13:50 Cheltenham
Friday 23 October 2026
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Catesby Estates 'Chasing Excellence' Novices' Chase (GBB Race)
- 4YO plus  |  Class 2  |  1m 7f 199y  |  Good to Soft  |  5 Runners  |  Turf  |   Weighed In
- Off time: 13:51Â Â |Â Â Winning time: 3m 58.40s
T:Â G ElliottJ:Â Jack Kennedy
Jumped right at times, held up in rear, not much room when mistake 1st, pecked next, closed 8th, pressing for second from 10th, not fluent 3 out, drifted left after last, led flat, stayed on well op 5/4 tchd 10/11
T:Â B HaslamJ:Â R P McLernon
Led, not fluent 4th, driven and headed flat, held towards finish op 5/1 tchd 9/2
T:Â D SkeltonJ:Â Harry Skelton
Raced in second or third on inside, mistake 2nd, dropped to fourth 3 out, went third from after 2 out, no impression, kept on op 5/1
T:Â W P MullinsJ:Â Mr P W Mullins
Raced in second or third, mistake 1st, outpaced after 3 out, no extra from 2 out op 5/2
T:Â Nick ScholfieldJ:Â Kielan Woods
Held up in rear, slow 4th, never on terms, not fluent and well beaten 2 out op 22/1
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Betting Breakdown
Tote Win:£2.00Pl:£1.20, £2.20EX:£5.30Trifecta:£16.40SF:£6.81
Forecasts
Bowensonfire (1/1), Jarrive De Mee (3/1), Passing Diamond (11/2), Ice Jet (11/2), Glen To Glen (28/1)
BOWENSONFIRE was easily the best of these over hurdles and he's also achieved the most over fences so far, so his claims are crystal clear. Bold-jumping front runner Passing Diamond could offer most resistance despite a double penalty.
- BOWENSONFIRE (FR)
- PASSING DIAMOND (IRE)
- JARRIVE DE MEE (FR)
Previous Winners
Prize Money
1st: £21,784.002nd: £10,036.003rd: £5,016.004th: £2,512.00
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