Cheltenham Betting Odds
Cheltenham
Amateur Handicap | Chase | 3m 2f 70y
Prends Garde A Toi
Preference is for PRENDS GARDE A TOI, who returned to form when making the frame at Punchestown last month and has more to offer as a staying chaser. Waterford Whispers could improve again on just his third handicap start in this sphere, with Jeriko du Reponet and Kim Roque completing the shortlist.
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- 1Jeriko Du ReponetJ: Mr D. O'ConnorT: Nicky Henderson32-1225Age 73/13/111/4
- OR: 145
- EQ: Cheekpieces
- Days Since Last Run: 53
Made up into a smart hurdler last term, finishing a fine second in the Pertemps Final at this meeting before going one better at Punchestown (in cheekpieces both starts). Clear promise over fences this season and remains with potential back in a handicap with the headgear reapplied.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosWindsor3m 60ySoftChase5/6Wincanton2m 4f 35ySoft (Good to Soft in places)Chase2/2Kempton Park2m 2fGood (Good to Soft in places)Chase2/5Punchestown2m 7f 110yYieldingHurdle1/23Cheltenham2m 7f 213yGood to SoftHurdle2/24- 11Waterford WhispersJ: Mr Alan O'SullivanT: Henry de Bromhead, Ireland27-4363Age 87/27/210/3
- OR: 137
- EQ: -
- Days Since Last Run: 39
Dual hurdles winner who was a fine second in the Martin Pipe at this meeting in 2024. Yet to get his head in front in this sphere but it's still early days and he shaped well when third of 23 in a major Leopardstown handicap (21.5f, soft) back from a break last month. Respected up in trip.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosLeopardstown2m 5f 107ySoftChase3/23Punchestown2m 5f 70ySoft to HeavyChase6/8Galway2m 2f 54yYielding (Yielding to Soft in places)Chase3/10Listowel2m 1f 150yYielding to SoftChase4/8Limerick2m 3f 100yYielding to Soft (Soft in places)Chase7/7- 19Kim RoqueJ: Mr J. L. GleesonT: Joseph Patrick O'Brien, Ireland1B42245Age 613/213/27/1
- OR: 131
- EQ: -
- Days Since Last Run: 39
French import who has shaped well all 3 starts for present yard, including when fourth in December Gold Cup here on penultimate outing. Fared best of those who raced close up in another major handicap at Leopardstown (21.5f, soft) last time and can make his presence felt.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosLeopardstown2m 5f 107ySoftChase5/23Cheltenham2m 4f 127yGood to SoftChase4/10Cheltenham2m 4f 44ySoftChase2/6Dieppe2m 5f 192ySoftChase2/11Auteuil2m 1f 197yVery softHurdle4/16- 8Herakles WestwoodJ: Mr Finian MaguireT: Warren Greatrex37-5241Age 915/27/18/1
- OR: 137
- EQ: -
- Days Since Last Run: 70
Dual 3m scorer in 2024/25 and wasn't disgraced when mid-field in the National Hunt Challenge Cup at this meeting. Has kicked on again this season, most recently landing a 25.2f handicap here and can give another good account having had a breathing operation.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosCheltenham3m 1f 56yGoodChase1/8Cheltenham3m 2f 70yGood to SoftChase4/9Cheltenham3m 1fHeavy (Soft in places)Chase2/16Punchestown3m 7f 68yYieldingChase5/23Cheltenham3m 5f 201yGood to SoftChase7/18- 0J'arrive De L'estJ: ReserveT: Emmet Mullins, Ireland4U17-22Age 79/18/1
- OR: 126
- EQ: Cheekpieces
- Days Since Last Run: 47
Useful ex-French chaser for Daniela Mele (dual cross-country scorer) who has acquitted himself well both starts for new connections, finishing second on the cross-country track here in December/January. Very much of interest for his shrewd yard. RESERVE.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosCheltenham3m 5f 56ySoft (Good to Soft in places)Chase2/16Cheltenham3m 5f 56yGoodChase2/14Auteuil2m 5f 192ySoftChase7/18Auteuil2m 5f 192yHeavyChase1/12Pau2m 7f 80yVery heavyChaseur/16- 7Prends Garde A ToiJ: Mr B. O'NeillT: Gordon Elliott, Ireland-2P14F4Age 711/19/110/1
- OR: 137
- EQ: Cheekpieces
- Days Since Last Run: 25
Came good over fences in a Naas maiden in December and got back to that sort of form when fourth of 14 in the valuable Grand National Trial at Punchestown (27.3f, heavy) 25 days ago. Should prove suited by the demands of this race and he makes plenty of appeal.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosPunchestown3m 3f 60yHeavyChase4/14Leopardstown2m 5f 107ySoftChaseF/23Naas3m 175ySoftChase4/6Naas2m 4f 40yHeavy (Soft to Heavy in places)Chase1/9Punchestown3m 51ySoft to HeavyChasepu/5- 17Road To HomeJ: Mr P. W. MullinsT: W. P. Mullins, IrelandF-3533PAge 711/19/110/1
- OR: 131
- EQ: -
- Days Since Last Run: 38
Hexham maiden hurdle winner last spring and improved for the switch to handicap company in this sphere when third at Doncaster and Newbury. Seemed to find the test too much in a 3m handicap hurdle at Leopardstown (heavy) last time but return to better ground could help.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosLeopardstown3m 19yHeavyHurdlepu/21Newbury2m 3f 187yGood to Soft (Soft In Places)Chase3/9Doncaster2m 3f 31yGood to SoftChase3/7Galway2m 6f 111yYielding (Yielding to Soft in places)Chase5/11Galway2m 2f 54yYieldingChase3/6- 20Gericault RoqueJ: Mr B. LawlessT: David Pipe30-82Age 1014/118/116/1
- OR: 129
- EQ: Cheekpieces and tongue strap
- Days Since Last Run: 26
Dual hurdles winner who has yet to taste success over fences but among his solid placed efforts in this sphere was a second in the 2022 Ultima at this meeting. Also runner-up in a valuable Ascot handicap last month (wore first-time cheekpieces) and each-way shout granted a reproduction of that.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosAscot2m 7f 185yGood to Soft (Soft in places)Chase2/11Windsor2m 6f 50ySoftChase8/10Cheltenham3m 5f 201yGood to SoftChase10/18Windsor3m 53ySoft (Good to Soft in places)Chase3/6Newbury3m 1f 214yGoodChase3/15- 10WeveallbeencaughtJ: Mr J. C. BarryT: Eric McNamara, Ireland544-420Age 914/114/116/1
- OR: 137
- EQ: Cheekpieces and tongue strap
- Days Since Last Run: 75
Just the one win to his name from 16 chase starts but has posted a good number of creditable efforts in defeat, not least when fourth in this race off a similar mark last year. Below form at Leopardstown last time but has otherwise made a positive start for this yard. Cheekpieces back on.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosLeopardstown3m 100yYielding (Good to Yielding in places)Chase16/28Limerick3mYielding to SoftChase2/15Listowel2m 6fGood to Yielding (Yielding in places)Chase4/10Aintree3m 210yGoodChase4/12Cheltenham3m 2fGood to SoftChase4/23- 5Sandor CleganeJ: Mr J. W. HendrickT: Paul Nolan, Ireland08-7760Age 914/114/116/1
- OR: 138
- EQ: Cheekpieces
- Days Since Last Run: 75
Smart novice chaser at his best in this sphere. However, he's now without a win since April 2023 and hasn't gone with much promise back over fences this season, fifteenth of 28 in valuable handicap at Leopardstown (3m, good) in December. Cheekpieces need to help spark a revival.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosLeopardstown3m 100yYielding (Good to Yielding in places)Chase15/28Fairyhouse2m 4fHeavyChase6/10Listowel2m 7f 180yYielding (Yielding to Soft in places)Chase7/18Galway2m 6f 111yGoodChase7/16Fairyhouse2m 4fSoft to HeavyHurdle8/10- 3The EnablerJ: Mr R. JamesT: Gordon Elliott, Ireland06-3143Age 714/114/112/1
- OR: 140
- EQ: Tongue strap
- Days Since Last Run: 46
Confirmed promise of chasing debut when winning a Fairyhouse novice in November and, while he has come up short at Grade 3 level both subsequent outings, this 7-y-o is an interesting candidate as he makes his handicap debut in this sphere.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosNaas3m 36yHeavyChase3/8Punchestown2m 3f 115ySoftChase4/5Fairyhouse2m 5f 55ySoft (Soft to Heavy in places)Chase1/5Punchestown2m 2f 200ySoft to HeavyChase3/12Cork2m 3fSoft (Yielding to Soft in places)Hurdle6/15- 13Daily PresentJ: Mr B. T. StoneT: Paul Nolan, Ireland331P-0PAge 914/111/112/1
- OR: 136
- EQ: Blinkers and tongue strap
- Days Since Last Run: 38
Scaled new heights when recording second success over fences in this race 12 months ago. Hasn't offered much in 2 starts back over hurdles this season, but presumably he's been campaigned with this race again in mind. No surprise to see him fare better.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosLeopardstown3m 19yHeavyHurdlepu/21Leopardstown2m 7f 80yGood to YieldingHurdle13/18Fairyhouse3m 5f 37ySoft to HeavyChasepu/30Cheltenham3m 2fGood to SoftChase1/23Punchestown2m 6f 148ySoft (Soft to Heavy in places)Chase3/8- 9King's ThresholdJ: Mr H. C. SwanT: Emma Lavelle11P-041Age 918/122/120/1
- OR: 137
- EQ: Tongue strap
- Days Since Last Run: 73
Recorded a hat-trick last season and also successful over this trip at Newbury just after Christmas, travelling easily and scoring with something to spare. 6 lb rise fair enough, though another personal best will be required if he's to follow up here.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosNewbury3m 1f 214yGood to SoftChase1/6Newbury2m 6f 93yGood to SoftChase4/12Cheltenham3m 1fGood (Good to Soft in places)Chase11/18Sandown Park3m 4f 146yGoodChasepu/19Newbury2m 7f 86yGood (Good to Soft in places)Chase1/6- 22Ask BrewsterJ: Mr S. CotterT: Mrs C. WilliamsP511-15Age 720/120/118/1
- OR: 128
- EQ: -
- Days Since Last Run: 96
Ended last season with back-to-back wins (latterly over 3½m at this course) and continued his progression with success in Chepstow handicap on reappearance. However, after another rise in the weights he could finish only fifth of 6 at Sandown on latest outing in December.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosSandown Park3m 4f 146yGood to Soft (Soft in places)Chase5/6Chepstow2m 7f 131yGood to Firm (Good in places)Chase1/7Cheltenham3m 4f 21yGoodChase1/14Chepstow2m 7f 131yGoodChase1/7Taunton2m 7f 3yGood to Soft (Soft in places)Chase5/8- 0Hunter LegendJ: ReserveT: Venetia Williams-683325Age 925/125/128/1
- OR: 126
- EQ: Cheekpieces
- Days Since Last Run: 26
Five-time winner over fences who soon bounced back from a lesser run when third of 6 at Ludlow in December. However, he hasn't been able to build on that effort in 3 subsequent outings, fifth of 11 in Swinley Handicap Chase at Ascot last month. RESERVE.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosAscot2m 7f 185yGood to Soft (Soft in places)Chase5/11Sandown Park3m 42ySoft (Heavy in places)Chase2/6Ffos Las2m 7f 177yHeavyChase3/8Ludlow2m 7f 171yGood to SoftChase3/6Newbury2m 6f 93yGood to SoftChase8/12- 6Il RidotoJ: Miss Olive NichollsT: Paul Nicholls07-2872Age 925/125/128/1
- OR: 138
- EQ: Cheekpieces and tongue strap
- Days Since Last Run: 70
Regular fixture here who landed last season's Paddy Power Gold Cup. Record mixed subsequently but he shaped as if back in form when runner-up over 20.6f here on New Year's Day. Drying ground in his favour from reduced mark, though step up in trip poses a question mark.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosCheltenham2m 4f 127yGoodChase2/9Cheltenham2m 4f 127yGood to SoftChase7/10Cheltenham2m 4f 44ySoft (Heavy in places)Chase8/12Chepstow2m 3f 98yGood to Firm (Good in places)Chase2/4Cheltenham2m 4f 127yGoodChase7/10- 2Monbeg GeniusJ: Mr J. L. ScallanT: Jonjo & A.J. O'Neill1P6-P57Age 1025/125/122/1
- OR: 141
- EQ: Blinkers and tongue strap
- Days Since Last Run: 26
Proved as good as ever when winning at Uttoxeter last February and creditable sixth in major handicap at Sandown to end the campaign. However, he hasn't been at the same level this season, seventh of 11 in the Grand National Trial at Haydock (3½m, good to soft) on latest outing.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosHaydock Park3m 4f 97yGood to Soft (Soft in places)Chase7/11Chepstow3m 6f 136yGood to SoftChase5/17Aintree3m 1f 188ySoftChasepu/13Sandown Park3m 4f 146yGoodChase6/19Aintree4m 2f 74yGood to SoftChasepu/34- 12Uncle BertJ: Miss Amber Jackson-FennellT: Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies159-1F7Age 928/128/133/1
- OR: 137
- EQ: -
- Days Since Last Run: 47
Useful hurdler who resumed his chase career with victory in 2½m handicap at Aintree in December. Failed to get home in Welsh National at Chepstow before let down by his jumping at this course (20.6f) in January.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosCheltenham2m 4f 127ySoftChase7/11Chepstow3m 6f 136yGood to SoftChaseF/17Aintree2m 3f 200ySoft (Good to Soft in places)Chase1/6Cheltenham2m 4f 56yGood to SoftHurdle9/24Haydock Park3m 58yGood to Soft (Good in places)Hurdle5/13- 4InsurrectionJ: Miss Gina AndrewsT: Paul Nicholls3188-38Age 928/128/133/1
- OR: 138
- EQ: Tongue strap
- Days Since Last Run: 40
Dual winner over hurdles and better form sent chasing last season, running out a wide-margin winner of a 2½m Musselburgh novice handicap. However, his form has been mixed in 4 starts since, going backwards from his reappearance when well beaten at the same course 6 weeks ago.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosMusselburgh2m 4f 68yGood to Soft (Soft in places)Chase8/8Musselburgh2m 4f 68yGood to SoftChase3/9Sandown Park2m 4f 10yGoodChase8/9Cheltenham2m 4f 127yGood to SoftChase8/19Musselburgh2m 4f 68yGood to SoftChase1/7- 15ExcelloJ: Mr Henry MainT: Nicky Henderson740-30FAge 728/128/125/1
- OR: 132
- EQ: Cheekpieces
- Days Since Last Run: 70
Promising reappearance third in the Grand Sefton at Aintree in November was followed by a heavy defeat in the Becher Chase. Absent since taking a nasty fall here on New Year's Day and others make more appeal.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosCheltenham3m 1f 56yGoodChaseF/8Aintree3m 1f 188ySoftChase10/13Aintree2m 5f 19yGood to SoftChase3/17Aintree2m 5f 19yGood to SoftChase14/30Sandown Park3m 37yGood (Good to Soft in places)Chase4/6- 23Hung JuryJ: Mr James KingT: Martin Keighley14812P0Age 1133/133/140/1
- OR: 127
- EQ: Cheekpieces
- Days Since Last Run: 26
Much improved when winning 4m hunter at this course on first chase start and doubled his tally in amateurs handicap (25f) back here in November. Pulled up in Welsh National at Chepstow since, though, and fared no better back over hurdles at Ascot last time.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosAscot2m 7f 123yGood to Soft (Soft in places)Hurdle16/18Chepstow3m 6f 136yGood to SoftChasepu/17Sandown Park3m 4f 146yGood to Soft (Soft in places)Chase2/6Cheltenham3m 1fHeavy (Soft in places)Chase1/16Cheltenham3m 1fGood to SoftChase8/18- 14Olympic ManJ: Mr D. DoyleT: John McConnell, Ireland17P-P6PAge 933/133/140/1
- OR: 136
- EQ: Cheekpieces
- Days Since Last Run: 74
Useful hurdler at best. Regressed as a chaser, pulled up on final 2 outings in this sphere, but showed he retains ability on the Flat during the autumn. However, he went the wrong way again in 2 starts over hurdles to end 2025. First run after leaving Willie Mullins.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosLeopardstown2m 7f 80yGood to YieldingHurdlepu/18Punchestown3m 37ySoft to Heavy (Heavy in places)Hurdle6/9Curragh1m 4fHeavy (Soft to Heavy in places)Flat5/12Listowel1m 6fGood to YieldingFlat3/11Galway2m 6f 111yGoodChasepu/22- 16GlengoulyJ: Mr Dara McGillT: Faye BramleyP0341PPAge 1033/133/140/1
- OR: 131
- EQ: -
- Days Since Last Run: 12
Useful chaser for Willie Mullins in 2024/25 and back to near that level when causing a surprise in December Gold Cup at this course. Possible excuses when pulled up both outings since, racing up with the strong pace at Newbury (2½m) 12 days ago, but others more persuasive back up in trip.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosNewbury2m 3f 187yGood to SoftChasepu/11Cheltenham2m 4f 127yGoodChasepu/9Cheltenham2m 4f 127yGood to SoftChase1/10Cheltenham1m 7f 199ySoftChase4/11Aintree1m 7f 176yGood to SoftChase3/9- 24Lord AccordJ: Mr N. McParlanT: Neil Mulholland-062412Age 1133/125/128/1
- OR: 127
- EQ: Blinkers and tongue strap
- Days Since Last Run: 110
Has gradually worked his way back to form this season, making most over this trip at Fontwell in October. Backed up that effort when second in Berkshire National at Ascot (29.3f), though will need to pick up where he left off following 3-month absence.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosAscot3m 5f 75yGood (Good to Soft in places)Chase2/12Fontwell Park3m 1f 210yGood to Soft (Good in places)Chase1/7Chepstow2m 7f 131yGood to Firm (Good in places)Chase4/7Cartmel3m 1f 107yGoodChase2/9Uttoxeter3m 2f 13yGoodChase6/10- 21No Time To WaitJ: Mr Josh HalfordT: John McConnell, Ireland9-22U04Age 840/140/150/1
- OR: 129
- EQ: Blinkers and tongue strap
- Days Since Last Run: 19
Error-prone sort was runner-up twice in novice/maiden company last summer. Faced stiff tasks in valuable handicaps back from a break this winter and looks to be up against it, for all he ran creditably when fourth of 8 in a Fairyhouse novice (3¼m) 19 days ago.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosFairyhouse3m 2fHeavyChase4/8Leopardstown3m 100yYielding (Good to Yielding in places)Chase13/28Navan3mHeavyChaseur/19Kilbeggan3m 1f 80yGoodChase2/4Punchestown3m 186yGood to YieldingChase2/5- 18Cave CourtJ: Mr O. McGillT: Noel C. Kelly, Ireland14-7208Age 940/140/150/1
- OR: 131
- EQ: -
- Days Since Last Run: 26
Dual winner over hurdles last season who ran well back over fences when second in a 21.2f Cartmel handicap in June. Found things tougher at Galway next time, though, before finishing well held reverted to hurdles at Haydock on return last month.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosHaydock Park3m 58yGood to SoftHurdle8/13Galway2m 6f 111yGoodChase13/20Cartmel2m 5f 34yGood to Soft (Soft in places)Chase2/10Punchestown2m 3f 93yYieldingHurdle7/25Ayr2m 4f 110ySoftChase4/5