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BetVictor Non-Runner-No-Bet At Cheltenham Seniors’ Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £10905.26
  • 2m 4f 118y
  • Class 3
  • 11 runners
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BetVictor Non-Runner-No-Bet At Cheltenham Seniors’ Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

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3/1 (Won)

  • Win: £3.00
  • Place: £1.50

Form: 73P-F1 D

Last run: 35 days

W: 12st 1lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 131

Form & Verdict
Had useful 2m3f form on good ground for Paul Nicholls; fell over fences on debut for new yard but he had far too much firepower for rivals when back hurdling at Uttoxeter in January (2m4f, good to soft); that race wasn't particularly competitive and his jumping had its sketchy moments but an 8lb rise may not be beyond this unexposed type.
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8th

2

25th Apr 2026

Good

2m 3f 178y

Class 2

17:15 Sandown

Dargiannini

11st 9lb

J: Paul O’Brien

T: Harry Derham

Returned from a break with narrow win at Uttoxter (2m4f, good) in October but pulled up on both starts since, latterly at last month's Cheltenham Festival; younger rivals have much more persuasive profiles.

50/1

18

11th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 5f 0y

Class 1

14:40 Cheltenham

Dargiannini

10st 13lb

J: Paul O’Brien

T: Harry Derham

A 9yo won it in 2019 but it's stretching the imagination to see this 11yo prevail, even though he did so at Uttoxeter (2m4f, good) in October and soft ground was a valid excuse at Newbury (2m4f) in November; off since.

50/1

7/1

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 22-145 D

Last run: 68 days

W: 11st 3lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 119

Form & Verdict
Has won on heavy and good, the latter when just holding on having made the running at Uttoxeter last April (2m4f); thereabouts with Bold Plan on Cheltenham form last spring but needs to recapture that form after lesser efforts the last twice (in these aids on latest).
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5th

1

2nd May 2026

Good

2m 3f 207y

Class 3

15:50 Uttoxeter

Whatsupwithyou

12st 1lb

J: Elliott England

T: Ben Pauling

Grand servant to the yard with five wins in this sphere, the latest at Ascot (2m5f, soft) in December off 2lb lower; well held since and it's hard to see him being able to give weight away to these younger rivals.

10/1

5th

4

29th Mar 2026

Good

2m 5f 146y

Class 3

17:25 Ascot

Whatsupwithyou

11st 10lb

J: Elliott England

T: Ben Pauling

Veteran who is usually ridden these days by Elliott England, including for a 2m5f Ludlow win last February and a C&D win (4lb higher today) in December; 33-1 when tailed off at Kempton five weeks ago but no shock if he surges back to form today in search of his third C&D win.

12/1

7th

4

21st Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 5f 0y

Class 3

13:10 Kempton

Whatsupwithyou

11st 3lb

J: Elliott England

T: Ben Pauling

Veteran who goes well for Elliott England, gaining his second success for this rider in conditionals' event at Ascot (2m5f, soft) in December; no obvious reason why he won't be thereabouts again but he'll need more off 5lb higher.

9/1

5/1

  • Place: £2.10

Form: 3-3493 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 13lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 129

Form & Verdict
Both hurdle wins on soft but ran his best race of the winter when close up on good ground over 3m here last month (course record; first-time cheekpieces, retained); effective over similar trips to today's last season and is very likely to play a part.
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8

3rd May 2024

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 160y

17:25 Punchestown

Jay Bee Why

12st 0lb

J: Mr B Finn

T: Warren Ewing

midfield early, towards rear when mistake and unseated 6th

33/1

8

3rd May 2024

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 160y

17:25 Punchestown

Jay Bee Why

12st 0lb

J: Mr B Finn

T: Warren Ewing

midfield early, towards rear when mistake and unseated 6th

33/1

5th

4

24th Apr 2023

Good

2m 5f 0y

Class 3

19:25 Kempton

Jay Bee Why

11st 13lb

J: Tom Cannon

T: Alan King

Beaten favourite in this race last year, finishing third; however, nicely weighted off 3lb lower this time round and is in decent form having been placed at Newbury the last twice; in the mix.

9/2

Form: 1/7P5P D

Last run: 62 days

W: 11st 1lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 117

Form & Verdict
Well below best over fences and hurdles since back from two-year absence; has had wind surgery since pulled up on latest start in January but has it to prove at present.
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4th

11

4th Mar 2023

Good

2m 4f 118y

Class 3

14:10 Newbury

Stimulating Song

11st 1lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Milton Harris

Well below best over fences and hurdles since back from two-year absence; has had wind surgery since pulled up on latest start in January but has it to prove at present.

25/1

6

1st Jan 2023

Good To Soft

2m 4f 1y

Class 3

14:55 Fakenham

Stimulating Song

11st 13lb

J: Liam Harrison

T: Milton Harris

Dual hurdle winner (2m/2m5f, both on soft); off for almost two years after his Cheltenham win in October 2020; yet to prove he retains that ability in three starts this season; handy mark but revival needed.

33/1

5th

3

9th Dec 2022

Good

2m 3f 88y

Class 3

14:45 Doncaster

Stimulating Song

11st 7lb

J: Harry Reed

T: Milton Harris

Won 2m5f handicap hurdle at Cheltenham (soft) in November 2020 but he was off for nearly two years afterwards and has struggled switched to chasing in his two runs this autumn; on last winning mark back over hurdles but has some questions to answer and needs a major revival.

10/1

20/1

Form: 1320-4

Last run: 14 days

W: 11st 5lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 121

Form & Verdict
Is on his latest winning mark but he missed all of 2022 and finished remote on reappearance at Wincanton just 14 days ago.
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5th

8

2nd Nov 2023

Soft

2m 2f 66y

12:55 Thurles

Umndeni

11st 12lb

J: Carl Millar

T: Cian Collins

jumped left on occasions, didn't always jump with fluency, led and pushed along briefly, soon clear, reduced lead when not fluent 8th, headed after 2 out, lost second and weakened home turn

14/1

5th

10

12th Oct 2023

Soft

2m 5f 150y

16:55 Tramore

Umndeni

11st 12lb

J: Carl Millar

T: Cian Collins

Three-time hurdle winner when trained in UK where he has finished a modest 3rd on three of his four chase starts; needs a return to form.

12/1

5th

4

23rd Sep 2023

Yielding To Soft

2m 4f 0y

15:55 Listowel

Umndeni

12st 0lb

J: Jordan Gainford

T: Cian Michael Collins

pressed leader, weakened before last (usual 2 out)

25/1

Form: 6-P186

Last run: 11 days

W: 11st 10lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 126

Form & Verdict
Won Taunton seller on final start for Gordon Elliott but out of his depth in 2m handicaps for new yard and has some stamina queries on form at about this trip nearly two years ago; reservations for now; tongue-tie added.
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12th

4

16th Apr 2023

Good To Soft

2m 5f 82y

Class 3

14:25 Wincanton

Poseidon

11st 12lb

J: Fergus Gillard

T: David Pipe

Well beaten on first two starts for David Pipe and was just a respectable sixth at Newbury (2m4f, good) last month; continues to slip down the weights but has more to prove than several of these.

20/1

6th

4

4th Mar 2023

Good

2m 4f 118y

Class 3

14:10 Newbury

Poseidon

11st 10lb

J: Fergus Gillard

T: David Pipe

Won Taunton seller on final start for Gordon Elliott but out of his depth in 2m handicaps for new yard and has some stamina queries on form at about this trip nearly two years ago; reservations for now; tongue-tie added.

40/1

6th

2

21st Feb 2023

Good

2m 0f 104y

Class 2

15:30 Taunton

Poseidon

11st 12lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: David Pipe

Easily won a C&D seller (good) in December on final run for Gordon Elliott and it was a competitive handicap at Sandown (2m, soft) in which he was tailed off on last month's stable debut; back on better ground but it's hard to be overly confident after last time.

11/1

Form: 1-211P

Last run: 162 days

W: 11st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 125

Form & Verdict
Front-runs; is well treated on chase form last spring and later won two good-ground novice hurdles (2m/2m2f); however he ran no sort of race when weakening quickly under pressure in his first handicap hurdle, at Worcester in September, and has a query back from break.
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6th

4

3rd Nov 2024

Good

2m 0f 104y

Class 4

15:08 Huntingdon

Give Me A Moment

11st 9lb

J: Harry Bannister

T: Richard J Bandey

Not the force of old but seemed to have benefited from a wind op when close second at Uttoxeter (2m, good) in July and didn't run as badly as 28l defeat might suggest at Perth (2m4f, good) last time, having made a mid-race jumping error; drops back in trip with cheekpieces added here.

8/1

6th

4

3rd Nov 2024

Good

2m 0f 104y

Class 4

15:08 Huntingdon

Give Me A Moment

11st 9lb

J: Harry Bannister

T: Richard J Bandey

led, headed before 2 out, soon weakened

8/1

7th

1

26th Sep 2024

Good

2m 4f 20y

Class 4

14:27 Perth

Give Me A Moment

12st 0lb

J: Harry Bannister

T: Richard J Bandey

Not the force of old and the step back up in trip isn't sure to suit; however, after a wind op he returned to form with a close second off his reduced mark at Uttoxeter (2m, good) in July, and is entitled to respect.

4/1

Form: 232115 D

Last run: 36 days

W: 11st 11lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 127

Form & Verdict
Multiple wins, half of them on good ground; has recaptured form of late, winning twice at about 2m4f (on soft/good to soft), but seemingly suited by the return to a staying trip when close fifth in a higher grade at Huntingdon (3m1f); others may find today's conditions more suitable.
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4

19th Aug 2023

Good

2m 7f 16y

Class 4

19:30 Market Rasen

Locks Corner

11st 13lb

J: Jonjo O’Neill Jr

T: Jonjo O’Neill

Won twice on slow ground over hurdles (2m3f/2m4f) towards the end of last year but he has a mixed record since; perked up with a fair third over C&D (good) in June but he failed to back that up at Worcester and others are preferred; cheekpieces reapplied.

12/1

6th

2

20th Jul 2023

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

18:10 Worcester

Locks Corner

12st 0lb

J: Jonjo O’Neill Jr

T: Jonjo O’Neill

At least ran to his mark when 7l third at Market Rasen last time (3m, good), and the winner has completed a hat-trick since; cheekpieces deployed on all eight rules victories are still absent, however.

8/1

3rd

2

9th Jun 2023

Good

2m 7f 16y

Class 4

15:20 Market Rasen

Locks Corner

11st 11lb

J: Jonjo O’Neill Jr

T: Jonjo O’Neill

Back in the groove with two wins at the end of last year but seems to have returned to the doldrums since; well handicapped now but something to prove and cheekpieces worn in all wins under rules are missing.

9/1

Form: 1424-5

Last run: 246 days

W: 11st 8lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 124

Form & Verdict
Multiple hurdle winner at up to 2m2f whose latest success was on the Flat in August; hasn't run in this discipline since last July (tailed off); off since December and there are likely to be other days for him.
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7th

7

(8)

11th Jul 2024

Good

1m 6f 115y

Class 6

14:35 Doncaster

Champagne City

10st 7lb

J: Miss Stephanie Dorey

T: B F Brookhouse

Useful dual-purpose performer in his prime but out of form in low-grade AW handicaps this year and again disappointed when back on turf last month; revival needed.

16/1

12th

12

(2)

13th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

13:45 Newbury

Champagne City

10st 5lb

J: Miss Margot Scudamore

T: B F Brookhouse

Dual-purpose veteran who gained his latest win in 2m2f marathon on soft ground in April 2023; placed under Margot Scudamore at Wolverhampton (9.4f, AW) in December but this year's AW form is very uninspiring.

12/1

4th

1

(6)

1st May 2024

Standard

2m 0f 120y

Class 6

13:50 Wolverhampton (AW)

Champagne City

11st 3lb

J: Miss Margot Scudamore

T: B F Brookhouse

raced in second, led after 2f

16/1

Form: -08052 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 11st 9lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 125

Form & Verdict
Handily treated and he ran his best race for this yard when second of three finishers at Doncaster recently (3m, good); his best form these days is at that trip though so he needs to show he still has what it takes at 2m4f.
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9

8th Apr 2023

Good To Soft

3m 0f 58y

Class 2

15:15 Haydock

Pileon

11st 4lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: Christian Williams

Ran his best race for this yard when second to Docpickedme in a three-finisher race at Doncaster (3m, good) but Newbury was underwhelming even when taking into account the drop back to 2m4f; not easily recommended on the back of that.

16/1

10th

7

4th Mar 2023

Good

2m 4f 118y

Class 3

14:10 Newbury

Pileon

11st 9lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: Christian Williams

Handily treated and he ran his best race for this yard when second of three finishers at Doncaster recently (3m, good); his best form these days is at that trip though so he needs to show he still has what it takes at 2m4f.

6/1

2nd

5

9th Feb 2023

Good

3m 0f 84y

Class 3

14:50 Doncaster

Pileon

11st 9lb

J: Ellis Collier

T: Christian Williams

Has dropped to a mark 9lb lower than when going very close at Cheltenham (3m, good) last April and a market check is advised, but he's been a long way below his best on his three starts for this yard; major turnaround needed.

12/1

Form: 1-5U56 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 10lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 126

Form & Verdict
Hat-trick of wins in early 2022, the middle leg in this race (soft; subsequent Cheltenham win on good); hasn't been in the same form this winter but he ran more promisingly than the distance beaten suggests at Uttoxeter recently and is now only just above his latest winning mark; respected.
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5

4th Mar 2023

Good

2m 4f 118y

Class 3

14:10 Newbury

Bold Plan

11st 10lb

J: Isabel Williams

T: Evan Williams

Hat-trick of wins in early 2022, the middle leg in this race (soft; subsequent Cheltenham win on good); hasn't been in the same form this winter but he ran more promisingly than the distance beaten suggests at Uttoxeter recently and is now only just above his latest winning mark; respected.

13/2

6th

2

11th Feb 2023

Good To Soft

2m 3f 207y

Class 3

15:20 Uttoxeter

Bold Plan

11st 13lb

J: Isabel Williams

T: Evan Williams

Signed off last season with a hat-trick of wins at about 2m4f, all of them under Isabel Williams; yet to replicate that form this term and the handicapper has eased him only 2lb in the process; others appeal more.

12/1

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Payout
Exacta £12.30
Straight Forecast £13.75
Tricast £54.10
Trifecta £62.70

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Dargiannini

POSTDATA:

Jay Bee Why

WEST COUNTRY:

Whatsupwithyou

RP Ratings:

Pileon

Daily Record:

Lock's Corner

The Star:

Bold Plan

TOPSPEED:

Dargiannini

LAMBOURN:

Dargiannini

The Times:

Dargiannini

Telegraph:

Dargiannini

The Guardian:

Dargiannini

Daily Mail:

Dargiannini

D Express:

Dargiannini

The Sun:

Jay Bee Why

Daily Mirror:

Whatsupwithyou