CheltenhamTue, March 10, 2026

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17:20 Cheltenham

National Hunt Challenge Cup Novices' Handicap Chase (Gbb Race)

C2 | 5+

Winner GBP £51,440 - 17 runners

3m 5f 201y

Going: Good to Soft

Surface: T

Race Tip

BACKMERSACKME (9) rebounded in style from a below par effort two runs back to land the G3 Leopardstown Handicap Chase in impressive fashion tackling 2m5 1/2f on latest appearance. Unexposed tackling staying trips and represents shrewd connections who won this 2024 renewal. NEWTON TORNADO (12) bounced back from a Newbury mishap with a dominant 6L handicap chase success at Doncaster attempting 3m. Commands respect. WADE OUT (1) resumed delivering a solid fourth in the G2 Hampton Novices Chase at Windsor trying 3m1/2f. Advances in journey with cheekpieces applied. Likely to feature. ONE BIG BANG (4) cannot be discounted advancing significantly in distance on the back of a creditable third over an inadequate 2m3f at Doncaster.