Cheltenham Race 4 - Shloer Chase (Registered As The Cheltenham Chase) (Grade 2) (Gbb Race)
Top-class chaser JONBON (1) bids for a hat-trick in this G2 event after a strong campaign last season finishing runner-up in the course and distance G1 Queen Mother Champion Chase prior to a 3.25L success in the 4000m G1 Melling Chase at Aintree along with a 5.5L second in the 3000m G1 Celebration Chase at Sandown. Rates the one to beat. L'EAU DU SUD (2) was a G1 novice chase winner previous spell. Won at this fixture last year while ended last season with a smart third tackling the 3200m G1 Maghull Novices Chase at Aintree. Rates highly. Two-time course winner LIBBERTY HUNTER (6) fell in the closing stages attempting the aforementioned G1 Queen Mother Champion Chase. Shortlist as set to make amends. EDWARDSTONE (4) often enjoys this race and holds claims.

Jockey: N De Boinville
Weight: 74.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming today after seven months. Finished off last preparation 2 of 7 starters at Sandown Park in the G1 Celebration Chase April 26 over 3100m, 5.5 len behind Il Etait Temps carrying 74.5kg at $1.50. Previous preparation first-up favourite; won by 1.5 len this track G2 Shloer Chase November 15 over 3200m defeating Boothill carrying 74.5kg at $1.30. Won this event the last two years and looks hard to beat.
Last Starts 203 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 26/04/2025 | 22 | G1 CHSE 5U | $317,620.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 3118m | Good | Mark Walsh | 74.5kg | 3:46.08 | 1-1-2 | 0 |
| 5.5L | $1.53 |
| 1/4 | 04/04/2025 | 23 | G1 CHSE 5U | $461,250.00 | Aintree | 4005m | Good | Nico De Boinville | 74.5kg | 4:53.73 | 2-1-1 | 0 |
| 3.3L | $1.67 |
| 2/8 | 12/03/2025 | 53 | G1 OPEN 5U | $738,010.00 | Cheltenham | 3199m | Good Soft | Nico De Boinville | 74.5kg | 3:57.91 | 2-5-2 | 0 |
| 18.0L | $1.83 |
| 1/4 | 18/01/2025 | 42 | G1 OPEN 5U | $322,880.00 | Ascot Uk | 3371m | Good | Nico De Boinville | 74.5kg | 4:06.59 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 6.5L | $1.62 |
| 1/6 | 07/12/2024 | 22 | G1 OPEN 4U | $322,880.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 3108m | Heavy | Nico De Boinville | 74.5kg | 4:05.03 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 8.0L | $1.62 |
| 1/4 | 15/11/2024 | 202 | G2 OPEN 4U | $174,080.00 | Cheltenham | 3218m | Good | Nico De Boinville | 74.5kg | 3:57.00 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $1.33 |
| 1/7 | 27/04/2024 | 15 | G1 CHSE 5U | $308,540.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 3118m | Good | Nico De Boinville | 74.5kg | 3:48.00 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 4.0L | $2.88 |
| 1/7 | 12/04/2024 | 76 | G1 CHSE 5U | $447,550.00 | Aintree | 4023m | Soft | Nico De Boinville | 74.5kg | 5:12.29 | 3-2-1 | 0 |
| 1.3L | $2.10 |
| 2/5 | 27/01/2024 | 49 | G1 CHSE 5U | $187,970.00 | Cheltenham | 3319m | Good Soft | James Bowen | 74.5kg | 4:14.79 | - | 0 |
| 0.3L | $1.25 |
| 1/4 | 09/12/2023 | 20 | G1 CHSE 4U | $304,640.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 3118m | Heavy | Nico De Boinville | 74.5kg | 4:05.19 | - | 0 |
| 2.8L | $1.30 |
| 1/4 | 19/11/2023 | 204 | G2 CHSE 4U | $174,080.00 | Cheltenham | 3218m | Soft | Nico De Boinville | 74.5kg | 4:05.53 | - | 0 |
| 9.5L | $1.44 |

Jockey: Harry Skelton
Weight: 73kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes. Finished off last campaign 3 in a small field at Aintree in the G1 Maghull Novices Chase April 5 over 3200m, 5.5 len behind Kalif Du Berlais with 73kg at $2.30. Previous preparation first-up favourite; won by 1.0 len Warwick G2 Kingmaker Novices' Chase February 8 over 3200m slow track defeating Rubaud carrying 73kg at $1.20. Has found a suitable race for return and makes appeal.
Last Starts 224 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5 | 05/04/2025 | 25 | G1 CHSE 5U | $238,120.00 | Aintree | 3218m | Good | Harry Skelton | 73kg | 3:51.68 | 3-2-3 | 0 |
| 5.5L | $2.25 |
| 4/5 | 11/03/2025 | 31 | G1 OPEN 5U | $354,390.00 | Cheltenham | 3218m | Good Soft | Harry Skelton | 73kg | 3:53.57 | 4-2-4 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $6.00 |
| 1/4 | 08/02/2025 | 63 | G2 OPEN 5U | $130,560.00 | Warwick Uk | 3218m | Soft | Harry Skelton | 73kg | 3:56.98 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 1.0L | $1.20 |
| 1/4 | 07/12/2024 | 21 | G1 OPEN 4U | $184,500.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 3108m | Heavy | Harry Skelton | 73kg | 4:08.26 | - | 0 |
| 3.8L | $1.91 |
| 1/8 | 16/11/2024 | 16 | G2 OPEN 4U | $136,120.00 | Cheltenham | 3218m | Good | Harry Skelton | 71.5kg | 3:55.61 | 4-3-1 | 0 |
| 11.0L | $1.91 |
| 1/5 | 31/10/2024 | 194 | STPLE HCP 4U | $25,970.00 | Stratford Avon | 3922m | Good Soft | Harry Skelton | 76kg | 4:46.21 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 10.0L | $1.53 |
| 5/15 | 20/04/2024 | 36 | G2 HDLE HCP 4U | $179,650.00 | Ayr | 3218m | Soft | Harry Skelton | 71kg | 3:54.38 | 9-5-5 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $3.75 |
| 2/17 | 15/03/2024 | 34 | HDLE HCP 5U | $179,650.00 | Cheltenham | 3419m | Heavy | Harry Skelton | 66.5kg | 4:25.10 | 10-2-2 | 0 |
| 1.0L | $4.50 |
| 2/21 | 10/02/2024 | 83 | HDLE HCP 4U | $290,240.00 | Newbury | 3319m | Heavy | Harry Skelton | 71kg | 3:55.00 | - | 0 |
| 2.3L | $29.00 |
| 99/15 | 19/11/2023 | 260 | HDLE HCP 4U | $179,650.00 | Cheltenham | 3319m | Soft | Harry Skelton | 71.5kg | 4:05.33 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $12.00 |
| 3/16 | 04/03/2023 | 67 | HDLE HCP 4U | $178,890.00 | Kelso | 3265m | Good Soft | Harry Skelton | 71kg | 3:51.96 | - | 0 |
| 5.5L | $10.00 |

Jockey: Tom Cannon
Weight: 71.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes racing after a long spell. Having raced just once last preparation finished fourth of 7 starters at Sandown Park in the G1 Celebration Chase on April 26 over 3100m, 16 len behind Il Etait Temps carrying 74.5kg at $15. When resuming last campaign on from midfield; finished third in a small field at this track in the G2 Shloer Chase on November 15 over 3200m, 2.25 len behind Jonbon carrying 74.5kg at $5.50. Don't underestimate.
Last Starts 203 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 26/04/2025 | 77 | G1 CHSE 5U | $317,620.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 3118m | Good | Tom Cannon | 74.5kg | 3:46.08 | 5-4-4 | 0 |
| 16.8L | $15.00 |
| 5/5 | 08/02/2025 | 21 | G2 OPEN 5U | $152,170.00 | Newbury | 3319m | Soft | Tom Cannon | 73.5kg | 4:09.10 | 2-3-5 | 0 |
| 13.3L | $4.50 |
| 3/4 | 18/01/2025 | 22 | G1 OPEN 5U | $322,880.00 | Ascot Uk | 3371m | Good | Tom Cannon | 74.5kg | 4:06.59 | 4-3-3 | 0 |
| 10.5L | $13.00 |
| 2/7 | 27/12/2024 | 20 | G2 OPEN 4U | $192,130.00 | Kempton Park | 3218m | Good Soft | Tom Cannon | 75.5kg | 3:51.73 | 4-1-2 | 0 |
| 3.5L | $4.50 |
| 0/6 | 07/12/2024 | 22 | G1 OPEN 4U | $322,880.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 3108m | Heavy | Tom Cannon | 74.5kg | 4:05.03 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $6.50 |
| 3/4 | 15/11/2024 | 202 | G2 OPEN 4U | $174,080.00 | Cheltenham | 3218m | Good | Tom Cannon | 74.5kg | 3:57.00 | 2-2-3 | 0 |
| 2.3L | $5.50 |
| 3/7 | 27/04/2024 | 45 | G1 CHSE 5U | $308,540.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 3118m | Good | Tom Cannon | 74.5kg | 3:48.00 | 3-2-3 | 0 |
| 4.0L | $11.00 |
| 0/6 | 13/03/2024 | 32 | G1 CHSE 5U | $718,600.00 | Cheltenham | 3218m | Soft | Tom Cannon | 74.5kg | 4:10.91 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $8.50 |
| 1/4 | 10/02/2024 | 28 | G2 CHSE 5U | $147,960.00 | Newbury | 3319m | Heavy | Tom Cannon | 73.5kg | 4:06.40 | - | 0 |
| 40.0L | $2.10 |
| 4/5 | 13/01/2024 | 35 | G2 CHSE 5U | $143,220.00 | Kempton Park | 4123m | Good Soft | Tom Cannon | 73.5kg | 4:59.72 | - | 0 |
| 24.8L | $3.50 |
| 2/4 | 09/12/2023 | 20 | G1 CHSE 4U | $304,640.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 3118m | Heavy | Tom Cannon | 74.5kg | 4:05.19 | - | 0 |
| 2.8L | $5.50 |

Jockey: B S Hughes
Weight: 71.5kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up. Finished off last preparation 3 in a small field at Sandown Park in the G1 Tingle Creek Chase December 9 2023 over 3100m, in the wet; 5 len behind Jonbon with 74.5kg at $11. When resuming last campaign didn't finish the race at this track October 28 2023 over 3200m. Has since switched to the Donald McCain Jnr stable and may need more.
Last Starts 707 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/4 | 09/12/2023 | 42 | G1 CHSE 4U | $304,640.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 3118m | Heavy | Jack Tudor | 74.5kg | 4:05.19 | - | 0 |
| 4.8L | $11.00 |
| 99/11 | 28/10/2023 | 287 | STPLE HCP 4U | $108,900.00 | Cheltenham | 3218m | Good | Jamie Moore | 73.5kg | 4:00.42 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $3.50 |
| 1/4 | 14/01/2023 | 16 | STPLE HCP 5U | $71,050.00 | Warwick Uk | 3268m | Heavy | Jamie Moore | 71kg | 4:11.20 | - | 0 |
| 19.0L | $2.25 |
| 1/8 | 29/12/2022 | 52 | NCHSE HCP 4U | $23,930.00 | Doncaster | 3290m | Good | Jamie Moore | 71kg | 4:00.08 | - | 0 |
| 3.8L | $3.75 |
| 2/10 | 07/11/2022 | 23 | STPLE HCP 4U | $38,630.00 | Kempton Park | 3621m | Good Soft | Jamie Moore | 74.5kg | 4:33.20 | - | 0 |
| 4.0L | $3.75 |
| 0/4 | 15/10/2022 | 360 | NCHSE HCP 4U | $23,390.00 | Newton Abbot | 3287m | Good | Jamie Moore | 70.5kg | 3:58.58 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $4.00 |
| 1/10 | 20/10/2021 | 19 | HDLE HCP 3U | $20,520.00 | Fontwell Park | 3867m | Soft | Jamie Moore | 69kg | 5:00.00 | - | 0 |
| 3.0L | $3.25 |
| 2/9 | 01/10/2021 | 169 | NHDLE 4U | $13,990.00 | Fontwell Park | 3568m | Good Soft | Joshua Moore | 71.5kg | 4:31.34 | - | 0 |
| 5.5L | $2.63 |
| 1/15 | 15/04/2021 | 101 | HDLE 4 | $72,419.00 | Auteuil | 3500m | Soft | Olivier Jouin | 67kg | 4:19.19 | - | 0 |
| 2.5L | $20.00 |
| 10/10 | 04/01/2021 | 97 | HDLE CG 4 | $49,521.00 | Pau | 3500m | Heavy | Olivier Jouin | 66kg | 4:37.60 | - | 0 |
| 33.0L | $6.30 |
| 5/8 | 29/09/2020 | 21 | G2 OPEN 3 | $58,252.00 | Fontainebleau | 2600m | Soft | Jerome Cabre | 64kg | 2:48.91 | - | 5 |
| 1.8L | $4.80 |

Jockey: H Cobden
Weight: 71.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming today after nine months. Finished off last campaign didn't finish the race at this track in the G1 Queen Mother Champion Chase March 12 over 3200m. Previous preparation first-up posted a big 4 len win. This track December 14 over 3260m defeating Issar D'airy carrying 71.5kg at $4.50. Interesting with a top jockey booking.
Last Starts 248 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0/8 | 12/03/2025 | 32 | G1 OPEN 5U | $738,010.00 | Cheltenham | 3199m | Good Soft | Adam Wedge | 74.5kg | 3:57.91 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $34.00 |
| 2/5 | 08/02/2025 | 56 | G2 OPEN 5U | $152,170.00 | Newbury | 3319m | Soft | Adam Wedge | 71kg | 4:09.10 | 5-4-2 | 0 |
| 1.3L | $5.50 |
| 1/6 | 14/12/2024 | 245 | HCP CHSE 4U | $73,800.00 | Cheltenham | 3275m | Good Soft | Harry Cobden | 71.5kg | 4:07.57 | - | 0 |
| 4.0L | $4.50 |
| 3/10 | 13/04/2024 | 31 | G1 NCHSE 5U | $215,580.00 | Aintree | 3218m | Good Soft | Harry Cobden | 73kg | 4:00.48 | 7-3-3 | 0 |
| 11.3L | $34.00 |
| 2/16 | 13/03/2024 | 72 | STPLE HCP 5U | $224,560.00 | Cheltenham | 3218m | Soft | Harry Cobden | 68.5kg | 4:12.76 | 6-3-2 | 0 |
| 2.3L | $7.00 |
| 1/5 | 01/01/2024 | 13 | NCHSE HCP 5U | $45,370.00 | Cheltenham | 3319m | Heavy | Adam Wedge | 69.5kg | 4:16.40 | - | 0 |
| 1.0L | $4.00 |
| 1/5 | 19/12/2023 | 25 | NCHSE HCP 4U | $25,050.00 | Wincanton | 3118m | Soft | Adam Wedge | 77kg | 4:13.11 | - | 0 |
| 5.0L | $3.50 |
| 99/7 | 24/11/2023 | 249 | NCHSE HCP 4U | $16,700.00 | Chepstow | 3218m | Soft | Adam Wedge | 77kg | 4:16.53 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $3.00 |
| 5/5 | 20/03/2023 | 71 | HDLE HCP 4U | $24,690.00 | Taunton | 3314m | Good Soft | Adam Wedge | 74kg | 4:15.50 | - | 0 |
| 27.8L | $3.25 |
| 1/16 | 08/01/2023 | 36 | NHDLE 4U | $15,990.00 | Chepstow | 3229m | Soft | Adam Wedge | 70.5kg | 4:08.35 | - | 0 |
| 1.3L | $2.50 |
| 3/9 | 03/12/2022 | 31 | NHDLE 4U | $14,820.00 | Chepstow | 3914m | Good Soft | Adam Wedge | 70kg | 4:44.08 | - | 0 |
| 31.5L | $2.88 |

Jockey: J J Slevin
Weight: 71.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing second-up today. Fresh up after seven months finished seventh of 9 starters at this track on October 24 over 3200m, 27 len behind Calico carrying 76kg at $3.80. Previously second-up won by 26 len this track on November 17 over 3200m defeating Third Time Lucki with 75.5kg at $2.10 in a steeplechase. Prefer to see stronger form before recommending.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 24/10/2025 | 203 | HCP CHSE 4U | $181,490.00 | Cheltenham | 3218m | Good Soft | J J Slevin | 76kg | 3:52.78 | 1-3-7 | 0 |
| 27.0L | $3.75 |
| 3/4 | 04/04/2025 | 55 | G1 CHSE 5U | $461,250.00 | Aintree | 4005m | Good | J J Slevin | 74.5kg | 4:53.73 | 3-3-3 | 0 |
| 46.3L | $17.00 |
| 3/5 | 08/02/2025 | 20 | G2 OPEN 5U | $152,170.00 | Newbury | 3319m | Soft | J J Slevin | 71kg | 4:09.10 | 1-1-3 | 0 |
| 2.0L | $2.38 |
| 1/8 | 19/01/2025 | 42 | HCP CHSE 5U | $92,250.00 | Windsor | 3248m | Soft | J J Slevin | 76kg | 4:03.18 | 3-1-1 | 0 |
| 10.0L | $3.00 |
| 2/7 | 08/12/2024 | 21 | HCP CHSE 4U | $138,380.00 | Kelso | 3432m | Soft | Sam Twiston-Davies | 75kg | 4:29.32 | 1-1-2 | 0 |
| 0.3L | $4.20 |
| 1/4 | 17/11/2024 | 23 | HCP CHSE 4U | $86,620.00 | Cheltenham | 3218m | Good | Sam Twiston-Davies | 75.5kg | 4:03.21 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 26.0L | $2.10 |
| 2/8 | 25/10/2024 | 195 | STPLE HCP 4U | $179,450.00 | Cheltenham | 3218m | Good | Daryl Jacob | 73.5kg | 3:51.55 | 1-1-2 | 0 |
| 0.3L | $3.50 |
| 10/10 | 13/04/2024 | 32 | G1 NCHSE 5U | $215,580.00 | Aintree | 3218m | Good Soft | Sam Twiston-Davies | 73kg | 4:00.48 | 4-8-10 | 0 |
| 35.3L | $15.00 |
| 4/10 | 12/03/2024 | 51 | G1 NCHSE 5U | $331,510.00 | Cheltenham | 3218m | Soft | Sam Twiston-Davies | 73kg | 4:08.36 | 1-1-4 | 0 |
| 19.3L | $23.00 |
| 2/5 | 21/01/2024 | 20 | G2 NCHSE APP 5U | $134,270.00 | Lingfield | 3218m | Soft | Daryl Jacob | 71kg | 3:55.37 | - | 0 |
| 0.5L | $3.75 |
| 2/5 | 01/01/2024 | 78 | NCHSE HCP 5U | $45,370.00 | Cheltenham | 3319m | Heavy | Daryl Jacob | 74.5kg | 4:16.40 | - | 0 |
| 1.0L | $2.75 |