Cheltenham Ante-Post Series 2025/26 Vol #3

Cheltenham Ante-Post Series 2025/26 Vol #3


Heart wood - Ryanair Chase - 16/1 (1pt EW)









If you follow me on X you'll know how much of a fan I am of Fact To File and whilst I do think he looks pretty solid for this race it would seem silly to not have another bullet to fire in what could shape up to be a relatively deep Ryanair.

He made his seasonal reappearance in the John Durkan at Punchestown where he finished 4th behind Gaelic Warrior and Fact To File. He was beaten 32 lengths that day it was clear that the majority of the field needed the run which was certainly the case with this lad as he bolted up next time out at Tramore on New Years Day beating the likes of Ile Atlanique and Champ Kiely.

Although this could potentially be a hot race  I do also think there's a chance that this field could cut up a fair bit. Other than Fact To File you could see a few in this market not turning up here. Gaelic Warrior looks destined for the Gold Cup as well as Jango Bai whilst Majborough & Jonbon both seem to be aiming for the Champion Chase however I imagine 1 of the may take a step up in trip.

With all that being said I think 16/1 about last years runner up in the race is a more than fair price and would expect him to hit the frame at least. 

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