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Cheltenham — Key events and winners (yesterday)

The card at Cheltenham produced a mixture of shocks, slick finishing rides and a string of incidents as the going turned from GOOD to GOOD TO SOFT after Race 3 (2:20). The big story was O’Moore Park’s surprise 25/1 success in the 13:10 Novices’ Limited Handicap Chase, while established trainers Dan Skelton, Henry De Bromhead and Jonjo O’Neill all landed notable victories later in the day. There were a number of non-runners declared due to the ground and several heavy incidents — including falls and an unseat — that affected the shape of a few races.

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#	Race (time)	Winner	Odds	Trainer	Jockey	Winning margin
1	Cheltenham 13:10 – William Hill Epic Boosts Novices’ Limited Handicap Chase	O’Moore Park	25/1	Martin Keighley	Sean Bowen	1 1/2
2	Cheltenham 13:45 – William Hill Extra Places Every Day Novices’ Hurdle	Woodstock Octo	9/2	Kayley Woollacott	Ben Jones	2 1/4
3	Cheltenham 14:20 – Pertemps Network Handicap Hurdle (Qualifier)	Seaniecon	11/4	Jonjo & A J O’Neill	Jonjo O’Neill Jr	1 1/4
4	Cheltenham 14:55 – William Hill Best Odds Guaranteed Handicap Chase	Here Comes Georgie	3/1	Dan Skelton	Harry Skelton	1 1/4
5	Cheltenham 15:30 – Masterson Holdings Hurdle	North Shore	11/4	Dan Skelton	Harry Skelton	7
6	Cheltenham 16:05 – William Hill Price Boosts “Chasing Excellence” Novices’ Chase	Butch Cassidy	2/1	Henry De Bromhead	Darragh O’keeffe	14
7	Cheltenham 16:40 – Lucy’s 40th Birthday Celebration Open NH Flat Race	Ballycrystal Boy	6/5	Jamie Snowden	Gavin Sheehan	4

Race-by-race highlights and notable incidents

13:10 Novices’ Chase — A dramatic opener. Two fallers (Spectacularsunrise and Lisbane Park) muddled the finish after a race of several incidents; Palamon and Kahavari were non-runners (unsuitable ground). From the chaos O’Moore Park (25/1) came from the rear to run on strongly and deny Rockonliam in the closing stages — a big result for Martin Keighley and Sean Bowen.

13:45 Novices’ Hurdle — Woodstock Octo produced a determined finish after being hampered post-2 out, asserting in the run-in to beat favourite Road To Wembley by about 2¼ lengths. Ben Jones timed his challenge well to get the decision.

14:20 Pertemps Network Handicap Hurdle (Qualifier) — Seaniecon took the Pertemps qualifier, staying on stoutly when pressed 2 out. This win will please the O’Neill yard as the gelding claimed the prize after a patient ride from Jonjo O’Neill Jr. Gold For Alec stayed on for second.

14:55 Handicap Chase — Here Comes Georgie produced a powerful finish from the rear to lead approaching the last and hold on, Harry Skelton delivering a decisive late drive. Notably Mt Fugi Park suffered a heavy fall late in the race, while a couple of others (Neo King, Shannon Royale) were pulled up.

15:30 Masterson Holdings Hurdle — North Shore impressed returning to two miles, sprinting clear before the last to record a comfortable victory. Trainer comments suggested the drop back in trip and an easy lead may have suited the gelding.

16:05 Novices’ Chase — Butch Cassidy dominated when it mattered, left in front at the last and staying on strongly to win by a wide margin after Turndlightsdownlow unseated at the last while challenging.

16:40 Open NH Flat Race — Ballycrystal Boy justified favouritism, quickening to lead 2f out and staying on well. The race saw a number of non-runners declared due to the going and a pre-race incident where Micky Haller unseated and ran loose before the start.

Going & conditions — The official going read GOOD (6.5) initially but was recorded as GOOD TO SOFT after Race 3 (2:20), a factor in several non-runners (ground described as unsuitable) and in-campaign tactics through the afternoon.

Summary — Cheltenham delivered plenty for punters and onlookers: a long-priced winner in the opener, strong displays from established yards in the middle of the card, and a clutch of troublesome incidents that influenced a handful of races. The Pertemps qualifier will be watched closely now that Seaniecon has come through, while Butch Cassidy and North Shore gave their yards bright takeaways for the day.

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Cheltenham Race Results

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Racecourse Guide

The home of National Hunt racing, Cheltenham offers the supreme test for chasers and hurdlers. The Cheltenham Festival each March provides one of the world’s greatest sporting spectacles featuring 28 races over four days, including the Cheltenham Gold Cup and the Champion Hurdle. In addition to the Festival, Cheltenham also stages twelve other quality days of racing and is a track that suits horses with a combination of guts and stamina.

There are three different courses at Cheltenham – the Old Course, the New Course and the Cross Country course, which is laid out inside the main track. The Old Course is slightly sharper than the New Course, and tends to favour strong travellers more than what they do on the New Course. The New Course hurdles track has just two flights in the final seven furlongs, which provides more emphasis on stamina.

Dining, Hospitality & Facilities

For a finer, premium experience there are plenty of hospitality options available. Restaurant options on non-Festival racedays vary by fixture; at the November Meeting, for example, they include:

Festival Restaurant
National Hunt Room Restaurant
Gold Cup Restaurant

For the 2027 Cheltenham Festival, there are a huge eleven restaurants to choose from:

The Mandarin Restaurant
Chez Roux Restaurant
Cleeve Suite Restaurant
Stein’s
Final Fence Restaurant
Four Eighty Restaurant
Gold Cup Restaurant
Horseshoe Pavilion Restaurant
Moscow Flyer Restaurant
Panoramic Restaurant
The Horse & Groom

If you’re part of a bigger group and are looking for a bit more privacy Cheltenham racecourse also offers private boxes for hire. Boxes take a minimum of 10 guests and each has its own balcony overlooking the final furlong and the Winning Post.

Tickets

There are three different enclosures to choose from at Cheltenham. A separate Tattersalls ticket is only sold for the Festival and the November Meeting Saturday; on all other racedays Club and Tattersalls are sold together as a single Club/Tatts ticket:

Best Mate Enclosure (cheapest option) – positioned opposite the grandstand and offers excellent views of the racecourse. Worth noting there is no access to the Pre-Parade and Parade Ring with this enclosure).
Tattersalls Enclosure (Mid-range option) – Access to the Pre-Parade and Parade ring, with superb views of the racecourse from the Grandstand. Wide range of bars and eateries to choose from, plus access to the Shopping Village during the November Meeting and the Cheltenham Festival).
Club Enclosure (Premier Enclosure) – Access to all public areas and spectacular views of the racecourse, with viewing available right next to the Winning Post among the options on offer. Club tickets give you entry to the widest selection of food and drink areas, as well as the option to enjoy the Hall of Fame.

The Effect of the Draw

With Cheltenham being a National Hunt course, there are no stalls and therefore no draw bias. It is worth noting however, that Cheltenham racecourse is seen to suit galloping horses.

Contact and Location

Cheltenham Racecourse, Prestbury Park, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire GL50 4SH. United Kingdom.
Official Website: https://www.thejockeyclub.co.uk/cheltenham/

Local Knowledge

Taxis

Starline Taxis (1.5 miles away)
Tel: +44 1242 250250
Andy Cars (1.4 miles away)
Tel: +44 1242 262611

Places to Stay

Ellenborough Park (0.8 miles away)
Southam Road, Cheltenham GL52 3NJ, UK
Tel: +44 1242 545454
Hotel du Vin Cheltenham (1.7 miles away)
Parabola Road, Cheltenham GL50 3AH, UK
Tel: +44 1242 370584
Clarence Court Hotel (1.2 miles away)
Clarence Square, Cheltenham GL50 4JR, UK
Tel: +44 1242 580411

Places to Eat

Simpsons Fish & Chips (1.2 miles away)
73-75 Priors Road, Cheltenham GL52 5AL, UK
Tel: +44 1242 521964
Nando’s (1.4 miles away)
Unit 2, The Brewery Quarter, St Margaret’s Road, Cheltenham GL50 4EQ, UK
Tel: +44 1242 220082
The Royal Oak (0.8 miles away)
The Burgage, Prestbury, Cheltenham GL52 3DL, UK
Tel: +44 1242 522344

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