15:10 Cheltenham
Sunday 15 November 2026
All12:5013:2514:0014:3515:1015:45
Unibet Greatwood Handicap Hurdle (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race)
- 3YO plus | Class 1 | 2m 87y | 20 Runners | Turf
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Won this corresponding race in 2023 before landing the then Betfair Hurdle. Capitalised on a falling mark when cosily landing Lanzarote at Kempton (2m5f) in January. Creditable eighth in BetMGM Cup prior to forgivable end-of-season run at Punchestown. Good record fresh but tough ask off top weight.
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Useful sort with a fine strike rate. Made all when opening his handicap account in some style at Chepstow in April. Comprehensively made it 2-2 in cheekpieces in a 4-runner class 2 handicap at Kelso the following month. Faces a much tougher test on his hat-trick bid, though.
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Latest success in either code came in this corresponding race in 2024. Fortunate runner-up in 2025 Champion Hurdle here. Below his smart best on the Flat before unable to make his fitness tell back hurdling in listed race (beaten 5¾ lengths) at Carlisle latest. Edging back down to a tempting mark.
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Completed cross-code 5-timer (including valuable novice hurdle final success) in a conditions race here last October. Shaped much better than the result in BetMGM Cup here (21f) latest hurdle start. Ticking over with couple of runs on the Flat this summer and big-field 2m handicap looks his bag.
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Improved a chunk when making a winning handicap debut in the Morebattle at Kelso (soft). Still looked ahead of his mark when runner-up in Scottish Champion at Ayr (heavy) in April, however, he'll need to be much sharper than he was when well-held sixth in Welsh Champion Hurdle on reappearance.
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Borderline smart on Flat in Ireland. Since confirmed himself a top-end handicap hurdler, chasing home Captain Hugo at Kelso before a fine third in Sussex Champion Hurdle at Plumpton. Typically needed his comeback in Welsh Champion Hurdle, and he's certainly not out of this on his Morebattle form.
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Useful front runner on his day. Narrowly denied on first crack at 2½m (good) at Bangor in March. Showed all his old zest when better than the result at Carlisle second time up this season. Down the pecking order on jockey bookings, but he likely has another decent prize in him this season.
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Improving type. Landed the odds 3 times either side of a cracking handicap debut run at Punchestown in May. Jumped well under a typically positive ride when bringing up a hat-trick in Welsh Champion Hurdle on return. Had a fitness edge on several rivals that day and may find life tougher here.
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Close third in a strong race for the grade on handicap bow/reappearance at Ascot in December. Exploited a very lenient mark at the second attempt (bogged down in the William Hill Hurdle) in a solid handicap at Stratford in March. Still unexposed for top yard and a 6 lb rise looks well within range.
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Strong-travelling type who was no match for Alexei when runner-up in 2025 renewal of this race. Enhanced his consistent record in top-end handicaps when 4¾ lengths fourth in the Swinton in May, typically promising a shade more than he delivered. No surprise to see him smuggled into a place again.
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Irish point winner who impressed when making a successful hurdling debut at Exeter. Picked up sharply to resume winning ways at Bangor before looking very well handicapped (could well have won) when second in big-field event at Aintree in April. Another interesting type for powerful Skelton yard.
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Another success story for up-and-coming yard (won 5 times). Progressed again when runner-up in Welsh Champion Hurdle. Remarkably still in top form (on the go since debut last May), finishing eye-catching seventh in good-quality handicap at Ascot latest. Foolish to underestimate at long odds.
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Fairly useful Flat winner. Only improved over hurdles for excellent yard. Made a mockery of his opening mark to land a double at Perth in April. Left with a bit to do under a conditional when 2 lengths third on return at Newton Abbot. Unlikely he's reached his ceiling and Sean Bowen returns.
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Useful mare who had a couple of sighters prior to winning a valuable 2½m handicap at Windsor on New Year's Day. Likely being campaigned with that race in mind again, not unduly punished when beaten 15 lengths at Carlisle second time up this season.
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Fairly useful bumper/maiden hurdle winner. Shaped very well from 5 lb out of the weights when 7½ lengths third in the Welsh Champion Hurdle on return, travelling well following a second breathing operation. Back on his proper mark and remains with potential, especially when chasing.
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Second to a useful one following a breathing operation at Sandown (2m) in April. Backed that up with encouraging length third (conceded first run) in small-field Wetherby event on return. Likely to be seen to better effect in first-time cheekpieces here and only his fourth start for emerging yard.
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Solid form when fourth in 2m handicaps at Ascot (behind Let It Rain) and Windsor. Encouraging effort when strong-travelling second (beaten 4½ lengths) over C&D on reappearance, only beaten by a match-fit rival. This should unfold favourably and he can outrun his forecast odds in a better race here.
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Off the mark in Listowel maiden hurdle last year. Some promise second of 3 handicap starts since (40/1+ when well beaten other twice). Has looked in fine heart on Flat more recently (strong in betting when poorly placed latest). Sneaks in from 1 lb out of the handicap and needs a close market check.
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Non-Runners
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Idaho Sun324
Weight: 11-12| Age: 6
T: H Fry J: Non Runner
NR
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The Mighty Celt36
Weight: 10-13| Age: 4
T: D Skelton J: Non Runner
NR
Forecasts
Harry Lowes (10/3), Idaho Sun (4/1), Let It Rain (5/1), Pioneer Pete (6/1), Mister Ursus (10/1), Helnwein (10/1), Burdett Road (10/1), The Kemble Brewery (10/1), Captain Hugo (16/1), The Mighty Celt (16/1), The Hardest Geezer (20/1), Day Trader (20/1), Race To Base (20/1), Tennessee Tango (20/1), Serious Challenge (20/1), Iberico Lord (33/1), Give It To Me Oj (33/1), Morning Mayhem (33/1), Listentoyourheart (66/1), Knickerbockerglory (66/1)
Unexposed LET IT RAIN and Harry Lowes head a remarkably strong hand for the Dan Skelton yard, with the former narrowly preferred off a mark that still looks lenient. The Hardest Geezer makes plenty of each-way appeal at the early prices, with last year's runner-up Helnwein set to be in the hunt for another in-frame finish.
Previous Winners
Prize Money
1st: £56,950.002nd: £21,370.003rd: £10,700.004th: £5,330.005th: £2,680.006th: £1,340.00
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