12:05 Cheltenham 12 Dec 2025
British EBF 'National Hunt' Novices' Hurdle
GBB Race | Class 2 | 4YO to 6YO
Winner £10,892 - 10 ran
disputed lead, led narrowly 3rd, shaken up on run to last and forged clear, ran on strongly, not extended, impressive
raced keenly, handy, lost position 4 out, pushed along after 2 out, stayed on on run to last, went second run-in, no chance with easy winner
disputed lead, headed narrowly 3rd, remained close up, pushed along after 2 out, outpaced by winner on run to last, no extra run-in
mid-division, closed after 3 out, pushed along after 2 out, kept on one pace
towards rear, not fluent 1st, awkward 3 out, hampered by faller 2 out and lost touch
mid-division, not fluent 5th, headway on outer after 3 out, pushed along and weakened after 2 out
mid-division, chased leaders 5th, pushed along on run to last, no impression and weakened
tracked leaders, pushed along after 2 out, soon dropped away
mid-division, pecked 3 out, fell 2 out
Betting returns
| Type | Winnings |
|---|---|
| CSF | £30.52 (5, 1) |
| Win | £3.50 (5) |
| Place | £1.50 (5), £2.90 (1), £1.40 (9) |
| Swinger | £6.10 (1, 5), £5.00 (1, 9), £2.20 (5, 9) |
| Exacta | £28.30 (5, 1) |
| Trifecta | £86.20 (5, 1, 9) |
Previous winners
| Year | Going | Ran | Winner | Draw | Age | Weight | OR | Form | Last run | Trainer (Distance) | Jockey | SP | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Good to Soft | 4 | Country Mile | 5 | 11 6 | - | 21-12 | 20 days | D Skelton (27 miles) | Harry Skelton | 5/ 1 | 4:05.74 | |
| 2023 | Soft | 11 | Dysart Enos | 5 | 10 13 | - | 2111-1 | 31 days | F O'Brien (1 miles) | Paddy Brennan | 5/ 6 | 4:04.86 | |
| 2022 | Good | 6 | Attacca | 4 | 11 6 | - | 2-1 | 32 days | N J Henderson (51 miles) | Nico De Boinville | 5/ 1 | 4:02.62 | |
| 2021 | Good | 5 | Datsalrightgino | 5 | 11 4 | - | 3222-1 | 26 days | Jamie Snowden (51 miles) | Gavin Sheehan | 6/ 1 | 4:13.33 | |
| 2020 | Good to Soft | 6 | Make Me A Believer | 5 | 10 12 | - | F1-2 | 50 days | D Pipe (100 miles) | Tom Scudamore | 16/ 5 | 4:12.14 | |
| 2019 | Good to Soft | 8 | Chantry House | 5 | 10 12 | - | U11 | 278 days | N J Henderson (51 miles) | B J Geraghty | 5/ 6 | 4:24.17 | |
| 2018 | Good | 5 | Elixir De Nutz | 4 | 11 8 | - | 16-F21 | 26 days | C L Tizzard (83 miles) | Harry Cobden | 6/ 5 | 4:02.40 | |
| 2017 | Soft | 8 | Western Ryder | 5 | 11 4 | - | 1253-U1 | 23 days | W Greatrex (45 miles) | Richard Johnson | 5/ 2 | 4:24.30 | |
| 2016 | Good | 12 | Pingshou | 6 | 10 12 | - | 8-4 | 14 days | C L Tizzard (83 miles) | Aidan Coleman | 14/ 1 | 4:04.50 | |
| 2015 | Soft | 9 | North Hill Harvey | 4 | 10 12 | - | 1-2 | 40 days | D Skelton (27 miles) | Harry Skelton | 4/ 1 | 4:12.70 | |
| 2014 | Good to Soft | 7 | Seedling | 5 | 11 8 | - | 1023-11 | 25 days | W Greatrex (45 miles) | Gavin Sheehan | 5/ 1 | 4:09.70 | |
| 2013 | Good | 9 | Ballyalton | 6 | 11 8 | - | 1112-11 | 13 days | Ian Williams (37 miles) | A P McCoy | 11/ 4 | 4:26.90 | |
| 2012 | Heavy | 8 | Melodic Rendezvous | 6 | 10 12 | - | 12-2 | 52 days | J Scott (109 miles) | Nick Scholfield | 4/ 1 | 4:34.20 | |
| 2011 | Good | 9 | Darlan | 4 | 11 4 | - | 1-1 | 18 days | N J Henderson (51 miles) | A P McCoy | 4/ 6 | 4:09.00 | |
| 2010 | Good | 16 | Prince Of Pirates | 5 | 10 12 | - | 1-6 | 221 days | N J Henderson (51 miles) | A P McCoy | 5/ 2 | 4:05.50 | |
| 2009 | Soft | 8 | General Miller | 4 | 10 12 | - | 11-1 | 231 days | N J Henderson (51 miles) | B J Geraghty | 5/ 1 | 4:11.00 | |
| 2008 | Good to Soft | 9 | Karabak | 5 | 11 0 | - | 1-32 | 21 days | A King (44 miles) | R Thornton | 11/ 4 | 4:21.45 | |
| 2007 | Good | 12 | Calgary Bay | 4 | 11 0 | - | 222 | 22 days | Miss H C Knight (45 miles) | A P McCoy | 9/ 1 | 4:11.10 | |
| 2006 | Soft | 13 | Tidal Bay | 5 | 11 8 | - | 22-11 | 26 days | J Howard Johnson (228 miles) | Paddy Brennan | 13/ 8 | 4:19.30 | |
| 2005 | Good to Soft | 7 | Noland | 4 | 11 0 | - | 16-3 | 47 days | P F Nicholls (69 miles) | C Williams | 8/ 1 | 4:05.00 |
