Race cards · Sat 26 Oct
Saturday 26 October · Cheltenham, England
14:35 Masterson Holdings Hurdle
- Distance
- 2m 0f 87y
- Going
- Heavy
- Class
- 2
- Prize
- GBP 40000
- Runners
- 7
Race preview
Torpillo fairly bolted up on his seasonal reappearance at Chepstow and any rainfall will boost his chances, but QUEL DESTIN rates the one to beat. He had the former 16 lengths behind when winning at Haydock in February and also brings solid Cheltenham form to the table, winning over C&D last November before a respectable fifth in the Triumph Hurdle (new course). Following a spin on the Flat 10 days ago, he will be fighting fit and looks sure to mount a bold bid. Soviet Pimpernel, Nelson River and Fanfan Du Seuil add further spice to the race.
| Pos | Horse | Form | Jockey | Trainer | Wgt | SP | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Quel Destin | 111115- | Harry Cobden | P F Nicholls | 11 6 | 7-2 | |
| 2 | Soviet Pimpernel | 23-11 | Kevin Sexton | Peter Fahey | 10 12 | 7-1 | |
| 3 | Torpillo | 1/1140-1 | D A Jacob | N & W Twiston-Davies | 11 2 | 4-5 | |
| 4 | Havingagoodtime | 141-134 | R Johnson | H De Bromhead | 10 9 | 20-1 | |
| 5 | Nelson River | 1164- | Harry Bannister | A W Carroll | 11 2 | 14-1 | |
| 6 | Effernock Fizz | 58-1151 | A W Short | Miss K Brown | 10 5 | 40-1 | |
| 7 | Kaizer | 536-11 | T Scudamore | A C Whillans | 10 12 | 16-1 | |
| NR | Construct | 11 | D J McInerney | J C McConnell | 10 12 | ||
| NR | Fanfan Du Seuil | 1/F1257- | J J Burke | T R George | 10 12 |