Greatwood Hurdle 2026
Sunday, 15 November 2026. The last day of Cheltenham's November Meeting (Friday 13 to Sunday 15 November).
A big-field Premier Handicap hurdle over two miles that closes the November Meeting, run alongside the Oddschecker Handicap Chase over 3m 3f.
The rest of the meeting: Friday, Cheltenham, Friday 13 November 2026 · Saturday, Paddy Power Gold Cup 2026
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Greatwood Hurdle entries
24 horses are entered, as of Thursday, 12 November 2026. These are entries, not the final field: many drop out at the five-day and final declaration stages. The confirmed runners replace this list as soon as final declarations are out.
| Horse | Trainer |
|---|---|
| Ben Hur | Noel Meade |
| Burdett Road | James Owen |
| Captain Hugo | Philip Hobbs & Johnson White |
| Day Trader | A J Martin |
| Give It To Me Oj | Jamie & Josh Moore |
| Harry Lowes | Dan Skelton |
| Helnwein | Alan King |
| Iberico Lord | Nicky Henderson |
| Idaho Sun | H Fry |
| Knickerbockerglory | Dan Skelton |
| Let It Rain | Dan Skelton |
| Listentoyourheart | Dan Skelton |
| Mister Ursus | Olly Murphy |
| Mondo Man | Jamie & Josh Moore |
| Morning Mayhem | Nick Scholfield |
| Mossy Fen Road | Harry Derham |
| Nap Hand | C Gordon |
| Pioneer Pete | Jonjo & A J O'Neill |
| Race To Base | Nick Scholfield |
| Serious Challenge | Fergal O'Brien |
| Tennessee Tango | Joe Tizzard |
| The Hardest Geezer | Philip Hobbs & Johnson White |
| The Kemble Brewery | Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls |
| The Mighty Celt | Dan Skelton |
| Date | Sunday 15 November 2026 (3.10pm) |
|---|---|
| Course | Cheltenham, November Meeting (13 to 15 November) |
| Race | Premier Handicap hurdle, 44 entries at Monday |
| Distance | 2m 87y, eight hurdles |
| Also on the card | Oddschecker Handicap Chase (Premier Handicap), 3m 3f 71y, 2.35pm, 25 entries |
Recent winners
| Year | Winner | Trainer | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Alexei 100/30 favourite | Joe Tizzard | Brendan Powell |
| 2024 | Burdett Road 7/2 | James Owen | Harry Cobden |
| 2023 | Iberico Lord 7/1 | Nicky Henderson | Nico de Boinville |
| 2022 | I Like To Move It 17/2 | Nigel Twiston-Davies | Sam Twiston-Davies |
- The last four winners all started at 17/2 or shorter, so it hasn't been a race for big outsiders lately.
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| Date | Race | Selection | Price | Result | P/L |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Oct | 24 Oct · 4.40 Cheltenham | Ballycrystal Boy | 5/2 | won | +6.75 |
| 23 Oct | 23 Oct · 2.25 Cheltenham | Wondering Why | 9/2 | lost | −3.00 |
| 24 Jan | 24 Jan · 4.10 Cheltenham | Taurus Bay | 11/4 | lost | −2.50 |
| 24 Jan | 24 Jan · 4.10 Cheltenham | Act Of Innocence | 9/4 | non-runner | 0.00 |
| 24 Jan | 24 Jan · 3.35 Cheltenham | Impose Toi | 1/1 | lost | −3.00 |
| 13 Dec | 13 Dec · 12.40 Cheltenham | The Jukebox Kid | 2/1 | lost | −2.50 |
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