16:30 Ayr 07 Mar 2026
Cheltenham Lunch At Western House Hotel Novices' Handicap Hurdle
Class 5 | 4YO plus
Winner £3,697 - 6 ran
held up in rear, not fluent 8th, in touch 3 out, soon pushed along, not fluent 2 out, headway to lead last, kept on well
midfield, headway to lead 3 out, ridden 2 out, mistake and headed last, kept on same pace
prominent, lost position and ridden after 9th, no impression before last, went third run-in
prominent, ridden 3 out, every chance 2 out, soon faded, mistake last, lost third run-in
led but pestered, awkward 6th, ridden and headed 3 out, soon faded
always in rear, pulled up after 9th
Betting returns
| Type | Winnings |
|---|---|
| CSF | £11.46 (5, 2) |
| Win | £3.75 (5) |
| Place | £1.80 (5), £1.90 (2) |
| Swinger | £2.80 (1, 2), £3.50 (1, 5), £1.80 (2, 5) |
| Exacta | £11.60 (5, 2) |
| Trifecta | £40.10 (5, 2, 1) |
Video Highlights
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Replay: 16:30 Ayr 7th Mar 2026
Previous winners
| Year | Going | Ran | Winner | Draw | Age | Weight | OR | Form | Last run | Trainer (Distance) | Jockey | SP | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Soft | 16 | Monsieur Le Fuzz | 6 | 11 12 | 98 | 629496 | 50 days | R Menzies (167 miles) | Ross Chapman | 22/ 1 | 6:53.62 |
