'He’s the best horse, he’ll win' - Ruby Walsh is certain this horse wins on Friday
2 hours ago
CHELTENHAM
12 March 2025
Wednesday 12th March
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BetMGM Queen Mother Champion Chase (Grade 1) (GBB Race) (Class 1) Racecard
- Channel:
- Distance: 1m 7f 199y
- Going: Good To Soft
- Runners
- 8
- Type
- Chase Turf
- Surface
- Turf
- Weather
- Partly cloudy
Selection
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Racecard
No.(Draw)
Runner
Best Odds
CD
C&D Winner - Won before on this course at this distance
D
7 x Distance Winner - Won 7 times before at this distance
No match for Energumene in this race in 2023 and looked a fortuitous winner last year
1-2P56
Age: 10
Weight: 11-10
OR: 160
Days: 38
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Feb 25 | Leo Leopardstown | 17f Y | ChG1 | 11-12 | 6/8 | Solness (32L) | 40/1 | 162 | 134 |
| 27 Dec 24 | Leo Leopardstown | 17f Gd/Y | ChG1 | 11-12 | 5/9 | Solness (26L) | 11/1 | 164 | 135 |
| 16 Nov 24 | Nav Navan | 16f Y | ChG2 | 12-0 | PU/6 | Found A Fifty () | 5/2 | 164 | - |
| 30 Apr 24 | Pun Punchestown | 16.5f Y | ChG1 | 11-12 | 2/9 | Banbridge (nk) | 6/1 | 164 | 168 |
| 13 Mar 24 | Chl Cheltenham | 16f Sft | ChG1 | 11-10 | 1/6 | Gentleman De Mee (1½L) | 17/2 | 162 | 168 |
| 4 Feb 24 | Leo Leopardstown | 17f Y/Sft | ChG1 | 11-12 | 3/5 | El Fabiolo (14½L) | 16/1 | 162 | 160 |
CD
2 x C&D Winner - Won 2 times before on this course at this distance
D
11 x Distance Winner - Won 11 times before at this distance
Course Specialist - 2 wins from 3 starts here (67%)
Distance Specialist - 9 wins from 12 starts at this distance (75%)
Hot Recent Form Jockey - 5 wins from 14 in the last 14 days (36%)
Dual winner of this contest; veteran now and he was beaten by Jonbon at Ascot last time
311/12
Age: 11
Weight: 11-10
OR: 166
Days: 53
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Jan 25 | Asc Ascot | 17f Gd | ChG1 | 11-10 | 2/4 | Jonbon (6½L) | 9/4 | 169 | 170 |
| 8 Dec 24 | Cor Cork | 16.5f Y | ChG2 | 11-4 | 1/8 | Dinoblue (10L) | 5/4F | - | 165 |
| 25 Apr 23 | Pun Punchestown | 16f Y/Sft | ChG1 | 11-12 | 1/5 | Chacun Pour Soi (¾L) | 2/7F | 176 | 169 |
| 15 Mar 23 | Chl Cheltenham | 16f Sft | ChG1 | 11-10 | 1/7 | Captain Guinness (10L) | 6/5F | 175 | 179 |
| 28 Jan 23 | Chl Cheltenham | 16.5f Sft | ChG1 | 11-10 | 3/6 | Editeur Du Gite (6¾L) | 4/9F | 176 | 161 |
| 11 Dec 22 | Cor Cork | 16.5f Y/Sft | ChG2 | 12-0 | 1/4 | Epson Du Houx (15L) | 1/9F | 176 | 175 |
D
3 x Distance Winner - Won 3 times before at this distance
Cold Recent Form Jockey - 0 wins from 18 in the last 14 days (0%)
Rare blip last time; solid record otherwise over fences; runner-up in last year's Arkle
21-11P
Age: 8
Weight: 11-10
OR: 162
Days: 75
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Dec 24 | Leo Leopardstown | 17f Gd/Y | ChG1 | 11-12 | PU/9 | Solness () | 4/1 | 162 | - |
| 16 Nov 24 | Nav Navan | 16f Y | ChG2 | 11-11 | 1/6 | Solness (nk) | 11/8F | 162 | 157 |
| 2 Nov 24 | Dro Down Royal | 19.5f Gd/Y | ChG2 | 12-0 | 1/5 | Pinkerton (2¼L) | 11/10F | 155 | 165 |
| 13 Apr 24 | Ain Aintree | 16f GS | NvChG1 | 11-7 | 1/10 | Master Chewy (hd) | 11/8F | 155 | 163 |
| 12 Mar 24 | Chl Cheltenham | 16f Sft | NvChG1 | 11-7 | 2/10 | Gaelic Warrior (8½L) | 13/2 | 154 | 161 |
| 3 Feb 24 | Leo Leopardstown | 17f Y/Sft | NvChG1 | 11-12 | 2/6 | Il Etait Temps (nk) | 10/1 | - | 155 |
CD
2 x C&D Winner - Won 2 times before on this course at this distance
D
16 x Distance Winner - Won 16 times before at this distance
Distance Specialist - 16 wins from 19 starts at this distance (84%)
Going Specialist - 7 wins from 9 starts on this ground (78%)
Has become a powerhouse in this division; better than ever judged on last two performances
11-111
Age: 9
Weight: 11-10
OR: 171
Days: 53
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Jan 25 | Asc Ascot | 17f Gd | ChG1 | 11-10 | 1/4 | Energumene (6½L) | 8/13F | 170 | 177 |
| 7 Dec 24 | San Sandown | 15.5f Sft | ChG1 | 11-10 | 1/6 | Quilixios (8L) | 8/13F | 170 | 174 |
| 15 Nov 24 | Chl Cheltenham | 16f Gd | ChG2 | 11-10 | 1/4 | Boothill (1½L) | 1/3F | 170 | 164 |
| 27 Apr 24 | San Sandown | 15.5f Gd | ChG1 | 11-10 | 1/7 | El Fabiolo (4L) | 15/8 | 170 | 172 |
| 12 Apr 24 | Ain Aintree | 20f Sft | ChG1 | 11-10 | 1/7 | Conflated (1¼L) | 11/10F | 170 | 172 |
| 27 Jan 24 | Chl Cheltenham | 16.5f GS | ChG1 | 11-10 | 2/5 | Elixir De Nutz (nk) | 1/4F | 170 | 165 |
C
2 x Course Winner - Won 2 times before at this course
D
6 x Distance Winner - Won 6 times before at this distance
Course Specialist - 2 wins from 3 starts here (67%)
Progressive and has useful Cheltenham form; however, he's bottom of this pack on ratings
123-12
Age: 9
Weight: 11-10
OR: 151
Days: 32
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Feb 25 | Nby Newbury | 16.5f Sft | ChG2 | 11-2 | 2/5 | Master Chewy (1¼L) | 9/2 | 151 | 160 |
| 14 Dec 24 | Chl Cheltenham | 16.5f GS | 2HcCh | 11-4 | 1/6 | Issar d'Airy (4L) | 7/2 | 144 | 159 |
| 13 Apr 24 | Ain Aintree | 16f GS | NvChG1 | 11-7 | 3/10 | Found A Fifty (11L) | 33/1 | 144 | 151 |
| 13 Mar 24 | Chl Cheltenham | 16f Sft | HcChG3 | 10-11 | 2/16 | Unexpected Party (2¼L) | 6/1 | 139 | 148 |
| 1 Jan 24 | Chl Cheltenham | 16.5f Hy | 3NvHcCh | 10-13 | 1/5 | Matata (1L) | 3/1 | 132 | 146 |
| 19 Dec 23 | Wcn Wincanton | 15.5f Sft | 4NvHcCh | 12-2 | 1/5 | Filanderer (5L) | 5/2 | 122 | 138 |
C
Course Winner - Won before at this course
D
5 x Distance Winner - Won 5 times before at this distance
Distance Specialist - 5 wins from 6 starts at this distance (83%)
Won the Supreme here in 2023; produced a career-best effort last time; commands respect
15-232
Age: 8
Weight: 11-10
OR: 159
Days: 38
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Feb 25 | Leo Leopardstown | 17f Y | ChG1 | 11-12 t | 2/8 | Solness (2L) | 9/2 | 153 | 163 |
| 27 Dec 24 | Leo Leopardstown | 17f Gd/Y | ChG1 | 11-12 t | 3/9 | Solness (4½L) | 9/2 | - | 156 |
| 10 Nov 24 | Naa Naas | 16f Gd | ChG3 | 11-1 t | 2/5 | Quilixios (7½L) | 8/11F | - | 145 |
| 3 Feb 24 | Leo Leopardstown | 17f Y/Sft | NvChG1 | 11-12 t | 5/6 | Il Etait Temps (10½L) | 4/7F | - | 145 |
| 27 Dec 23 | Leo Leopardstown | 17f Sft | Ch | 11-12 t1 | 1/8 | Firm Footings (8½L) | 1/2F | - | 156 |
| 14 Mar 23 | Chl Cheltenham | 16.5f Sft | NvHG1 | 11-7 | 1/14 | Facile Vega (3¼L) | 9/2 | 150 | 158 |
C
Course Winner - Won before at this course
D
7 x Distance Winner - Won 7 times before at this distance
Cold Recent Form Jockey - 1 wins from 23 in the last 14 days (4%)
Still seeking a first Grade 1 win over fences; form dipped last time; others preferred
85-124
Age: 8
Weight: 11-10
OR: 158
Days: 38
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Feb 25 | Leo Leopardstown | 17f Y | ChG1 | 11-12 | 4/8 | Solness (24L) | 10/1 | 156 | 141 |
| 7 Dec 24 | San Sandown | 15.5f Sft | ChG1 | 11-10 | 2/6 | Jonbon (8L) | 15/2 | 155 | 163 |
| 10 Nov 24 | Naa Naas | 16f Gd | ChG3 | 11-5 | 1/5 | Marine Nationale (7½L) | 7/2 | 146 | 162 |
| 13 Apr 24 | Ain Aintree | 16f GS | NvChG1 | 11-7 | 5/10 | Found A Fifty (12½L) | 18/1 | 147 | 150 |
| 12 Mar 24 | Chl Cheltenham | 16f Sft | NvChG1 | 11-7 | 8/10 | Gaelic Warrior (39L) | 11/2 | 147 | 130 |
| 12 Jan 24 | Naa Naas | 16f Sft | NvCh | 11-8 | 1/5 | Sa Fureur (2¼L) | 5/1 | - | 144 |
Cold Recent Form Jockey - 0 wins from 13 in the last 14 days (0%)
Has shown major improvement with front-running Grade 1 wins at Leopardstown the last twice
132411
Age: 7
Weight: 11-10
OR: 162
Days: 38
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Feb 25 | Leo Leopardstown | 17f Y | ChG1 | 11-12 tp | 1/8 | Marine Nationale (2L) | 6/1 | 158 | 166 |
| 27 Dec 24 | Leo Leopardstown | 17f Gd/Y | ChG1 | 11-12 tp | 1/9 | Gaelic Warrior (3¾L) | 28/1 | 153 | 162 |
| 7 Dec 24 | San Sandown | 15.5f Sft | ChG1 | 11-10 tp | 4/6 | Jonbon (25L) | 18/1 | 153 | 148 |
| 16 Nov 24 | Nav Navan | 16f Y | ChG2 | 11-4 tp | 2/6 | Found A Fifty (nk) | 12/1 | 153 | 150 |
| 7 Nov 24 | Clo Clonmel | 21f Gd | ChG2 | 11-3 tp | 3/6 | Saint Sam (7¾L) | 9/4 | 154 | 149 |
| 25 Oct 24 | Sli Sligo | 18f Y | H | 11-12 tp | 1/3 | Colonel Mustard (3L) | 10/11F | - | 148 |
Verdict
Jonbon isn't totally bombproof back at Cheltenham but he'd be a worthy winner. The most persuasive alternative is MARINE NATIONALE.
Marine Nationale
Betting Forecast:
4/5 Jonbon,
9/2 Marine Nationale,
13/2 Energumene,
7/1 Solness,
12/1 Found A Fifty,
20/1 Captain Guinness,
25/1 Quilixios,
33/1 Libberty Hunter
Relevant Tips
No tips currently available.
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