18:20 Cheltenham 02 May 2025
Jonathan Neesom Memorial Open Hunters' Chase
Class 4 | 5YO plus
Winner £5,133 - 5 ran
tracked leaders, 3rd before 8th, went 2nd approaching 15th, led before 2 out, hit 2 out and narrowly headed, rallied to lead again and ridden easily clear run-in
tracked leader, led 11th, narrowly headed approaching 2 out, led again as winner hit 2 out, joined last, headed and hung badly left run-in, no chance with winner
held up in last pair, dropped to rear 10th, rallied on inside in 3rd 15th, hit 5 out, pushed along and outpaced before 2 out
chased leading pair, lost 3rd before 8th, dropped to rear 10th, never on terms after, tailed off
led until 11th, lost 2nd approaching 15th, chased leaders, weakened next, tailed off when mistake 17th, pulled up before 5 out
Betting returns
| Type | Winnings |
|---|---|
| CSF | £3.74 (5, 1) |
| Win | £2.00 (5) |
| Place | £1.20 (5), £1.30 (1) |
| Exacta | £3.30 (5, 1) |
| Trifecta | £4.80 (5, 1, 3) |
Previous winners
| Year | Going | Ran | Winner | Draw | Age | Weight | OR | Form | Last run | Trainer (Distance) | Jockey | SP | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Soft | 9 | Fairly Famous | 7 | 12 1 | - | 11-12P1 | 61 days | Mrs G Ellis | Miss Gina Andrews | 10/ 3 | 7:21.89 | |
| 2023 | Good | 7 | Premier Magic | 10 | 12 4 | - | 1P1-111 | 49 days | B Gibbs | Mr B Gibbs | 8/ 11 | 6:58.95 | |
| 2022 | Good | 11 | Dandy Dan | 9 | 12 4 | - | P23U11 | 19 days | J Bourne | Miss L Keen-hawkins | 13/ 2 | 6:53.50 | |
| 2021 | Good | 8 | Monbeg Chit Chat | 10 | 12 4 | - | 42-2321 | 12 days | Mrs G B Walford (184 miles) | Mr C J W Furness | 8/ 1 | 6:58.00 | |
| 2019 | Good to Soft | 7 | Hazel Hill | 11 | 12 4 | - | 112-111 | 49 days | P Rowley (56 miles) | Alex Edwards | 1/ 4 | 7:01.40 | |
| 2018 | Good | 11 | Barel Of Laughs | 12 | 12 4 | - | 31-1213 | 49 days | P Rowley (56 miles) | Alex Edwards | 1/ 2 | 6:48.50 | |
| 2017 | Good | 12 | Barel Of Laughs | 11 | 12 4 | - | F-22131 | 20 days | P Rowley (56 miles) | Alex Edwards | 8/ 13 | 7:05.60 | |
| 2016 | Good | 12 | Pearlysteps | 13 | 12 4 | - | 1-3U112 | 34 days | H D Daly (58 miles) | Miss J C Williams | 3/ 1 | 6:47.80 | |
| 2015 | Good to Soft | 10 | Quinz | 11 | 11 12 | - | 81321U | 20 days | A Hill (58 miles) | Mr Joe Hill | 5/ 1 | 6:59.20 | |
| 2014 | Good to Soft | 10 | Doctor Kingsley | 12 | 12 1 | - | 412711 | 24 days | Mrs P Harkin (61 miles) | Mr P Mann | 6/ 4 | 7:00.80 | |
| 2013 | Good | 8 | Doctor Kingsley | 11 | 12 0 | - | 118141 | 24 days | Mrs P Harkin (61 miles) | Mr P Mann | 7/ 2 | 6:59.70 | |
| 2012 | Soft | 6 | Bradley | 8 | 12 2 | - | 521812 | 13 days | F O'Brien (1 miles) | Mr M Wall | EVENS | 7:10.70 | |
| 2011 | Good to Firm | 5 | Templer | 10 | 11 13 | - | 522427 | 47 days | P Hobbs & J White (90 miles) | Mr N Sutton | 10/ 11 | 6:50.00 | |
| 2010 | Good | 8 | Take The Stand | 14 | 11 13 | - | 154SF5 | 20 days | P & M Bowen (162 miles) | Michael Byrne | 20/ 1 | 6:51.50 | |
| 2009 | Good | 6 | Trust Fund | 11 | 12 6 | - | 311P-11 | 34 days | R Barber (97 miles) | Mr T Greenall | 8/ 11 | 6:45.60 | |
| 2008 | Good | 6 | Take The Stand | 12 | 12 6 | - | 785211 | 20 days | P & M Bowen (162 miles) | D Devereux | 9/ 4 | 6:55.00 | |
| 2007 | Good | 10 | Cannon Bridge | 9 | 12 0 | - | P1-3FF1 | 39 days | Mrs P Davies (37 miles) | Mr D S Jones | 11/ 1 | 6:51.60 | |
| 2006 | Good | 7 | Mister Friday | 9 | 12 0 | - | 111-1P5 | 13 days | C A Mulhall (178 miles) | Clive Mulhall | 7/ 2 | 6:53.70 | |
| 2005 | Good | 9 | Mister Friday | 8 | 12 6 | - | PP1111 | 13 days | Mrs C Mulhall (178 miles) | Clive Mulhall | 5/ 2 | 7:13.00 |
