Galopin Des Champs headlining and some savvy picks in tow. Odds were fresh—results are now locked in. Grok nabbed three winners (Kargese, Dinoblue, Wodhooh), hit the frame with three more (East India Dock, The Big Westerner, Galopin Des Champs), and missed one entirely (Angels Dawn didn’t place).

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Cheltenham Festival 2025
Day 3 News Round~up

Thrilling Thursday Ignites with Surprises, Grit, and Glory
Date: March 13, 2025 | Location: Cheltenham Racecourse Prestbury Park

Day 3 of the Cheltenham Festival brought seven races packed with drama, from longshot heroics to dominant favourites holding firm under pressure.

  • Favourites stumbling in the spotlight.
  • Outsiders rewriting the script.
  • Irish and British talent trading blows.
  • Emotional victories lighting up the hill.
  • A rollercoaster of odds and outcomes.

Let’s gallop through the day’s action, race by race!

1:20 PM - Golden Miller Novices’ Hurdle (Grade 1)

Winner: Air Of Entitlement (Henry De Bromhead / Miss R Blackmore) Odds: 16/1
What Happened: Day 3 kicked off with a bang as Air Of Entitlement (16/1) soared over 2m5f, edging out favourite Sixandahalf (85/40F) by a tight ½ length. Diva Luna (12/1) grabbed 3rd in a 23-runner thriller, setting the tone for an unpredictable Thursday.
Race Highlight: Air Of Entitlement’s gutsy lunge to snatch victory.
Top Press Link: Redhill Life: Air Of Entitlement Swoops Late For Mares Glory

2:00 PM - Pertemps Network Final Handicap Hurdle

Winner: Caldwell Potter (Paul Nicholls / Mr H Cobden) Odds: 7/1
What Happened: British cheers echoed as Caldwell Potter (7/1) rattled home over 3m, crushing the field by 6.5l. Anyway (125/1) shocked everyone in 2nd, with O’Moore Park (66/1) coming home in 3rd. The 4/1 jolly Firefox flopped. Nicholls and owner Sir Alex Ferguson were rightly over the moon.
Race Highlight: Caldwell Potter’s relentless charge up the hill.
Top Press Link: Jockey Club: Caldwell Potter Dominates Pertemps Final

2:40 PM - Ryanair Chase (Grade 1)

Winner: Doddiethegreat (Nicky Henderson / Brian Hughes) Odds: 25/1
What Happened: A 25/1 boilover stole the show as Doddiethegreat surged over 2m4½f, beating favourite Jeriko Du Reponet (11/2F) by 1¾ lengths in a 24-runner epic. Catch Him Derry (14/1) took 3rd, proving the bookies wrong.
Race Highlight: Doddiethegreat’s late rally stuns the crowd.
Top Press Link: Youtube Replay: Doddiethegreat Leads Home Henderson 1-2 Under Brian Hughes in Emotional Pertemps Win

3:20 PM - Paddy Power Stayers’ Hurdle (Grade 1)

Winner: Fact To File (Willie Mullins / Mark Walsh) Odds: 6/4F
What Happened: Favourite Fact To File (6/4F) delivered a masterclass over 3m, romping home by 9 lengths ahead of Heart Wood (18/1). Envoi Allen (12/1) settled for 3rd, as Mullins tightened his grip on the festival.
Race Highlight: Fact To File’s imperious stride leaves rivals trailing.
Top Press Link: Sky Sports: Fact To File Crushes Stayers Hurdle Field

4:00 PM - Festival Plate Handicap Chase

Winner: Bob Olinger (Henry De Bromhead / Miss R Blackmore) Odds: 8/1
What Happened: Bob Olinger (8/1) rolled back the years over 2m4½f, outbattling overnight evens favourite and same owned Teahupoo who drifted out to 7/4F by 1¾ lengths. The Wallpark (7/1) took 3rd, marking a second win of the day for Rachael Blackmore.
Race Highlight: Bob Olinger’s vintage burst up the run in seals the deal.
Top Press Link: BBC: Bob Olinger Beats Teahupoo To Festival Plate

4:40 PM - Dawn Run Mares’ Novices’ Hurdle (Grade 2)

Winner: Jagwar (O Greenall & J Guerriero / J J O’Neill) Odds: 3/1F
What Happened: Favourite Jagwar (3/1F) held firm over 2m1f, beating Thecompanysergeant (4/1) by 2¾ lengths in a 20-runner field. Masaccio (11/1) nabbed 3rd, with Mars Harper (100/1) a shock 4th.
Race Highlight: Jagwar’s cool ~ headed finish under pressure.
Top Press Link: Jockey Club: Jagwar Lands 20 Runner TrustATrader Plate

5:20 PM - Fulke Walwyn Kim Muir Challenge Cup

Winner: Daily Present (Paul Nolan / Mr Barry Thomas Stone) Odds: 12/1
What Happened: Daily Present (12/1) closed Day 3 with a closely run thing neck victory over favourite Johnnywho (9/2F) in a 23-runner slog over 3m2f. Sa Majeste (8/1) took 3rd, capping a day of big jumps and bigger triumphs.
Race Highlight: Daily Present nicking it from the jolly.
Top Press Link: Youtube Replay: Daily Present Wins Kim Muir Thriller

Cheltenham Day Three Results - 13 March 2025. Going: good to soft
13:20
1. 1 Air Of Entitlement 16/1
2. 21 Sixandahalf 85/40F
3. 6 Diva Luna 12/1
Tote Win 22.00
Places 4.60, 1.70, 3.70
Exacta: 85.50
CSF: 51.68
Tricast: 472.15
Trifecta: 832.50
Winning Jockey: Miss R Blackmore
Winning Trainer: H De Bromhead
Distances: 1/2 length, 6 lengths
Sixandahalf 85/40 F
23 ran
14:00
1. 3 Caldwell Potter 7/1
2. 10 Anyway 125/1
3. 9 O'Moore Park 66/1
4. 8 Nurburgring 9/1
Tote Win 8.10
Places 2.30, 19.10, 12.10, 2.10
Exacta: 2008.80
CSF: 715.64
Tricast: 41617.09
Trifecta: 31261.20
Winning Jockey: Mr H Cobden
Winning Trainer: P F Nicholls
Distances: 6 1/2 lengths, 2 lengths, Head
Firefox 4/1 F
19 ran
Non Runners 19
14:40
1. 19 Doddiethegreat 25/1
2. 10 Jeriko Du Reponet 11/2F
3. 20 Catch Him Derry 14/1
4. 8 Feet Of A Dancer 15/2
Tote Win 28.30
Places 5.90, 2.30, 3.40, 2.30
Exacta: 248.10
CSF: 144.32
Tricast: 2083.83
Trifecta: 3186.00
Winning Jockey: B Hughes
Winning Trainer: N J Henderson
Distances: 1 3/4 length, 2 3/4 lengths, 3/4 length
Jeriko Du Reponet 11/2 F
24 ran
15:20
1. 3 Fact To File 6/4F
2. 5 Heart Wood 18/1
3. 2 Envoi Allen 12/1
Tote Win 2.50
Places 1.30, 3.30, 2.50
Exacta: 26.00
CSF: 29.28
Tricast: 242.21
Trifecta: 152.50
Winning Jockey: M P Walsh
Winning Trainer: W P Mullins
Distances: 9 lengths, 8 1/2 lengths
Fact To File 6/4 F
9 ran
16:00
1. 1 Bob Olinger 8/1
2. 14 Teahupoo 7/4F
3. 15 The Wallpark 7/1
Tote Win 9.00
Places 2.10, 1.50, 2.40
Exacta: 27.30
CSF: 21.28
Tricast: 105.16
Trifecta: 175.20
Winning Jockey: Miss R Blackmore
Winning Trainer: H De Bromhead
Distances: 1 3/4 length, 8 lengths
Teahupoo 7/4 F
13 ran
Non Runners 8 10
16:40
1. 13 Jagwar 3/1F
2. 14 Thecompanysergeant 4/1
3. 9 Masaccio 11/1
4. 17 Mars Harper 100/1
Tote Win 4.00
Places 1.50, 1.70, 2.70, 16.30
Exacta: 19.00
CSF: 14.76
Tricast: 128.18
Trifecta: 132.80
Winning Jockey: J J O'Neill
Winning Trainer: O Greenall & J Guerriero
Distances: 2 3/4 lengths, 2 3/4 lengths, Head
Jagwar 3/1 F
20 ran
Non Runners 19
17:20
1. 18 Daily Present 12/1
2. 4 Johnnywho 9/2F
3. 3 Sa Majeste 8/1
4. 7 Weveallbeencaught 28/1
Tote Win 14.80
Places 3.20, 1.90, 2.90, 6.10
Exacta: 94.30
CSF: 64.26
Tricast: 489.22
Trifecta: 1362.30
Winning Jockey: Mr B T Stone
Winning Trainer: P Nolan
Distances: Neck, 11 lengths, 1 1/2 length
Johnnywho 9/2 F
23 ran
Non Runners 15

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2:40 Topweight Thomas Mor (50/1) didn't do so well over the big fences last time up. Previously I thought he was a good winner over hurdles(3m) after leaving the Pipe yard to join Phillip Hobbs.

◢ Excellent price available on a horse that can do the trip for sure.

4:40 Conflated (20/1) will appreciate the drop back in trip to 2.5m. Jockey Rob James claims 7lb. Could prove crucial.

◢ Gordon Elliot putting James on board to claim 7 is a big clue for me.

5:20 Yeah Man (16/1) can definitely do the trip. Amatuer on board Declan Lavery has plenty of Cheltenham experience. He'll win one here soon enough.

◢ Overpriced. Both horse and jockey look more than ready to go well today to me.


Π Going: Good to Soft

1:20 Cheltenham Festival (Turf) (ITV)
# No Bet.

2:00 Cheltenham Festival (Turf) (ITV)
# No Bet.

2:40 Cheltenham Festival (Turf) (G1 Pertemps Network Final Handicap Hurdle) (ITV)
50/1 Thomas Mor. (Unplaced 40/1) jumped slightly right at times, prominent, ridden after 3 out, weakened before 2 out, 15th.

3:20 Cheltenham Festival (Turf) (ITV)
# No Bet.

4:00 Cheltenham Festival (Turf) (ITV)
# No Bet.

4:40 Cheltenham Festival (Turf) (G1 TrustaTrader Plate Handicap Chase) (ITV)
20/1 Conflated. (Unplaced 40/1) disputed lead, led after 3rd, headed 6th, led before 9th, not fluent 11th, headed approaching 2 out where blundered, soon no extra, 8th.

5:20 Cheltenham Festival (Turf) (Fulke Walwyn Kim Muir Amateur Jockeys Handicap Chase) (ITV)
16/1 Yeah Man. (Unplaced 11/1) mid-division, not fluent 3rd, headway when not much room before 3 out, chasing leaders when not fluent 2 out, no impression last, no extra, 9th.


Stake: 3 X £1.00 Win Singles = £3.00
Returns: 0.00
Total: Minus £3.00
Cheltenham Day Three Results - 11 March 2025.
Good to Soft
13:20
1. 1 Air Of Entitlement 16/1
2. 21 Sixandahalf 85/40F
3. 6 Diva Luna 12/1
Tote Win 22.00
Places 4.60, 1.70, 3.70
Exacta: 85.50
CSF: 51.68
Tricast: 472.15
Trifecta: 832.50
Winning Jockey: Miss R Blackmore
Winning Trainer: H De Bromhead
Distances: 1/2 length, 6 lengths
Sixandahalf 85/40 F
23 ran
14:00
1. 3 Caldwell Potter 7/1
2. 10 Anyway 125/1
3. 9 O'Moore Park 66/1
4. 8 Nurburgring 9/1
Tote Win 8.10
Places 2.30, 19.10, 12.10, 2.10
Exacta: 2008.80
CSF: 715.64
Tricast: 41617.09
Trifecta: 31261.20
Winning Jockey: Mr H Cobden
Winning Trainer: P F Nicholls
Distances: 6 1/2 lengths, 2 lengths, Head
Firefox 4/1 F
19 ran
Non Runners 19
14:40
1. 19 Doddiethegreat 25/1
2. 10 Jeriko Du Reponet 11/2F
3. 20 Catch Him Derry 14/1
4. 8 Feet Of A Dancer 15/2
Tote Win 28.30
Places 5.90, 2.30, 3.40, 2.30
Exacta: 248.10
CSF: 144.32
Tricast: 2083.83
Trifecta: 3186.00
Winning Jockey: B Hughes
Winning Trainer: N J Henderson
Distances: 1 3/4 length, 2 3/4 lengths, 3/4 length
Jeriko Du Reponet 11/2 F
24 ran
15:20
1. 3 Fact To File 6/4F
2. 5 Heart Wood 18/1
3. 2 Envoi Allen 12/1
Tote Win 2.50
Places 1.30, 3.30, 2.50
Exacta: 26.00
CSF: 29.28
Tricast: 242.21
Trifecta: 152.50
Winning Jockey: M P Walsh
Winning Trainer: W P Mullins
Distances: 9 lengths, 8 1/2 lengths
Fact To File 6/4 F
9 ran
16:00
1. 1 Bob Olinger 8/1
2. 14 Teahupoo 7/4F
3. 15 The Wallpark 7/1
Tote Win 9.00
Places 2.10, 1.50, 2.40
Exacta: 27.30
CSF: 21.28
Tricast: 105.16
Trifecta: 175.20
Winning Jockey: Miss R Blackmore
Winning Trainer: H De Bromhead
Distances: 1 3/4 length, 8 lengths
Teahupoo 7/4 F
13 ran
Non Runners 8 10
16:40
1. 13 Jagwar 3/1F
2. 14 Thecompanysergeant 4/1
3. 9 Masaccio 11/1
4. 17 Mars Harper 100/1
Tote Win 4.00
Places 1.50, 1.70, 2.70, 16.30
Exacta: 19.00
CSF: 14.76
Tricast: 128.18
Trifecta: 132.80
Winning Jockey: J J O'Neill
Winning Trainer: O Greenall & J Guerriero
Distances: 2 3/4 lengths, 2 3/4 lengths, Head
Jagwar 3/1 F
20 ran
Non Runners 19
17:20
1. 18 Daily Present 12/1
2. 4 Johnnywho 9/2F
3. 3 Sa Majeste 8/1
4. 7 Weveallbeencaught 28/1
Tote Win 14.80
Places 3.20, 1.90, 2.90, 6.10
Exacta: 94.30
CSF: 64.26
Tricast: 489.22
Trifecta: 1362.30
Winning Jockey: Mr B T Stone
Winning Trainer: P Nolan
Distances: Neck, 11 lengths, 1 1/2 length
Johnnywho 9/2 F
23 ran
Non Runners 15

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Cheltenham Festival 2025
Day 2 News Round~up

Style Wednesday Brings Emotion, Upsets, and Triumphs
Date: March 12, 2025 | Location: Cheltenham Racecourse Prestbury Park

Day 2 of the Cheltenham Festival delivered a rollercoaster of racing action with 7 thrilling contests.

  • Favourites faltering under pressure.
  • Longshots stealing the spotlight.
  • Poignant victories honouring a lost hero.
  • A dominant trainer continuing his reign.
  • British hopes shining through.

I'll quickly race~by~race the days proceedings.

🎉 1:20 PM - Turners Novices Hurdle (Grade 1)

Winner: The New Lion (Dan Skelton / Harry Skelton)
Odds: 3/1

What Happened: British hopes soared as The New Lion (3/1) roared home over 2m5f and 10 hurdles, edging out The Yellow Clay (5/2) by ¾ length. Hot favourite Final Demand (6/4F) could only manage 3rd, giving Dan Skelton a strong start to Day 2.

Race Highlight: The New Lion roars up the hill.

Top Press Link: Sportinglife: The New Lion strikes for Skeltons

🔥 2:00 PM - Brown Advisory Novices’ Chase (Grade 1)

Winner: Lecky Watson (Willie Mullins / S F O’Keeffe)
Odds: 20/1

What Happened: A massive upset unfolded over 3m½f and 20 fences as Lecky Watson (20/1) stunned the field, beating Stellar Story (22/1) by 4 lengths. Odds/on jolly - Ballyburn (4/7F) struggled and faded, handing Willie Mullins an unexpected victory.

Race Highlight: Lecky Watson’s shock surge from the pack.

Top Press Link: Youtube Video Replay Of Lecky's Win

💥 2:40 PM - Coral Cup Handicap Hurdle

Winner: Jimmy Du Seuil (Willie Mullins / D E Mullins)
Odds: 16/1

What Happened: Jimmy Du Seuil (16/1), owned by Ed Ware, the 32redcasino start up from years ago, powered up the hill over 2m5f, beating Impose Toi (13/2) by 3 lengths in a 26runner field. Ballyadam (16/1) took 3rd, while favourite Be Aware (3/1F) disappointed, giving Mullins another win.

Race Highlight: Jimmy Du Seuil’s late roll of the dice seals the deal.

Top Press Link: Whitchurch Herald: Jimmy Du Seuil makes light of long absence to land Coral Cup

🌸 3:20 PM - Glenfarclas Cross Country Chase

Winner: Stumptown (Gavin Cromwell / K M Donoghue)
Odds: 5/2F

What Happened: Favourite Stumptown (5/2F) dominated the unique 3m6f cross-country course, winning by 7 lengths over Latenightpass (11/1). Vanillier (15/2) and The Goffer (6/1) followed, with an errant saddlecloth adding drama to the victory.

Race Highlight: Stumptown’s commanding lead despite the wardrobe malfunction.

Top Press Link: Liverpool Echo: Stumptown wins the Cross Country Chase

🏅 4:00 PM - Queen Mother Champion Chase (Grade 1)

Winner: Marine Nationale (Barry Connell / S W Flanagan)
Odds: 5/1

What Happened: An emotional triumph as Marine Nationale (5/1) stormed to an 18l win over 2m, beating favourite Jonbon (5/6F), who faltered mid-race. Captain Guinness (25/1) took 3rd, a poignant victory honouring the late Michael O’Sullivan.

Race Highlight: Marine Nationale’s flawless run for a fallen hero.

Top Press Link: Dumbarton Reporter: Memory of Michael O’Sullivan Shines at Cheltenham

🌌 4:40 PM - Johnny Henderson Grand Annual Chase

Winner: Jazzy Matty (Cian Collins / D J Gilligan)
Odds: 15/2

What Happened: Another emotional win as Jazzy Matty (15/2) prevailed over 2m½f, beating Unexpected Party (11/2F) by 1.5 lengths in a 20-runner field. Midnight It Is (25/1) took 3rd, a second tribute to Michael O’Sullivan on the day.

Race Highlight: Jazzy Matty’s victory doubles the day’s sentiment.

Top Press Link: Irish Times: Cheltenham 2025 Day Two Results

🍼 5:20 PM - Weatherbys Champion Bumper

Winner: Bambino Fever (Willie Mullins / Miss J Townend)
Odds: 4/1

What Happened: Bambino Fever (4/1) closed the day with a 1½-length win over 2m½f, beating Heads Up (33/1) and Shuttle Diplomacy (66/1). 5/2F Kalypso Chance faded, capping a strong day for Mullins with his 5th win of the festival so far.

Race Highlight: Bambino Fever’s stylish finish under Jody Townend.

Top Press Link: Youtube Video Replay: BAMBINO FEVER gives Jody Townend her first Festival winner

Cheltenham Day Two Results - 12 March 2025. Going: good to soft
13:20
1. 10 The New Lion 3/1
2. 11 The Yellow Clay 5/2
3. 1 Final Demand 6/4F
Tote Win 4.00
Places 1.50, 1.20, 1.20
Exacta: 14.50
CSF: 11.09
Tricast: 15.08
Trifecta: 25.30
Winning Jockey: Harry Skelton
Winning Trainer: D Skelton
Distances: 3/4 length, 4 3/4 lengths
Final Demand 6/4 F
11 ran
14:00
1. 5 Lecky Watson 20/1
2. 7 Stellar Story 22/1
Tote Win 22.90
Places 5.70, 4.40
Exacta: 343.90
CSF: 281.00
Trifecta: 950.10
Winning Jockey: S F O'Keeffe
Winning Trainer: W P Mullins
Distances: 4 lengths
Ballyburn 4/7 F
7 ran
14:40
1. 6 Jimmy Du Seuil 16/1
2. 11 Impose Toi 13/2
3. 2 Ballyadam 16/1
4. 24 Beat The Bat 11/2
Tote Win 21.10
Places 4.30, 2.20, 3.60, 2.20
Exacta: 159.40
CSF: 113.52
Tricast: 1786.27
Trifecta: 3098.50
Winning Jockey: D E Mullins
Winning Trainer: W P Mullins
Distances: 3 lengths, 1 length, 1 1/4 length
Be Aware 3/1 F
26 ran
15:20
1. 1 Stumptown 5/2F
2. 9 Latenightpass 11/1
3. 6 Vanillier 15/2
4. 14 The Goffer 6/1
Tote Win 3.50
Places 1.70, 2.40, 2.10, 2.00
Exacta: 46.00
CSF: 32.84
Tricast: 206.20
Trifecta: 471.30
Winning Jockey: K M Donoghue
Winning Trainer: G P Cromwell
Distances: 7 lengths, 1 1/4 length, 1 1/4 length
Stumptown 5/2 F
16 ran
16:00
1. 6 Marine Nationale 5/1
2. 4 Jonbon 5/6F
3. 1 Captain Guinness 25/1
Tote Win 6.00
Places 1.50, 1.20, 2.60
Exacta: 9.40
CSF: 9.48
Tricast: 83.85
Trifecta: 181.10
Winning Jockey: S W Flanagan
Winning Trainer: B Connell
Distances: 18 lengths, 1 1/4 length
Jonbon 5/6 F
8 ran
16:40
1. 15 Jazzy Matty 15/2
2. 7 Unexpected Party 11/2F
3. 16 Midnight It Is 25/1
4. 3 My Mate Mozzie 13/2
Tote Win 8.50
Places 2.40, 1.80, 5.70, 2.10
Exacta: 42.90
CSF: 47.87
Tricast: 1041.15
Trifecta: 2321.70
Winning Jockey: D J Gilligan
Winning Trainer: C Collins
Distances: 1 1/2 length, 1 1/2 length, 3 3/4 lengths
Unexpected Party 11/2 F
20 ran
17:20
1. 15 Bambino Fever 4/1
2. 6 Heads Up 33/1
3. 12 Shuttle Diplomacy 66/1
Tote Win 5.00
Places 2.00, 6.20, 13.20
Exacta: 138.40
CSF: 143.39
Tricast: 7546.71
Trifecta: 4800.00
Winning Jockey: Miss J Townend
Winning Trainer: W P Mullins
Distances: 1 1/2 length, 1 1/2 length
Kalypso'chance 5/2 F
17 ran
Non Runners 16

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2:40 Topweight Maxxum (28/1) is one of 5 Gordon Elliott trained horses in the race. The capper rates him the best of them. Add to that, this 8yo is clearly still improving.

Mind you ~ he'll have to go again to win this, granted.

Big field handicaps are of no concern to him, he rides up the front all the way and runs on at the end.

◢ Looks hand made for Cheltenham to me. Highly unlikely he'll go off at 28's tomorrow in my opinion. Might do. Won't though.

3:20 French Dynamite (50/1) is a top grade chaser who was tackling the likes of Shishkin 2 seasons back. I have an inkling he'll find the 3m2f run around on the cross country course a bit of a jolly jaunt in comparison.

◢ Potentially could be running in a few of the better races at Cheltenham this year imo.

4:40 Nells Son (40/1) is Nicky Richards last runner at Chelt this year after Famous Bridge ran a solid 6th today in the Ultima.

Nell has caught my eye because he has gone up a stone this season at the age of 10. If there's any more to come today's the day to do it.

The ground is just in his wheelhouse ~ any rain and he'll halve in price in a hot minute.

◢ The 40/1 on offer currently is way too big in comparison to his chances.


Π Going: Good to soft, good in places on cross country course

1:20 Cheltenham Festival (Turf) (ITV)
# No Bet.

2:00 Cheltenham Festival (Turf) (ITV)
# No Bet.

2:40 Cheltenham Festival (Turf) (Grade 1 Coral Cup Hcp Hdl) (ITV)
28/1 Maxxum. (Unplaced 28/1) mid-division, headway tracking leaders 4 out, pushed along and struggling before next, soon lost place, tailed off 3 out, pulled up before last, PU.

3:20 Cheltenham Festival (Turf) (Class 2 Cross Country 3m5f Hcp Chase) (ITV)
50/1 French Dynamite. (Unplaced 50/1) Chasing leaders after 3rd, led 17th, headed 22nd, weakened from 2 out, tailed off, 10th.

4:00 Cheltenham Festival (Turf) (ITV)
# No Bet.

4:40 Cheltenham Festival (Turf) (Grade 1 Johnny Henderson Grand Annual Hcp Chase) (ITV)
40/1 Nells Son. (Unplaced 33/1) tracked leaders on inside, weakened after 3 out, tailed off and pulled up before next, PU.

5:20 Cheltenham Festival (Turf)
# No Bet.


Stake: 3 X £1.00 Win Singles = £3.00
Returns: 0.00
Total: Minus £3.00
Cheltenham Day Two Results - 11 March 2025.
Good to soft, good in places on cross country course
13:20
1. 10 The New Lion 3/1
2. 11 The Yellow Clay 5/2
3. 1 Final Demand 6/4F
Tote Win 4.00
Places 1.50, 1.20, 1.20
Exacta: 14.50
CSF: 11.09
Tricast: 15.08
Trifecta: 25.30
Winning Jockey: Harry Skelton
Winning Trainer: D Skelton
Distances: 3/4 length, 4 3/4 lengths
Final Demand 6/4 F
11 ran
14:00
1. 5 Lecky Watson 20/1
2. 7 Stellar Story 22/1
Tote Win 22.90
Places 5.70, 4.40
Exacta: 343.90
CSF: 281.00
Trifecta: 950.10
Winning Jockey: S F O'Keeffe
Winning Trainer: W P Mullins
Distances: 4 lengths
Ballyburn 4/7 F
7 ran
14:40
1. 6 Jimmy Du Seuil 16/1
2. 11 Impose Toi 13/2
3. 2 Ballyadam 16/1
4. 24 Beat The Bat 11/2
Tote Win 21.10
Places 4.30, 2.20, 3.60, 2.20
Exacta: 159.40
CSF: 113.52
Tricast: 1786.27
Trifecta: 3098.50
Winning Jockey: D E Mullins
Winning Trainer: W P Mullins
Distances: 3 lengths, 1 length, 1 1/4 length
Be Aware 3/1 F
26 ran
15:20
1. 1 Stumptown 5/2F
2. 9 Latenightpass 11/1
3. 6 Vanillier 15/2
4. 14 The Goffer 6/1
Tote Win 3.50
Places 1.70, 2.40, 2.10, 2.00
Exacta: 46.00
CSF: 32.84
Tricast: 206.20
Trifecta: 471.30
Winning Jockey: K M Donoghue
Winning Trainer: G P Cromwell
Distances: 7 lengths, 1 1/4 length, 1 1/4 length
Stumptown 5/2 F
16 ran
16:00
1. 6 Marine Nationale 5/1
2. 4 Jonbon 5/6F
3. 1 Captain Guinness 25/1
Tote Win 6.00
Places 1.50, 1.20, 2.60
Exacta: 9.40
CSF: 9.48
Tricast: 83.85
Trifecta: 181.10
Winning Jockey: S W Flanagan
Winning Trainer: B Connell
Distances: 18 lengths, 1 1/4 length
Jonbon 5/6 F
8 ran
16:40
1. 15 Jazzy Matty 15/2
2. 7 Unexpected Party 11/2F
3. 16 Midnight It Is 25/1
4. 3 My Mate Mozzie 13/2
Tote Win 8.50
Places 2.40, 1.80, 5.70, 2.10
Exacta: 42.90
CSF: 47.87
Tricast: 1041.15
Trifecta: 2321.70
Winning Jockey: D J Gilligan
Winning Trainer: C Collins
Distances: 1 1/2 length, 1 1/2 length, 3 3/4 lengths
Unexpected Party 11/2 F
20 ran
17:20
1. 15 Bambino Fever 4/1
2. 6 Heads Up 33/1
3. 12 Shuttle Diplomacy 66/1
Tote Win 5.00
Places 2.00, 6.20, 13.20
Exacta: 138.40
CSF: 143.39
Tricast: 7546.71
Trifecta: 4800.00
Winning Jockey: Miss J Townend
Winning Trainer: W P Mullins
Distances: 1 1/2 length, 1 1/2 length
Kalypso'chance 5/2 F
17 ran
Non Runners 16

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