15:08 Gowran Park

Saturday 7 March 2026

All13:5814:3415:0815:4316:1816:5317:23

BOYLE Sports Cheltenham Bank Builder Jackpot Handicap Hurdle

  • 4YO plus  |   2m 50y  |   Heavy (Soft in places)  |   11 Runners  |   Turf  |   Weighed In
  • Off time: 15:08  |   Winning time: 4m 30.10s
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Cloth number
Odds
Star rating
Horse A-Z
1
Horse silk
Rebel Goldt13
Age: 13|  Weight: 11-12| J: Mr Alan O'Sullivan(7)| T: P T Foley| OR:  109| CD
9/4
Useful handicap chaser (rated significantly lower over hurdles) has showed plenty of appetite remains despite his veteran status, ridden prominently when third in a soundly-run handicap at Naas last time. Remains one to be interested in dropped in grade.
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2
Horse silk
Junior Rattlerb1,t434
Age: 11|  Weight: 11-11| J: Jack Gilligan(5)| T: O McKiernan| OR:  108
80/1
Hasn't been seen since finishing eighteenth of 20 in handicap hurdle (18/1) at Leopardstown (23.4f, good) in December 2024 and is entitled to need this after 14-month absence.
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3
Horse silk
Piccolo Player13
Age: 5|  Weight: 11-11| J: Michael Kenneally(5)| T: J P Ryan| OR:  108| D
3/1
Confirmed his return to form when fifth (behind Rebel Gold) at Naas last time but has far fewer miles on the clock and may get closer on slightly better terms.
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4
Horse silk
Galavanting George32
Age: 5|  Weight: 11-8| J: Keith Donoghue| T: G P Cromwell| OR:  105
15/2
Left with plenty to do when much improved third of 12 on handicap debut at Fairyhouse last month and could progress again on just his sixth career start.
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5
Horse silk
Paradise Lostp54
Age: 7|  Weight: 11-7| J: Gavin Brouder| T: C O'Brien| OR:  104
14/1
Yet to score over hurdles but ran better than for a while when fifth of 16 in handicap hurdle at Punchestown (19.3f, heavy, 18/1) in January and could be well-treated on the best of his old form.
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6
Horse silk
Royal Soldier32
Age: 6|  Weight: 11-6| J: Donagh Meyler| T: Mrs G Callaghan| OR:  103
11/1
Wasn't given hard time when fourth on qualifying run at Fairyhouse last time, and while handicaps look sure to suit better, he may need further than this.
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7
Horse silk
Marellyb25
Age: 9|  Weight: 11-3| J: Tiernan Power Roche(3)| T: P J Rothwell| OR:  100| CD
11/1
Had plenty in his favour when ending long losing run over C&D in January but wasn't given the same freedom in front when well held third at Limerick latest.
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8
Horse silk
Mon Sheriffeh141
Age: 5|  Weight: 10-11| J: Simon Torrens| T: P J Rothwell| OR:  94
10/1
Maiden finished third in a better race at Navan before finding his good run of form coming to a halt at Naas last time. First-time hood ought to help this free-going sort.
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9
Horse silk
Liberated Lightt195
Age: 7|  Weight: 10-10| J: Mr J L Gleeson| T: J & T Kiely| OR:  93| D
22/1
Has fallen significantly in the weights following a barren spell but did shape better than the beaten distance (not persevered with once held) at Clonmel last month. Interesting if building on that in first-time tongue strap.
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10
Horse silk
Global Skies58
Age: 5|  Weight: 10-9| J: Danny Gilligan| T: R O'Sullivan| OR:  92
11/1
Fairly useful on Flat (stays 1¼m) and shaped better than the beaten distance in testing conditions (possibly unsuited) on handicap hurdle bow at Clonmel. Remains with potential as a hurdler.
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11
Horse silk
Uncle Gerhard16
Age: 11|  Weight: 10-3| J: Daniel King| T: G O'Loughlin| OR:  86| CD
10/1
Sole win came over C&D in 2022 and has had a few chances to capitalise on falling mark since returning from a long absence, latest in first-time cheekpieces (removed) when tenth of 16 at Thurles.
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Forecasts

Rebel Gold (9/4), Piccolo Player (3/1), Galavanting George (15/2), Uncle Gerhard (10/1), Mon Sheriffe (10/1), Royal Soldier (11/1), Global Skies (11/1), Marelly (11/1), Paradise Lost (14/1), Liberated Light (22/1), Junior Rattler (80/1)

Verdict

Veteran REBEL GOLD is clearly in fine heart and can confirm recent form with Piccolo Player. Global Skies could be worth another chance off this sort of mark, given his Flat exploits.

Previous Winners

2025
Battle Of Ridgeway
Weight: 11-0  |Age: 7
10/1

Prize Money

1st: €7,200.002nd: €2,399.003rd: €1,200.004th: €600.005th: €361.006th: €240.00

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