Cheltenham

Tomorrow, January 24, 2026ChaseClass 23m5f

Verdict

A 5-time winner in France (twice in Cross Country events) J'ARRIVE DE L'EST shaped encouragingly starting out for his new yard when chasing home re-opposing Final Orders over C&D in December. It's feasible to think he'll come on for that run and with cheekpieces back on he can reverse placings on these more favourable terms. Final Orders was impressive that day though and commands serious respect. David Cottin pair Placenet and Iceo Madrik are also respected.

Jarrive De Lest
Final Orders
Placenet

Win or Each Way

Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 4 places

9. Jarrive De Lest
J: Donagh MeylerT: Emmet Mullins, Ireland
F: 7214U17-2
Price History:
2.50
Age:
7
Weight:
10-5
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
126
Days Since Last Run:
43
Verdict
Useful ex-French chaser for Daniela Mele (dual Cross Country scorer) who having been gambled on, shaped encouragingly on debut for new yard when 4¼ lengths second of 14 to Final Orders over C&D last month. Cheekpieces worn in France return and no surprise to see him play a lead role.
2. Final Orders
J: Keith DonoghueT: Gavin Patrick Cromwell, Ireland
F: 32P-3P631
Price History:
4.50
Age:
10
Weight:
11-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
147
Days Since Last Run:
43
Verdict
Has taken well to this discipline, building on his solid Punchestown third when landing Crystal Cup over this C&D in December from J'arrive de L'est, jumping boldly and cruising clear. Assessor has reacted but he's clearly well suited by demands of this track. Big player.
8. Placenet
J: Sam Twiston-DaviesT: David Cottin, France
F: 1R54-5624
Price History:
11.00
Age:
9
Weight:
10-6
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
127
Days Since Last Run:
43
Verdict
Useful hurdler/chaser in France who, re-united with present yard, ran respectably when 10¾ lengths fourth of 14 to Final Orders in handicap chase at this C&D (good, 12/1) 43 days ago, likely he'd have finished closer but for blundering 3 out. Expected to be in the mix again.
1. Favori De Champdou
J: J. W. KennedyT: Gordon Elliott, Ireland
F: 3310-05F1
Price History:
13.00
Age:
11
Weight:
12-0
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
149
Days Since Last Run:
28
Verdict
Veteran who has largely done his winning in single-figure fields, yet he quickly dispelled a mid-race fall in a C&D contest when running out 66/1 winner of 28-runner Paddy Power Chase at Leopardstown (24.5f) over Christmas. 9 lb higher now but each-way claims nevertheless.
6. Iceo Madrik
J: Leo-Paul BrechetT: David Cottin, France
F: 11U5P-2R3
Price History:
9.50
Age:
8
Weight:
10-9
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
130
Days Since Last Run:
43
Verdict
Useful French chaser who landed a pair of cross-country races at Compiegne in 2024 and made a better fist of things than previously around here when very good 7½ lengths third of 14 to Final Orders over C&D 6 weeks ago, despite tending to jump left. Each-way claims again.
12. Unanswered Prayers
J: Charlie DeutschT: Chris Gordon
F: 33UP6-555
Price History:
13.00
Age:
10
Weight:
10-3
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
124
Days Since Last Run:
43
Verdict
Dropped below last winning mark and arrives on back of creditable fifth of 14 behind Final Orders over C&D 43 days ago, faring best of those held up. Cheekpieces back on and he's another in the mix for each-way purposes.
13. Some Scope
J: Gavin SheehanT: Richard Hobson
F: 1PP5-3551
Price History:
21.00
Age:
8
Weight:
10-2
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
123
Days Since Last Run:
26
Verdict
Took the Rowland Meyrick at Wetherby last term and posted easily his best effort since equipped with a visor/positively ridden when scoring at Doncaster (3m) 26 days ago. Nudged up 4 lb for that and now has his first go in this sphere. It's a long time since he's strung good runs together.
3. Latenightpass
J: Miss Gina AndrewsT: Tom Ellis
F: 0/03U20-77
Price History:
17.00
Age:
13
Weight:
11-4
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
139
Days Since Last Run:
43
Verdict
C&D winner who posted an excellent second in the Cross Country at the Festival in March. Stepped up on his reappearance without returning to his best when seventh behind Final Orders here in December but the assessor has eased his grip a little more ahead of this.
10. Where It All Began
J: Sean BowenT: Gordon Elliott, Ireland
F: 48/P0FP-P0
Price History:
23.00
Age:
10
Weight:
10-4
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
125
Days Since Last Run:
28
Verdict
Opened his account over fences in listed handicap at Punchestown during early 2024 but essentially out of sorts since, pulled up in the Troytown at Navan prior to finishing a distant tenth in last month's Welsh National. Cheekpieces back on in place of blinkers and Sean Bowen also back on board.
7. Tommie Beau
J: Paul O'BrienT: Seamus Mullins
F: 56-227456
Price History:
15.00
Age:
11
Weight:
10-7
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
128
Days Since Last Run:
56
Verdict
Veteran who scored 3 times at Cartmel during 2024 and he resumed with pair of good runner-up efforts in spring 2025. Operating some way below his best during second half of last year but returns from a break and took to this track pretty well on sole previous attempt.
11. Escaria Ten
J: James BestT: Martin Keighley
F: 0/P4480-PP
Price History:
-
Age:
12
Weight:
10-4
Gear:
visor
Official Rating:
125
Days Since Last Run:
71
Verdict
Not the force of old and he fared no better than on reappearance following a wind operation when pulled up in a veterans' handicap chase (20.2f) here 71 days ago. Visor back on in place of blinkers but he's hard to warm to.
4. Annual Invictus
J: Freddie GordonT: Chris Gordon
F: 4172/05
Price History:
26.00
Age:
11
Weight:
11-2
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
137
Days Since Last Run:
26
Verdict
Front-runner who developed into a smart handicapper in 2024, including win in Great Yorkshire Chase at Doncaster and second in bet365 Gold Cup at Sandown. Looked to be working his way back to full fitness in 2 starts following a lengthy absence this winter and has his first go at this game now.
15. Miralago
J: Finn LambertT: Georgina Nicholls
F: 40140-233
Price History:
41.00
Age:
8
Weight:
9-11
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
123
Days Since Last Run:
27
Verdict
A fairly useful ex-French winning hurdler/chaser who has run creditably in making the frame all 3 starts for present yard, perhaps a shade keen when third of 6 in handicap chase at Leicester (20.1f) 27 days ago. Certainly has stamina to prove now upped significantly in trip.
14. Peaches And Cream
J: Alex HarveyT: Gavin Patrick Cromwell, Ireland
F: 3P075-606
Price History:
41.00
Age:
11
Weight:
9-12
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
123
Days Since Last Run:
43
Verdict
On a long losing sequence and whilst he fared better than he had on his reappearance, he never looked like getting involved when 19¼ lengths sixth of 14 to Final Orders in handicap chase at this C&D (good) 43 days ago. Tongue strap back on and he looks to have something to find.
5. Homme Public
J: Toby WynneT: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero
F: 16222-666
Price History:
41.00
Age:
9
Weight:
10-13
Gear:
cheekpieces and tongue strap
Official Rating:
134
Days Since Last Run:
28
Verdict
Three-time chase winner during 2023/24 campaign and back on the scoresheet over hurdles at Doncaster (19.4f) last winter. Runner-up on final 3 runs last season but failed to beat a rival in trio of starts so far this term and switch to this discipline needs to spark a revival.
16. The Big Breakaway
J: Paddy HanlonT: Syd Hosie
F: 2PP23-4P0
Price History:
67.00
Age:
11
Weight:
9-11
Gear:
visor and tongue strap
Official Rating:
123
Days Since Last Run:
43
Verdict
Course winner but his losing sequence now stretches back to November 2020 and he rather predictably didn't take to the demands of this track when tailed-off tenth of 14 behind Final Orders over C&D 6 weeks ago. Visor/tongue tie go back on and he's hard to make a case for.
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