The Road to Cheltenham 2026

Part A — the winners' paths

Each winner's campaign back to August 2025, left to right, ending in the gold Cheltenham win. Click any race for the full result — finishing order, beaten distances, SP and winning time. Irish preps are tagged IRE.

Grade 1 Grade 2 Grade 3 Listed Handicap Novice Maiden/other WON placed

Old Park Star

G1 Sky Bet Supreme Novices' Hurdle (Grade 1) (GBB Race) · SP 15/8

24 Nov 25

CopyBet Daily Profit Boost/EBF Stallions 'National Hunt' Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race)

Kempton · 2m · SP 11/2

NovWON

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12 Dec 25

British EBF 'National Hunt' Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race)

Cheltenham · 2m 179y · SP 5/2

NovWON

full result ▸

17 Jan 26

Sky Bet Supreme Trial Rossington Main Novices' Hurdle (Grade 2) (GBB Race)

Haydock · 1m 7f 144y · SP 4/5

G2WON

full result ▸

10 Mar 26 · 13:20:43

🏆 Sky Bet Supreme Novices' Hurdle (Grade 1) (GBB Race)

Cheltenham · 2m 87y · SP 15/8

WON

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Kargese

G1 Singer Arkle Challenge Trophy Novices' Chase (Grade 1) (GBB Race) · SP 7/1

07 Dec 25

Coolmore N.H. Sires Order Of St George Irish EBF Mares Novice Chase (Grade 2)

Cork · 2m 200y · SP 5/6

G2IRE2nd

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27 Dec 25

Paddy Power From The Horses Mouth Podcast Beginners Chase

Leopardstown · 2m 1f · SP 10/11

IREWON

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02 Feb 26

Goffs Irish Arkle Novice Chase (Grade 1)

Leopardstown · 2m 1f · SP 2/1

G1IRE2nd

full result ▸

10 Mar 26 · 14:00:42

🏆 Singer Arkle Challenge Trophy Novices' Chase (Grade 1) (GBB Race)

Cheltenham · 1m 7f 199y · SP 7/1

WON

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Saratoga

Hcap McCoy Contractors Juvenile Handicap Hurdle (Premier Handicap) (Fred Winter Juvenile Hurdle) (GBB Race) · SP 10/1

23 Aug 25

Donohue Marquees Maiden

Curragh · 1m 2f · SP 5/2

MdnIRE2nd

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06 Sep 25

Lynn Lodge Stud Maiden

Navan · 1m 2f 10y · SP 1/1

MdnIRE3rd

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23 Sep 25

Jet, Peggy & Eamonn O'Carroll Memorial Handicap

Listowel · 1m 6f 55y · SP 6/4

HcapIREWON

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12 Oct 25

Colm White Bookmaker Beggar's End Handicap

Naas · 2m 7y · SP 2/1

HcapIRE5th

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18 Oct 25

Qipco British Champions Long Distance Cup (Group 1)

Ascot · 1m 7f 209y · SP 66/1

G15th

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31 Dec 25

Celebrate The New Year With Tote 3-Y-O Maiden Hurdle

Punchestown · 2m 105y · SP 7/2

MdnIRE3rd

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25 Jan 26

Nursery Of Champions Maiden Hurdle

Naas · 1m 7f 190y · SP 4/1

MdnIRE3rd

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07 Feb 26

SR Ventilation Supporting Kill GAA Rated Hurdle

Naas · 1m 7f 158y · SP 7/1

IRE2nd

full result ▸

10 Mar 26 · 14:40:23

🏆 McCoy Contractors Juvenile Handicap Hurdle (Premier Handicap) (Fred Winter Juvenile Hurdle) (GBB Race)

Cheltenham · 2m 87y · SP 10/1

WON

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Johnnywho

Hcap Trustmarque Ultima Handicap Chase (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race) · SP 18/1

08 Nov 25

William Hill Grand Sefton Handicap Chase (National Course) (GBB Race)

Aintree · 2m 5f 19y · SP 17/2

Hcap5th

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20 Dec 25

Howden Silver Cup Handicap Chase (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race)

Ascot · 2m 7f 185y · SP 6/1

Hcap3rd

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17 Jan 26

Sky Bet Peter Marsh Handicap Chase (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race)

Haydock · 3m 1f 125y · SP 10/3

Hcap5th

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10 Mar 26 · 15:20:15

🏆 Trustmarque Ultima Handicap Chase (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race)

Cheltenham · 3m 1f · SP 18/1

WON

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Lossiemouth

G1 Unibet Champion Hurdle Challenge Trophy (Grade 1) (GBB Race) · SP 7/5

22 Nov 25

Unibet Morgiana Hurdle (Grade 1)

Punchestown · 2m 160y · SP 1/5

G1IREWON

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29 Dec 25

December Hurdle (Grade 1)

Leopardstown · 2m · SP 4/6

G1IREWON

full result ▸

01 Feb 26

Timeless Sash Windows Irish Champion Hurdle (Grade 1)

Leopardstown · 2m · SP 4/6

G1IRE2nd

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10 Mar 26 · 16:03:19

🏆 Unibet Champion Hurdle Challenge Trophy (Grade 1) (GBB Race)

Cheltenham · 2m 87y · SP 7/5

WON

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Madara

Hcap Sun Racing Plate Handicap Chase (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race) · SP 3/1

27 Dec 25

William Hill Castleford Handicap Chase (GBB Race)

Wetherby · 1m 7f 36y · SP 11/2

Hcap5th

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02 Feb 26

CopyBet Handicap Chase (GBB Race)

Kempton · 2m 4f 110y · SP 16/5

Hcap2nd

full result ▸

10 Mar 26 · 16:41:28

🏆 Sun Racing Plate Handicap Chase (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race)

Cheltenham · 2m 4f 44y · SP 3/1

WON

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Holloway Queen

Hcap National Hunt Challenge Cup Novices' Handicap Chase (GBB Race) · SP 12/1

15 Nov 25

Paddy Power Intermediate Handicap Hurdle

Cheltenham · 2m 5f · SP 13/2

Hcap-

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20 Dec 25

winningpost.co.uk Play Champion Tipster Mares' Handicap Chase (GBB Race)

Hereford · 3m 1f 44y · SP 7/2

Hcap-

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29 Dec 25

Coral 'Pipped-At-The Post' Payouts Novices' Limited Handicap Chase (GBB Race)

Newbury · 2m 6f 93y · SP 18/1

Hcap4th

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07 Feb 26

William Hill Cheltenham Non-Runner Money Back Novices' Limited Handicap Chase (GBB Race)

Newbury · 2m 7f 91y · SP 11/2

HcapWON

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10 Mar 26 · 17:23:32

🏆 National Hunt Challenge Cup Novices' Handicap Chase (GBB Race)

Cheltenham · 3m 5f 201y · SP 12/1

WON

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King Rasko Grey

G1 Turners Novices' Hurdle (Grade 1) (Registered As The Baring Bingham Novices' Hurdle) (GBB Race) · SP 11/1

28 Dec 25

Whitebox Property Group Maiden Hurdle

Limerick · 2m · SP 16/5

MdnIREWON

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01 Feb 26

Tattersalls Ireland Novice Hurdle (Grade 1)

Leopardstown · 2m · SP 11/2

G1IRE3rd

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11 Mar 26 · 13:23:50

🏆 Turners Novices' Hurdle (Grade 1) (Registered As The Baring Bingham Novices' Hurdle) (GBB Race)

Cheltenham · 2m 5f · SP 11/1

WON

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Kitzbuhel

G1 Brown Advisory Novices' Chase (Grade 1) (Registered As The Broadway Novices' Chase) (GBB Race) · SP 11/1

22 Nov 25

Conway Piling Beginners Chase

Punchestown · 2m 2f 200y · SP 8/15

IREWON

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26 Dec 25

Ladbrokes Kauto Star Novices' Chase (In Memory Of Nigel Clark) (Grade 1) (GBB Race)

Kempton · 3m · SP 13/8

G1WON

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31 Jan 26

Virgin Bet Scilly Isles Novices' Chase (Grade 1) (GBB Race)

Sandown · 2m 4f 15y · SP 10/11

G1-

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11 Mar 26 · 14:02:49

🏆 Brown Advisory Novices' Chase (Grade 1) (Registered As The Broadway Novices' Chase) (GBB Race)

Cheltenham · 3m 1f · SP 11/1

WON

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Jingko Blue

Hcap BetMGM Cup Handicap Hurdle (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race) · SP 9/2

22 Nov 25

Betfair Stayers' Handicap Hurdle (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race)

Haydock · 3m 58y · SP 12/1

Hcap7th

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01 Jan 26

Dornan Engineering Relkeel Hurdle (Grade 2) (GBB Race)

Cheltenham · 2m 4f 56y · SP 5/1

G22nd

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11 Mar 26 · 14:40:59

🏆 BetMGM Cup Handicap Hurdle (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race)

Cheltenham · 2m 5f · SP 9/2

WON

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Final Orders

Hcap Glenfarclas Cross Country Chase (Limited Handicap) (GBB Race) · SP 7/1

23 Nov 25

Colm Quinn BMW Risk Of Thunder Chase

Punchestown · 3m 90y · SP 16/1

IRE3rd

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12 Dec 25

Glenfarclas Crystal Cup Cross Country Handicap Chase (GBB Race)

Cheltenham · 3m 5f 56y · SP 16/1

HcapWON

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24 Jan 26

Glenfarclas Cross Country Handicap Chase (GBB Race)

Cheltenham · 3m 5f 56y · SP 15/2

Hcap5th

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11 Mar 26 · 15:20:20

🏆 Glenfarclas Cross Country Chase (Limited Handicap) (GBB Race)

Cheltenham · 3m 5f 56y · SP 7/1

WON

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Il Etait Temps

G1 BetMGM Queen Mother Champion Chase (Grade 1) (GBB Race) · SP 5/2

06 Nov 25

Clonmel Oil Chase (Grade 2)

Clonmel · 2m 4f 171y · SP 2/9

G2IREWON

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06 Dec 25

Betfair Tingle Creek Chase (Grade 1) (GBB Race)

Sandown · 1m 7f 99y · SP 8/11

G1WON

full result ▸

17 Jan 26

BetMGM Clarence House Chase (Grade 1) (GBB Race)

Ascot · 2m 172y · SP 2/5

G1-

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11 Mar 26 · 16:00:08

🏆 BetMGM Queen Mother Champion Chase (Grade 1) (GBB Race)

Cheltenham · 1m 7f 199y · SP 5/2

WON

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Martator

Hcap Debenhams Johnny Henderson Grand Annual Challenge Cup Handicap Chase (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race) · SP 66/1

07 Nov 25

BetMGM Haldon Gold Cup Handicap Chase (Grade 2) (Limited Handicap Chase) (GBB Race)

Exeter · 2m 1f 109y · SP 9/1

G25th

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22 Nov 25

Castello Banfi Hurst Park Handicap Chase (GBB Race)

Ascot · 2m 172y · SP 11/1

Hcap2nd

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13 Dec 25

Support The Hunt Family Fund December Gold Cup Handicap Chase (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race)

Cheltenham · 2m 4f 127y · SP 18/1

Hcap9th

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31 Jan 26

Virgin Bet Every Saturday Money Back Handicap Chase (GBB Race)

Sandown · 1m 7f 99y · SP 22/1

Hcap-

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11 Mar 26 · 16:40:19

🏆 Debenhams Johnny Henderson Grand Annual Challenge Cup Handicap Chase (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race)

Cheltenham · 1m 7f 199y · SP 66/1

WON

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The Mourne Rambler

G1 Weatherbys Champion Bumper (In Memory Of Sir Johnny Weatherby) (Standard Open NH Flat Race) (Grade 1) (GBB Race) · SP 15/2

26 Dec 25

Race And Stay Flat Race

Leopardstown · 2m · SP 8/1

CondIREWON

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11 Mar 26 · 17:21:34

🏆 Weatherbys Champion Bumper (In Memory Of Sir Johnny Weatherby) (Standard Open NH Flat Race) (Grade 1) (GBB Race)

Cheltenham · 2m 87y · SP 15/2

WON

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White Noise

G2 Ryanair Mares' Novices' Hurdle (Grade 2) (Registered As The Dawn Run Mares' Novices' Hurdle) (GBB Race) · SP 40/1

22 Oct 25

Ashok Patel Mares' Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race) (Div 2)

Worcester · 2m · SP 6/5

NovWON

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13 Nov 25

Meet, Connect, Network On Agriculture Raceday Mares' Handicap Hurdle

Market Rasen · 2m 2f 140y · SP 4/1

HcapWON

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29 Dec 25

Play Coral's Free 'Racing-Super-Series' Mares' Handicap Hurdle

Newbury · 2m 69y · SP 4/1

HcapWON

full result ▸

07 Feb 26

Weatherbys Cheltenham Festival Betting Guide Jane Seymour Mares' Novices' Hurdle (Grade 2) (GBB Race)

Warwick · 2m 3f · SP 9/2

G22nd

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12 Mar 26 · 13:24:02

🏆 Ryanair Mares' Novices' Hurdle (Grade 2) (Registered As The Dawn Run Mares' Novices' Hurdle) (GBB Race)

Cheltenham · 2m 179y · SP 40/1

WON

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Meetmebythesea

G2 Jack Richards Novices' Limited Handicap Chase (Grade 2) (Registered As The Golden Miller) (GBB Race) · SP 9/1

15 Nov 25

Boyle Sports Daily Money Back Meetings Novices' Limited Handicap Chase (GBB Race)

Wetherby · 1m 7f 36y · SP 5/4

HcapWON

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13 Jan 26

Book Coral Scottish Grand National 'Chasing Excellence' Novices' Chase (GBB Race)

Ayr · 2m 110y · SP 5/2

NovWON

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07 Feb 26

William Hill Game Spirit Chase (Grade 2) (GBB Race)

Newbury · 2m 92y · SP 12/1

G26th

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12 Mar 26 · 14:01:58

🏆 Jack Richards Novices' Limited Handicap Chase (Grade 2) (Registered As The Golden Miller) (GBB Race)

Cheltenham · 2m 4f 127y · SP 9/1

WON

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Wodhooh

G1 Close Brothers Mares' Hurdle (Registered As The David Nicholson Mares' Hurdle) (Grade 1) (GBB Race) · SP 5/6

22 Nov 25

Ladbrokes Ascot Hurdle (Grade 2) (Registered As The Ascot Hurdle) (GBB Race)

Ascot · 2m 3f 63y · SP 6/5

G2WON

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29 Dec 25

Irish Stallion Farms EBF Kerrymount Mares Hurdle (Grade 3)

Leopardstown · 2m 4f 103y · SP 8/15

G3IREWON

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12 Mar 26 · 14:40:36

🏆 Close Brothers Mares' Hurdle (Registered As The David Nicholson Mares' Hurdle) (Grade 1) (GBB Race)

Cheltenham · 2m 4f 56y · SP 5/6

WON

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Home By The Lee

G1 Paddy Power Stayers' Hurdle (Grade 1) (GBB Race) · SP 33/1

28 Dec 25

Christmas Hurdle (Grade 1)

Leopardstown · 2m 7f 80y · SP 12/1

G1IRE4th

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22 Jan 26

John Mulhern Galmoy Hurdle (Grade 2)

Gowran Park · 2m 7f 110y · SP 3/1

G2IREWON

full result ▸

12 Mar 26 · 15:20:33

🏆 Paddy Power Stayers' Hurdle (Grade 1) (GBB Race)

Cheltenham · 2m 7f 213y · SP 33/1

WON

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Heart Wood

G1 Ryanair Chase (Registered As The Festival Trophy) (Grade 1) (GBB Race) · SP 9/2

15 Oct 25

BetVictor Chase (Grade 3)

Punchestown · 2m 7f 39y · SP 4/9

G3IREWON

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23 Nov 25

John Durkan Memorial Punchestown Chase (Grade 1)

Punchestown · 2m 3f 150y · SP 10/1

G1IRE4th

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01 Jan 26

O'Driscoll's Irish Whiskey New Year's Day Chase (Grade 3)

Tramore · 2m 6f 170y · SP 2/1

G3IREWON

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12 Mar 26 · 16:01:00

🏆 Ryanair Chase (Registered As The Festival Trophy) (Grade 1) (GBB Race)

Cheltenham · 2m 4f 127y · SP 9/2

WON

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Supremely West

Hcap Pertemps Network Final Handicap Hurdle (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race) · SP 10/3

25 Oct 25

Pertemps Network Handicap Hurdle (Pertemps Hurdle Series Qualifier) (GBB Race)

Cheltenham · 2m 7f 208y · SP 16/1

Hcap3rd

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15 Nov 25

From The Horses Mouth Podcast Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race)

Cheltenham · 2m 7f 208y · SP 5/4

Hcap5th

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06 Dec 25

Pertemps Network Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race)

Sandown · 2m 7f 103y · SP 9/1

Hcap4th

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26 Dec 25

William Hill Daily Bet Boosts Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race)

Aintree · 2m 4f · SP 11/1

Hcap6th

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12 Mar 26 · 16:41:02

🏆 Pertemps Network Final Handicap Hurdle (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race)

Cheltenham · 2m 7f 213y · SP 10/3

WON

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Ask Brewster

Hcap Rosconn Group Fulke Walwyn Kim Muir Challenge Cup Amateur Jockeys' Handicap Chase (GBB Race) · SP 22/1

11 Oct 25

DragonBet / Native River Handicap Chase (GBB Race)

Chepstow · 2m 7f 131y · SP 10/3

HcapWON

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06 Dec 25

Betfair Exchange London National Handicap Chase (GBB Race)

Sandown · 3m 4f 146y · SP 11/2

Hcap5th

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12 Mar 26 · 17:20:03

🏆 Rosconn Group Fulke Walwyn Kim Muir Challenge Cup Amateur Jockeys' Handicap Chase (GBB Race)

Cheltenham · 3m 2f 70y · SP 22/1

WON

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Apolon De Charnie

G1 JCB Triumph Hurdle (Grade 1) (GBB Race) · SP 50/1

08 Aug 25

Misti Maiden Stakes

Clairefontaine · 1m 3f 204y · SP 20/1

Mdn6th

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13 Sep 25

Finot Poulains Hurdle

Auteuil · 2m 1f 196y · SP 20/1

2nd

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13 Mar 26 · 13:20:57

🏆 JCB Triumph Hurdle (Grade 1) (GBB Race)

Cheltenham · 2m 179y · SP 50/1

WON

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Wilful

Hcap William Hill County Handicap Hurdle (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race) · SP 14/1

12 Oct 25

DragonBet 'Welsh Champion' Hurdle (Limited Handicap) (GBB Race)

Chepstow · 2m 11y · SP 17/2

Hcap3rd

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20 Dec 25

Ascot Rotary Club Festive Handicap Hurdle (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race)

Ascot · 1m 7f 157y · SP 15/2

HcapWON

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16 Jan 26

Fitzdares Sovereign Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race)

Windsor · 2m · SP 85/40

Hcap2nd

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13 Mar 26 · 14:00:54

🏆 William Hill County Handicap Hurdle (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race)

Cheltenham · 2m 179y · SP 14/1

WON

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Dinoblue

G2 Mrs Paddy Power Mares' Chase (Registered As The Liberthine Mares' Chase) (Grade 2) (GBB Race) · SP 11/8

17 Nov 25

Bar One Racing Fortria Chase (Grade 2)

Navan · 2m · SP 11/8

G2IRE2nd

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01 Jan 26

YellowFord & Drumlin John & Chich Fowler Memorial Irish EBF Mares Chase (Grade 3)

Fairyhouse · 2m 5f 175y · SP 1/4

G3IREWON

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07 Feb 26

BBA Ireland Limited Opera Hat Mares Chase (Listed)

Naas · 2m · SP 1/8

ListedIREWON

full result ▸

13 Mar 26 · 14:40:55

🏆 Mrs Paddy Power Mares' Chase (Registered As The Liberthine Mares' Chase) (Grade 2) (GBB Race)

Cheltenham · 2m 4f 127y · SP 11/8

WON

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Johnny's Jury

G1 Albert Bartlett Novices' Hurdle (Grade 1) (Registered As The Spa Novices' Hurdle) (GBB Race) · SP 20/1

09 Jan 26

PricedUp The Jumps 'National Hunt' Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race)

Exeter · 2m 161y · SP 6/4

MdnWON

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16 Feb 26

Conference & Events At Carlisle Racecourse Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race)

Carlisle · 2m 1f · SP 4/7

NovWON

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13 Mar 26 · 15:21:38

🏆 Albert Bartlett Novices' Hurdle (Grade 1) (Registered As The Spa Novices' Hurdle) (GBB Race)

Cheltenham · 2m 7f 213y · SP 20/1

WON

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Gaelic Warrior

G1 Boodles Cheltenham Gold Cup Chase (Grade 1) (GBB Race) · SP 11/4

23 Nov 25

John Durkan Memorial Punchestown Chase (Grade 1)

Punchestown · 2m 3f 150y · SP 13/8

G1IREWON

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26 Dec 25

Ladbrokes King George VI Chase (Grade 1) (GBB Race)

Kempton · 3m · SP 9/4

G13rd

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02 Feb 26

Paddy Power Irish Gold Cup (Grade 1)

Leopardstown · 3m 100y · SP 4/1

G1IRE2nd

full result ▸

13 Mar 26 · 16:00:33

🏆 Boodles Cheltenham Gold Cup Chase (Grade 1) (GBB Race)

Cheltenham · 3m 2f 70y · SP 11/4

WON

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Barton Snow

Race Princess Royal Challenge Cup Open Hunters' Chase · SP 9/2

04 Feb 26

Plyvine Catering Chase Meredith Memorial Open Hunters' Chase

Ludlow · 2m 7f 171y · SP 4/5

WON

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13 Mar 26 · 16:40:43

🏆 Princess Royal Challenge Cup Open Hunters' Chase

Cheltenham · 3m 2f 70y · SP 9/2

WON

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Air Of Entitlement

Hcap Martin Pipe Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race) · SP 10/1

04 Nov 25

Group Discounts On 6+ Tickets For Winter Festival Rated Hurdle

Fairyhouse · 2m 4f 110y · SP 6/5

IRE2nd

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29 Dec 25

Neville Hotels Premier Handicap Hurdle (0-150) (Listed)

Leopardstown · 2m 4f 103y · SP 6/1

ListedIRE13th

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13 Mar 26 · 17:24:59

🏆 Martin Pipe Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race)

Cheltenham · 2m 4f 56y · SP 10/1

WON

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Part B — forward calendar 2026/27

The big jumps trials and Festival prep races, in order. A gold/amber flag means a 2026 Cheltenham Festival winner came through that race last season — watch these for the next batch. Dates are provisional (mapped from this year's pattern).

October 2026

10 Oct 26

DragonBet / Native River Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Cheltenham feeder

Chepstow

🏆 Road to Cheltenham: Ask Brewster (Rosconn Group Fulke Walwyn Kim Muir Challenge Cup Amateur Jockeys' Handicap Chase (GBB Race)) — won here

11 Oct 26

Colm White Bookmaker Beggar's End Handicap Cheltenham feeder

Naas

🏆 Road to Cheltenham: Saratoga (McCoy Contractors Juvenile Handicap Hurdle (Premier Handicap) (Fred Winter Juvenile Hurdle) (GBB Race)) — 5 here

11 Oct 26

DragonBet 'Welsh Champion' Hurdle (Limited Handicap) (GBB Race) Cheltenham feeder

Chepstow

🏆 Road to Cheltenham: Wilful (William Hill County Handicap Hurdle (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race)) — 3 here

14 Oct 26

BetVictor Chase (Grade 3) Cheltenham feeder

Punchestown

🏆 Road to Cheltenham: Heart Wood (Ryanair Chase (Registered As The Festival Trophy) (Grade 1) (GBB Race)) — won here

17 Oct 26

Qipco British Champions Long Distance Cup (Group 1) Cheltenham feeder

Ascot

🏆 Road to Cheltenham: Saratoga (McCoy Contractors Juvenile Handicap Hurdle (Premier Handicap) (Fred Winter Juvenile Hurdle) (GBB Race)) — 5 here

21 Oct 26

Ashok Patel Mares' Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race) (Div 2) Cheltenham feeder

Worcester

🏆 Road to Cheltenham: White Noise (Ryanair Mares' Novices' Hurdle (Grade 2) (Registered As The Dawn Run Mares' Novices' Hurdle) (GBB Race)) — won here

24 Oct 26

Pertemps Network Handicap Hurdle (Pertemps Hurdle Series Qualifier) (GBB Race) Cheltenham feeder

Cheltenham

🏆 Road to Cheltenham: Supremely West (Pertemps Network Final Handicap Hurdle (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race)) — 3 here

November 2026

03 Nov 26

Group Discounts On 6+ Tickets For Winter Festival Rated Hurdle Cheltenham feeder

Fairyhouse

🏆 Road to Cheltenham: Air Of Entitlement (Martin Pipe Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race)) — 2 here

05 Nov 26

Clonmel Oil Chase (Grade 2) Cheltenham feeder

Clonmel

🏆 Road to Cheltenham: Il Etait Temps (BetMGM Queen Mother Champion Chase (Grade 1) (GBB Race)) — won here

06 Nov 26

BetMGM Haldon Gold Cup Handicap Chase (Grade 2) (Limited Handicap Chase) (GBB Race) Cheltenham feeder

Exeter

🏆 Road to Cheltenham: Martator (Debenhams Johnny Henderson Grand Annual Challenge Cup Handicap Chase (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race)) — 5 here

07 Nov 26

Charlie Hall Chase Gold Cup trial

Wetherby

07 Nov 26

William Hill Grand Sefton Handicap Chase (National Course) (GBB Race) Cheltenham feeder

Aintree

🏆 Road to Cheltenham: Johnnywho (Trustmarque Ultima Handicap Chase (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race)) — 5 here

12 Nov 26

Meet, Connect, Network On Agriculture Raceday Mares' Handicap Hurdle Cheltenham feeder

Market Rasen

🏆 Road to Cheltenham: White Noise (Ryanair Mares' Novices' Hurdle (Grade 2) (Registered As The Dawn Run Mares' Novices' Hurdle) (GBB Race)) — won here

14 Nov 26

Paddy Power Intermediate Handicap Hurdle Cheltenham feeder

Cheltenham

🏆 Road to Cheltenham: Holloway Queen (National Hunt Challenge Cup Novices' Handicap Chase (GBB Race)) — None here

14 Nov 26

Boyle Sports Daily Money Back Meetings Novices' Limited Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Cheltenham feeder

Wetherby

🏆 Road to Cheltenham: Meetmebythesea (Jack Richards Novices' Limited Handicap Chase (Grade 2) (Registered As The Golden Miller) (GBB Race)) — won here

14 Nov 26

From The Horses Mouth Podcast Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race) Cheltenham feeder

Cheltenham

🏆 Road to Cheltenham: Supremely West (Pertemps Network Final Handicap Hurdle (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race)) — 5 here

16 Nov 26

Bar One Racing Fortria Chase (Grade 2) Cheltenham feeder

Navan

🏆 Road to Cheltenham: Dinoblue (Mrs Paddy Power Mares' Chase (Registered As The Liberthine Mares' Chase) (Grade 2) (GBB Race)) — 2 here

21 Nov 26

Coral Hurdle Champion Hurdle trial

Ascot

21 Nov 26

Betfair Chase Gold Cup trial

Haydock

21 Nov 26

Conway Piling Beginners Chase Cheltenham feeder

Punchestown

🏆 Road to Cheltenham: Kitzbuhel (Brown Advisory Novices' Chase (Grade 1) (Registered As The Broadway Novices' Chase) (GBB Race)) — won here

21 Nov 26

Betfair Stayers' Handicap Hurdle (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race) Cheltenham feeder

Haydock

🏆 Road to Cheltenham: Jingko Blue (BetMGM Cup Handicap Hurdle (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race)) — 7 here

21 Nov 26

Castello Banfi Hurst Park Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Cheltenham feeder

Ascot

🏆 Road to Cheltenham: Martator (Debenhams Johnny Henderson Grand Annual Challenge Cup Handicap Chase (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race)) — 2 here

21 Nov 26

Ladbrokes Ascot Hurdle (Grade 2) (Registered As The Ascot Hurdle) (GBB Race) Cheltenham feeder

Ascot

🏆 Road to Cheltenham: Wodhooh (Close Brothers Mares' Hurdle (Registered As The David Nicholson Mares' Hurdle) (Grade 1) (GBB Race)) — won here

22 Nov 26

Morgiana Hurdle Champion Hurdle trial (IRE)

Punchestown

🏆 Road to Cheltenham: Lossiemouth (Unibet Champion Hurdle Challenge Trophy (Grade 1) (GBB Race)) — won here

22 Nov 26

Colm Quinn BMW Risk Of Thunder Chase Cheltenham feeder

Punchestown

🏆 Road to Cheltenham: Final Orders (Glenfarclas Cross Country Chase (Limited Handicap) (GBB Race)) — 3 here

22 Nov 26

John Durkan Memorial Punchestown Chase (Grade 1) Cheltenham feeder

Punchestown

🏆 Road to Cheltenham: Heart Wood (Ryanair Chase (Registered As The Festival Trophy) (Grade 1) (GBB Race)) — 4 here

22 Nov 26

John Durkan Memorial Punchestown Chase (Grade 1) Cheltenham feeder

Punchestown

🏆 Road to Cheltenham: Gaelic Warrior (Boodles Cheltenham Gold Cup Chase (Grade 1) (GBB Race)) — won here

23 Nov 26

CopyBet Daily Profit Boost/EBF Stallions 'National Hunt' Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race) Cheltenham feeder

Kempton

🏆 Road to Cheltenham: Old Park Star (Sky Bet Supreme Novices' Hurdle (Grade 1) (GBB Race)) — won here

28 Nov 26

Coral Gold Cup Staying handicap chase

Newbury

29 Nov 26

Hatton's Grace Hurdle Stayers'/Mares trial (IRE)

Fairyhouse

December 2026

05 Dec 26

Tingle Creek Chase Champion Chase trial

Sandown

🏆 Road to Cheltenham: Il Etait Temps (BetMGM Queen Mother Champion Chase (Grade 1) (GBB Race)) — won here

05 Dec 26

Pertemps Network Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race) Cheltenham feeder

Sandown

🏆 Road to Cheltenham: Supremely West (Pertemps Network Final Handicap Hurdle (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race)) — 4 here

05 Dec 26

Betfair Exchange London National Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Cheltenham feeder

Sandown

🏆 Road to Cheltenham: Ask Brewster (Rosconn Group Fulke Walwyn Kim Muir Challenge Cup Amateur Jockeys' Handicap Chase (GBB Race)) — 5 here

06 Dec 26

Coolmore N.H. Sires Order Of St George Irish EBF Mares Novice Chase (Grade 2) Cheltenham feeder

Cork

🏆 Road to Cheltenham: Kargese (Singer Arkle Challenge Trophy Novices' Chase (Grade 1) (GBB Race)) — 2 here

11 Dec 26

British EBF 'National Hunt' Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race) Cheltenham feeder

Cheltenham

🏆 Road to Cheltenham: Old Park Star (Sky Bet Supreme Novices' Hurdle (Grade 1) (GBB Race)) — won here

11 Dec 26

Glenfarclas Crystal Cup Cross Country Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Cheltenham feeder

Cheltenham

🏆 Road to Cheltenham: Final Orders (Glenfarclas Cross Country Chase (Limited Handicap) (GBB Race)) — won here

12 Dec 26

International Hurdle Champion Hurdle trial

Cheltenham

12 Dec 26

Support The Hunt Family Fund December Gold Cup Handicap Chase (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race) Cheltenham feeder

Cheltenham

🏆 Road to Cheltenham: Martator (Debenhams Johnny Henderson Grand Annual Challenge Cup Handicap Chase (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race)) — 9 here

19 Dec 26

Howden Silver Cup Handicap Chase (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race) Cheltenham feeder

Ascot

🏆 Road to Cheltenham: Johnnywho (Trustmarque Ultima Handicap Chase (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race)) — 3 here

19 Dec 26

winningpost.co.uk Play Champion Tipster Mares' Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Cheltenham feeder

Hereford

🏆 Road to Cheltenham: Holloway Queen (National Hunt Challenge Cup Novices' Handicap Chase (GBB Race)) — None here

19 Dec 26

Ascot Rotary Club Festive Handicap Hurdle (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race) Cheltenham feeder

Ascot

🏆 Road to Cheltenham: Wilful (William Hill County Handicap Hurdle (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race)) — won here

25 Dec 26

Ladbrokes Kauto Star Novices' Chase (In Memory Of Nigel Clark) (Grade 1) (GBB Race) Cheltenham feeder

Kempton

🏆 Road to Cheltenham: Kitzbuhel (Brown Advisory Novices' Chase (Grade 1) (Registered As The Broadway Novices' Chase) (GBB Race)) — won here

25 Dec 26

Race And Stay Flat Race Cheltenham feeder

Leopardstown

🏆 Road to Cheltenham: The Mourne Rambler (Weatherbys Champion Bumper (In Memory Of Sir Johnny Weatherby) (Standard Open NH Flat Race) (Grade 1) (GBB Race)) — won here

25 Dec 26

William Hill Daily Bet Boosts Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race) Cheltenham feeder

Aintree

🏆 Road to Cheltenham: Supremely West (Pertemps Network Final Handicap Hurdle (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race)) — 6 here

26 Dec 26

King George VI Chase Gold Cup trial

Kempton

🏆 Road to Cheltenham: Gaelic Warrior (Boodles Cheltenham Gold Cup Chase (Grade 1) (GBB Race)) — 3 here

26 Dec 26

Paddy Power From The Horses Mouth Podcast Beginners Chase Cheltenham feeder

Leopardstown

🏆 Road to Cheltenham: Kargese (Singer Arkle Challenge Trophy Novices' Chase (Grade 1) (GBB Race)) — won here

26 Dec 26

William Hill Castleford Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Cheltenham feeder

Wetherby

🏆 Road to Cheltenham: Madara (Sun Racing Plate Handicap Chase (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race)) — 5 here

27 Dec 26

Whitebox Property Group Maiden Hurdle Cheltenham feeder

Limerick

🏆 Road to Cheltenham: King Rasko Grey (Turners Novices' Hurdle (Grade 1) (Registered As The Baring Bingham Novices' Hurdle) (GBB Race)) — won here

27 Dec 26

Christmas Hurdle (Grade 1) Cheltenham feeder

Leopardstown

🏆 Road to Cheltenham: Home By The Lee (Paddy Power Stayers' Hurdle (Grade 1) (GBB Race)) — 4 here

28 Dec 26

Savills Chase Gold Cup trial (IRE)

Leopardstown

28 Dec 26

Coral 'Pipped-At-The Post' Payouts Novices' Limited Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Cheltenham feeder

Newbury

🏆 Road to Cheltenham: Holloway Queen (National Hunt Challenge Cup Novices' Handicap Chase (GBB Race)) — 4 here

28 Dec 26

Play Coral's Free 'Racing-Super-Series' Mares' Handicap Hurdle Cheltenham feeder

Newbury

🏆 Road to Cheltenham: White Noise (Ryanair Mares' Novices' Hurdle (Grade 2) (Registered As The Dawn Run Mares' Novices' Hurdle) (GBB Race)) — won here

28 Dec 26

Irish Stallion Farms EBF Kerrymount Mares Hurdle (Grade 3) Cheltenham feeder

Leopardstown

🏆 Road to Cheltenham: Wodhooh (Close Brothers Mares' Hurdle (Registered As The David Nicholson Mares' Hurdle) (Grade 1) (GBB Race)) — won here

28 Dec 26

Neville Hotels Premier Handicap Hurdle (0-150) (Listed) Cheltenham feeder

Leopardstown

🏆 Road to Cheltenham: Air Of Entitlement (Martin Pipe Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race)) — 13 here

29 Dec 26

December Hurdle Champion Hurdle trial (IRE)

Leopardstown

🏆 Road to Cheltenham: Lossiemouth (Unibet Champion Hurdle Challenge Trophy (Grade 1) (GBB Race)) — won here

30 Dec 26

Celebrate The New Year With Tote 3-Y-O Maiden Hurdle Cheltenham feeder

Punchestown

🏆 Road to Cheltenham: Saratoga (McCoy Contractors Juvenile Handicap Hurdle (Premier Handicap) (Fred Winter Juvenile Hurdle) (GBB Race)) — 3 here

31 Dec 26

Dornan Engineering Relkeel Hurdle (Grade 2) (GBB Race) Cheltenham feeder

Cheltenham

🏆 Road to Cheltenham: Jingko Blue (BetMGM Cup Handicap Hurdle (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race)) — 2 here

31 Dec 26

O'Driscoll's Irish Whiskey New Year's Day Chase (Grade 3) Cheltenham feeder

Tramore

🏆 Road to Cheltenham: Heart Wood (Ryanair Chase (Registered As The Festival Trophy) (Grade 1) (GBB Race)) — won here

31 Dec 26

YellowFord & Drumlin John & Chich Fowler Memorial Irish EBF Mares Chase (Grade 3) Cheltenham feeder

Fairyhouse

🏆 Road to Cheltenham: Dinoblue (Mrs Paddy Power Mares' Chase (Registered As The Liberthine Mares' Chase) (Grade 2) (GBB Race)) — won here

January 2027

08 Jan 27

PricedUp The Jumps 'National Hunt' Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race) Cheltenham feeder

Exeter

🏆 Road to Cheltenham: Johnny's Jury (Albert Bartlett Novices' Hurdle (Grade 1) (Registered As The Spa Novices' Hurdle) (GBB Race)) — won here

09 Jan 27

Classic Chase Staying handicap chase

Warwick

12 Jan 27

Book Coral Scottish Grand National 'Chasing Excellence' Novices' Chase (GBB Race) Cheltenham feeder

Ayr

🏆 Road to Cheltenham: Meetmebythesea (Jack Richards Novices' Limited Handicap Chase (Grade 2) (Registered As The Golden Miller) (GBB Race)) — won here

15 Jan 27

Fitzdares Sovereign Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race) Cheltenham feeder

Windsor

🏆 Road to Cheltenham: Wilful (William Hill County Handicap Hurdle (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race)) — 2 here

16 Jan 27

Sky Bet Supreme Trial Rossington Main Novices' Hurdle (Grade 2) (GBB Race) Cheltenham feeder

Haydock

🏆 Road to Cheltenham: Old Park Star (Sky Bet Supreme Novices' Hurdle (Grade 1) (GBB Race)) — won here

16 Jan 27

Sky Bet Peter Marsh Handicap Chase (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race) Cheltenham feeder

Haydock

🏆 Road to Cheltenham: Johnnywho (Trustmarque Ultima Handicap Chase (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race)) — 5 here

16 Jan 27

BetMGM Clarence House Chase (Grade 1) (GBB Race) Cheltenham feeder

Ascot

🏆 Road to Cheltenham: Il Etait Temps (BetMGM Queen Mother Champion Chase (Grade 1) (GBB Race)) — None here

21 Jan 27

John Mulhern Galmoy Hurdle (Grade 2) Cheltenham feeder

Gowran Park

🏆 Road to Cheltenham: Home By The Lee (Paddy Power Stayers' Hurdle (Grade 1) (GBB Race)) — won here

23 Jan 27

Glenfarclas Cross Country Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Cheltenham feeder

Cheltenham

🏆 Road to Cheltenham: Final Orders (Glenfarclas Cross Country Chase (Limited Handicap) (GBB Race)) — 5 here

24 Jan 27

Nursery Of Champions Maiden Hurdle Cheltenham feeder

Naas

🏆 Road to Cheltenham: Saratoga (McCoy Contractors Juvenile Handicap Hurdle (Premier Handicap) (Fred Winter Juvenile Hurdle) (GBB Race)) — 3 here

30 Jan 27

Cleeve Hurdle Stayers' Hurdle trial

Cheltenham

30 Jan 27

Cotswold Chase Gold Cup trial

Cheltenham

30 Jan 27

Virgin Bet Scilly Isles Novices' Chase (Grade 1) (GBB Race) Cheltenham feeder

Sandown

🏆 Road to Cheltenham: Kitzbuhel (Brown Advisory Novices' Chase (Grade 1) (Registered As The Broadway Novices' Chase) (GBB Race)) — None here

30 Jan 27

Virgin Bet Every Saturday Money Back Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Cheltenham feeder

Sandown

🏆 Road to Cheltenham: Martator (Debenhams Johnny Henderson Grand Annual Challenge Cup Handicap Chase (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race)) — None here

31 Jan 27

Tattersalls Ireland Novice Hurdle (Grade 1) Cheltenham feeder

Leopardstown

🏆 Road to Cheltenham: King Rasko Grey (Turners Novices' Hurdle (Grade 1) (Registered As The Baring Bingham Novices' Hurdle) (GBB Race)) — 3 here

February 2027

01 Feb 27

CopyBet Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Cheltenham feeder

Kempton

🏆 Road to Cheltenham: Madara (Sun Racing Plate Handicap Chase (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race)) — 2 here

03 Feb 27

Plyvine Catering Chase Meredith Memorial Open Hunters' Chase Cheltenham feeder

Ludlow

🏆 Road to Cheltenham: Barton Snow (Princess Royal Challenge Cup Open Hunters' Chase) — won here

06 Feb 27

Irish Champion Hurdle Champion Hurdle trial (IRE)

Leopardstown

🏆 Road to Cheltenham: Lossiemouth (Unibet Champion Hurdle Challenge Trophy (Grade 1) (GBB Race)) — 2 here

06 Feb 27

SR Ventilation Supporting Kill GAA Rated Hurdle Cheltenham feeder

Naas

🏆 Road to Cheltenham: Saratoga (McCoy Contractors Juvenile Handicap Hurdle (Premier Handicap) (Fred Winter Juvenile Hurdle) (GBB Race)) — 2 here

06 Feb 27

William Hill Cheltenham Non-Runner Money Back Novices' Limited Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Cheltenham feeder

Newbury

🏆 Road to Cheltenham: Holloway Queen (National Hunt Challenge Cup Novices' Handicap Chase (GBB Race)) — won here

06 Feb 27

Weatherbys Cheltenham Festival Betting Guide Jane Seymour Mares' Novices' Hurdle (Grade 2) (GBB Race) Cheltenham feeder

Warwick

🏆 Road to Cheltenham: White Noise (Ryanair Mares' Novices' Hurdle (Grade 2) (Registered As The Dawn Run Mares' Novices' Hurdle) (GBB Race)) — 2 here

06 Feb 27

BBA Ireland Limited Opera Hat Mares Chase (Listed) Cheltenham feeder

Naas

🏆 Road to Cheltenham: Dinoblue (Mrs Paddy Power Mares' Chase (Registered As The Liberthine Mares' Chase) (Grade 2) (GBB Race)) — won here

07 Feb 27

Irish Gold Cup Gold Cup trial (IRE)

Leopardstown

🏆 Road to Cheltenham: Gaelic Warrior (Boodles Cheltenham Gold Cup Chase (Grade 1) (GBB Race)) — 2 here

07 Feb 27

Irish Arkle Novice Chase Novice chase trial (IRE)

Leopardstown

🏆 Road to Cheltenham: Kargese (Singer Arkle Challenge Trophy Novices' Chase (Grade 1) (GBB Race)) — 2 here

13 Feb 27

Game Spirit Chase Champion Chase trial

Newbury

🏆 Road to Cheltenham: Meetmebythesea (Jack Richards Novices' Limited Handicap Chase (Grade 2) (Registered As The Golden Miller) (GBB Race)) — 6 here

15 Feb 27

Conference & Events At Carlisle Racecourse Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race) Cheltenham feeder

Carlisle

🏆 Road to Cheltenham: Johnny's Jury (Albert Bartlett Novices' Hurdle (Grade 1) (Registered As The Spa Novices' Hurdle) (GBB Race)) — won here

March 2027

16 Mar 27

CHELTENHAM FESTIVAL (begins) THE TARGET

Cheltenham

🏆 The Road to Cheltenham 2026

Part A — the winners' paths

Part B — forward calendar 2026/27

October 2026

November 2026

December 2026

January 2027

February 2027

March 2027