Full Result 2.00 Exeter | 18 December 2025

Racing Blogger, 'Christmas Cup' Handicap Chase (GBB Race)

(Class 3) (0-130, 4yo+) (3m54yds) 3m Heavy 18 fences

1st £9,106.47 2nd £4,259.77 3rd £2,194.28 4th £1,162.38

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Pos. (Draw)	Horse / SP Trainer / Jockey	Jockey Trainer	Age	WGT	OR	TS	RPR	MR
1	1. Isaac Des Obeaux (FR) 11/4 Harry Cobden Paul Nicholls	Harry Cobden Paul Nicholls	7	120 w² p	127	97	136	–
b g Kapgarde (FR) - Varda Des Obeaux (FR) (Saddler Maker)
Prominent, went second after 4th, led narrowly 8th, went clear after 3 out, stayed on (op 3/1)

2 5	3. Operation Manna 7/1 Stan Sheppard Tom Lacey	Stan Sheppard Tom Lacey	9	1112	125	90	126	–
b g Champs Elysees - Vickers Vimy (Montjeu)
Raced in second, lost position but in touch with leaders after 4th, headway 10th, went third 12th, went second approaching last, stayed on (tchd 15/2)

3 13 [18]	6. Sheldon (IRE) 12/1 Sean Houlihan Seamus Mullins	Sean Houlihan Seamus Mullins	9	114	117	70	109	–
ch g Shantou (USA) - Feabhra (IRE) (Beneficial)
Led, headed when not fluent 4th, pressed winner from 5th, awkward jump 2 out, lost second approaching last, weakened run-in (tchd 11/1)

4 7½ [25½]	5. Gyenyame 9/4F Brendan Powell Joe Tizzard	Brendan Powell Joe Tizzard	7	114 b	117	63	100	–
b g Nathaniel (IRE) - Lizzie Tudor (Tamayuz)
Ran in snatches, not fluent early, prominent, pushed along 2nd, mistake 10th, hit 11th, soon struggling, weakened gradually after 4 out (op 5/2)

PU	2. Coolvalla (IRE) 11/1 Freddie Gordon Chris Gordon	Freddie Gordon Chris Gordon	9	120 p	127	–	–	–
b g Westerner - Valleyboggan (IRE) (Saddlers' Hall)
Held up in rear, headway 14th, weakened quickly before 4 out, soon pulled up (tchd 10/1)

PU	7. Vision De Maine (FR) 5/2 Jack Tudor David Pipe	Jack Tudor David Pipe	6	109	108	–	–	–
b g Buck's Boum (FR) - Bronnsa (FR) (Kadalko)
In touch with leaders, weakened after 4 out, pulled up after 2 out (op 9/4 tchd 11/4)

6 ran Off time: 2:05:12 Winning time: 6m 58.95s (slow by 1m 7.95s) Total SP: 115%
Non-runners: Rosscahill (self certificate)
1st owner: G Mason, Sir A Ferguson, C & G Barber (Isaac Des Obeaux) 1st breeder: Mme Marie Devilder Et Al
2nd owner: Lady Cobham (Operation Manna)
3rd owner: Mrs Deborah Potter (Sheldon)
Tote win: £3.80 PL: £2 £3.30 Ex: £21.80 CSF: £21.46 Trifecta: £112.90

2:00 Exeter 18 Dec 2025

Racing Blogger, 'Christmas Cup' Handicap Chase (GBB Race)