20:00 Ayr 08 Mar 2025
Virgin Bet Cheltenham Festival Money Back Handicap Chase
GBB Race | Class 3 | 5YO plus
Winner £10,562 - 5 ran
prominent, briefly lost position before 4 out, soon ridden, headway to dispute lead 2 out, led and went clear before last where slow jump, diminishing advantage run-in, always holding on near finish
prominent, in touch with leaders 3 out, soon ridden, chased leaders before last, kept on run-in, went 2nd close home, not reach winner
led, not fluent 8th, ridden and joined for lead 2 out, soon headed and outpaced by winner, lost 2nd close home
held up in midfield, ridden and in touch with leader 4 out, every chance 3 out, soon weakened, no impression before last
took keen hold, held up in rear, travelling okay 3 out, soon ridden and switched left, faded before last
Future Form
| Type | Stats | Type | Stats |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | 18 runs, 1 win (1 horse), 2 placed, 15 unplaced | Next time out | 5 runs, 0 wins, 1 placed, 4 unplaced |
| Class analysis | 8 runs up in class, 0 wins, 1 placed, 7 unplaced | Ratings check | Highest winning OR: 131; Highest placed OR: 131 |
Previous winners
| Year | Going | Ran | Winner | Draw | Age | Weight | OR | Form | Last run | Trainer (Distance) | Jockey | SP | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Good | 5 | Dubai Days | 10 | 11 8 | 122 | 2-56542 | 22 days | N W Alexander (93 miles) | Bruce Lynn | 11/ 4 | 5:23.22 |