Trainer with perfect Beverley record in 2025 sends one runner on Wednesday
9 months ago
CHELTENHAM
13 March 2026
Friday 13th March
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Boodles Cheltenham Gold Cup Chase (Grade 1) (GBB Race) (Class 1) Racecard
- Channel:
- Distance: 3m 2f 70y
- Going: Good
- Runners
- 11
- Type
- Chase Turf
- Surface
- Turf
- Weather
- Light rain
Selection
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Racecard
No.(Draw)
Runner
Best Odds
C
3 x Course Winner - Won 3 times before at this course
Cold Recent Form Jockey - 1 wins from 29 in the last 14 days (3%)
Cold Recent Form Trainer - 1 wins from 26 in the last 14 days (4%)
Three Cheltenham Festival wins but now 12 and today's task is likely to prove beyond him
/1U3-1
Age: 12
Weight: 11-10
OR: 162
Days: 132
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Nov 25 | Dro Down Royal | 24f Gd/Y | ChG1 | 11-10 t | 1/5 | Affordale Fury (3¾L) | 11/4 | 162 | 164 |
| 13 Mar 25 | Chl Cheltenham | 20.5f GS | ChG1 | 11-10 t | 3/9 | Fact To File (17½L) | 12/1 | 163 | 158 |
| 26 Dec 24 | Kem Kempton | 24f Gd | ChG1 | 11-10 t | UR/11 | Banbridge () | 14/1 | 164 | - |
| 2 Nov 24 | Dro Down Royal | 24f Gd/Y | ChG1 | 11-10 t | 1/5 | Hewick (½L) | 3/1 | 163 | 167 |
| 12 Apr 24 | Ain Aintree | 20f Sft | ChG1 | 11-10 t | 4/7 | Jonbon (23L) | 13/2 | 164 | 152 |
| 14 Mar 24 | Chl Cheltenham | 20.5f Sft | ChG1 | 11-10 t | 2/11 | Protektorat (4L) | 9/4F | 164 | 167 |
Cold Recent Form Jockey - 1 wins from 24 in the last 14 days (4%)
14l 4th in Irish Gold Cup; he'll be doing very well if he betters that finishing position
62-124
Age: 8
Weight: 11-10
OR: 160
Days: 39
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Feb 26 | Leo Leopardstown | 24.5f Sft | ChG1 | 11-10 t1 | 4/12 | Fact To File (14L) | 33/1 | 154 | 163 |
| 20 Dec 25 | Asc Ascot | 21f GS | 2Ch | 11-10 | 2/3 | Iroko (4¾L) | 8/13F | 154 | 159 |
| 1 Nov 25 | Dro Down Royal | 19.5f Gd/Y | ChG2 | 11-4 | 1/5 | Gorgeous Tom (4¼L) | 8/11F | 151 | 153 |
| 20 Apr 25 | Fai Fairyhouse | 20f Sft/Hy | ChG1 | 11-10 | 2/6 | Spindleberry (4½L) | 6/1 | 149 | 151 |
| 13 Mar 25 | Chl Cheltenham | 20.5f GS | NvHcCh | 11-8 | 6/19 | Caldwell Potter (15L) | 4/1F | 150 | 145 |
| 1 Feb 25 | Leo Leopardstown | 17f Y | NvChG1 | 11-12 | 3/6 | Majborough (13L) | 15/2 | 151 | 147 |
C
Course Winner - Won before at this course
Hot Recent Form Jockey - 10 wins from 17 in the last 14 days (59%)
String of excellent performances since Grade 1 Bowl win at Aintree last April; respected
11-132
Age: 8
Weight: 11-10
OR: 170
Days: 39
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Feb 26 | Leo Leopardstown | 24.5f Sft | ChG1 | 11-10 ht | 2/12 | Fact To File (5L) | 4/1 | 172 | 172 |
| 26 Dec 25 | Kem Kempton | 24f Gd | ChG1 | 11-10 ht | 3/8 | The Jukebox Man (shd) | 9/4J | 174 | 174 |
| 23 Nov 25 | Pun Punchestown | 19.5f Sft/Hy | ChG1 | 11-12 ht | 1/10 | Fact To File (nk) | 13/8 | 170 | 174 |
| 26 Apr 25 | San Sandown | 23f Gd | ChG2 | 11-8 ht | 1/9 | Appreciate It (5L) | 5/6F | 170 | 166 |
| 3 Apr 25 | Ain Aintree | 25f GS | ChG1 | 11-10 ht | 1/7 | Grey Dawning (3L) | 11/4 | 164 | 174 |
| 2 Feb 25 | Leo Leopardstown | 17f Y | ChG1 | 11-12 ht1 | 3/8 | Solness (14L) | 6/4F | 165 | 151 |
C
Course Winner - Won before at this course
BF
Beaten Favourite - Losing favourite last time out
Runner-up in French Grade 1 in November but this French raider would be a shock winner
-26525
Age: 9
Weight: 11-10
OR: 144
Days: 20
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Feb 26 | Fnt Fontainebleau | 19f VSft | H | 11-3 ht | 5/9 | Diamond Dice (12L) | 9/10F | 149 | - |
| 16 Nov 25 | Aut Auteuil | 27.5f Hy | ChG1 | 10-10 ht | 2/12 | Toscana Du Berlais (7L) | 61/1 | - | 143 |
| 25 Oct 25 | Com Compiegne | 18f Hy | HL | 10-10 t | 5/6 | Kyrov (3½L) | 41/10 | - | 130 |
| 7 Oct 25 | Aut Auteuil | 19.5f Hy | HcHL | 11-3 t | 6/10 | Le Roi David (17L) | 56/10 | - | 123 |
| 10 Sep 25 | Com Compiegne | 18f VSft | H | 11-5 t | 2/7 | Gallipoli (9L) | 54/10 | - | 126 |
| 19 Jan 25 | Pau Pau | 26.5f Hy | ChG3 | 10-12 t | UR/12 | Gage De Reussite () | 61/10 | - | - |
C
Course Winner - Won before at this course
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
BF
Beaten Favourite - Losing favourite last time out
Won Grade 1 Betfair Chase at Haydock in November but may just lack the required class
P12-13
Age: 9
Weight: 11-10
OR: 166
Days: 48
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Jan 26 | Chl Cheltenham | 25.5f Sft | ChG2 | 11-10 | 3/4 | Spillane's Tower (5L) | EvensF | 166 | 165 |
| 22 Nov 25 | Hay Haydock | 25.5f GS | ChG1 | 11-10 | 1/5 | Royale Pagaille (2¾L) | 10/11F | 166 | 172 |
| 3 Apr 25 | Ain Aintree | 25f GS | ChG1 | 11-10 | 2/7 | Gaelic Warrior (3L) | 9/4F | 162 | 171 |
| 1 Mar 25 | Kel Kelso | 23.5f GS | ChL | 11-5 | 1/4 | Iroko (2½L) | 5/6F | 162 | 168 |
| 26 Dec 24 | Kem Kempton | 24f Gd | ChG1 | 11-10 | PU/11 | Banbridge () | 13/2 | 165 | - |
| 23 Nov 24 | Hay Haydock | 25.5f Sft | ChG1 | 11-10 | 2/7 | Royale Pagaille (2L) | 15/8F | 157 | 166 |
C
2 x Course Winner - Won 2 times before at this course
Highly progressive 9yo who should prove well suited to the demands of today's race
1-1P11
Age: 9
Weight: 11-10
OR: 166
Days: 34
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Feb 26 | Nby Newbury | 23.5f Hy | ChG2 | 11-6 | 1/4 | L'Homme Presse (7L) | 5/6F | 159 | 168 |
| 27 Dec 25 | Chp Chepstow | 30.5f GS | HcChG3 | 11-13 | 1/17 | O'Connell (3L) | 5/1 | 154 | 166 |
| 22 Nov 25 | Hay Haydock | 25.5f GS | ChG1 | 11-10 | PU/5 | Grey Dawning () | 3/1 | 154 | - |
| 6 Nov 25 | Nby Newbury | 24.5f GS | 2HcH | 12-0 | 1/11 | Bill Baxter (1½L) | 17/2 | 145 | 149 |
| 21 Apr 25 | Fai Fairyhouse | 29f Sft/Hy | HcChG3 | 10-13 | 1/30 | Any Second Now (3¼L) | 13/2 | 141 | 154 |
| 11 Mar 25 | Chl Cheltenham | 30f GS | 2NvHcCh | 11-4 | 1/18 | Rock My Way (4½L) | 7/2J | 135 | 147 |
CD
2 x C&D Winner - Won 2 times before on this course at this distance
Disappointing this season but won this by 6l last year; attracted market support last week
41-59F
Age: 8
Weight: 11-10
OR: 170
Days: 39
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Feb 26 | Leo Leopardstown | 24.5f Sft | ChG1 | 11-10 t | F/12 | Fact To File () | 16/1 | 175 | 137 |
| 28 Dec 25 | Leo Leopardstown | 24.5f Y | ChG1 | 11-10 t | 9/11 | Affordale Fury (41L) | 13/2 | 176 | 128 |
| 23 Nov 25 | Pun Punchestown | 19.5f Sft/Hy | ChG1 | 11-12 t | 5/10 | Gaelic Warrior (53L) | 18/1 | 176 | 122 |
| 14 Mar 25 | Chl Cheltenham | 26.5f GS | ChG1 | 11-10 t | 1/9 | Galopin Des Champs (6L) | 15/2 | 160 | 180 |
| 1 Feb 25 | Leo Leopardstown | 24.5f Y | ChG1 | 11-10 t | 4/10 | Galopin Des Champs (7¼L) | 16/1 | 159 | 163 |
| 28 Dec 24 | Leo Leopardstown | 24.5f Gd/Y | ChG1 | 11-10 t | 5/9 | Galopin Des Champs (15½L) | 11/1 | 158 | 162 |
C
2 x Course Winner - Won 2 times before at this course
BF
Beaten Favourite - Losing favourite last time out
Hot Recent Form Trainer - 8 wins from 25 in the last 14 days (32%)
Very close 4th in King George thriller and may well improve again for today's stiffer test
213-14
Age: 7
Weight: 11-10
OR: 167
Days: 77
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Dec 25 | Kem Kempton | 24f Gd | ChG1 | 11-10 | 4/8 | The Jukebox Man (½L) | 9/4J | 165 | 173 |
| 22 Nov 25 | Asc Ascot | 21f Gd | ChG2 | 11-7 | 1/5 | Gidleigh Park (9L) | 9/4F | 158 | 171 |
| 3 Apr 25 | Ain Aintree | 20f GS | NvChG1 | 11-7 | 3/9 | Impaire Et Passe (1¼L) | 6/4F | 159 | 161 |
| 11 Mar 25 | Chl Cheltenham | 16f GS | NvChG1 | 11-7 | 1/5 | Only By Night (¾L) | 5/1 | 153 | 163 |
| 1 Feb 25 | San Sandown | 20f Hy | NvChG1 | 11-7 | 2/4 | Handstands (shd) | 10/11F | 153 | 161 |
| 13 Dec 24 | Chl Cheltenham | 20.5f GS | 2NvCh | 11-4 | 1/5 | Springwell Bay (6½L) | 7/4 | 146 | 157 |
C
3 x Course Winner - Won 3 times before at this course
3-time course winner; runner-up on his three starts this term; this 11yo is up against it
1P-222
Age: 11
Weight: 11-10
OR: 164
Days: 34
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Feb 26 | Nby Newbury | 23.5f Hy | ChG2 | 11-8 | 2/4 | Haiti Couleurs (7L) | 2/1 | 164 | 164 |
| 24 Jan 26 | Chl Cheltenham | 25.5f Sft | ChG2 | 11-10 | 2/4 | Spillane's Tower (¾L) | 4/1 | 162 | 168 |
| 12 Dec 25 | Chl Cheltenham | 26.5f GS | HcChG3 | 12-0 | 2/9 | Blaze The Way (5L) | 5/1 | 162 | 165 |
| 15 Feb 25 | Asc Ascot | 21f Gd | ChG1 | 11-10 | PU/6 | Pic D'orhy () | 11/4 | 163 | - |
| 25 Jan 25 | Chl Cheltenham | 25.5f Sft | ChG2 | 11-4 | 1/6 | Stage Star (¾L) | 4/5F | 163 | 165 |
| 26 Dec 24 | Kem Kempton | 24f Gd | ChG1 | 11-10 | 3/11 | Banbridge (12L) | 14/1 | 167 | 162 |
C
Course Winner - Won before at this course
Won the Grade 2 Cotswold Chase here in January but needs an even bigger performance today
5-2931
Age: 8
Weight: 11-10
OR: 164
Days: 48
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Jan 26 | Chl Cheltenham | 25.5f Sft | ChG2 | 11-4 | 1/4 | L'Homme Presse (¾L) | 11/4 | 164 | 164 |
| 31 Dec 25 | Pun Punchestown | 19f Y | H | 11-4 | 3/8 | El Fabiolo (8¾L) | 7/4 | 130 | 144 |
| 9 Nov 25 | Naa Naas | 20f Sft/Hy | HcHL | 11-5 | 9/14 | Letos (17½L) | 6/5F | 130 | 119 |
| 30 Apr 25 | Pun Punchestown | 25f Y | ChG1 | 11-10 | 2/4 | Galopin Des Champs (22L) | 4/1 | 164 | 151 |
| 26 Dec 24 | Kem Kempton | 24f Gd | ChG1 | 11-10 | 5/11 | Banbridge (17½L) | 11/4F | 165 | 158 |
| 24 Nov 24 | Pun Punchestown | 19.5f Sft | ChG1 | 11-12 | 2/8 | Fact To File (½L) | 18/1 | 155 | 166 |
Rallied for narrow win in breathtaking King George; 4-4 over fences and he's a key player
/11-11
Age: 8
Weight: 11-10
OR: 168
Days: 77
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Dec 25 | Kem Kempton | 24f Gd | ChG1 | 11-10 | 1/8 | Banbridge (nse) | 7/1 | 156 | 174 |
| 22 Nov 25 | Hay Haydock | 21.5f GS | 2Ch | 11-11 | 1/5 | Iroko (2½L) | 8/11F | 151 | 157 |
| 26 Dec 24 | Kem Kempton | 24f Gd | NvChG1 | 11-7 | 1/5 | Hyland (2½L) | 4/6F | 148 | 158 |
| 29 Nov 24 | Nby Newbury | 20f GS | NvChG2 | 11-4 | 1/6 | Masaccio (2L) | 9/4J | 148 | 151 |
| 12 Apr 24 | Ain Aintree | 24.5f Sft | NvHG1 | 11-8 | 2/8 | Dancing City (5½L) | 85/40F | 148 | 144 |
| 15 Mar 24 | Chl Cheltenham | 24f Hy | NvHG1 | 11-7 | 2/13 | Stellar Story (hd) | 18/1 | 136 | 151 |
Verdict
Today's test looks ideal for HAITI COULEURS (nap) who is the pick ahead of Jango Baie and last year's winner Inothewayurthinkin.
Haiti Couleurs
Betting Forecast:
7/2 Gaelic Warrior,
100/30 The Jukebox Man,
4/1 Jango Baie,
6/1 Haiti Couleurs,
13/2 Inothewayurthinkin,
12/1 Grey Dawning,
Spillane's Tower,
25/1 Envoi Allen,
33/1 Firefox,
66/1 L'Homme Presse,
100/1 Gold Tweet
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