Betting Masterclass: Beginners guide to winning at the Cheltenham Festival 🎓
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CHELTENHAM
1 January 2025
Wednesday 1st January
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Betfair Exchange Handicap Chase (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race) (Class 1) Racecard
- Channel:
- Distance: 2m 4f 127y
- Going: Soft
- Runners
- 8
- Type
- Chase Turf
- Surface
- Turf
- Weather
- Rain
Selection
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Racecard
No.(Draw)
Runner
Best Odds
CD
C&D Winner - Won before on this course at this distance
D
3 x Distance Winner - Won 3 times before at this distance
Won this contest two years ago but was in much better form at the time
/3F-30
Age: 10
Weight: 11-6
OR: 148
Days: 32
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Nov 24 | Nby Newbury | 26f GS | HcChG3 | 11-11 tp1 | 12/13 | Kandoo Kid (56L) | 28/1 | 151 | 110 |
| 1 Nov 24 | Wet Wetherby | 19.5f Gd | HcChG3 | 12-0 t | 3/4 | Genois (13½L) | 5/2 | 153 | 149 |
| 2 Dec 23 | Nby Newbury | 26f GS | HcChG3 | 11-1 t | F/20 | Datsalrightgino () | 10/1 | 156 | - |
| 4 Nov 23 | Wet Wetherby | 24f Sft | ChG2 | 11-6 t | 3/4 | Gentlemansgame (23L) | 10/1 | 156 | 147 |
| 15 Apr 23 | Ain Aintree | 25f GS | HcChG3 | 11-7 t1 | 1/15 | Bowtogreatness (1½L) | 15/2 | 151 | 159 |
| 16 Mar 23 | Chl Cheltenham | 20.5f Sft | HcChG3 | 11-9 | 11/23 | Seddon (16L) | 15/2 | 152 | 147 |
Non-stayer over 3m2f last time; remains of interest, with this race looking an ideal spot
364-20
Age: 8
Weight: 11-4
OR: 146
Days: 32
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Nov 24 | Nby Newbury | 26f GS | HcChG3 | 11-8 t | 11/13 | Kandoo Kid (43L) | 10/1 | 148 | 122 |
| 3 Nov 24 | Crl Carlisle | 20f GS | ChL | 11-10 t | 2/4 | Marble Sands (3¾L) | 11/8F | 145 | 152 |
| 11 Apr 24 | Ain Aintree | 20f Sft | NvChG1 | 11-7 t | 4/5 | Il Etait Temps (18L) | 22/1 | 147 | 148 |
| 14 Mar 24 | Chl Cheltenham | 20f Sft | NvChG1 | 11-7 t | 6/11 | Grey Dawning (17½L) | 28/1 | 147 | 147 |
| 3 Feb 24 | San Sandown | 20f Gd | NvChG1 | 11-7 t | 3/5 | Nickle Back (29L) | 7/1 | 148 | 128 |
| 13 Jan 24 | Wet Wetherby | 19.5f Sft | NvChG2 | 11-4 t | 1/4 | Trelawne (1¾L) | 5/4F | 148 | 152 |
C
Course Winner - Won before at this course
D
2 x Distance Winner - Won 2 times before at this distance
Ran well in C&D novice chase last month; the type to win a good handicap in this sphere
2U-132
Age: 8
Weight: 11-3
OR: 145
Days: 19
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Dec 24 | Chl Cheltenham | 20.5f GS | 2NvCh | 11-12 | 2/5 | Jango Baie (6½L) | 13/2 | 145 | 150 |
| 15 Nov 24 | Chl Cheltenham | 24.5f Gd | NvChL | 11-9 | 3/4 | Hyland (4½L) | 2/1J | 145 | 143 |
| 12 Oct 24 | Chp Chepstow | 19.5f Gd | NvChL | 11-5 | 1/5 | Insurrection (1¼L) | 100/30 | - | 141 |
| 12 Apr 24 | Ain Aintree | 20f Sft | HcHG3 | 12-0 t | UR/19 | Kateira () | 25/1 | 145 | 145 |
| 4 Feb 24 | Mus Musselburgh | 24f Sft | 2HcH | 12-0 t | 2/14 | Curley Finger (nk) | 4/1J | 143 | 145 |
| 1 Jan 24 | Chl Cheltenham | 24f Hy | 2HcH | 12-0 t1 | 4/10 | Butch (14L) | 9/2 | 143 | 137 |
D
5 x Distance Winner - Won 5 times before at this distance
Distance Specialist - 5 wins from 9 starts at this distance (56%)
Better suited by the track when beating Colonel Harry at Carlisle two starts ago
P16-13
Age: 9
Weight: 11-2
OR: 144
Days: 32
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Nov 24 | Ncs Newcastle | 23.5f Gd | HcChG3 | 11-11 | 3/13 | Frero Banbou (17½L) | 14/1 | 146 | 146 |
| 3 Nov 24 | Crl Carlisle | 20f GS | ChL | 11-4 | 1/4 | Colonel Harry (3¾L) | 15/8 | 146 | 148 |
| 5 Oct 24 | Sth Southwell (AW) | 8f St | 4Nv | 9-7 | 9/11 | Sardinian Warrior (21L) | 66/1 | - | 44 |
| 16 Sep 24 | Kem Kempton (AW) | 12f St/Slw | 4Nv | 9-11 | 6/7 | Shader (7½L) | 150/1 | - | 72 |
| 20 Apr 24 | Ayr Ayr | 24f Sft | 2NvHcCh | 11-9 | 6/13 | Sharjah (17½L) | 9/1 | 147 | 138 |
| 5 Mar 24 | Sth Southwell (AW) | 12f St | 4Nv | 9-5 | 6/12 | Cannon Rock (4¾L) | 7/1 | - | 69 |
CD
C&D Winner - Won before on this course at this distance
D
3 x Distance Winner - Won 3 times before at this distance
2-2 this term, winning the December Gold Cup over C&D latest; better than ever; respected
550-11
Age: 9
Weight: 11-2
OR: 144
Days: 18
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Dec 24 | Chl Cheltenham | 20.5f GS | HcChG3 | 10-2 | 1/11 | Madara (1L) | 11/2 | 136 | 152 |
| 22 Nov 24 | Asc Ascot | 21f Gd | 2HcCh | 10-12 | 1/7 | Nocte Volatus (7½L) | 100/30 | 128 | 144 |
| 17 Apr 24 | Chl Cheltenham | 20.5f Gd | HcChG2 | 10-6 | 10/12 | In Excelsis Deo (25L) | 17/2 | 131 | 116 |
| 13 Mar 24 | Chl Cheltenham | 16f Sft | HcChG3 | 10-6 | 5/16 | Unexpected Party (17L) | 40/1 | 134 | 130 |
| 2 Mar 24 | Nby Newbury | 20f Hy | HcChG3 | 10-13 | 5/9 | Heltenham (21L) | 12/1 | 134 | 126 |
| 19 Apr 23 | Chl Cheltenham | 20.5f Gd | HcChG2 | 11-5 | 3/12 | Caribean Boy (4L) | 7/1 | 135 | 136 |
CD
C&D Winner - Won before on this course at this distance
C
2 x Course Winner - Won 2 times before at this course
D
5 x Distance Winner - Won 5 times before at this distance
Course Specialist - 2 wins from 3 starts here (67%)
Cold Recent Form Jockey - 0 wins from 10 in the last 14 days (0%)
Cold Recent Form Trainer - 0 wins from 14 in the last 14 days (0%)
Won the 2023 Plate; only fifth in veterans' event back here last time
23-8P5
Age: 12
Weight: 11-1
OR: 143
Days: 19
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Dec 24 | Chl Cheltenham | 20.5f GS | 2HcCh | 11-10 | 5/10 | Numitor (7½L) | 13/2 | 146 | 141 |
| 13 Oct 24 | Naa Naas | 16f Y | Hc | 9-3 | 9/20 | Comfort Zone (9½L) | 10/1 | 90 | 81 |
| 27 Sep 24 | Lis Listowel | 14f Sft | 10-11 | 1/12 | Ascending (5L) | 7/2J | 84 | 94 | |
| 23 Aug 24 | Kln Killarney | 17f Y/Sft | 11-1 | 1/5 | Brogue (¾L) | 4/1 | - | 83 | |
| 17 Jun 24 | Klb Kilbeggan | 20f Gd/Y | HcCh | 11-5 | PU/9 | Optional Mix () | 5/1 | 147 | - |
| 1 May 24 | Pun Punchestown | 20.5f Gd/Y | HcChG3 | 11-8 | 8/17 | Lets Go Champ (24L) | 14/1 | 148 | 128 |
C
Course Winner - Won before at this course
D
3 x Distance Winner - Won 3 times before at this distance
Distance Specialist - 3 wins from 5 starts at this distance (60%)
Irish 8yo who scored gamely here in October and may do better still; interesting
28441F
Age: 8
Weight: 10-9
OR: 137
Days: 45
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Nov 24 | Nav Navan | 24f Y | HcChG3 | 11-0 tp | F/18 | Stuzzikini () | 11/1 | 134 | - |
| 26 Oct 24 | Chl Cheltenham | 20f Gd | 3NvHcCh | 11-7 tp1 | 1/11 | Weveallbeencaught (½L) | 20/1 | 134 | 139 |
| 10 Aug 24 | Klb Kilbeggan | 20f Gd | HcCh | 11-7 p1 | 4/7 | The Dara Man (22L) | 9/4F | 125 | 111 |
| 1 Aug 24 | Gal Galway | 22.5f Gd | Ch | 11-12 | 4/11 | Pink In The Park (1¾L) | 12/1 | - | 122 |
| 17 Jun 24 | Klb Kilbeggan | 20f Gd/Y | Ch | 11-10 | 8/14 | Ashdale Bob (62L) | 11/2 | - | 80 |
| 27 May 24 | Crt Cartmel | 25.5f Gd | 2HcH | 11-9 h | 2/12 | Tommie Beau (1¼L) | 15/2 | 131 | 130 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Hot Recent Form Trainer - 4 wins from 13 in the last 14 days (31%)
Good second in similar event over C&D last January; now 5lb higher but can't be ruled out
3521-3
Age: 8
Weight: 10-7
OR: 135
Days: 17
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Dec 24 | Crl Carlisle | 21f Sft | 3HcCh | 12-0 v | 3/7 | Grandads Cottage (12½L) | 4/1 | 136 | 133 |
| 3 Mar 24 | Hun Huntingdon | 20f Sft | 3HcCh | 11-13 b | 1/8 | Dibble Decker (nk) | 5/2F | 133 | 136 |
| 27 Jan 24 | Chl Cheltenham | 20.5f GS | HcChG3 | 10-2 b | 2/13 | Ga Law (1¾L) | 25/1 | 130 | 136 |
| 9 Dec 23 | Ain Aintree | 26f Hy | HcChG3 | 10-2 b | 5/12 | Chambard (137L) | 11/1 | 136 | 10 |
| 24 Oct 23 | Exe Exeter | 24.5f Gd | 3HcCh | 11-6 b | 3/11 | Any News (1L) | 6/1 | 127 | 131 |
| 19 May 23 | Ain Aintree | 25f Gd | 2HcCh | 11-6 b | 3/11 | Kinondo Kwetu (20L) | 3/1 | 129 | 126 |
1
D
Hitman tp
J: Harry Cobden
T: Paul Nicholls
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
9283-2
Age: 9
Weight: 12-0
OR: 156
Days: 66
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Oct 24 | Ain Aintree | 20f Gd | HcChG2 | 10-11 tp | 2/5 | Minella Drama (1¾L) | 11/2 | 157 | 158 |
| 27 Apr 24 | San Sandown | 23f Gd | ChG2 | 11-2 tb1 | 3/7 | Fantastic Lady (11½L) | 5/2J | 158 | 146 |
| 14 Mar 24 | Chl Cheltenham | 20.5f Sft | ChG1 | 11-10 tp | 8/11 | Protektorat (35L) | 40/1 | 157 | 139 |
| 10 Feb 24 | Nby Newbury | 23.5f Hy | ChG2 | 11-2 tp | 2/5 | Shishkin (4¼L) | 9/1 | 152 | 162 |
| 27 Jan 24 | Chl Cheltenham | 20.5f GS | HcChG3 | 11-9 tp | 9/13 | Ga Law (27L) | 12/1 | 156 | 140 |
| 29 Oct 23 | Ain Aintree | 20f GS | HcChG2 | 11-12 tp | 11/11 | Jetoile (114L) | 7/2F | 158 | 58 |
Verdict
Back down in distance, COLONEL HARRY gets the vote. Springwell Bay and Gemirande are respected.
Colonel Harry
Betting Forecast:
3/1 Springwell Bay,
7/2 Colonel Harry,
100/30 Gemirande,
9/1 Lisnamult Lad,
10/1 Midnight River,
Lounge Lizard,
12/1 Marble Sands,
14/1 Hitman,
16/1 Seddon
Relevant Tips
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Cheltenham Schedule
13:30 Sky Bet Supreme Novices' Hurdle (Grade 1) (GBB Race)
14:10 Arkle Challenge Trophy Novices' Chase (Grade 1) (GBB Race)
14:50 Ultima Handicap Chase (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race)
15:30 Unibet Champion Hurdle Challenge Trophy (Grade 1) (GBB Race)
16:10 Close Brothers Mares' Hurdle (Registered As The David Nicholson Mares' Hurdle) (Grade 1) (GBB Race)
16:50 Boodles Juvenile Handicap Hurdle (Registered As The Fred Winter) (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race)
17:30 National Hunt Challenge Cup Amateur Jockeys' Novices' Chase (Grade 2) (GBB Race)
13:30 Gallagher Novices' Hurdle (Grade 1) (GBB Race)
14:10 Brown Advisory Novices' Chase (Grade 1) (Registered As The Broadway Novices' Chase) (GBB Race)
14:50 Coral Cup Handicap Hurdle (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race)
15:30 Betway Queen Mother Champion Chase (Grade 1) (GBB Race)
16:10 Glenfarclas Chase (Cross Country Chase) (GBB Race) (POSSIBLE ENTRIES)
16:50 Johnny Henderson Grand Annual Challenge Cup Handicap Chase (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race)
17:30 Weatherbys Champion Bumper (A Standard Open NH Flat Race) (Grade 1) (GBB Race) (POSSIBLE ENTRIES)
13:30 Turners Novices' Chase (Grade 1) (Registered As The Golden Miller) (GBB Race)
14:10 Pertemps Network Final Handicap Hurdle (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race)
14:50 Ryanair Chase (Registered As The Festival Trophy) (Grade 1) (GBB Race)
15:30 Paddy Power Stayers' Hurdle (Grade 1) (GBB Race)
16:10 TrustATrader Plate Handicap Chase (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race)
16:50 Ryanair Mares' Novices' Hurdle (Grade 2) (Registered As The Dawn Run Mares' Novices' Hurdle) (GBB)
17:30 Fulke Walwyn Kim Muir Challenge Cup Amateur Jockeys' Handicap Chase(Sponsored By The JRL Group)(GBB)
13:30 JCB Triumph Hurdle (Grade 1) (GBB Race)
14:10 County Handicap Hurdle (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race)
14:50 Albert Bartlett Novices' Hurdle (Grade 1) (Registered As The Spa Novices' Hurdle) (GBB Race)
15:30 Boodles Cheltenham Gold Cup Chase (Grade 1) (GBB Race)
16:10 St. James's Place Festival Challenge Cup Open Hunters' Chase (POSSIBLE ENTRIES)
16:50 Mrs Paddy Power Mares' Chase (Registered As The Liberthine Mares' Chase) (Grade 2) (GBB Race)
17:30 Martin Pipe Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race)
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