Cheltenham Races & Results 1 Saturday 24th January 2026 UK Horse Racing Speed Ratings & Tips

Cheltenham Races & Results Tomform Saturday 24th January 2026

There were 37 Races on Saturday 24th January 2026 across 5 meetings. There was 8 races at Cheltenham, 7 races at Doncaster, 8 races at Lingfield, 7 races at Uttoxeter, 7 races at Newcastle, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

Races & Results Saturday 24th January 2026

The data in the racecards below is for the past year. View the racecard key.

12:05 Cheltenham (Class 2) 20f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	4 1st (4) (7/1 -100%) Jordans Cross	7 7/1(-100%)	(4) Jordans Cross 7/1, Needed every yard when landing a handicap by a nose off a 4lb lower mark at Doncaster last time. Effective from 2m to 2m4f, suited by decent ground and soft. Improving and may yet stay 3m but career best needed again. Challenging when final-fence faller here in November; unbeaten otherwise over fences.
2	3 2nd (3) (12/1 +33%) Quebecois	12 12/1(+33%)	(3) Quebecois 12/1, Yard has won two of the last five runnings of this race. Scored by 5l off a 4lb lower mark in a handicap at Ayr three runs ago and returns from a short break. Effective from 2m4f to 3m on soft or good ground but needs more over fences. Hasn't made the expected further progress switched to chasing this season.
3	8 3rd (8) (16/1 +27%) Scorsese	16 16/1(+27%)	(8) Scorsese 16/1, Improved when suited by a positive ride to land a handicap by 3 1/2l off a 5lb lower mark at Sedgefield last time. Effective around 2m4f on good to soft and good ground, though ran poorly only start on heavy. Needs a bit more off revised mark. Justified favouritism at Sedgefield on Boxing Day; this is a much harder task.
4	5 4th (5) (7/2 +30%) Kdeux Saint Fray	3.5 7/2(+30%)	(5) Kdeux Saint Fray 7/2, Won by 3l off a 6lb lower mark here two runs ago. Jumped well and travelled before finishing second, beaten 3l off 126 last time, and is 2lb higher now. Effective around 2m4f on soft or good ground; progressing over fences. Scored on the Old course here in November; solid second at Aintree since; in the mix.
5th	2 5th (2) (4/1 +0%) Califet En Vol	4 4/1(+0%)	(2) Califet En Vol 4/1, Would have finished closer but for a late mistake when third, beaten 5l, in a novice chase here on latest start. Effective from 2m4f to 3m. A classy novice hurdler with plenty more to come once his jumping sharpens up. Finishing efforts of late a slight concern but mark looks fair. An ideal type for this assignment, having performed creditably in C&D events this term.
6th	7 6th (7) (9/1 +36%) Secret Des Dieux	9 9/1(+36%)	(7) Secret Des Dieux 9/1, Won by 4 1/2l off a 7lb lower mark at Fakenham three starts back. Travelled well and ran to form when fourth, beaten 2l off 122 last time, and is 1lb higher now. Effective from 2m to 2m4f on good to soft; consistent performer. Ran respectably behind Barlovento at Kempton but is unlikely to reverse the placings.
7th	1 7th (1) (6/1 +0%) Push The Button	6 6/1(+0%)	(1) Push The Button 6/1, Improved when stepped up in trip, finishing second beaten 9l in the Noel Novices' Chase (Grade 2) at Ascot last time. Effective from 2m2f to 2m3f, though may not quite stay 3m. Expected to progress further over fences when upped in distance and latest form has been franked at Grade 2 level. Record of 122 switched to fences this term for new yard; form has substance; solid.
8th	6 8th (6) (4/1 +11%) Barlovento	4 4/1(+11%)	(6) Barlovento 4/1, Travelled well and did it readily when landing a handicap by 3/4l off a 4lb lower mark at Kempton last time. Trainer in form. Effective around 2m4f and handles soft ground. Progressive with more to come over fences. Mark could still be lenient as he idles in front. Won at Kempton on Boxing Day; this low-mileage 7yo looks likely to improve further.
9th	9 9th (9) (28/1 -56%) Kaline Des Boullat	28 28/1(-56%)	(9) Kaline Des Boullat 28/1, Improved when winning a Conditions Hurdle at Pau by 3/4l last time. Effective from 2m to 2m4f and handles soft ground. Fairly treated on best French form but unreliable. French mare who seems more exposed than most of these British rivals.

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12:05 Cheltenham (Class 2) 20f Race Class Flow

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A contest that has proven to be an invaluable source for finding Cheltenham Festival winners, with four of the last seven scorers going on to complete the double. Anthony Honeyball boasts a strong hand with two progressive types in Jordans Cross and KDEUX SAINT FRAY. The former recovered from falling at the last here when scoring at Doncaster and he remains with significant potential after a 4lb rise. However, the vote goes to his stable companion, who won the aforementioned November contest before filling the runner-up spot at Aintree behind a rival who scored at Windsor last week. The six-year-old would likely need to win well to guarantee his spot at the Festival and this fourth run over fences gives him the chance to run in open handicaps. Barlovento improved from his chasing bow at Exeter to win at Kempton and has to be respected with the likelihood of more to come. Others to note are Califet En Vol and Push The Button.

This looks the perfect next step for CALIFET EN VOL (nap), who is first choice ahead of Barlovento.

12:05 Cheltenham (Class 2) 20f PREDICTION SIMULATION

12:40 Cheltenham (Class 1) 16f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (5/2 -100%) Maestro Conti	2.5 5/2(-100%)	(2) Maestro Conti 5/2, Quickened clear with ease and improved on stable debut when winning a juvenile hurdle at Kempton by 9 1/2l last time; trainer in form; effective at 2m1f on heavy ground; French winner who has more to offer for a top yard and looks a likely type. Untroubled to win his sole start in France and a similar story when odds-on at Kempton.
2	1 2nd (1) (5/1 +38%) One Horse Town	5 5/1(+38%)	(1) One Horse Town 5/1, Pestered up front and ran a bit below form under a big weight when 10l third in a juvenile hurdle here last time; effective at 2m on good ground; useful summer recruit over hurdles, though the form of that Graded win looks weak. 4-5 over hurdles but limitations were seemingly exposed here in December.
3	6 3rd (6) (2/1 +20%) Minella Yoga	2 2/1(+20%)	(6) Minella Yoga 2/1, Improved on stable debut and benefitted from a huge weight differential with the runner-up when winning the Introductory Hurdle at Newbury by 3/4l last time; effective at 2m, acts on any ground; looks a useful juvenile who should be on the premises. Beat a talented older horse at Newbury and he's in against his own age group this time.
4	5 4th (5) (28/1 -12%) Lord Byron	28 28/1(-12%)	(5) Lord Byron 28/1, Made a promising debut when second, beaten a length, in a maiden hurdle at Exeter last time; effective at 2m1f on heavy ground; open to further improvement but this looks a big ask. Beaten in a small field at Exeter and that bare form leaves him with lots to find.
5th	10 5th (10) (28/1 +0%) La Luna Artista	28 28/1(+0%)	(10) La Luna Artista 28/1, Quickened clear cosily and made a promising debut when winning a mares' hurdle at Warwick by 9l last time; returns from a short break; effective at 2m on good to soft and good to firm ground; needs further improvement up in class. Bumper/hurdle winner; no knocking an unbeaten start and Jane Williams rates her highly.
6th	8 6th (8) (9/1 +25%) Tenter Le Tout	9 9/1(+25%)	(8) Tenter Le Tout 9/1, Did it readily and improved when benefitting from a patient ride off a decent pace to win the Finale Juvenile Hurdle (Grade 2) at Chepstow by 7l last time; effective at 2m1f, acts on good to soft ground; progressive type. The Grade 2 she won at Chepstow fell apart but she might well have prevailed anyway.
7th	4 7th (4) (4/1 +67%) Hardy Stuff	4 4/1(+67%)	(4) Hardy Stuff 4/1, Needed every yard and improved when winning a maiden hurdle at Leopardstown by a head last time; effective at 2m1f, acts on yielding and soft ground; progressive but requires more again now up in class. The form of his maiden win has taken some knocks but he's on an upward curve.
8th	9 8th (9) (66/1 -267%) Miss Des Boullats	66 66/1(-267%)	(9) Miss Des Boullats 66/1, Unseated in a juvenile chase at Pau last time; effective at 2 1/2m, handles soft ground; multiple winner in France where she showed very useful form. A dual winner over hurdles in France but her BHA mark of 128 looks flattering.
9th	3 9th (3) (500/1 -150%) Chartwell Jock	500 500/1(-150%)	(3) Chartwell Jock 500/1, Fell in a four-year-old hurdle at Kempton last time; 12f winner on the Flat; has plenty to prove over hurdles. Held when falling two weeks ago and before that was tailed off behind Maestro Conti.
7	7 \|PU\| (7) (40/1 +0%) Sonic Pioneer	40 40/1(+0%)	(7) Sonic Pioneer 40/1, Pulled up in the Finale Juvenile Hurdle (Grade 2) at Chepstow last time; effective at 2m on good ground; Flat winner who needs a drop in class over hurdles. Progressive on Flat; impressed on jumps debut and Chepstow was too bad to be true.

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12:40 Cheltenham (Class 1) 16f Race Class Flow

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Maestro Conti looked a smart prospect on his UK debut when following up his Moulins success with an impressive display at Kempton over Christmas. Prominent in the Triumph Hurdle betting, he commands the utmost respect but having to give 3lb to MINELLA YOGA could be a tough task. Bought for 360,000 pounds after winning at Fairyhouse in November, he managed to get the better of the well-regarded Act Of Innocence (runs 4:10) at Newbury when in receipt of a hefty weight-for-age allowance and that piece of form may be the strongest on offer. The admirable One Horse Town's winning run came to an end here, but he is entitled to be in the mix along with Finale winner Tenter Le Tout.

Minella Yoga and Maestro Conti are clearly promising but Leopardstown maiden winner HARDY STUFF is improving.

12:40 Cheltenham (Class 1) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

13:15 Cheltenham (Class 1) 20f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	7 1st (7) (12/1 +40%) Donnacha	12 12/1(+40%)	(7) Donnacha 12/1, Ran to form when second, beaten 4l, in a handicap chase at Chepstow last time. Effective at 2 1/2m on heavy or good to soft ground and may stay slightly further; a progressive type whose mark is creeping up. Hard to knock in terms of consistency and has place claims if putting in a clear round.
2	2 2nd (2) (7/4 +7%) Jagwar	1.75 7/4(+7%)	(2) Jagwar 7/4, Short of room at a key stage and had too much to do when beaten 2l off a 1lb lower mark here last time. Won at the main meeting here in the spring over C&D. Effective over 2 1/2m and looks a hugely progressive type who could be a class above this. Has a fine record over C&D; unlucky here six weeks ago; leading contender off 1lb higher.
3	11 3rd (11) (9/2 +44%) Javert Allen	4.5 9/2(+44%)	(11) Javert Allen 9/2, Ran to form when beaten 2 1/4l off a 2lb lower mark at Newbury last time. Back from a short break; effective at 2m on soft or good ground and consistent, though his current mark looks about right. Good runs both starts this season; pedigree suggests this step up from 2m will suit.
3	8 3rd (8) (18/1 -64%) Triple Trade	18 18/1(-64%)	(8) Triple Trade 18/1, Keen but improved on recent efforts when stepped up in trip and dropped in class, landing a handicap by 2l off a 3lb lower mark at Sandown last time. Effective from 2m to 2 1/2m and remains well treated on previous form. Two wins this season, including here; creeping back up the weights but in the mix again.
5th	4 5th (4) (11/2 -22%) Booster Bob	5.5 11/2(-22%)	(4) Booster Bob 11/2, Did it comfortably and improved again when landing the Sir Peter O'Sullevan Memorial Handicap Chase by 4 1/2l off a 9lb lower mark at Newbury last time. Trainer in form and effective from 2m to 2 3/4m on heavy or good to soft; more to come up to 3m and will need them to go fast here. Progressive; again finished well when winning at Newbury; even more needed off 9lb higher.
6th	9 6th (9) (12/1 -9%) Moon D'orange	12 12/1(-9%)	(9) Moon D'orange 12/1, Won this race last year and returned to form back down in trip at a favoured venue when comfortably held in the Betfair Exchange Handicap Chase here last time. Effective at 2 1/2m but looks on a stiff enough mark. Overcame howling error when winning this race last year; signs of return to form last time.
7th	5 7th (5) (13/2 +46%) Uncle Bert	6.5 13/2(+46%)	(5) Uncle Bert 13/2, Scored by 9 1/2l off a 6lb lower mark at Aintree two starts ago. Fell late when weakening and well beaten in the Coral Welsh Grand National last time. Effective from 2 1/2m to 3m on soft or good ground but inconsistent over fences where jumping can be erratic. Beaten when falling in Welsh National; back to more suitable trip but others appeal more.
8th	1 8th (1) (33/1 -136%) Boombawn	33 33/1(-136%)	(1) Boombawn 33/1, Ran to form when finishing 2 1/4l third in the Silviniaco Conti Chase (Grade 2) at Kempton last time. Best at around 2 1/2m on good ground and looks fairly treated returning to handicaps but recent rain not ideal. Ran creditably in small field for Kempton Grade 2 last time; this is a sterner assignment.
9th	6 9th (6) (8/1 +43%) Prairie Wolf	8 8/1(+43%)	(6) Prairie Wolf 8/1, Just 1lb above last winning mark and ran to form when landing a handicap chase by 1 1/2l off a 3lb lower mark at Aintree last time. Effective at 2 1/2m on soft or good ground and appears back in form following a wind operation. 5-16 over fences; won at Aintree on Boxing Day; up 3lb and this is more competitive.
10th	3 10th (3) (50/1 -150%) Riskintheground	50 50/1(-150%)	(3) Riskintheground 50/1, Made mistakes at a key stage and finished below form when comfortably held in the Betfair Exchange Handicap Chase here last time. Effective at 2 1/2m, acts on good to soft and good, but may now be high enough in the weights. Well held here on New Year's Day and looks the stable's second string on jockey bookings.
10	10 \|PU\| (10) (50/1 -25%) Hurricane Bay	50 50/1(-25%)	(10) Hurricane Bay 50/1, Taken on up front and unable to dominate when comfortably held in a handicap chase at Doncaster last time. Enjoys making the running, effective from 2 1/2m to 3m on good ground, and may prefer a sharper track. Chase wins have come on good ground/sharp tracks; tailed off last month; lots to prove.

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13:15 Cheltenham (Class 1) 20f Race Class Flow

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JAGWAR was hugely progressive in his first season over fences, which culminated in him winning the Plate over C&D at the Festival. His jumping left a lot to be desired on that occasion, and again when third on his return in the December Gold Cup, but connections still believe he is capable of reaching a higher level and victory here may lead him towards a Ryanair tilt. Booster Bob was a remarkable winner of the Greatwood Gold Cup at Newbury last March and looked a more straightforward ride when returning to the same venue in November. Despite going up 9lb, he remains capable of further improvement. The shortlist is completed by Triple Trade and Prairie Wolf.

Jagwar will be a tough nut to crack but JAVERT ALLEN is an interesting alternative in receipt of lumps of weight.

13:15 Cheltenham (Class 1) 20f PREDICTION SIMULATION

13:50 Cheltenham (Class 2) 29f - 16 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (9/1 +18%) Favori De Champdou	9 9/1(+18%)	(1) Favori De Champdou 9/1, Returned to form when dropped in trip under a positive ride, landing a Listed Paddy Power Handicap Chase at Leopardstown by 4 1/2l off a 9lb lower mark last time. Top jockey back on board. Effective at 3m and acts on any ground, though inconsistent and now on a tougher mark. Shock winner of big Leopardstown handicap last month; well worth another go over this C&D.
2	9 2nd (9) (9/4 -20%) J'arrive De L'est	2.25 9/4(-20%)	(9) J'arrive De L'est 9/4, Finished second, beaten 4 1/4l, in a handicap chase here last time. Effective from 2 3/4m to 3 1/2m and suited by soft ground. A useful handicap chaser in France who has joined shrewd connections and looks open to further improvement. Could reverse form with last time out conqueror on these revised terms. Ran big race behind Final Orders over C&D on last month's stable debut; big player.
3	11 3rd (11) (18/1 +28%) Escaria Ten	18 18/1(+28%)	(11) Escaria Ten 18/1, Pulled up in a handicap chase here latest. This is his second run since a wind operation and he returns from a short break. Effective over 3m+ and handles soft ground but appears regressive. Pulled up both starts this season but has some good form over C&D and is well handicapped.
4	4 4th (4) (22/1 +12%) Annual Invictus	22 22/1(+12%)	(4) Annual Invictus 22/1, Made too much use of and was comfortably held in a Newbury handicap chase last time. Effective from 3m to 3 1/2m and suited by a sound surface. On a fair mark based on older form but must show his ability remains. Back from layoff with two below-par runs in late 2025 and would appeal more on good ground.
5th	2 5th (2) (15/2 -88%) Final Orders	7.5 15/2(-88%)	(2) Final Orders 15/2, Won the Glenfarclas Crystal Cup Cross Country Handicap Chase by 4 1/4l off a 9lb lower mark here last time. Effective around 3m and acts on yielding to good ground. In form and still unexposed over Cross Country fences. Won in good style over C&D last month; up 9lb and today's slower ground may not be ideal.
6th	12 6th (12) (14/1 -17%) Unanswered Prayers	14 14/1(-17%)	(12) Unanswered Prayers 14/1, Poorly placed to challenge off a steady pace and not the best ride when comfortably held in a handicap chase here last time. Suited by 3m+ on good ground. Handicapper has relented and remains unexposed over Cross Country fences. Gave good account when fifth over C&D last month but others appeal more.
7th	14 7th (14) (40/1 -21%) Peaches And Cream	40 40/1(-21%)	(14) Peaches And Cream 40/1, Unsuited by the way the race developed and needed a stiffer test when comfortably held in a handicap chase here last time. Effective from 3m to 3m4f and acts on soft or good ground but unreliable. Regressive 11yo who never looked dangerous when well-held sixth over C&D last month.
8th	7 8th (7) (22/1 -22%) Tommie Beau	22 22/1(-22%)	(7) Tommie Beau 22/1, Had every chance but ran below form when comfortably held in a Newcastle handicap chase last time. Returning from a short break. Effective over 3m+, acts on good to soft and good ground. May have won here in 2024 but for running out. Handicapper has eased him but current form is moderate. On the downgrade now but has shown a liking for this C&D and is on a tempting mark.
9th	3 9th (3) (18/1 +0%) Latenightpass	18 18/1(+0%)	(3) Latenightpass 18/1, Made mistakes and found little when well beaten in a handicap chase here latest. Effective between 3m and 3 1/2m but may struggle in handicaps off this mark. Not at best here last month and now a teenager but has run some big races over this C&D.
10th	5 10th (5) (50/1 +24%) Homme Public	50 50/1(+24%)	(5) Homme Public 50/1, Disappointing on chase return when comfortably held in a handicap chase at Wetherby last time. Effective from 2m to 2m4f and acts on good to soft or good ground, but has major stamina concerns. Well below best this season and yet to venture beyond about 2m4f.
11th	13 11th (13) (9/1 +59%) Some Scope	9 9/1(+59%)	(13) Some Scope 9/1, Returned to form back on good ground under a positive ride in first-time visor, winning a Doncaster handicap by 3l off a 4lb lower mark last time. Effective up to 3m and acts on soft or good ground. In form but now on a higher mark and no course experience. Won on good ground last month but not sure to be in same mood here; visor removed.
8	8 \|PU\| (8) (6/1 +33%) Placenet	6 6/1(+33%)	(8) Placenet 6/1, Had too much to do off a steady pace in a race dominated from the front when fourth, beaten 11l, in a handicap chase here latest. Effective around 2 1/2m and suited by soft ground. A French Listed winner but inconsistent. Did pretty well to finish fourth over C&D last month, having made a bad error three out.
6	6 \|PU\| (6) (11/1 -47%) Iceo Madrik	11 11/1(-47%)	(6) Iceo Madrik 11/1, Keen but returned to form when allowed an easy lead, finishing 7 1/2l third in a handicap chase here on his most recent start. Effective over 3m+, suited by soft ground. A Listed winner in France but inconsistent. Good third over C&D last month, despite jumping left throughout.
10	10 \|PU\| (10) (11/1 +73%) Where It All Began	11 11/1(+73%)	(10) Where It All Began 11/1, Never in the race when down the field in the Coral Welsh Grand National at Chepstow most recently. Effective over 3m+ and handles soft ground but out of form. Well suited by a slog in the mud but seems badly to have lost his way; cross-country debut.
15	15 \|PU\| (15) (22/1 +56%) Miralago	22 22/1(+56%)	(15) Miralago 22/1, Ran to form but made his move too soon and set it up for a closer when 13l third in a Leicester handicap chase most recently. Trainer in form. Effective from 2m to 2m4f, suited by soft ground. Highly tried in France, better last twice but stamina is unproven. First three stable runs were respectable (2m-2m4f); this is a very different test.
16	16 \|PU\| (16) (50/1 +24%) The Big Breakaway	50 50/1(+24%)	(16) The Big Breakaway 50/1, Made mistakes and didn't handle the track when down the field in a handicap chase here most recently. Effective over 3m+ and acts on any ground but has a poor strike rate and enthusiasm concerns. Tailed off over C&D last month and effectively 1lb higher today.

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13:50 Cheltenham (Class 2) 29f Race Class Flow

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J'ARRIVE DE L'EST posted a solid effort on his debut for current connections with an encouraging second to Final Orders over C&D last month. That was his first start outside of France and came after a 264-day break. Sure to be wiser to the demands of this course, he can gain his revenge on the reopposing winner. Favori De Champdou was still in contention when he fell in that race, before springing a shock in the Paddy Power at Leopardstown over Christmas, and can go close.

David Cottin's PLACENET was stalking the leaders before his bad jumping error here last month and gets the vote.

13:50 Cheltenham (Class 2) 29f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:25 Cheltenham (Class 1) 25f - 4 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	4 1st (4) (7/2 +36%) Spillane's Tower	3.5 7/2(+36%)	(4) Spillane's Tower 7/2, Dual Grade 1 winner; finished 9l third in the Conditions Hurdle at Punchestown last time flying home behind classy rival. Effective from 2 1/2m to 3m and suited by cut. Things didn't go to plan last season, but he was top class as a novice over fences and could be returning to form with the recent rain in his favour. Not disgraced over hurdles last time; should be suited by this return to fences and 3m+.
2	2 2nd (2) (9/2 -13%) L'homme Presse	4.5 9/2(-13%)	(2) L'homme Presse 9/2, Dual Grade 1 winner who took this race last year. Ran second, beaten 5l, in the Turners Handicap Chase here last time under huge weight. Effective over 3m and acts on soft and good to soft ground. Should come on for that run, goes well at Cheltenham, and retains class. Won this race last year and ran creditably in handicap here on return; should give running.
3	1 3rd (1) (1/1 -75%) Grey Dawning	1 1/1(-75%)	(1) Grey Dawning 1/1, Winner of two Grade 1s; won the Betfair Chase (Grade 1) at Haydock by 3l last time. The form of that race has had knocks since. Trainer in form and returns from a short break. Effective from 2m4f to 3m1f, handles most ground but best with some cut, and remains competitive at top staying level. Top-class 9yo; easy winner of Betfair Chase on reappearance; again looks the one to beat.
4	3 4th (3) (8/1 +50%) Flooring Porter	8 8/1(+50%)	(3) Flooring Porter 8/1, Triple Grade 1 winner over hurdles; scored by 4 1/4l in the Kerry National (Grade 3) at Listowel last time after a long absence. Effective at 3m and handles soft and good to soft going. A top-class hurdler with strong Cheltenham form who is not fully exposed over fences and may just need this. Last seen winning Kerry National in September 2024; no forlorn hope if ready to roll.

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14:25 Cheltenham (Class 1) 25f Race Class Flow

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With last year's winner L'Homme Presse potentially gearing up for a tilt at the Grand National and Spillane's Tower having options open to him at the Festival back here, bold showings can be expected from both high-calibre chasers. However, GREY DAWNING is a model of consistency and his return to winning ways in the Betfair at Haydock was a statement performance. This trip seems ideal for Dan Skelton's admirable grey these days and he could be tough to overhaul. Dual Stayers' Hurdle hero Flooring Porter won over fences on the Old Course here as a novice, but he faces a mammoth task on his first run since landing the Kerry National in September 2024.

Last year's winner L'Homme Presse is respected but won't find it easy with GREY DAWNING who won the Betfair with plenty in hand.

14:25 Cheltenham (Class 1) 25f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:00 Cheltenham (Class 1) 16f - 4 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (9/4 +0%) The New Lion	2.25 9/4(+0%)	(3) The New Lion 9/4, Dual Grade 1 winner who fell in the Fighting Fifth Hurdle (Grade 1) at Newcastle last time when under pressure but looking likeliest winner. Effective from 2m to 2m5f, acts on soft and good to soft. A top prospect who may prefer a little further, but 2m at championship pace could suit. Looks the main danger to short priced favourite. Late faller in the Fighting Fifth; unbeaten previously and still a very promising hurdler.
2	1 2nd (1) (18/1 +64%) Nemean Lion	18 18/1(+64%)	(1) Nemean Lion 18/1, Ran to form when fourth, beaten 2l, in the Conditions Hurdle at Windsor last time when stepping up in trip. Effective from 2m to 2m4f, suited by cut, and generally consistent. Strong stayer at the trip who may not have been far behind The New Lion in the Fighting Fifth had that rival not fallen. Triple Grade 2 scorer but faces a stiff task against two exciting types in this field.
3	4 3rd (4) (50/1 +50%) Brentford Hope	50 50/1(+50%)	(4) Brentford Hope 50/1, Travelled and idled but improved on recent form to win a handicap hurdle at Haydock by a neck last time. Effective at 2m and acts on any ground. Back in form but out of depth here and will be ridden to pick up the pieces. Runner-up in this race last year but has the worst chance at the weights this time.
2	2 \|PU\| (2) (2/5 +0%) Sir Gino	0.4 2/5(+0%)	(2) Sir Gino 2/5, Winner of three Grade 1s; stable took this race last year. Keen but quickened clear cosily to win the Christmas Hurdle (Grade 1) at Kempton by 6l latest. Effective at 2m, acts on any ground; top class and a leading Champion Hurdle contender now proven fit. Tough to beat. Christmas performance confirms that he's a hugely exciting jumps horse; remains unbeaten.

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15:00 Cheltenham (Class 1) 16f Race Class Flow

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As events are unfolding, the unbeaten SIR GINO has the potential to rule the roost in the two-mile hurdle division for quite some time and he is very difficult to see beyond. The Nicky Henderson-trained star returned from a well-documented training setback with an exemplary display in the Christmas Hurdle at Kempton. His cruising speed and jumping efficiency will mean only outstanding performances from The New Lion and Nemean Lion will suffice if he is to be toppled here. Brentford Hope is rated 25lb inferior to Sir Gino and would be a surprise winner.

This race features a highly fascinating clash between SIR GINO and The New Lion who head the Champion Hurdle betting.

15:00 Cheltenham (Class 1) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:35 Cheltenham (Class 1) 23f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	6 1st (6) (5/2 +62%) Ma Shantou	2.5 5/2(+62%)	(6) Ma Shantou 5/2, From a yard that has won two of the last five runnings of this race. Improved when dropped in class and back on better ground, benefitting from a patient ride off a strong pace to win a handicap hurdle here by 1 1/4l last time. Suited by 3m on good ground; progressive but fair bit more needed up in class. H'cap wins on last two visits to Cheltenham; further improvement needed but each-way shout.
2	2 2nd (2) (1/1 -10%) Impose Toi	1 1/1(-10%)	(2) Impose Toi 1/1, Travelled well and improved again under a well-judged ride when winning the Long Walk Hurdle (Grade 1) at Ascot by 1 1/4l last time. Effective from 2 1/2m to 3m on decent ground; progressive and a leading contender for the spring festivals who should be tough to beat here. Beat Strong Leader to win the Grade 1 Long Walk and he's the one to beat.
3	4 3rd (4) (10/1 -67%) Doddiethegreat	10 10/1(-67%)	(4) Doddiethegreat 10/1, Given far too much to do off a steady pace when beaten 10l in the Long Walk Hurdle (Grade 1) at Ascot last time. Had been in good form beforehand; suited by 3m on decent ground and has progressed since stepping up to staying trips. Could prove the main danger to short priced stablemate. Won Pertemps Final last March; something to find with principals but return here may help.
4	1 4th (1) (20/1 -67%) Gowel Road	20 20/1(-67%)	(1) Gowel Road 20/1, Won this race last year and ran to form when fourth, beaten 8 1/2l, in the Relkeel Hurdle (Grade 2) here last time. Effective at 3m and goes well at Cheltenham; flattered by last year's win and this looks much tougher. Won this last year but today's race looks tougher and he's vulnerable under a 6lb penalty.
5th	5 5th (5) (40/1 -43%) Kamsinas	40 40/1(-43%)	(5) Kamsinas 40/1, Ran to form when beaten 9 1/2l in the Relkeel Hurdle (Grade 2) here last time. Effective from 2m to 3m; not fully exposed as a stayer and currently in fair form. Fifth of six in Grade 2 Relkeel here on New Year's Day but faces another tough task today.
6th	3 6th (3) (9/2 +0%) Strong Leader	4.5 9/2(+0%)	(3) Strong Leader 9/2, Finished second, beaten 1 1/4l, in the Long Walk Hurdle (Grade 1) at Ascot last time. Trainer in good form. Suited by 3m on good ground and by long straights; generally consistent and competitive at Grade 1 and 2 level but work to do with re-opposing rival. Has struggled at this track in the past. Runner-up to Impose Toi in last two races and he's the stand-out form danger to that rival.

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15:35 Cheltenham (Class 1) 23f Race Class Flow

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Having got the better of Strong Leader on his last two outings, IMPOSE TOI makes plenty of appeal. The eight-year-old has scored with something in hand in Newbury's Long Distance Hurdle and the Long Walk at Ascot and he's difficult to oppose. Ma Shantou has progressed through the handicap ranks this season and shouldn't be underestimated given that he has won on his last two visits to Cheltenham. Emma Lavelle's charge receives 6lb from the selection and is feared most.

The thriving IMPOSE TOI is taken to make it 4-4 since being upped to staying trips. Perhaps Ma Shantou will follow him home.

15:35 Cheltenham (Class 1) 23f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:10 Cheltenham (Class 1) 20f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	5 1st (5) (14/1 +0%) Kripticjim	14 14/1(+0%)	(5) Kripticjim 14/1, Still green and made mistakes but improved to defy a penalty when winning a novice hurdle at Newbury by 3/4l last time. Wears a tongue-tie for the first time. Effective from 2m1f to 2m4f and acts on soft and good ground. Looks useful and worth a step up in class. Won his last two; could progress further but others have bit more substance to their form.
2	7 2nd (7) (11/4 +17%) Taurus Bay	2.75 11/4(+17%)	(7) Taurus Bay 11/4, Travelled well and did it readily, improving from debut when winning a novice hurdle at Aintree by 4 1/4l last time. Effective over 2m and acts on good to soft ground. The form of his point win has been franked and he's progressing over hurdles, worth a step up in class. Made it 2-2 over h'dles when readily beating useful yardstick at Aintree; high on the list.
3	3 3rd (3) (15/2 +38%) Fortune Timmy	7.5 15/2(+38%)	(3) Fortune Timmy 15/2, Did it easily and outclassed his rivals when winning a novice hurdle at Fontwell by 24l last time. Ran well behind top class Supreme favourite on previous start. Effective from 2m1f to 2m4f and acts on good to soft and good ground. The form is working out very well and he looks progressive, worth this step up in class with the longer trip in his favour. 2-3 over hurdles; up in grade but open to improvement for stable enjoying excellent season.
4	6 4th (6) (14/1 +58%) Open Secret	14 14/1(+58%)	(6) Open Secret 14/1, Did it easily and ran to form when handling the testing ground to win a maiden hurdle at Naas by 7l last time. Effective from 2m4f to 2m5f and acts on any ground. Progressive, with his form franked, he may improve again. Comfortably won Naas maiden; others have achieved much more but he's in excellent hands.
5th	4 5th (4) (6/4 +73%) Heads Up	1.5 6/4(+73%)	(4) Heads Up 6/4, Went clear and improved from debut but probably made a bit too much use of when second, beaten 3l, in the Albert Bartlett Novices' Hurdle (Grade 2) here last time. That form has been boosted in the Challow. Off a short break, effective from 2m to 2m5f, acts on soft and good ground, this frontrunner is improving over hurdles. Runner-up to No Drama This End in 2m5f Grade 2 here in November and he's a key player.
6th	2 6th (2) (40/1 -21%) Adonedeal	40 40/1(-21%)	(2) Adonedeal 40/1, Ran to form to defy a penalty when winning a novice hurdle at Plumpton by 1/2l last time. The trainer is in form. Effective over 2m, acts on soft ground, and should have more to come for a top yard from this point winner, who will stay further in time. The Blue Room could be the yard's chief hope but he's 3-3 and is not ruled out.
8	8 \|PU\| (8) (4/1 +67%) The Blue Room	4 4/1(+67%)	(8) The Blue Room 4/1, Made a bad error when closing but improved from debut and shaped like a stayer when second, beaten 5l, in the Winter Novices' Hurdle (Grade 2) at Sandown last time. Effective around 2 1/2m and acts on soft and good to soft ground. Form has been boosted at the top level and he looks to have more to come. Likely to get 3m in time but stiff track should suit over this trip. Runner-up in Grade 2 at Sandown last time and he might not be far away.

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16:10 Cheltenham (Class 1) 20f Race Class Flow

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Although turned over at 2/7 when a close-up second at Newbury, Act Of Innocence lost little in defeat against a well-weighted juvenile. Nicky Henderson's gelding is a potential improver stepping up in distance and isn't taken lightly, but the unbeaten TAURUS BAY is slightly more compelling at the forecast prices. The five-year-old has impressed on both outings under Rules and he looks ready for this step up in class. Heads Up is also worth a second look.

The unbeaten TAURUS BAY impressed when convincingly accounting for a useful yardstick at Aintree last month and earns the vote.

16:10 Cheltenham (Class 1) 20f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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