The Ultima can tempt you into starting with the weight column and staying there. That is only half the job. A horse carrying plenty of weight may have the class to deserve it; a lightly weighted runner may simply be less capable. The useful comparison is between the performance a horse can produce today and the performance its mark asks it to produce.
Stamina without giving away position
This is a staying handicap chase on the Old Course. Look for horses that can travel within themselves while maintaining a useful position. Staying on late after losing touch is not always the same thing as having the pace and stamina to win a competitive race.
Watch what happens when the race begins to develop. Does the horse hold its place without repeated reminders? Is it still jumping efficiently once others start to tire? Those details help distinguish a strong staying performance from a flattering finish past beaten runners.
Ultima Handicap Chase
Stats & trends.
Go beyond the winner. Study the price, the preparation and the next run. The detail is yours to explore.
Winners returned as favourite, joint or co-favourite
calculated from listed winner records
Above: shares calculated from the listed winners. These are historical characteristics, not a runner’s chance of winning.
Every winner. Every detail.
2015–2026 · Follow the same horses from their preparation to what happened next.
| Year | Winner | Jockey | Trainer | Age | Weight | Price | Runners | Fav. position | Rating | Season | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Runs | Wins | ||||||||||
| 2026 | Johnnywho | Richie McLernon | Jonjo & A J O'Neill | 9 | 11-3 | 18/1 | 22 | 2nd | 146 | 3 | 0 |
| 2025 | Myretown | Patrick Wadge | Lucinda Russell | 8 | 10-3 | 13/2 F | 24 | 1st | 127 | 4 | 2 |
| 2024 | Chianti Classico | David Bass | Kim Bailey | 7 | 11-4 | 6/1 3F | 21 | 5th | 143 | 3 | 2 |
| 2023 | Corach Rambler | Derek Fox | Lucinda Russell | 9 | 11-5 | 6/1 JF | 23 | 1st/3rd | 146 | 2 | 0 |
| 2022 | Corach Rambler | Derek Fox | Lucinda Russell | 8 | 10-2 | 10/1 | 24 | 10th | 140 | 5 | 2 |
| 2021 | Vintage Clouds | Ryan Mania | Sue Smith | 11 | 10-11 | 28/1 | 16 | 2nd | 143 | 3 | 0 |
| 2020 | The Conditional | Brendan Powell | David Bridgwater | 8 | 10-6 | 15/2 3F | 23 | 3rd/4th | 139 | 4 | 1 |
| 2019 | Beware The Bear | Jeremiah McGrath | Nicky Henderson | 9 | 11-8 | 10/1 | 24 | 8th/PU | 151 | 2 | 1 |
| 2018 | Coo Star Sivola | Lizzie Kelly | Nick Williams | 6 | 10-10 | 5/1 F | 18 | 1st | 142 | 5 | 1 |
| 2017 | Un Temps Pour Tout | Tom Scudamore | David Pipe | 8 | 11-12 | 9/1 3F | 23 | 2nd | 155 | 4 | 1 |
| 2016 | Un Temps Pour Tout | Tom Scudamore | David Pipe | 7 | 11-7 | 11/1 | 23 | 7th | 148 | 3 | 0 |
| 2015 | The Druids Nephew | Barry Geraghty | Neil Mulholland | 8 | 11-3 | 8/1 2F | 24 | 8th | 146 | 4 | 1 |
2026JohnnywhoAGE 9 · 11-318/1
- Jockey
- Richie McLernon
- Trainer
- Jonjo & A J O'Neill
- Age
- 9
- Weight
- 11-3
- Price
- 18/1
- Runners
- 22
- Favourite position
- 2nd
- Rating
- 146
- Season R / W
- 3/0
2025MyretownAGE 8 · 10-313/2 F
- Jockey
- Patrick Wadge
- Trainer
- Lucinda Russell
- Age
- 8
- Weight
- 10-3
- Price
- 13/2 F
- Runners
- 24
- Favourite position
- 1st
- Rating
- 127
- Season R / W
- 4/2
2024Chianti ClassicoAGE 7 · 11-46/1 3F
- Jockey
- David Bass
- Trainer
- Kim Bailey
- Age
- 7
- Weight
- 11-4
- Price
- 6/1 3F
- Runners
- 21
- Favourite position
- 5th
- Rating
- 143
- Season R / W
- 3/2
2023Corach RamblerAGE 9 · 11-56/1 JF
- Jockey
- Derek Fox
- Trainer
- Lucinda Russell
- Age
- 9
- Weight
- 11-5
- Price
- 6/1 JF
- Runners
- 23
- Favourite position
- 1st/3rd
- Rating
- 146
- Season R / W
- 2/0
2022Corach RamblerAGE 8 · 10-210/1
- Jockey
- Derek Fox
- Trainer
- Lucinda Russell
- Age
- 8
- Weight
- 10-2
- Price
- 10/1
- Runners
- 24
- Favourite position
- 10th
- Rating
- 140
- Season R / W
- 5/2
2021Vintage CloudsAGE 11 · 10-1128/1
- Jockey
- Ryan Mania
- Trainer
- Sue Smith
- Age
- 11
- Weight
- 10-11
- Price
- 28/1
- Runners
- 16
- Favourite position
- 2nd
- Rating
- 143
- Season R / W
- 3/0
2020The ConditionalAGE 8 · 10-615/2 3F
- Jockey
- Brendan Powell
- Trainer
- David Bridgwater
- Age
- 8
- Weight
- 10-6
- Price
- 15/2 3F
- Runners
- 23
- Favourite position
- 3rd/4th
- Rating
- 139
- Season R / W
- 4/1
2019Beware The BearAGE 9 · 11-810/1
- Jockey
- Jeremiah McGrath
- Trainer
- Nicky Henderson
- Age
- 9
- Weight
- 11-8
- Price
- 10/1
- Runners
- 24
- Favourite position
- 8th/PU
- Rating
- 151
- Season R / W
- 2/1
2018Coo Star SivolaAGE 6 · 10-105/1 F
- Jockey
- Lizzie Kelly
- Trainer
- Nick Williams
- Age
- 6
- Weight
- 10-10
- Price
- 5/1 F
- Runners
- 18
- Favourite position
- 1st
- Rating
- 142
- Season R / W
- 5/1
2017Un Temps Pour ToutAGE 8 · 11-129/1 3F
- Jockey
- Tom Scudamore
- Trainer
- David Pipe
- Age
- 8
- Weight
- 11-12
- Price
- 9/1 3F
- Runners
- 23
- Favourite position
- 2nd
- Rating
- 155
- Season R / W
- 4/1
2016Un Temps Pour ToutAGE 7 · 11-711/1
- Jockey
- Tom Scudamore
- Trainer
- David Pipe
- Age
- 7
- Weight
- 11-7
- Price
- 11/1
- Runners
- 23
- Favourite position
- 7th
- Rating
- 148
- Season R / W
- 3/0
2015The Druids NephewAGE 8 · 11-38/1 2F
- Jockey
- Barry Geraghty
- Trainer
- Neil Mulholland
- Age
- 8
- Weight
- 11-3
- Price
- 8/1 2F
- Runners
- 24
- Favourite position
- 8th
- Rating
- 146
- Season R / W
- 4/1
| Year | Winner | Cheltenham | Distance Form (24+f) | Hurdle | Chase | Previous race | Days since run | Previous result | Grade Wins | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Runs | Wins | Runs | Wins | Runs | Wins | Runs | Wins | Grade 1 wins | Grade 2 wins | Grade 3 wins | |||||
| 2026 | Johnnywho | 3 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 9 | 1 | Peter Marsh Chase (Haydock) | 52 | 5 / 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | Myretown | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 2 | Handicap Chase (Kelso) | 25 | 1 / 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | Chianti Classico | 1 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | Handicap Chase (Kempton) | 59 | 2 / 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | Corach Rambler | 2 | 2 | 12 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 3 | Gold Cup Handicap (Newbury) | 108 | 4 / 15 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2022 | Corach Rambler | 1 | 1 | 11 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 2 | Reynoldstown Novices Chase (Ascot) | 24 | UR / 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | Vintage Clouds | 4 | 0 | 16 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 27 | 3 | Edinburgh Gin Chase (Kelso) | 25 | 3 / 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2020 | The Conditional | 1 | 1 | 14 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 10 | 1 | Classic Handicap (Warwick) | 59 | 4 / 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | Beware The Bear | 3 | 1 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 10 | 4 | Handicap Chase (Cheltenham) | 70 | 1 / 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | Coo Star Sivola | 8 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 10 | 2 | 5 | 1 | Handicap Chase (Exeter) | 18 | 1 / 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | Un Temps Pour Tout | 6 | 1 | 10 | 2 | 19 | 6 | 6 | 1 | Cleeve Hurdle (Cheltenham) | 45 | 6 / 15 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 2016 | Un Temps Pour Tout | 4 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 16 | 5 | 3 | 0 | Handicap Chase (Cheltenham) | 45 | 4 / 12 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2015 | The Druids Nephew | 4 | 0 | 10 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 12 | 2 | Cleeve Hurdle (Cheltenham) | 45 | 5 / 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2026JohnnywhoBEFORE THE RACE
- Cheltenham R / W
- 3/0
- Distance Form (24+f) R / W
- 6/1
- Hurdle R / W
- 5/1
- Chase R / W
- 9/1
- Previous race
- Peter Marsh Chase (Haydock)
- Days since run
- 52
- Previous result
- 5 / 6
- Grade Wins 1 / 2 / 3
- 0/0/0
2025MyretownBEFORE THE RACE
- Cheltenham R / W
- 0/0
- Distance Form (24+f) R / W
- 4/2
- Hurdle R / W
- 3/1
- Chase R / W
- 4/2
- Previous race
- Handicap Chase (Kelso)
- Days since run
- 25
- Previous result
- 1 / 4
- Grade Wins 1 / 2 / 3
- 0/0/0
2024Chianti ClassicoBEFORE THE RACE
- Cheltenham R / W
- 1/0
- Distance Form (24+f) R / W
- 5/3
- Hurdle R / W
- 4/3
- Chase R / W
- 3/2
- Previous race
- Handicap Chase (Kempton)
- Days since run
- 59
- Previous result
- 2 / 7
- Grade Wins 1 / 2 / 3
- 0/0/0
2023Corach RamblerBEFORE THE RACE
- Cheltenham R / W
- 2/2
- Distance Form (24+f) R / W
- 12/6
- Hurdle R / W
- 3/2
- Chase R / W
- 8/3
- Previous race
- Gold Cup Handicap (Newbury)
- Days since run
- 108
- Previous result
- 4 / 15
- Grade Wins 1 / 2 / 3
- 0/0/1
2022Corach RamblerBEFORE THE RACE
- Cheltenham R / W
- 1/1
- Distance Form (24+f) R / W
- 11/5
- Hurdle R / W
- 3/2
- Chase R / W
- 5/2
- Previous race
- Reynoldstown Novices Chase (Ascot)
- Days since run
- 24
- Previous result
- UR / 6
- Grade Wins 1 / 2 / 3
- 0/0/0
2021Vintage CloudsBEFORE THE RACE
- Cheltenham R / W
- 4/0
- Distance Form (24+f) R / W
- 16/3
- Hurdle R / W
- 6/1
- Chase R / W
- 27/3
- Previous race
- Edinburgh Gin Chase (Kelso)
- Days since run
- 25
- Previous result
- 3 / 7
- Grade Wins 1 / 2 / 3
- 0/1/0
2020The ConditionalBEFORE THE RACE
- Cheltenham R / W
- 1/1
- Distance Form (24+f) R / W
- 14/3
- Hurdle R / W
- 6/1
- Chase R / W
- 10/1
- Previous race
- Classic Handicap (Warwick)
- Days since run
- 59
- Previous result
- 4 / 13
- Grade Wins 1 / 2 / 3
- 0/0/0
2019Beware The BearBEFORE THE RACE
- Cheltenham R / W
- 3/1
- Distance Form (24+f) R / W
- 8/5
- Hurdle R / W
- 5/2
- Chase R / W
- 10/4
- Previous race
- Handicap Chase (Cheltenham)
- Days since run
- 70
- Previous result
- 1 / 9
- Grade Wins 1 / 2 / 3
- 0/0/0
2018Coo Star SivolaBEFORE THE RACE
- Cheltenham R / W
- 8/1
- Distance Form (24+f) R / W
- 2/1
- Hurdle R / W
- 10/2
- Chase R / W
- 5/1
- Previous race
- Handicap Chase (Exeter)
- Days since run
- 18
- Previous result
- 1 / 7
- Grade Wins 1 / 2 / 3
- 0/0/0
2017Un Temps Pour ToutBEFORE THE RACE
- Cheltenham R / W
- 6/1
- Distance Form (24+f) R / W
- 10/2
- Hurdle R / W
- 19/6
- Chase R / W
- 6/1
- Previous race
- Cleeve Hurdle (Cheltenham)
- Days since run
- 45
- Previous result
- 6 / 15
- Grade Wins 1 / 2 / 3
- 1/0/2
2016Un Temps Pour ToutBEFORE THE RACE
- Cheltenham R / W
- 4/0
- Distance Form (24+f) R / W
- 6/1
- Hurdle R / W
- 16/5
- Chase R / W
- 3/0
- Previous race
- Handicap Chase (Cheltenham)
- Days since run
- 45
- Previous result
- 4 / 12
- Grade Wins 1 / 2 / 3
- 1/0/1
2015The Druids NephewBEFORE THE RACE
- Cheltenham R / W
- 4/0
- Distance Form (24+f) R / W
- 10/2
- Hurdle R / W
- 5/1
- Chase R / W
- 12/2
- Previous race
- Cleeve Hurdle (Cheltenham)
- Days since run
- 45
- Previous result
- 5 / 6
- Grade Wins 1 / 2 / 3
- 0/0/0
| Year | Winner | Next run | Date | Result | Rest-of-season runs | Rest-of-season results | Next Cheltenham Festival run | Festival result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Johnnywho | Grand National (Aintree) | Apr-26 | 4 / 34 | 1 | 0 wins, 0 placed | - | - |
| 2025 | Myretown | Gold Cup Handicap (Newbury) | Nov-25 | F / 24 | 0 | - | Trophy Handicap Chase | 13 / 22 |
| 2024 | Chianti Classico | Mildmay Novices Chase (Aintree) | Apr-24 | 4 / 6 | 1 | 0 wins, 0 placed | - | - |
| 2023 | Corach Rambler | Grand National (Aintree) | Apr-23 | 1 / 39 | 1 | 1 win, 0 placed | Gold Cup | 3 / 11 |
| 2022 | Corach Rambler | Intermediate Chase (Carlisle) | Oct-22 | 5 / 7 | 0 | - | Trophy Handicap Chase | 1 / 23 |
| 2021 | Vintage Clouds | Handicap Chase (Kelso) | Oct-21 | 5 / 6 | 0 | - | Trophy Handicap Chase | PU / 24 |
| 2020 | The Conditional | Ladbrokes Trophy (Newbury) | Nov-20 | 3 / 18 | 0 | - | - | - |
| 2019 | Beware The Bear | Gold Cup Handicap (Sandown) | Apr-19 | PU / 15 | 1 | 0 wins, 0 placed | - | - |
| 2018 | Coo Star Sivola | Mildmay Novices Chase (Aintree) | Apr-18 | PU / 9 | 1 | 0 wins, 0 placed | Trophy Handicap Chase | PU / 24 |
| 2017 | Un Temps Pour Tout | Hurdle Race (Aintree) | Nov-18 | 5 / 5 | 0 | - | - | - |
| 2016 | Un Temps Pour Tout | Mildmay Novices Chase (Aintree) | Apr-16 | 4 / 8 | 1 | 0 wins, 0 placed | Trophy Handicap Chase | 1 / 23 |
| 2015 | The Druids Nephew | Grand National (Aintree) | Apr-15 | F / 39 | 1 | 0 wins, 0 placed | - | - |
2026JohnnywhoTHE NEXT CHAPTER
- Next run
- Grand National (Aintree)
- Date
- Apr-26
- Result
- 4 / 34
- Season runs after
- 1
- Season results after
- 0 wins, 0 placed
- Next Festival run
- -
- Festival result
- -
2025MyretownTHE NEXT CHAPTER
- Next run
- Gold Cup Handicap (Newbury)
- Date
- Nov-25
- Result
- F / 24
- Season runs after
- 0
- Season results after
- -
- Next Festival run
- Trophy Handicap Chase
- Festival result
- 13 / 22
2024Chianti ClassicoTHE NEXT CHAPTER
- Next run
- Mildmay Novices Chase (Aintree)
- Date
- Apr-24
- Result
- 4 / 6
- Season runs after
- 1
- Season results after
- 0 wins, 0 placed
- Next Festival run
- -
- Festival result
- -
2023Corach RamblerTHE NEXT CHAPTER
- Next run
- Grand National (Aintree)
- Date
- Apr-23
- Result
- 1 / 39
- Season runs after
- 1
- Season results after
- 1 win, 0 placed
- Next Festival run
- Gold Cup
- Festival result
- 3 / 11
2022Corach RamblerTHE NEXT CHAPTER
- Next run
- Intermediate Chase (Carlisle)
- Date
- Oct-22
- Result
- 5 / 7
- Season runs after
- 0
- Season results after
- -
- Next Festival run
- Trophy Handicap Chase
- Festival result
- 1 / 23
2021Vintage CloudsTHE NEXT CHAPTER
- Next run
- Handicap Chase (Kelso)
- Date
- Oct-21
- Result
- 5 / 6
- Season runs after
- 0
- Season results after
- -
- Next Festival run
- Trophy Handicap Chase
- Festival result
- PU / 24
2020The ConditionalTHE NEXT CHAPTER
- Next run
- Ladbrokes Trophy (Newbury)
- Date
- Nov-20
- Result
- 3 / 18
- Season runs after
- 0
- Season results after
- -
- Next Festival run
- -
- Festival result
- -
2019Beware The BearTHE NEXT CHAPTER
- Next run
- Gold Cup Handicap (Sandown)
- Date
- Apr-19
- Result
- PU / 15
- Season runs after
- 1
- Season results after
- 0 wins, 0 placed
- Next Festival run
- -
- Festival result
- -
2018Coo Star SivolaTHE NEXT CHAPTER
- Next run
- Mildmay Novices Chase (Aintree)
- Date
- Apr-18
- Result
- PU / 9
- Season runs after
- 1
- Season results after
- 0 wins, 0 placed
- Next Festival run
- Trophy Handicap Chase
- Festival result
- PU / 24
2017Un Temps Pour ToutTHE NEXT CHAPTER
- Next run
- Hurdle Race (Aintree)
- Date
- Nov-18
- Result
- 5 / 5
- Season runs after
- 0
- Season results after
- -
- Next Festival run
- -
- Festival result
- -
2016Un Temps Pour ToutTHE NEXT CHAPTER
- Next run
- Mildmay Novices Chase (Aintree)
- Date
- Apr-16
- Result
- 4 / 8
- Season runs after
- 1
- Season results after
- 0 wins, 0 placed
- Next Festival run
- Trophy Handicap Chase
- Festival result
- 1 / 23
2015The Druids NephewTHE NEXT CHAPTER
- Next run
- Grand National (Aintree)
- Date
- Apr-15
- Result
- F / 39
- Season runs after
- 1
- Season results after
- 0 wins, 0 placed
- Next Festival run
- -
- Festival result
- -
The winner profile.
Calculated from the detailed winner records above. Missing values are excluded from each calculation, so denominators can differ.
| Category | Profile angle | Winners | Share of winners | Study list |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MarketTABLE CALCULATION | Started favourite / joint or co-favourite | 3/12 | ||
| MarketTABLE CALCULATION | Top three in the betting | 7/12 | ||
| Recent formTABLE CALCULATION | Won previous start | 3/12 | ||
| CourseTABLE CALCULATION | Had already won at Cheltenham | 6/12 | ||
| CourseTABLE CALCULATION | Had already run at Cheltenham | 11/12 | ||
| DistanceTABLE CALCULATION | Had won over the listed distance band | 12/12 | ||
| DistanceTABLE CALCULATION | Had run over the listed distance band | 12/12 | ||
| SeasonTABLE CALCULATION | Had at least one win that season | 8/12 | ||
| SeasonTABLE CALCULATION | Had at least three runs that season | 10/12 | ||
| Recent formTABLE CALCULATION | Ran within the previous 60 days | 10/12 | ||
| RatingTABLE CALCULATION | Rated 150 or higher | 2/12 | ||
| AgeTABLE CALCULATION | Aged 6 | 1/12 | ||
| AgeTABLE CALCULATION | Aged 7 | 2/12 | ||
| AgeTABLE CALCULATION | Aged 8 | 5/12 | ||
| AgeTABLE CALCULATION | Aged 9 | 3/12 | ||
| AgeTABLE CALCULATION | Aged 11 | 1/12 |
Follow-up summary
Reported follow-up figures remain distinct from the detailed winner tables.
Won on next start
Placed on next start
Raced again that season
Won again that season
Placed again that season
Next-start destinations
| Destination | Went | Won | Placed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mildmay Novices Chase (Aintree) | 3/12 | 0/3 | 0 |
| Grand National (Aintree) | 3/12 | 1/3 | 0 |
Festival returns
| Destination | Went | Won | Placed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trophy Handicap Chase | 5/12 | 2/5 | 0 |
| Gold Cup | 1/12 | 0/1 | 1 |
Sample notes and interpretation
- R / W = runs / wins before the Festival race. A dash is a missing or unreported value, not zero. Price suffixes: F = favourite, JF = joint favourite, CF = co-favourite, 2F / 3F = second / third favourite.
- The favourite-position column records the listed result of the favourite(s). Price suffixes identify the winner’s position in the market. These fields are retained independently.
- All listed rows are retained, including blank years. Winner counts exclude rows with no named winner. Later missing results do not imply a loss.
- Summary ratios are retained as reported and may not reconcile with every detailed table cell. They are displayed separately from calculations made from the winner records. A high winner share is not a selection strike rate or evidence of profit.
- “Won” and “placed” are retained as separate reported outcomes. No combined place rate or profit is inferred.
Read the handicap mark properly
A previous winning mark is a reference point, not an entitlement to win again. Ask whether the horse still looks capable of that old performance and whether today’s race asks a similar question. Age, recent jumping and ground preference all belong in that assessment.
For an improving chaser, compare the latest rise with the substance of the performance. A horse can go up in the ratings and remain competitive. Equally, a generous-looking rise after an easy win may conceal how little strong opposition it actually faced.
Course form needs context
Cheltenham form is useful when you understand its circumstances. A small-field novice chase win in different conditions is not an exact rehearsal for the Ultima. A good handicap effort under comparable pressure may tell you more, even if it ended without a trophy.
Before deciding, check the current race conditions, declared weights and any applicable allowances. Then make one final comparison: which runner’s case depends least on excuses being resolved all at once? That is a more useful starting point than a list of horses who might be well treated.
Previous renewals
The 2027 runners
Declarations will settle the field.
The 2027 runners are not yet declared. A past winner or a horse quoted in an ante-post market is not a confirmed runner. Check entries, connections’ published plans and the final declarations before treating a horse as part of this field.
No live prices or confirmed 2027 runner list are presented in this guide. Reviewed 11 November 2026.
Your questions, answered
Does top weight make a horse a poor Ultima prospect?
No. Higher weight usually reflects a higher rating. Assess ability relative to the mark and the task.
Is a previous Cheltenham win essential?
No. It can be relevant evidence, but distance, ground, opposition and the manner of the performance matter.
Sources & editorial notes
Reviewed 11 November 2026. Interpretation is Puntrr’s; factual results and conditions are linked below.