CheltenhamTue, March 10, 2026

British-trained runners have dominated this contest since 2006. JAGWAR (4) has made a pleasing start to the campaign with placings in consecutive 2m4 1/2f handicap chases at this track. Winner of the Plate at this meeting last year. Leading contender up in trip. The 2023 Martin Pipe winner IROKO (1) has not been seen for three months since a 5L chase success at Ascot tackling 2m5f. Main danger. HANDSTANDS (2) progressed sharply to finish in the placings at Windsor contesting 2m6f last time after a sub-par Haydock effort. This G1 winner on handicap debut rates a major player. Winning this last year MYRETOWN (14) has been targeted for the race. Not dismissed despite persistent jumping issues and a lacklustre pulled-up effort at Haydock attempting a marathon journey for the first time most recently.