Betfair Cotswold Chase
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Grade 2, Cheltenham 14:25
£125,000 guaranteed,
5yo plus,
3m 1f 56y, Class 1  
Saturday 25th January 2025

Trainers Quotes

1 L'Homme Presse 4/5F
2 Stage Star 13/2
3 Gentlemansgame 7/2
6 ran Distances: ¾l, 16l, 7l
Time: 6m 48.12s (slow by 23.12s)

L'Homme Presse delivered a commanding performance, solidifying his status as a leading contender for the upcoming Cheltenham Gold Cup. Trained by Venetia Williams, the 10-year-old gelding showcased his affinity for the Prestbury Park course, where he previously secured victories in the Dipper Novices' Chase and the Brown Advisory Novices' Chase.

Under the guidance of jockey Charlie Deutsch, L'Homme Presse settled comfortably behind the early leaders before making a decisive move approaching the final fences. His jumping was precise throughout, and he displayed impressive stamina on the testing ground, pulling clear of his rivals in the closing stages.

Trainer Venetia Williams expressed her delight, stating, "We're thrilled with his performance today. He showed his class and confirmed that he belongs at the highest level. The Gold Cup is very much on our radar now."

Jockey Charlie Deutsch added, "He felt fantastic beneath me. His jumping was spot-on, and he handled the ground conditions beautifully. It's a privilege to ride a horse of his caliber."

This victory not only enhances L'Homme Presse's credentials for the Cheltenham Gold Cup but also underscores his versatility and resilience. Having finished third in the King George VI Chase at Kempton on Boxing Day, he has now proven his mettle over different courses and conditions.

The success in the Cotswold Chase has prompted bookmakers to shorten L'Homme Presse's odds for the Gold Cup, with many now considering him a formidable challenger in the prestigious event.

As the National Hunt season progresses, all eyes will be on L'Homme Presse to see if he can replicate this top-tier performance in the marquee race of the Cheltenham Festival.

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Cotswold Chase
£125,000 guaranteed, 5yo plus, 3m 1f 56y, Class 1
6 ran
Going: Soft, Good to Soft in places

POS. DIST HORSE AGE WGT TRAINER JOCKEY SP
1    L'Homme Presse 10 11-4 Venetia Williams Charlie Deutsch 4/5F
2 ¾ Stage Star 9 11-8 Paul Nicholls Harry Cobden 13/2
3 16 Gentlemansgame 9 11-10 M F Morris Darragh O'Keeffe 7/2
4 7 Delta Work 12 11-4 Gordon Elliott Sean Bowen 22/1
5 6½ Chantry House 11 11-4 Nicky Henderson Nico de Boinville 7/1
6 37 Tommie Beau 10 11-4 Seamus Mullins Micheal Nolan 80/1

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COTSWOLD CHASE - Past Results
Year Horse Owner Trainer Weight Jockey SP
1980 Raffi Nelson Mrs P Fry Nicky Henderson 7-11-06 Steve Smith Eccles 5/2
1981 Little Owl R Wilson Peter Easterby 7-11-12 Mr Jim Wilson 8/11f
1982 Lesley Ann B Gaule David Elsworth 8-11-12 Colin Brown 5/2
1983 Combs Ditch Jim Tory David Elsworth 7-11-08 Colin Brown 6/1
1984 Everett Kilian Hennessy Fulke Walwyn 9-11-08 Stuart Shilston 15/8f
1985 West Tip Peter Luff Michael Oliver 8-11-06 Richard Dunwoody 5/2
1986 Misty Spirit Mrs E Dixon Donald Lee 7-11-06 Steve Smith Eccles 9/1
1987 Abandoned
1988* Twin Oaks John Moreton David Murray-Smith 8-11-06 Paul Croucher 6/1
1989 Deep Moment Mrs M Curtis Mercy Rimell 7-11-03 Dermot Browne 12/1
1990 Toby Tobias Elizabeth Hitchins Jenny Pitman 8-11-06 Mark Pitman 5/4
1991 Celtic Shot D E H Horton Charlie Brooks 9-11-12 Peter Scudamore 8/11f
1992 Abandoned
1993 Sibton Abbey Geoff Hubbard Ferdy Murphy 8-11-12 Steve Smith Eccles 16/1
1994 Dubacilla Veronica Cole Henry Cole 8-10-12 Dean Gallagher 8/1
1995 Master Oats Paul Matthews Kim Bailey 9-11-06 Norman Williamson 6/4f
1996 Abandoned
1997 One Man John Hales Gordon Richards 9-11-12 Richard Dunwoody 2/5f
1998 See More Business John Keighley/Paul Barber Paul Nicholls 8-11-06 Timmy Murphy 9/4f
1999 Cyfor Malta David Johnson Martin Pipe 6-11-06 A P McCoy 10/11f
2000 Looks Like Trouble Tim Collins Noel Chance 8-11-06 Norman Williamson 100/30
2001 See More Business Paul Barber/Robert Ogden Paul Nicholls 11-11-10 Mick Fitzgerald 9/4
2002 Rince Ri Frank Moriarty Ted Walsh IRE 9-11-10 Ruby Walsh 9/2
2003 Behrajan The Behrajan Partnership Henry Daly 8-11-06 Richard Johnson 9/2
2004 Jair Du Cochet Miriam Montauban Guillaume Macaire FR 7-11-10 Jacques Ricou 11/4
2005 Grey Abbey The Roper Family/Norman Furness Howard Johnson 11-11-10 Graham Lee 100/30
2006** See You Sometime J Meaden Seamus Mullins 11-11-05 Andrew Thornton 18/1
2007 Exotic Dancer Sir Robert Ogden Jonjo O’Neill 7-11-06 A P McCoy 6/1
2008 Knowhere Raymond Mould Nigel Twiston-Davies 10-11-04 Paddy Brennan 16/1
2009 Joe Lively Richard Dimond Colin Tizzard 10-11-06 Joe Tizzard 11/1
2010 Taranis Angela Yeoman Paul Nicholls 9-11-00 Nick Scholfield 16/1
2011 Neptune Collonges John Hales Paul Nicholls 10-11-00 A P McCoy 11/2
2012 Midnight Chase Lady Clarke Neil Mulholland 10-11-06 Dougie Costello 11/2
2013 Cape Tribulation David Abell Malcolm Jefferson 9-11-06 Denis O’Regan 7/1
2014 The Giant Bolster Simon Hunt & Gary Lambton David Bridgwater 9-11-00 Tom Scudamore 6/1
2015 Many Clouds Trevor Hemmings Oliver Sherwood 8-11-10 Leighton Aspell 4/1
2016 Smad Place Trish Andrews Alan King 9-11-06 Richard Johnson 9/2
2017 Many Clouds Trevor Hemmings Oliver Sherwood 10-11-10 Leighton Aspell 8/1
2018 Definitly Red Phil & Julie Martin Brian Ellison 9-11-06 Danny Cook 7/1
2019 Frodon Paul Vogt Paul Nicholls 7-11-06 Bryony Frost 9/4
2020 Santini Mr & Mrs R Kelvin-Hughes Nicky Henderson 8-11-04 Nico de Boinville 13/8
2021 Native River Brocade Racing Colin Tizzard 11 11-06 Richard Johnson 13/2
2022 Chantry House 8 11-6 John P McManus 8 11-06 Nicky Henderson Nico de Boinville 5/6F
2023 Ahoy Senor Mrs C Wymer & Pjs Russell Lucinda Russell 8 11-07 Derek Fox 13/2
2024 Capodanno John P McManus W P Mullins 8 11-04 Paul Townend 7/2
2025 L'Homme Presse Dfa Racing (Pink,Edwards & Sharman) Venetia Williams 10 11-04 Charlie Deutsch 4/5F

* Cavvies Clown was first past the post in 1988, but subsequently failed a dope test ** Staged at Wincanton

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