21:45 Cheltenham 30 Apr 2021
JRL Group Open Hunters' Chase
Class 4 | 5YO plus
Winner £3,388 - 8 ran
soon chasing leaders, left close 2nd at 13th, led 16th, made rest, driven out
chased leader until 9th, chased leaders, went 2nd again 5 out, stayed on same pace from 3 out
held up in rear, steady headway and pushed along in 5th before 16th, hit 5 out, closer in 3rd before 3 out, plugged on, no chance with leading duo
held up in 6th, behind 12th, never really on terms after, plugged on
chased leaders, went 2nd at 9th, led next, headed 16th, weakened 3 out
chased leaders, jumped slowly and behind, 8th, hit 17th, plugged on until weakened 3 out
held up, unseated rider 2nd
led until 10th, chased leader, went wrong and pulled up quickly 13th
Previous winners
| Year | Going | Ran | Winner | Draw | Age | Weight | OR | Form | Last run | Trainer (Distance) | Jockey | SP | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 (90 miles) | Mr N Sutton | 10/ 11 | 6:50.00 | |
| 2010 | Good | 8 | Take The Stand | 14 | 11 13 | - | 154SF5 | 20 days | P 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 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 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 | |
| 2004 | Good to Soft | 7 | Torduff Express | 13 | 12 0 | - | 1U4-285 | 27 days | P Nicholls (69 miles) | Mr N Williams | 9/ 2 | 7:12.30 | |
| 2003 | Good | 5 | Earthmover | 12 | 12 6 | - | P11411 | 13 days | P Nicholls (69 miles) | Miss A Goschen | 1/ 2 | 7:02.40 | |
| 2002 | Good to Firm | 7 | Horus | 7 | 12 3 | - | 141-11P | 48 days | D Pipe (100 miles) | Mr L Jefford | 5/ 6 | 6:57.80 | |
| 2001 | Good | 15 | Blanville | 12 | 12 3 | - | U111-11 | 46 days | M Pipe (100 miles) | Mr P Scouller | 7/ 2 | 6:47.00 |