4.40 Debenhams Johnny Henderson Grand Annual Challenge Cup Handicap Chase (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race) of £150,000.00 5-y-o plus(Class 1) 1m. 7f. 199yds.

Cheltenham Results Wed, 11th Mar, 2026

Going - Good.

Jackpot Not Won.Pool £75,151.02 carried forward to Cheltenham on Thu, 12th Mar. Placepot Pool - £1,271,052.81 Winning Units - 1039.45 Dividend - £892.60. Quadpot Pool - £118,532.68 Winning Units - 2528.33 Dividend - £34.60. Place Six Dividend - £1,416.84. Place Five Dividend - £106.93.

Debenhams Johnny Henderson Grand Annual Challenge Cup Handicap Chase (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race) of £150,000.00 5-y-o plus (Class 1) 1m. 7f. 199yds.

1st - £84,405.00, 2nd - £31,800.00, 3rd - £15,915.00, 4th - £7,950.00, 5th - £3,990.00, 6th - £1,995.00 , 7th - £990.00, 8th - £510.00 20 Ran
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Stewards Report

1st

Martator (FR) 10-12 (Camilla Norton)
bl⁷ Rated 139
Martaline (GB) - Tornada (FR)(Ballingarry (IRE))
Breeder - Mr H. Des Ste Gauburge

(Morning price: 40/1 33/1 40/1 33/1 40/1 50/1 66/1)
(Ring price: 50/1 66/1 80/1 66/1) SP 66/1

Miss Venetia Williams

Charlie Deutsch

Tote Win £169.70 Place £21.80

held up in rear, headway before 3 out, going okay 2 out, ridden approaching last, kept on well, led near finish, all out

31st Jan, 26 Sandown
u.r. Hcp Chs Rated 140 This
Race

2nd

nose

Jazzy Matty (FR) 11-2 (Top Man Racing Syndicate)
cp⁺WS Rated 143(+2 after this run)
Doctor Dino (FR) - Robbe (FR)(Video Rock (FR))
Breeder - M Jean-Francois Magnien, M Charles Magnien & M Benoit Magnien

(Morning price: 9/1 8/1 15/2 8/1 15/2 8/1 15/2 7/1 11/2 6/1 7/1 13/2 6/1 7/1)
(Ring price: 13/2 7/1 15/2 8/1 15/2 8/1) SP 8/1

Cian Collins

Danny Gilligan

Place £2.00

midfield, headway before 4 out, pressed leaders before 3 out, ridden and disputed lead before 2 out, led outright approaching last, kept on run-in, headed near finish, rallied final strides, just failed

18th Jan, 26 Thurles
6th Hcp Hdl Rated 125 This
Race

3rd

0.75L

Break My Soul (IRE) 10-6 (Matthew Rogers)
ts⁸sr Rated 136(+1 after this run)
Doyen (IRE) - Ayleoola (IRE)(Presenting (GB))
Breeder - Pat Coffey

(Morning price: 16/1 20/1 18/1 20/1 16/1 18/1 16/1 18/1 20/1 16/1 14/1 18/1 20/1 18/1 16/1 14/1 12/1 14/1 12/1 14/1 12/1 11/1 12/1 20/1)
(Ring price: 18/1 20/1 22/1 20/1 18/1 20/1) SP 20/1

Ian Donoghue

C Stone-Walsh(3)

Place £4.30

wore hood to post, midfield, headway 2 out, ridden and chased leader approaching last, kept on but lost second close home

15th Feb, 26 Punchestown
2nd Nov Chs Rated 132 This
Race

4th

Release The Beast (IRE) 10-9 (Coffey & Buckley Families)
ts⁷hd¹ Rated 136
Affinisea (IRE) - Miss Franklin (IRE)(Orpen (USA))
Breeder - Mr A Murray

(Morning price: 12/1 9/1 10/1 9/1 8/1 9/1 8/1 9/1 8/1 9/1 11/1)
(Ring price: 10/1 11/1 12/1 11/1 10/1) SP 10/1

Paul Nolan

S W Flanagan

Place £2.70

midfield, not fluent 1st, mistake 8th, ridden and headway after 3 out, stayed on approaching last, went fourth close home

26th Dec, 25 Leopardstown
2nd Hcp Chs Rated 128 This
Race

5th

4.75L

Jasko Des Dames (FR) 10-9 (Mr Basil Holian)
ts⁺ Rated 136
It's Gino (GER) - Saraska D'airy (FR)(Ungaro (GER))
Breeder - M Aurelien Hamm & Mme Vanessa Frison

(Morning price: 12/1 14/1 16/1 14/1 16/1 18/1 20/1 25/1 33/1)
(Ring price: 22/1 25/1 22/1 25/1 28/1 33/1) SP 33/1

Henry De Bromhead

Darragh O'keeffe

midfield, in touch with leaders 9th, ridden and headway to dispute lead before 2 out, headed approaching last, faded run-in

2nd Feb, 26 Leopardstown
12th Hcp Chs Rated 134 This
Race

6th

Ballysax Hank (IRE) 10-12 (Mr Martin Gowing)
sr Rated 139
Eliot (GER) - Gothen Niece (IRE)(Gothenberg (IRE))
Breeder - Liam Tougher

(Morning price: 9/1 10/1 8/1 10/1 12/1 14/1 12/1 11/1 10/1 11/1 10/1 11/1 10/1 11/1 10/1 9/1 8/1 9/1)
(Ring price: 9/1 10/1) SP 10/1

Gavin Patrick Cromwell

James Bowen

wore hood to post, held up in rear, ridden and still plenty to do before 2 out, badly hampered last, kept on run-in, no danger

2nd Feb, 26 Leopardstown
6th Hcp Chs Rated 139 This
Race

7th

1.25L

Vanderpoel (IRE) 11-0 (Lady Dulverton)
Rated 141
Sholokhov (IRE) - Dear Songbird (IRE)(Millenary (GB))
Breeder - Brian J. Crowley

(Morning price: 7/1 15/2 7/1 8/1 15/2 7/1 15/2 8/1 15/2)
(Ring price: 8/1 15/2) SP 15/2

B Pauling

Ben Jones

in touch with leaders, headway to dispute lead 4 out, ridden and headed 2 out, faded run-in

3rd Jan, 26 Sandown
1st Hcp Chs Rated 134 This
Race

8th

0.75L

Boothill (IRE) 11-4 (Brian & Sandy Lambert)
ts⁺ Rated 145
Presenting (GB) - Oyster Pipit (IRE)(Accordion)
Breeder - Noel James

(Morning price: 20/1 40/1 33/1 40/1 33/1 40/1)
(Ring price: 40/1 50/1 40/1 50/1) SP 50/1

H Fry

B Carver

midfield, dropped to rear after 4 out, ridden and some headway 2 out, slightly hampered last, kept on same pace

27th Dec, 25 Kempton
3rd Hcp Chs Rated 149 This
Race

9th

0.75L

Addragoole (IRE) 11-4 (Addragoole Partnership)
ts⁴ Rated 145
Gatewood (GB) - Ladyofthelodge (IRE)(Hawk Wing (USA))
Breeder - Noel & Sharon Lally

(Morning price: 14/1 12/1 16/1 18/1 20/1 22/1)
(Ring price: 22/1 20/1 22/1 20/1) SP 20/1

Gavin Patrick Cromwell

K M Donoghue

briefly disputed lead when mistake 1st, soon dropped to midfield, ridden after 3 out, not fluent last, faded run-in

2nd Feb, 26 Leopardstown
3rd Hcp Chs Rated 142 This
Race

10th

Special Cadeau (GB) 11-0 (Envirogreen Housing Services Ltd)
sr Rated 141(-3 after this run)
Nathaniel (IRE) - Speciosa (IRE)(Danehill Dancer (IRE))
Breeder - M H Sly, Dr T Davies & Mrs P Sly

(Morning price: 25/1 20/1 22/1 20/1 22/1 20/1 25/1 22/1 25/1 28/1 33/1 40/1 66/1 80/1)
(Ring price: 50/1 66/1 80/1 66/1 80/1 66/1 80/1) SP 80/1

Henry De Bromhead

Mike O'Connor

wore hood to post, midfield, ridden after 3 out, hampered 2 out, kept on same pace approaching last where slightly hampered

29th Nov, 25 Fairyhouse
6th Hcp Chs Rated 141 This
Race

11th

5.5L

Calico (GER) 11-12 (Mr John J Reilly)
ts⁺cp⁺ Rated 153
Soldier Hollow (GB) - Casanga (GER)(Rainbow Quest (USA))
Breeder - Stiftung Gestut Fahrhof

(Morning price: 16/1 22/1 25/1 28/1 25/1 33/1 40/1 28/1 40/1 28/1 33/1 25/1 20/1 22/1 25/1 20/1 25/1 22/1 25/1 28/1)
(Ring price: 25/1 28/1 25/1 28/1 25/1 28/1) SP 28/1

D Skelton

Tristan Durrell

in touch with leaders, not fluent 4 out, lost position and ridden after 3 out, not fluent 2 out, no impression approaching last

7th Feb, 26 Newbury
4th Chs Rated 154 This
Race

12th

5.5L

Be Aware (FR) 11-6 (Mr Andrew L Cohen)
sr Rated 147
Martaline (GB) - Kendova (FR)(Kendor (FR))
Breeder - S.C.E.A. Pa Ouvry & E.A.R.L. Ecurie Des

(Morning price: 9/2 11/2 9/2 4/1 9/2 4/1 7/2 4/1 7/2)
(Ring price: 4/1 7/2 10/3 3/1 10/3) SP 10/3fav

D Skelton

Harry Skelton

wore hood to post, disputed lead, slow and headed 9th, ridden after 3 out, weakened 2 out where slightly hampered

16th Jan, 26 Windsor
2nd Chs Rated 147 This
Race

13th

1.75L

Relieved Of Duties (IRE) 10-9 (Robcour)
ts⁸ Rated 136(-5 after this run)
Sholokhov (IRE) - Bestwork D'olivate (FR)(Network (GER))
Breeder - Paddy Kennedy

(Morning price: 25/1 18/1 16/1 14/1 12/1 10/1 9/1 10/1 11/1 14/1 12/1)
(Ring price: 14/1 12/1) SP 12/1

Gordon Elliott

J W Kennedy

always in rear

15th Feb, 26 Punchestown
4th Nov Chs Rated 136 This
Race

14th

14L

Touch Me Not (IRE) 11-9 (Gigginstown House Stud)
sr Rated 155(-3 after this run)
Malinas (GER) - Mini Shan (IRE)(Kotashaan (FR))
Breeder - Leonard Flynn

(Morning price: 16/1 18/1 16/1 18/1 16/1 20/1 22/1 25/1 28/1 33/1 40/1 33/1)
SP 33/1

Gordon Elliott

J Smith(5)

wore hood to post, disputed lead, awkward and headed 3 out, soon ridden and weakened quickly

22nd Feb, 26 Naas
2nd Chs Rated 150 This
Race

p.u.

Rubaud (FR) 11-7 (Mr Brendan McManus)
Rated 148
Air Chief Marshal (IRE) - Fulgence (FR)(Cardoun (FR))
Breeder - B. Decouz & S.C.E.A. Du Bas Bugey

(Morning price: 16/1 22/1 25/1 22/1 25/1 20/1 25/1 16/1 18/1 20/1 18/1 20/1 18/1 16/1 14/1 12/1 14/1 12/1 14/1 9/1 10/1)
(Ring price: 10/1 9/1 10/1 9/1 10/1 9/1 10/1) SP 10/1

Paul Nicholls

Harry Cobden

disputed lead, headed 4th, ridden and weakened after 3 out, pulled up after 2 out

14th Feb, 26 Wincanton
2nd Hdl Rated 149 This
Race

fell

Inthepocket (GB) 11-5 (Mr John P McManus)
Rated 146
Blue Bresil (FR) - Egretta Island (IRE)(Heron Island (IRE))
Breeder - Mrs Tessa Greatrex & Mr D Futter

(Morning price: 8/1 7/1 13/2 7/1 15/2 8/1 9/1 8/1 15/2 8/1 6/1)
(Ring price: 8/1 15/2 7/1 6/1) SP 6/1

Henry De Bromhead

M P Walsh

wore hood to post, held up in rear, pecked 1st, headway after 3 out, going okay when fell 2 out

2nd Feb, 26 Leopardstown
5th Hcp Chs Rated 147 This
Race

fell

Western Diego (IRE) 11-0 (Templebloodstock Western Diego Syndica)
hd⁺ Rated 141
Westerner (GB) - Ask Me Sister (IRE)(Safety Catch (USA))
Breeder - Sean Osborne

(Morning price: 16/1 18/1 22/1 18/1 22/1 18/1 22/1 18/1 22/1 18/1 20/1 18/1 20/1 18/1 20/1 16/1 14/1 16/1 22/1 25/1)
(Ring price: 28/1 25/1 22/1 25/1) SP 25/1

W P Mullins

B Hayes

held up in midfield, headway 3 out, in touch and ridden before 2 out, fourth when fell last

2nd Feb, 26 Leopardstown
4th Hcp Chs Rated 138 This
Race

fell

The Other Mozzie (IRE) 11-0 (Mr J Fyffe)
ts³cp⁷ Rated 141
Vadamos (FR) - Leo's Spirit (IRE)(Fantastic Light (USA))
Breeder - Christopher Maye

(Morning price: 33/1 28/1 25/1 33/1 40/1 50/1 66/1 80/1 66/1 80/1)
(Ring price: 66/1 80/1 66/1 80/1) SP 80/1

L J Morgan

B Hughes

slowly away, held up in rear, fell 3 out

14th Jan, 26 Fairyhouse
11th Hcp Chs Rated 142 This
Race

p.u.

Personal Ambition (IRE) 10-11 (Mrs L Maclennan)
bl² Rated 138
Sandmason (GB) - Saoirse's Sister (IRE)(Hubbly Bubbly (USA))
Breeder - Mr Philip O'Connor

(Morning price: 16/1 14/1 16/1 14/1 16/1 14/1 16/1 14/1 16/1 14/1 16/1 12/1 14/1 16/1 18/1 20/1 22/1 20/1 22/1 20/1 22/1 20/1)
(Ring price: 20/1 22/1 20/1 18/1 20/1 22/1 20/1) SP 20/1

B Pauling

Kielan Woods

disputed lead, not fluent 6th, mistake and headed 8th, slow 9th, soon weakened and pulled up

17th Feb, 26 Newbury
1st Chs Rated 133 This
Race

p.u.

Jour D'evasion (FR) 10-10 (C Daly & Pilkingtons)
ts⁺ Rated 137
Cokoriko (FR) - Clemence (FR)(Laveron (GB))
Breeder - E.A.R.L. Elevage de Busset

(Morning price: 16/1 18/1 20/1 18/1 12/1 14/1 16/1 14/1 16/1 14/1 11/1 12/1 14/1 16/1 14/1 16/1 18/1 20/1 18/1 20/1 18/1 22/1)
(Ring price: 20/1 18/1 20/1 18/1 20/1 22/1) SP 22/1

H D Daly

Sam Twiston-Davies

in touch with leaders, not fluent 9th, soon dropped to rear, pulled up after 4 out

23rd Jan, 26 Warwick
1st Hcp Chs Rated 132 This
Race

Off 4.40
Time 3m. 52.93 secs, which is 2.86 secs faster than the course average on today's going
Tote Exacta- £1276.30
Tote Trifecta- £50250.00
CSF- £520.74
Tricast- £10633.19.

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