Result · Cheltenham · Saturday 24 January 2026
3:00 Cheltenham result: The New Lion wins the Unibet Hurdle (Registered As The International Hurdle) (Grade 2) (GBB Race)
Grade 22m179y hurdleGoing Soft4 ranTime 4m 24.88sWinner's prize £73,408
The New Lion won the 3:00 at Cheltenham on Saturday 24 January 2026, beating Nemean Lion by 1½ lengths. Ridden by Harry Skelton for trainer Dan Skelton, the seven-year-old was sent off at 9/4 and covered the 2m179y on soft ground in 4m 24.88s. Brentford Hope was a further length back in third at 50/1. Non-finishers: Sir Gino (pulled up).
3:00 Cheltenham full result: finishing order and SPs
| Pos | Horse | Jockey / trainer | Btn | SP | OR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The New Lion (GB) 7yo · 11-7 |
Harry Skelton Dan Skelton | — | 9/4 | 159 |
| 2 |
Nemean Lion (GER) 9yo · 11-10 · t |
Conor O'Farrell Kerry Lee | 1½ l | 18/1 | 151 |
| 3 |
Brentford Hope (GB) 9yo · 11-4 · tp |
Paul O'Brien Harry Derham | l | 50/1 | 138 |
| PU |
Sir Gino (FR) 6yo · 11-10 · Pulled up |
Nico de Boinville Nicky Henderson | — | 2/5FAV | 163 |
Cheltenham 3:00 returns
Tote win£3.25Per £1 stake
Exacta£15.101st and 2nd in order
CSF£22.31Computer straight forecast
Trifecta£40.601st, 2nd and 3rd in order
3:00 Cheltenham result: FAQs
Who won the 3:00 at Cheltenham on Saturday 24 January 2026?
The New Lion, ridden by Harry Skelton and trained by Dan Skelton, at a starting price of 9/4.
Did the favourite win?
No. Sir Gino, the 2/5 favourite, pulled up.
What was the winning time?
4m 24.88s over 2m179y on soft ground.
