Cheltenham Betting Odds
Cheltenham
Cheltenham
GR 2 | Hurdle | 2m 7f 213y
Conman John
As you would expect, there's plenty of potential on show so conceding weight all round won't be easy for CONMAN JOHN but he created a very favourable impression when winning here in October. He therefore could well be up to the task, though They Call Me Hugo and Carlenrig seem sure to leave the bare form of their opening hurdles efforts behind.
- Win or E/W
- Forecast
E/W Terms: 1/4 odds first 2
Last available win price
- 1Conman JohnJ: Derek FoxT: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore2-511Age 56/46/411/8
- OR: -
- EQ: -
- Days Since Last Run: 49
£170,000 point recruit who showed promise in a couple of bumpers and unbeaten both starts over hurdles, well served by step up to 3m when successful here in October. That is the best form on offer and there should be more to come.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosCheltenham2m 7f 208yGood (Good to Soft in places)Hurdle1/13Kelso2m 4f 189yGoodHurdle1/9Punchestown2m 2f 181yYieldingBumper5/22Newcastle2m 190yGood to Soft (Soft in places)Bumper2/9- 6They Call Me HugoJ: Sean BowenT: Olly Murphy1Age 57/210/33/1
- OR: -
- EQ: -
- Days Since Last Run: 34
€30,000 4-y-o, Doyen gelding. Dam (b66), ran once in bumpers/over hurdles, half-sister to useful hurdler/fairly useful chaser (stayed 2¼m) Publican. Easy winner of a point and also had a bit up his sleeve when making successful hurdles bow at Ffos Las a month ago. Can leave bare form behind.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosFfos Las2m 4fSoftHurdle1/10- 3CarlenrigJ: Harry SkeltonT: Dan Skelton2Age 59/211/25/1
- OR: -
- EQ: -
- Days Since Last Run: 38
Point winner who shaped well from an unpromising position when second of 10 in a Chepstow maiden hurdle a month ago (19.5f) clear of the rest. Sure to build on that for leading stable.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosChepstow2m 3f 100yGood to SoftHurdle2/10- 5Reckless SpendingJ: Nico de BoinvilleT: Nicky Henderson33Age 56/16/113/2
- OR: -
- EQ: -
- Days Since Last Run: 22
Cost 200,000 gns after finishing runner-up sole in an Irish point in October 2024 and displayed ability amidst inexperience when third in a Worcester bumper in May. Winner that day successful since and he made a fair start to his hurdles career when third of 4 at Ascot 3 weeks ago. Up in trip.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosAscot2m 3f 63yGood (Good to Soft in places)Hurdle3/4Worcester2mGoodBumper3/10- 4Kasino Des MottesJ: Brendan PowellT: Joe Tizzard51Age 58/18/19/1
- OR: -
- EQ: -
- Days Since Last Run: 33
£130,000 Irish point recruit who shaped with promise when fifth to Conman John on Rules debut here in October and he showed a willing attitude when off the mark in an easier race at Kempton a month ago. Second that day has won since and he can do better still.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosKempton Park2m 5fGoodHurdle1/6Cheltenham2m 7f 208yGood (Good to Soft in places)Hurdle5/13- 7IntosomethinggoodJ: Sam Twiston-DaviesT: Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies1121528Age 425/125/128/1
- OR: -
- EQ: -
- Days Since Last Run: 29
Won 3 times during the summer and went down all guns blazing when finding just one too strong in Carlisle novice (2½m, soft) last month, a solid effort considering that he was attempting to concede 7 lb to the winner. Well held in a Grade 2 here last time and lacks the scope to improve. Up in trip.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosCheltenham2m 5fSoftHurdle8/9Carlisle2m 3f 218ySoft (Good to Soft in places)Hurdle2/12Chepstow2m 11yGoodHurdle5/13Bangor-on-dee2m 3f 123yGood (Good to Firm in places)Hurdle1/5Market Rasen2m 4f 139yGoodHurdle2/6- 2Big CadillacJ: Ciaran GethingsT: Dan Skelton1-6Age 533/133/140/1
- OR: -
- EQ: -
- Days Since Last Run: 46
Fetched £95,000 after winning sole start between the flags in 2024 and, despite looking green and racing keenly, he followed up in a Chepstow bumper (2m, heavy) on Rules debut in January. Fairly low-key hurdles bow post breathing operation in October but he will do better.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosFfos Las2m 4fSoft (Good to Soft in places)Hurdle6/10Chepstow2m 11yHeavyBumper1/7