Wednesday racing: Hannon's 780-mile Musselburgh raid and a Nicholls newcomer to watch
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CHELTENHAM
14 November 2026
Saturday 14th November
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Paddy Power Gold Cup Handicap Chase (Premier Handicap) (Registered As The William Holman) (GBB Race) (Class 1) Racecard
- Channel:
- Distance: 2m 4f 44y
- Going: Good
- Runners
- 13
- Type
- Chase Turf
- Surface
- Turf
- Weather
- Partly cloudy
Selection
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Meetmebythesea
Selected at:
3/1
Ben Pauling’s Meetmebythesea landed the Jack Richards Novices’ Handicap Chase at the Cheltenham Festival with plenty in hand last term and the form has been boosted by the runner-up. He could develop into a Ryanair type and he has the ideal profile for this race.
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No.(Draw)
Runner
Best Odds
C
2 x Course Winner - Won 2 times before at this course
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Good performances were scarce last season but he won in fine style here on New Year's Day
155PF-
Age: 8
Weight: 12-0
OR: 155
Days: 210
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Apr 26 | Ayr Ayr | 16.5f Hy | HcChG3 | 12-0 | F/7 | Moudan () | 20/1 | 158 | - |
| 10 Apr 26 | Ain Aintree | 21f GS | HcChG3 | 11-13 | PU/27 | Will The Wise () | 33/1 | 159 | - |
| 12 Mar 26 | Chl Cheltenham | 20.5f Gd | ChG1 | 11-10 | 5/7 | Heart Wood (35L) | 18/1 | 160 | 144 |
| 18 Jan 26 | Wdr Windsor | 22f Sft | 2Ch | 11-6 | 5/5 | Protektorat (21L) | 3/1 | 160 | 142 |
| 1 Jan 26 | Chl Cheltenham | 20.5f Gd | HcChG3 | 11-12 | 1/9 | Il Ridoto (9½L) | 6/1 | 154 | 165 |
| 7 Dec 25 | Kel Kelso | 17f Sft | 2HcCh | 12-0 | 3/9 | Saint Segal (9½L) | 3/1F | 156 | 157 |
C
Course Winner - Won before at this course
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Hot Recent Form Jockey - 9 wins from 31 in the last 14 days (29%)
Won the novice handicap at the Festival here and the form has worked out extremely well
/1161-
Age: 6
Weight: 11-10
OR: 151
Days: 247
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Mar 26 | Chl Cheltenham | 20.5f Gd | NvHcCh | 10-13 | 1/18 | Gold Dancer (4¾L) | 9/1 | 139 | 153 |
| 7 Feb 26 | Nby Newbury | 16.5f Hy | ChG2 | 11-2 | 6/6 | Lulamba (51L) | 12/1 | 139 | 121 |
| 13 Jan 26 | Ayr Ayr | 16.5f Hy | 3NvCh | 11-8 | 1/5 | Dedicated Hero (1¾L) | 5/2 | 138 | 137 |
| 15 Nov 25 | Wet Wetherby | 15f Sft | 3NvHcCh | 11-4 | 1/5 | Push The Button (½L) | 5/4F | 133 | 138 |
| 8 Mar 25 | San Sandown | 20f GS | NvHcHG3 | 11-8 | 3/16 | Laurens Bay (¾L) | 100/30 | 128 | 131 |
| 24 Jan 25 | Don Doncaster | 16.5f GS | 3NvH | 11-5 | 1/8 | Mythical Moon (nk) | 1/2F | 126 | 118 |
C
Course Winner - Won before at this course
D
2 x Distance Winner - Won 2 times before at this distance
Won the 3m1f Ultima here in March; returns minus cheekpieces and over a shorter trip
53514-
Age: 9
Weight: 11-9
OR: 150
Days: 217
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Apr 26 | Ain Aintree | 34.5f GS | HcChG3 | 10-4 tp | 4/34 | I Am Maximus (4¼L) | 12/1 | 146 | 151 |
| 10 Mar 26 | Chl Cheltenham | 25f GS | HcChG3 | 11-3 tp1 | 1/22 | Jagwar (½L) | 18/1 | 146 | 155 |
| 17 Jan 26 | Hay Haydock | 25.5f GS | HcChG3 | 11-1 t | 5/6 | Imperial Saint (9L) | 100/30J | 146 | 145 |
| 20 Dec 25 | Asc Ascot | 24f GS | HcChG3 | 11-5 t | 3/12 | Deep Cave (½L) | 6/1 | 145 | 152 |
| 8 Nov 25 | Ain Aintree | 21f GS | 2HcCh | 12-0 t | 5/17 | Colonel Harry (8L) | 17/2 | 146 | 148 |
| 21 Apr 25 | Fai Fairyhouse | 29f Sft/Hy | HcChG3 | 11-4 t | 5/30 | Haiti Couleurs (24L) | 9/1 | 146 | 133 |
C
Course Winner - Won before at this course
D
2 x Distance Winner - Won 2 times before at this distance
Hot Recent Form Jockey - 21 wins from 53 in the last 14 days (40%)
Grade 1 novice chase 2nd for Paul Nicholls; Harry Skelton's mount of Dan Skelton's three
21522-
Age: 7
Weight: 11-7
OR: 148
Days: 219
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Apr 26 | Ain Aintree | 20f GS | NvChG1 | 11-7 p | 2/5 | Koktail Divin (2¼L) | 22/1 | 143 | 151 |
| 14 Mar 26 | Kem Kempton | 20.5f Gd | 2HcCh | 11-11 p1 | 2/7 | Teddy Blue (nk) | 13/2 | 141 | 151 |
| 26 Dec 25 | Kem Kempton | 24f Gd | NvChG1 | 11-7 | 5/6 | Kitzbuhel (27L) | 12/1 | 147 | 132 |
| 8 Nov 25 | Wcn Wincanton | 20f Gd | NvChG2 | 11-4 | 1/5 | Breaking Cover (1L) | EvensF | 147 | 137 |
| 18 Oct 25 | Nab Newton Abbot | 21f GS | 2Ch | 10-10 | 2/4 | Riskintheground (¾L) | 2/9F | 151 | 130 |
| 26 Apr 25 | San Sandown | 21.5f Gd | HG2 | 11-10 | 1/6 | Salver (hd) | 10/1 | 148 | 151 |
C
Course Winner - Won before at this course
D
7 x Distance Winner - Won 7 times before at this distance
Kept on for third in the Charlie Hall; might have an each-way shout back in a handicap
-21363
Age: 9
Weight: 11-5
OR: 146
Days: 14
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Oct 26 | Wet Wetherby | 24f Gd | ChG2 | 11-8 t | 3/6 | Pic d'Orhy (9L) | 28/1 | 146 | 150 |
| 14 Oct 26 | Ffo Ffos Las | 19.5f Sft | 2HcCh | 11-6 t | 6/8 | Torneo (31L) | 25/1 | 147 | 118 |
| 28 Jun 26 | Utt Uttoxeter | 24f Gd | 2HcCh | 11-12 t | 3/13 | Imperial Alex (¾L) | 5/1 | 144 | 148 |
| 7 Jun 26 | Per Perth | 24f Gd | 2HcCh | 11-4 t | 1/10 | Breizh River (¾L) | 9/2 | 140 | 148 |
| 24 May 26 | Utt Uttoxeter | 20f Gd | 2HcCh | 11-9 t | 2/6 | Glengouly (11L) | 5/6F | 140 | 138 |
| 15 Apr 26 | Hay Haydock | 20f Gd | HcChG2 | 11-4 t | 1/11 | Zurich (nk) | 4/1 | 136 | 146 |
C
Course Winner - Won before at this course
D
2 x Distance Winner - Won 2 times before at this distance
Not at her best in the spring but won Grade 2 Arkle Trial here last November
1135-4
Age: 7
Weight: 11-1
OR: 142
Days: 200
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Apr 26 | Pun Punchestown | 25f Y | NvChG1 | 11-3 | 4/9 | Western Fold (9L) | 12/1 | 142 | 139 |
| 13 Mar 26 | Chl Cheltenham | 20.5f GS | ChG2M | 11-5 | 5/8 | Dinoblue (23L) | 6/1 | 143 | 141 |
| 26 Dec 25 | Leo Leopardstown | 17f Y | NvChG1 | 11-5 | 3/9 | Romeo Coolio (12½L) | 9/2 | 143 | 137 |
| 15 Nov 25 | Chl Cheltenham | 16f Sft | NvChG2 | 10-11 | 1/6 | Be Aware (1½L) | 6/5F | 145 | 146 |
| 19 Oct 25 | Lim Limerick | 19f Y/Sft | ChM | 11-7 | 1/9 | Tareze (11L) | 8/15F | - | 140 |
| 3 May 25 | Pun Punchestown | 20.5f Y | HG1M | 11-7 | 5/6 | Jade De Grugy (15L) | 11/1 | 143 | 133 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
BF
Beaten Favourite - Losing favourite last time out
0-7 over fences but some strong form here last season and he could have a big say
223P-2
Age: 7
Weight: 11-0
OR: 141
Days: 28
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Oct 26 | Nab Newton Abbot | 21f Gd | 2Ch | 10-10 t | 2/4 | El Capitaine (1¾L) | 5/4J | 142 | 127 |
| 18 Apr 26 | Ayr Ayr | 32f Hy | HcChG3 | 11-13 t | PU/16 | Kap Vert () | 12/1 | 144 | - |
| 10 Mar 26 | Chl Cheltenham | 25f GS | HcChG3 | 10-10 t | 3/22 | Johnnywho (¾L) | 10/1 | 139 | 145 |
| 17 Feb 26 | Nby Newbury | 16.5f Sft | 3NvCh | 11-2 t | 2/3 | Personal Ambition (17L) | 2/5F | 139 | 122 |
| 24 Jan 26 | Chl Cheltenham | 20.5f Sft | 2NvHcCh | 11-12 t | 2/9 | Jordans Cross (nse) | 12/1 | 135 | 142 |
| 5 Dec 25 | San Sandown | 24f GS | NvChG2 | 11-4 t | 4/4 | Salver (60L) | 7/2 | 138 | 116 |
CD
C&D Winner - Won before on this course at this distance
D
2 x Distance Winner - Won 2 times before at this distance
C&D win three weeks ago on second start for stable; remains on a handy mark back up 4lb
67-931
Age: 9
Weight: 10-11
OR: 138
Days: 21
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Oct 26 | Chl Cheltenham | 20f Gd | 3NvHcCh | 11-10 h | 1/9 | Rockonliam (1½L) | 25/1 | 134 | 141 |
| 4 Oct 26 | Utt Uttoxeter | 16f Gd | 3Ch | 11-0 | 3/3 | Country Mile (15L) | 15/2 | 137 | 120 |
| 9 May 26 | Kln Killarney | 26f Gd/Y | HcCh | 11-12 t | 9/11 | Pride Of Place (70L) | 4/1 | 137 | 76 |
| 10 Apr 26 | Ain Aintree | 21f GS | HcChG3 | 10-8 t | 7/27 | Will The Wise (13½L) | 25/1 | 140 | 136 |
| 10 Mar 26 | Chl Cheltenham | 20f GS | HcChG3 | 11-1 t | 6/23 | Madara (14L) | 22/1 | 141 | 140 |
| 1 Feb 26 | Leo Leopardstown | 21.5f Sft | HcChG3 | 11-1 t | 12/23 | Backmersackme (39L) | 20/1 | 141 | 112 |
C
2 x Course Winner - Won 2 times before at this course
D
3 x Distance Winner - Won 3 times before at this distance
BF
Beaten Favourite - Losing favourite last time out
10yo; has never won off a mark this high over fences and pulled up on last month's return
21B4-P
Age: 10
Weight: 10-11
OR: 138
Days: 31
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Oct 26 | Ffo Ffos Las | 24f Sft | 2HcCh | 12-0 t | PU/8 | The Boola Boss () | 100/30F | 140 | - |
| 4 Apr 26 | Hay Haydock | 20f Gd | 2HcCh | 11-7 t | 4/17 | Outlaw Peter (7¼L) | 11/4F | 141 | 142 |
| 10 Mar 26 | Chl Cheltenham | 20f GS | HcChG3 | 11-1 t | BD/23 | Madara () | 20/1 | 141 | - |
| 7 Feb 26 | War Warwick | 20f Hy | 2HcCh | 10-11 t | 1/7 | Fugitif (13L) | 7/2J | 133 | 144 |
| 3 May 25 | Utt Uttoxeter | 24f Gd | 2HcCh | 10-13 t | 2/14 | Coco Mademoiselle (4¼L) | 12/1 | 132 | 137 |
| 11 Mar 25 | Chl Cheltenham | 25f GS | HcChG3 | 10-8 t1 | F/24 | Myretown () | 50/1 | 132 | - |
CD
C&D Winner - Won before on this course at this distance
Won competitive C&D novice h'cap last October; last month's run might have put him spot on
1352-5
Age: 7
Weight: 10-11
OR: 138
Days: 27
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Oct 26 | Lim Limerick | 19.5f Gd/Y | HcCh | 11-12 | 5/8 | Miners Bridge (17½L) | 3/1 | 135 | 123 |
| 15 Apr 26 | Hay Haydock | 20f Gd | HcChG2 | 11-2 | 2/11 | Riskintheground (nk) | 9/2 | 134 | 144 |
| 10 Mar 26 | Chl Cheltenham | 20f GS | HcChG3 | 10-8 | 5/23 | Madara (14L) | 10/1 | 134 | 133 |
| 13 Dec 25 | Don Doncaster | 19f GS | 3NvHcCh | 11-8 | 3/5 | Jordans Cross (3¾L) | 7/2 | 131 | 135 |
| 25 Oct 25 | Chl Cheltenham | 20f Gd | 3NvHcCh | 11-0 | 1/14 | Crest Of Fortune (2¼L) | 10/1 | 125 | 133 |
| 5 Oct 25 | Kln Killarney | 17f Y | HcCh | 11-10 | 1/7 | Prince Of Air (hd) | 15/2 | 118 | 120 |
Fourth in the Grand Annual in March; step back up in trip is well worth a go; contender
/224-U
Age: 7
Weight: 10-8
OR: 135
Days: 198
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Apr 26 | Pun Punchestown | 16.5f Y | HcChL | 11-1 ht | UR/20 | Come Walk With Me () | 5/1 | 132 | - |
| 11 Mar 26 | Chl Cheltenham | 16f Gd | HcChG3 | 10-9 ht1 | 4/20 | Martator (5¾L) | 10/1 | 136 | 136 |
| 26 Dec 25 | Leo Leopardstown | 17f Y | HcCh | 10-12 t | 2/20 | Addragoole (2¼L) | 7/2F | 128 | 133 |
| 26 Oct 25 | Wex Wexford | 19.5f Gd/Y | HcCh | 11-7 t | 2/11 | Nouvotic (1¾L) | 8/1 | 125 | 129 |
| 20 Apr 25 | Fai Fairyhouse | 17f Sft/Hy | NvHcChL | 10-9 t | 6/9 | Hillsdale (13½L) | 9/2 | 127 | 119 |
| 20 Feb 25 | Pun Punchestown | 16f Sft | NvCh | 11-9 t | 6/6 | Springt De La Mare (29L) | 9/4F | 129 | 113 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Going Specialist - 2 wins from 3 starts on this ground (67%)
Hot Recent Form Jockey - 13 wins from 34 in the last 14 days (38%)
Hot Recent Form Trainer - 11 wins from 27 in the last 14 days (41%)
Today's company demands another step forward but this 6yo is clearly thriving
2461-1
Age: 6
Weight: 10-7
OR: 134
Days: 31
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Oct 26 | Ffo Ffos Las | 19.5f Sft | 2HcCh | 10-2 | 1/8 | Southoftheborder (2L) | 4/1 | 129 | 134 |
| 24 Apr 26 | Chp Chepstow | 16f Gd | 3HcCh | 12-0 | 1/3 | Parramount (13L) | 8/13F | 125 | 133 |
| 2 Apr 26 | Chp Chepstow | 19.5f GS | 2HcCh | 10-5 | 6/6 | Blow Your Wad (22L) | 8/1 | 128 | 115 |
| 28 Feb 26 | Kel Kelso | 17f GS | 3HcCh | 11-13 | 4/8 | Doyen Du Bar (12L) | 100/30 | 129 | 131 |
| 18 Jan 26 | Wdr Windsor | 16f Sft | 2HcCh | 10-12 | 2/6 | Highlands Legacy (hd) | 100/30 | 125 | 131 |
| 17 Dec 25 | Nby Newbury | 16.5f GS | 3HcCh | 11-4 | 4/6 | Mighty Bandit (4½L) | 6/1 | 126 | 131 |
D
3 x Distance Winner - Won 3 times before at this distance
BF
Beaten Favourite - Losing favourite last time out
Distance Specialist - 3 wins from 5 starts at this distance (60%)
Going Specialist - 5 wins from 9 starts on this ground (56%)
Five wins between April and August but beaten on last two starts and looks vulnerable
112123
Age: 6
Weight: 10-5
OR: 132
Days: 53
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Sep 26 | War Warwick | 25.5f GF | 3HcCh | 11-13 p | 3/3 | Fever Dream (3¾L) | EvensF | 132 | 134 |
| 7 Sep 26 | Per Perth | 20f Gd | 3NvHcCh | 11-10 p | 2/2 | Follow Your Luck (nk) | 6/5 | 132 | 134 |
| 20 Aug 26 | Str Stratford | 22.5f GF | 3NvHcCh | 11-10 p | 1/3 | Krak (10L) | 11/8F | 128 | 134 |
| 20 Jul 26 | Crt Cartmel | 17.5f Gd | 3NvHcCh | 11-10 p1 | 2/4 | Passing Diamond (4¾L) | 3/1 | 128 | 134 |
| 3 Jun 26 | Nab Newton Abbot | 21f Gd | 4NvHcCh | 12-2 | 1/3 | Doc McCoy (4¼L) | EvensF | 125 | 134 |
| 24 May 26 | Kel Kelso | 21.5f Gd | 4HcCh | 12-0 | 1/5 | Royal Deeside (1¼L) | 5/2 | 118 | 126 |
2
CD
C
D
Madara p
T: Dan Skelton
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
2 x Distance Winner - Won 2 times before at this distance
5213-3
Age: 7
Weight: 11-11
OR: 152
Days: 13
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Nov 26 | Crl Carlisle | 20f GS | 2HcH | 12-0 | 3/10 | Perseus Way (4L) | 5/1 | 145 | 146 |
| 10 Apr 26 | Ain Aintree | 21f GS | HcChG3 | 11-4 p | 3/27 | Will The Wise (2½L) | 7/2F | 150 | 155 |
| 10 Mar 26 | Chl Cheltenham | 20f GS | HcChG3 | 11-0 p | 1/23 | Will The Wise (7½L) | 3/1F | 140 | 155 |
| 2 Feb 26 | Kem Kempton | 20.5f GS | 3HcCh | 12-0 | 2/7 | Issam (6½L) | 16/5 | 140 | 140 |
| 27 Dec 25 | Wet Wetherby | 15f Sft | 2HcCh | 11-6 | 5/6 | Traprain Law (21L) | 11/2 | 140 | 126 |
| 14 Dec 24 | Chl Cheltenham | 20.5f GS | HcChG3 | 10-6 p | 2/11 | Gemirande (1L) | 11/4F | 140 | 147 |
12
D
Norn Iron t
T: Harry Derham
D
2 x Distance Winner - Won 2 times before at this distance
Distance Specialist - 2 wins from 3 starts at this distance (67%)
2311-2
Age: 8
Weight: 10-10
OR: 137
Days: 197
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 May 26 | Pun Punchestown | 20.5f Y | NvHcChL | 11-1 t | 2/22 | Funiculi Funicula (3L) | 12/1 | 131 | 137 |
| 7 Mar 26 | San Sandown | 20f Sft | 3HcCh | 11-11 t | 1/3 | Toothless (4½L) | 4/6F | 124 | 137 |
| 31 Jan 26 | San Sandown | 20f Sft | 3NvHcCh | 11-1 t1 | 1/5 | Risk De Pluie (5½L) | 11/4 | 116 | 131 |
| 1 Jan 26 | Wdr Windsor | 16f Gd | 4NvHcCh | 11-11 | 3/4 | Koukeo (12L) | 4/7F | 118 | 122 |
| 11 Dec 25 | War Warwick | 16.5f Sft | 4NvHcCh | 11-11 | 2/9 | Chuggy (12L) | 15/8F | 118 | 120 |
| 21 Apr 25 | Plu Plumpton | 16f Gd | 3MdH | 11-6 | 1/4 | Start Again (19L) | 2/11F | 118 | 113 |
Verdict
Having run a mighty race from the front when third in the Ultima, it may well be that today's trip is an ideal fit for QUEBECOIS (nap).
Quebecois
Betting Forecast:
11/4 Meetmebythesea,
4/1 Blueking d'Oroux,
11/2 Quebecois,
13/2 July Flower,
10/1 Zurich,
11/1 Madara,
14/1 O'Moore Park,
Torneo,
16/1 Release The Beast,
20/1 Johnnywho,
25/1 Matata,
Riskintheground,
66/1 Guard Your Dreams,
Dunkerque
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