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SoftWeatherbys Cheltenham Festival Betting Guide Conditional Jockeys’ Handicap Hurdle
- Prize money: £5281
- 3m 0f 217y
- Class 4
- 6 runners
Runners: 6 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Cloudy
9/2 (Won)
- Win: £3.75
- Place: £1.70
Form: V-1F13
Last run: 63 days
W: 10st 13lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 92
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 2 |
8th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 3m 1f 166y Class 4 |
11st 5lb |
Three-time hurdle winner this season and added to his tally on last month's chasing debut at Plumpton (3m1f, good to soft), asserting on run-in to score by 5l; only 3lb higher for this return to hurdling and won't mind if the ground ends up good; sports first-time blinkers; must be considered. |
11/10 |
|
1st 1 |
16th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 3m 1f 157y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
3-9 over hurdles, the wins at 2m5f-3m1f (one here), and recent effort off this mark under Chad Bament when second around here was solid; probably on a stiff enough mark, but appeals as the type to improve for fences and a bold showing can be expected on chase debut. |
9/4 |
|
2nd 5 |
9th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 217y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
Made all for clearcut C&D (soft) success four weeks ago and is now 3-8 over hurdles; also suited by good/good to soft ground and might still be on the upgrade; commands respect. |
9/4 |
5/2
- Place: £2.30
Form: 4P6572
Last run: 40 days
W: 11st 9lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 102
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 1 |
31st May 2026 Good 2m 7f 95y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Runner-up twice for Dan Skelton in the winter (2m3f/3m1f) but left that stable after a disappointing run in March and was pulled up after performing poorly for new yard three weeks ago (2m3f); back up in trip with cheekpieces refitted. |
9/1 |
|
9 |
11th May 2026 Good 2m 4f 88y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
Placed in 2m3f/3m1f handicaps but left Dan Skelton for £4,500 and as a nine-race maiden; likely best watched. |
20/1 |
|
7th 9 |
17th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 5f 137y Class 4 |
11st 3lb |
4l runner-up on handicap debut at Warwick (2m3f, good to soft) on New Year's Eve and similar outcome in first-time cheekpieces (retained) at Plumpton (3m1f, soft) last month; this unexposed 6yo could continue to progress for his top stable and he's a possible player. |
3/1 |
8/1
Form: 342-03
Last run: 45 days
W: 10st 13lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 92
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 1 |
23rd Feb 2026 Soft 3m 0f 217y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
0-9 over hurdles but ran his best race this season with cheekpieces added when an 11l third of six over C&D two weeks ago on his first try at this far; should be thereabouts if repeating the effort. |
13/2 |
|
3rd 5 |
9th Feb 2026 Soft 3m 0f 217y Class 4 |
10st 13lb |
Still a maiden over hurdles but produced one of his best results over 2m5f, the longest distance he's tackled; modest third over 2m1f last time; combination of new trip and first-time headgear may have positive effect. |
8/1 |
|
5 |
30th Oct 2025 Good To Soft 2m 2f 148y Class 5 |
11st 10lb |
0-6 over hurdles but ran well in all three handicaps last season, most recently when second (albeit well held) behind heavily backed rival at Fontwell (2m5f, soft) in February; at least each-way claims if ready to roll. |
7/1 |
12/1
Form: 3P/3-5 C
Last run: 45 days
W: 11st 7lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 100
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 4 |
9th Feb 2026 Soft 3m 0f 217y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
Has a good record over fences at Plumpton and returns to this venue off an attractive mark; however, he's 0-7 over hurdles and needs to step up sharply on Fontwell reappearance effort (beaten 35l). |
12/1 |
|
3rd 3 |
12th May 2024 Good 3m 1f 152y Class 4 |
11st 5lb |
disputed lead, led from 2nd, mistake 14th, not fluent 4 out, not fluent and headed 3 out |
7/2 |
|
3rd 3 |
12th May 2024 Good 3m 1f 152y Class 4 |
11st 5lb |
disputed lead, led from 2nd, mistake 14th, not fluent 4 out, not fluent and headed 3 out |
7/2 |
2/1
Form: 0-P3P2 D
Last run: 32 days
W: 11st 12lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 105
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 2 |
9th Feb 2026 Soft 3m 0f 217y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
Stays 3m1f; has become inconsistent over fences and hurdles but ran encouragingly, clear second, in new headgear at Ffos Las (2m4f, heavy) most recently; still well treated on peak form; possibilities in the retained visor. |
2/1 |
|
8 |
29th Oct 2025 Good To Soft 2m 4f 216y Class 4 |
11st 3lb |
Inconsistent over fences last season and absent since a down-the-field hurdle run in March; resumes on a workable mark but he's 1-10 in this sphere and is probably not the percentage call; equipment reapplied. |
14/1 |
|
8 |
29th Oct 2025 Good To Soft 2m 4f 216y Class 4 |
11st 3lb |
Inconsistent over fences last season and absent since a down-the-field hurdle run in March; resumes on a workable mark but he's 1-10 in this sphere and is probably not the percentage call; equipment reapplied. |
14/1 |
11/2
Form: 122-P2 C
Last run: 21 days
W: 12st 0lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 107
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 4 |
8th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 3m 1f 166y Class 4 |
11st 3lb |
Didn't run badly when fifth of seven here (2m5f, good to soft; usual headgear removed) 12 days ago and has become well handicapped but this season has been largely disappointing and he's not yet proven over this far. |
16/1 |
|
5th 1 |
27th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 5f 164y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Three-time winner but arrives here in no sort of form and the new blinkers (replacing usual cheekpieces) did nothing for him two weeks ago; now goes in no headgear; risky. |
12/1 |
|
5th 1 |
14th Mar 2026 Soft 2m 3f 29y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Always tended to be all or nothing but has often run well on soft; risks involved now, having been pulled up on his last two starts, but he's capable of popping up, switched from cheekpieces to first-time blinkers under in-form Rian Corcoran. |
8/1 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £15.60 |
| Straight Forecast | £17.63 |
| Trifecta | £88.80 |
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