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CHELTENHAM
24 January 2026
Saturday 24th January
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Betfair Cotswold Chase (Grade 2) (GBB Race) (Class 1) Racecard
- Channel:
- Distance: 3m 1f 56y
- Going: Soft
- Runners
- 4
- Type
- Chase Turf
- Surface
- Turf
- Weather
- Sunny
Selection
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Racecard
No.(Draw)
Runner
Best Odds
C
Course Winner - Won before at this course
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Going Specialist - 5 wins from 9 starts on this ground (56%)
Hot Recent Form Jockey - 11 wins from 35 in the last 14 days (31%)
Top-class 9yo; easy winner of Betfair Chase on reappearance; again looks the one to beat
2P12-1
Age: 9
Weight: 11-10
OR: 166
Days: 63
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 11 Apr 24 | Ain Aintree | 20f Sft | NvChG1 | 11-7 | 3/5 | Il Etait Temps (9¼L) | 11/10F | 158 | 160 |
CD
C&D Winner - Won before on this course at this distance
C
3 x Course Winner - Won 3 times before at this course
D
2 x Distance Winner - Won 2 times before at this distance
Course Specialist - 3 wins from 5 starts here (60%)
Distance Specialist - 2 wins from 3 starts at this distance (67%)
Going Specialist - 4 wins from 6 starts on this ground (67%)
Cold Recent Form Jockey - 1 wins from 23 in the last 14 days (4%)
Cold Recent Form Trainer - 0 wins from 19 in the last 14 days (0%)
Won this race last year and ran creditably in handicap here on return; should give running
/31P-2
Age: 11
Weight: 11-10
OR: 162
Days: 43
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 15 Mar 24 | Chl Cheltenham | 26.5f Sft | ChG1 | 11-10 | 4/11 | Galopin Des Champs (15½L) | 16/1 | 168 | 166 |
| 17 Feb 24 | Asc Ascot | 21f GS | ChG1 | 11-10 | 2/4 | Pic D'orhy (5½L) | 5/4F | 170 | 155 |
C
3 x Course Winner - Won 3 times before at this course
D
3 x Distance Winner - Won 3 times before at this distance
Last seen winning Kerry National in September 2024; no forlorn hope if ready to roll
25/51-
Age: 11
Weight: 11-4
OR: 162
Days: 486
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Sep 24 | Lis Listowel | 24f Sft | HcChG3 | 11-4 t | 1/17 | Horantzau d'Airy (4¼L) | 6/1 | 149 | 155 |
| 19 Jul 24 | Kln Killarney | 17f Gd | HcCh | 11-11 t | 5/7 | Gaelic Arc (34L) | 11/2 | 149 | 119 |
| 13 Apr 24 | Ain Aintree | 24.5f GS | HG1 | 11-10 t | 5/10 | Strong Leader (24L) | 3/1F | 159 | 134 |
| 14 Mar 24 | Chl Cheltenham | 24f Sft | HG1 | 11-10 t | 2/12 | Teahupoo (3¾L) | 9/1 | 156 | 160 |
| 29 Dec 23 | Leo Leopardstown | 24.5f Sft | NvChG1 | 11-10 t | 3/6 | Grangeclare West (16L) | 3/1 | - | 137 |
| 25 Nov 23 | Pun Punchestown | 24f Sft | NvChG2 | 11-3 t | 3/7 | Favori De Champdou (15½L) | 11/4 | - | 134 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Not disgraced over hurdles last time; should be suited by this return to fences and 3m+
25-293
Age: 8
Weight: 11-4
OR: 164
Days: 24
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 30 Apr 24 | Pun Punchestown | 25f Y | NvChG1 | 11-10 | 1/7 | Monty's Star (¾L) | 5/2J | 150 | 155 |
Verdict
Last year's winner L'Homme Presse is respected but won't find it easy with GREY DAWNING who won the Betfair with plenty in hand.
Grey Dawning
Betting Forecast:
8/13 Grey Dawning,
100/30 Spillane's Tower,
9/2 L'Homme Presse,
12/1 Flooring Porter
Relevant Tips
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Cheltenham Schedule
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14:40 Fred Winter Juvenile Handicap Hurdle (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race)
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16:00 BetMGM Queen Mother Champion Chase (Grade 1) (GBB Race)
16:40 Debenhams Johnny Henderson Grand Annual Challenge Cup Handicap Chase (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race)
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16:40 Festival Challenge Cup Open Hunters' Chase
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