3.20 CHELTENHAM
Trustmarque Ultima Handicap Chase (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race)
Prize: £84,405 Distance: 3m1f Class: Class 1 Age Band: 5yo+ Rating Band: Going: Good To Soft
1
Iroko
Jonjo O'Neill Jr,
Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero J Jonjo O'Neill Jr T Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero
Age 8 Weight 168 OR 157 RPR 163
Form 424-21 Won hot, 3-runner graduation chase at Ascot in December; entitled to considerable respect
Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero J Jonjo O'Neill Jr T Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero
Age 8 Weight 168 OR 157 RPR 163
Form 424-21 Won hot, 3-runner graduation chase at Ascot in December; entitled to considerable respect
6 tips
13/2
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2
Handstands
Ben Jones,
Ben Pauling J Ben Jones T Ben Pauling
Age 7 Weight 166 OR 155 RPR 163
Form 1P-243 2m4f Grade 1 novice chase win last February; needs something extra on this season's form
Ben Pauling J Ben Jones T Ben Pauling
Age 7 Weight 166 OR 155 RPR 163
Form 1P-243 2m4f Grade 1 novice chase win last February; needs something extra on this season's form
4 tips
12/1
3
Resplendent Grey
Sean Bowen,
Olly Murphy J Sean Bowen T Olly Murphy
Age 8 Weight 164 OR 153 RPR 163
Form 41-102 Won bet365 Gold Cup last April; each-way shout if minimising the mistakes; headgear change
Olly Murphy J Sean Bowen T Olly Murphy
Age 8 Weight 164 OR 153 RPR 163
Form 41-102 Won bet365 Gold Cup last April; each-way shout if minimising the mistakes; headgear change
5 tips
20/1
4
Jagwar
Mark Walsh,
Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero J Mark Walsh T Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero
Age 7 Weight 163 OR 152 RPR 166
Form 311-32 Won the 2m4f Plate here 12 months ago; this new trip could prompt further improvement
Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero J Mark Walsh T Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero
Age 7 Weight 163 OR 152 RPR 166
Form 311-32 Won the 2m4f Plate here 12 months ago; this new trip could prompt further improvement
1 nap
14 tips
3/1
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+10 
5
Blaze The Way
Danny Mullins,
Ms Margaret Mullins J Danny Mullins T Ms Margaret Mullins
Age 8 Weight 157 OR 146 RPR 158
Form 562415 Won in good style here in December and the ground was heavy when well beaten next time
Ms Margaret Mullins J Danny Mullins T Ms Margaret Mullins
Age 8 Weight 157 OR 146 RPR 158
Form 562415 Won in good style here in December and the ground was heavy when well beaten next time
2 tips
14/1
6
Leave Of Absence
Rex Dingle,
Anthony Honeyball J Rex Dingle T Anthony Honeyball
Age 9 Weight 157 OR 146 RPR 162
Form 1-1P23 Not disgraced in Grade 2 at Newbury latest; not ruled out each-way now back in a handicap
Anthony Honeyball J Rex Dingle T Anthony Honeyball
Age 9 Weight 157 OR 146 RPR 162
Form 1-1P23 Not disgraced in Grade 2 at Newbury latest; not ruled out each-way now back in a handicap
3 tips
20/1
7
Johnnywho
Richie McLernon,
Jonjo & A J O'Neill J Richie McLernon T Jonjo & A J O'Neill
Age 9 Weight 157 OR 146 RPR 163
Form 25-535 Below best at Haydock but wind op since and he went very close in last season's Kim Muir
Jonjo & A J O'Neill J Richie McLernon T Jonjo & A J O'Neill
Age 9 Weight 157 OR 146 RPR 163
Form 25-535 Below best at Haydock but wind op since and he went very close in last season's Kim Muir
9 tips
16/1
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8
Konfusion
Callum Bewley,
Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith J Callum Bewley T Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith
Age 8 Weight 156 OR 145 RPR 165
Form -1U113 Thrived towards end of 2025; good third most recently; further improvement not ruled out
Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith J Callum Bewley T Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith
Age 8 Weight 156 OR 145 RPR 165
Form -1U113 Thrived towards end of 2025; good third most recently; further improvement not ruled out
2 naps
8 tips
20/1
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9
Search For Glory
James Smith(5),
Gordon Elliott J James Smith(5) T Gordon Elliott
Age 9 Weight 156 OR 145 RPR 163
Form 0-022P Below par last time but each-way claims on earlier form, provided he finds some fluency
Gordon Elliott J James Smith(5) T Gordon Elliott
Age 9 Weight 156 OR 145 RPR 163
Form 0-022P Below par last time but each-way claims on earlier form, provided he finds some fluency
3 tips
40/1
10
Stolen Silver
Miss Olive Nicholls(5),
Georgina Nicholls J Miss Olive Nicholls(5) T Georgina Nicholls
Age 11 Weight 156 OR 145 RPR -
Form 64-0P3 Course winner who is well treated on his form in 2023 but this 11yo has struggled since
Georgina Nicholls J Miss Olive Nicholls(5) T Georgina Nicholls
Age 11 Weight 156 OR 145 RPR -
Form 64-0P3 Course winner who is well treated on his form in 2023 but this 11yo has struggled since
150/1
11
Imperial Saint
Callum Pritchard(3),
Philip Hobbs & Johnson White J Callum Pritchard(3) T Philip Hobbs & Johnson White
Age 8 Weight 155 OR 144 RPR 164
Form 42-561 Won over 3m1f at Haydock in January and unexposed over staying distances; could go well
Philip Hobbs & Johnson White J Callum Pritchard(3) T Philip Hobbs & Johnson White
Age 8 Weight 155 OR 144 RPR 164
Form 42-561 Won over 3m1f at Haydock in January and unexposed over staying distances; could go well
2 tips
16/1
12
Blow Your Wad
Freddie Mitchell(3),
Gary & Josh Moore J Freddie Mitchell(3) T Gary & Josh Moore
Age 8 Weight 155 OR 144 RPR 166
Form 5-3732 Kept on for close second over 2m4f recently; the step back up in trip could be a firm plus
Gary & Josh Moore J Freddie Mitchell(3) T Gary & Josh Moore
Age 8 Weight 155 OR 144 RPR 166
Form 5-3732 Kept on for close second over 2m4f recently; the step back up in trip could be a firm plus
4 naps
3 tips
14/1
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+2 
13
Hyland
Nico de Boinville,
Nicky Henderson J Nico de Boinville T Nicky Henderson
Age 9 Weight 154 OR 143 RPR 164
Form 2P-974 3-5 here and close fourth at Ascot in December when last seen; could be in the mix
Nicky Henderson J Nico de Boinville T Nicky Henderson
Age 9 Weight 154 OR 143 RPR 164
Form 2P-974 3-5 here and close fourth at Ascot in December when last seen; could be in the mix
9 tips
9/1
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14
Myretown
Derek Fox,
Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore J Derek Fox T Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore
Age 9 Weight 153 OR 142 RPR 166
Form 11-F4P Return to form needed but it's hard to forget his dominant display in this 12 months ago
Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore J Derek Fox T Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore
Age 9 Weight 153 OR 142 RPR 166
Form 11-F4P Return to form needed but it's hard to forget his dominant display in this 12 months ago
7 tips
10/1
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15
The Doyen Chief
Tom Bellamy,
Alan King J Tom Bellamy T Alan King
Age 9 Weight 153 OR 142 RPR 159
Form -2P512 Two big runs at Kempton this year but he may prove vulnerable up the Cheltenham hill
Alan King J Tom Bellamy T Alan King
Age 9 Weight 153 OR 142 RPR 159
Form -2P512 Two big runs at Kempton this year but he may prove vulnerable up the Cheltenham hill
33/1
16
Quebecois
Harry Cobden,
Paul Nicholls J Harry Cobden T Paul Nicholls
Age 7 Weight 150 OR 139 RPR 160
Form 1-2422 Best performance over hurdles came at 3m; possible improver now back up in trip
Paul Nicholls J Harry Cobden T Paul Nicholls
Age 7 Weight 150 OR 139 RPR 160
Form 1-2422 Best performance over hurdles came at 3m; possible improver now back up in trip
10 tips
9/1
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17
The Short Go
Darragh O'Keeffe,
Henry De Bromhead J Darragh O'Keeffe T Henry De Bromhead
Age 9 Weight 149 OR 138 RPR 158
Form F5-P43 Twice made the frame here towards the end of last year and he's an each-way candidate
Henry De Bromhead J Darragh O'Keeffe T Henry De Bromhead
Age 9 Weight 149 OR 138 RPR 158
Form F5-P43 Twice made the frame here towards the end of last year and he's an each-way candidate
4 tips
25/1
18
Patter Merchant
Jack Kennedy,
Gordon Elliott J Jack Kennedy T Gordon Elliott
Age 7 Weight 145 OR 134 RPR 160
Form -32530 7yo who is lightly raced over fences and from a top Irish yard but needs to raise his game
Gordon Elliott J Jack Kennedy T Gordon Elliott
Age 7 Weight 145 OR 134 RPR 160
Form -32530 7yo who is lightly raced over fences and from a top Irish yard but needs to raise his game
2 tips
25/1
19
Filanderer
Jonathan Burke,
Hughie Morrison J Jonathan Burke T Hughie Morrison
Age 10 Weight 142 OR 131 RPR 162
Form 11-151 Stamina untested but form of latest, easy win in veterans' chase is working out very well
Hughie Morrison J Jonathan Burke T Hughie Morrison
Age 10 Weight 142 OR 131 RPR 162
Form 11-151 Stamina untested but form of latest, easy win in veterans' chase is working out very well
50/1
20
Knight Of Allen
Ciaran Gethings,
Jane Williams J Ciaran Gethings T Jane Williams
Age 6 Weight 142 OR 131 RPR 161
Form 1-2142 4lb wrong but this unexposed 6yo has been showing promise and is not ruled out each-way
Jane Williams J Ciaran Gethings T Jane Williams
Age 6 Weight 142 OR 131 RPR 161
Form 1-2142 4lb wrong but this unexposed 6yo has been showing promise and is not ruled out each-way
2 tips
12/1
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Margaret's Legacy
Harry Bannister,
Warren Greatrex J Harry Bannister T Warren Greatrex
Age 9 Weight 142 OR 131 RPR 161
Form 11-246 Second at Bangor in November on reappearance but two underwhelming runs have followed
Warren Greatrex J Harry Bannister T Warren Greatrex
Age 9 Weight 142 OR 131 RPR 161
Form 11-246 Second at Bangor in November on reappearance but two underwhelming runs have followed
80/1
22
Eyed
Sam Twiston-Davies,
Hughie Morrison J Sam Twiston-Davies T Hughie Morrison
Age 9 Weight 142 OR 131 RPR 154
Form 24-275 3 wins last season; didn't run badly at Ascot last time but 9lb out of the handicap today
Hughie Morrison J Sam Twiston-Davies T Hughie Morrison
Age 9 Weight 142 OR 131 RPR 154
Form 24-275 3 wins last season; didn't run badly at Ascot last time but 9lb out of the handicap today
80/1
