15.40
HeavyWeatherbys Cheltenham Festival Betting Guide Handicap Hurdle
- Prize money: £7366.99
- 2m 0f 104y
- Class 3
- 9 runners
Runners: 9 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Cloudy
15/8 (Won)
- Win: £2.20
- Place: £1.10
Form: 7U31 D
Last run: 28 days
W: 11st 2lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 120
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 5 |
8th May 2026 Good 2m 7f 16y Class 3 |
11st 10lb |
Ran below his mark even when placing over the winter, and none the wiser as to his staying credentials after a subdued effort behind Tiger Orchid at Wetherby latest (3m); tongue-tie added on this stable debut. |
16/1 |
|
7th 3 |
17th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 26y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Didn't threaten on his two runs last month (2m/2m3f, heavy/good to soft) but those weren't bad performances and it's possible this half-brother to a 3m-3m2f winner will be suited by the step up in trip; on a reduced mark and he's not discounted in first-time blinkers (replacing cheekpieces). |
8/1 |
|
4th 2 |
24th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 66y Class 3 |
11st 13lb |
He hasn't kicked on since going close off 2lb higher on his reappearance at Uttoxeter (2m4f, good) in October; also effective on soft/good to soft; however, he didn't run badly at Taunton recently and is not ruled out. |
9/2 |
11/4
- Place: £1.10
Form: P4-1P1 CD
Last run: 43 days
W: 11st 2lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 120
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 1 |
13th May 2026 Good 2m 4f 216y Class 4 |
11st 8lb |
Only his third run over fences when strolling home in a small field at Plumpton (2m4f, good); hit with a 7lb rise but his last win over hurdles was off only 3lb lower; good chance. |
11/8 |
|
1st 1 |
5th Apr 2026 Good 2m 3f 166y Class 4 |
11st 10lb |
Fine on all ground; well handicapped on his peak form over hurdles and has only raced twice as a chaser; no match for the winner at Exeter last time (2m1f) but that horse was favourite and unexposed; respected. |
9/4 |
|
2nd 5 |
6th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 1f 109y Class 3 |
10st 11lb |
Latest effort (chase debut) was better than his reappearance; may be about to reach boiling point and looks interesting in receipt of weight all round; gained last hurdles win off 3lb higher. |
13/2 |
14/1
- Place: £4.00
Form: P-P164 D
Last run: 70 days
W: 11st 0lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 118
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 |
11th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 16y Class 3 |
11st 11lb |
Six-time hurdle winner who hit a personal best when scoring at Taunton (2m3f, good to soft) in January but his form has slumped in two subsequent runs; has bit to prove again and this is competitive on this drop back in trip. |
14/1 |
|
8th 2 |
23rd Mar 2026 Good 2m 3f 179y Class 3 |
11st 8lb |
Showed career-best form when comfortably winning from Bourbali at Taunton (2m3f, good to soft) in January and a subsequent lesser effort on heavy ground there is not viewed harshly; has been ridden by a good 7lb claimer lately, though, and might find others better handicapped. |
9/2 |
|
5th 5 |
12th Feb 2026 Heavy 2m 0f 104y Class 3 |
11st 1lb |
Has done very well over 2m3f here in recent months, winning twice and second in between; those results were achieved on good/good to soft and today's much deeper ground is a slight concern given he's been below par on both hurdle outings on heavy. |
3/1 |
7/2
Form: 21-233 CD
Last run: 43 days
W: 11st 4lb
7 yo Mare
OR: 122
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 3 |
6th Apr 2026 Good 2m 4f 1y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Dual hurdle winner when trained by Dan Sketon, but absent since her fourth at Ludlow (2m5f, good) for this stable in October 2024 and entitled to benefit from this outing. |
20/1 |
|
2 |
29th Oct 2024 Good To Soft 2m 3f 123y Class 4 |
11st 8lb |
Dual hurdle winner for Dan Skelton, a yard she left after two quiet runs over fences; pulled up in that discipline on stable debut but showed a bit more spark back over hurdles at Ludlow; nothing wrong with her mark. |
16/1 |
|
2 |
29th Oct 2024 Good To Soft 2m 3f 123y Class 4 |
11st 8lb |
Dual hurdle winner for Dan Skelton, a yard she left after two quiet runs over fences; pulled up in that discipline on stable debut but showed a bit more spark back over hurdles at Ludlow; nothing wrong with her mark. |
16/1 |
9/1
Form: 33-86P C
Last run: 60 days
W: 12st 0lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 132
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 3 |
20th Sep 2024 Good 2m 4f 216y Class 3 |
11st 2lb |
raced in second, bad mistake and lost position briefly 6th, pressed leader going best home turn, sustained duel with winner from 2 out, kept on run-in, no extra towards finish |
5/2 |
|
1st 4 |
31st Aug 2024 Good 2m 5f 122y Class 2 |
11st 1lb |
prominent |
7/4 |
|
1st 7 |
8th Jul 2024 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 2 |
11st 1lb |
led, headed but prominent 3rd, led again 3 out, ridden before 2 out |
4/1 |
25/1
Form: /354-P D
Last run: 21 days
W: 11st 0lb
9 yo Mare
OR: 118
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 8 |
16th Apr 2025 Good 2m 7f 191y Class 4 |
10st 10lb |
Scored off this mark over fences at Ludlow (3m, good) in October and ran quite well when fourth in 2m5f hurdle there (good to soft) in February, but the addition of cheekpieces did not appear to help much two starts ago and she was again below par (without headgear) last month. |
14/1 |
|
4th 8 |
16th Apr 2025 Good 2m 7f 191y Class 4 |
10st 10lb |
prominent, briefly went second before 2 out, stayed on final 110yds |
14/1 |
|
7th 8 |
16th Mar 2025 Good To Soft 2m 3f 100y Class 3 |
10st 7lb |
Has only won over fences in the past year but she's a three-time hurdle winner who didn't run too badly at Ludlow two runs back on her latest run in this discipline. |
8/1 |
12/1
Form: /1211- CD
Last run: 599 days
W: 12st 0lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 132
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 2 |
12th May 2024 Good To Soft 2m 4f 114y Class 3 |
11st 12lb |
raced in second |
7/1 |
|
5th 2 |
12th May 2024 Good To Soft 2m 4f 114y Class 3 |
11st 12lb |
raced in second |
7/1 |
|
11th 4 |
17th Apr 2024 Good To Soft 2m 0f 179y Class 3 |
11st 8lb |
midfield |
25/1 |
20/1
Form: 0232-0 D
Last run: 24 days
W: 11st 11lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 129
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 13 (4) |
25th Apr 2026 Yielding 1m 2f 40y |
9st 10lb |
Smart hurdler has run well on the Flat in defeat but is returning off a long absence and can only be watched. |
50/1 |
|
1st 4 |
26th Apr 2024 Good 2m 0f 11y Class 3 |
11st 11lb |
Returned from long absence with two disappointing runs at start of this year but bounced back to form with front-running success at Taunton (2m, soft) last month; still very well handicapped on older form and will be fine on today's faster ground; must be considered. |
7/2 |
|
1st 4 |
26th Apr 2024 Good 2m 0f 11y Class 3 |
11st 11lb |
Returned from long absence with two disappointing runs at start of this year but bounced back to form with front-running success at Taunton (2m, soft) last month; still very well handicapped on older form and will be fine on today's faster ground; must be considered. |
7/2 |
25/1
Form: 1234-P D
Last run: 52 days
W: 11st 5lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 123
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 2 |
6th Nov 2024 Good 2m 0f 11y Class 4 |
11st 11lb |
Dual hurdle winner in France in 2022; very disappointing over hurdles in Britain (four starts) but had wind surgery during six-month break and may yet come good for Venetia Williams; hooded for British chase debut. |
9/1 |
|
5th 2 |
6th Nov 2024 Good 2m 0f 11y Class 4 |
11st 11lb |
Dual hurdle winner in France in 2022; very disappointing over hurdles in Britain (four starts) but had wind surgery during six-month break and may yet come good for Venetia Williams; hooded for British chase debut. |
9/1 |
|
10th 4 |
15th May 2024 Good 1m 7f 182y Class 4 |
11st 11lb |
Two hurdle wins (2m1f, heavy/good) in France in 2022 but, after a long absence, he's struggled in three runs for new yard since December; dropped another 5lb but he has plenty to prove. |
20/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £4.90 |
| Straight Forecast | £4.90 |
| Tricast | £43.87 |
| Trifecta | £38.60 |
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