Result · Cheltenham · Friday 23 October 2026
2:25 Cheltenham result: Continuance wins the Foundation Developments Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle Race (Challenger Two Mile Hurdle Series Qualifier)
Continuance won the 2:25 at Cheltenham on Friday 23 October 2026, beating The Hardest Geezer by 4½ lengths. Ridden by Harry Atkins for trainer Martin Keighley, the five-year-old was sent off at 6/1 and covered the 2m½f on good to soft ground in 3m 57.10s. Kapitein Kool was a further 1 length back in third at 7/2. Emerald Time, Gower Prince were non-runners.
2:25 Cheltenham full result: finishing order and SPs
| Pos | Horse | Jockey / trainer | Btn | SP | OR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Continuance (GB) 5yo · 11-0 |
Harry Atkins Martin Keighley | — | 6/1 | 120 |
| 2 |
The Hardest Geezer (IRE) 7yo · 10-7 · h · claim 8lb |
Jack Stenhouse Philip Hobbs & Johnson White | 4½ l | 9/2 | 121 |
| 3 |
Kapitein Kool (IRE) 5yo · 10-9 · claim 3lb |
Michael Kenneally Seamus Mullins | 1 l | 7/2 | 118 |
| 4 |
Wild Goose (IRE) 6yo · 11-5 · t |
Fern O'Brien Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls | ½ l | 6/1 | 125 |
| 5 |
King Ulanda (IRE) 6yo · 10-2 · tp · claim 6lb |
Ben Smith Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero | ¼ l | 14/1 | 114 |
| 6 |
Loriko (FR) 5yo · 11-4 · claim 10lb |
Dominic Lewis Dan Skelton | 2½ l | 18/1 | 134 |
| 7 |
Wondering Why (IRE) 5yo · 10-5 · claim 8lb |
Elliott England Ben Pauling | 1½ l | 100/30FAV | 119 |
| 8 |
Mojito Des Mottes (FR) 4yo · 11-1 · t · claim 3lb |
Beau Morgan Ben Pauling | 2½ l | 25/1 | 125 |
| 9 |
Fiveonefive (IRE) 8yo · 11-8 · p · claim 3lb |
Carl Millar Cian Collins | 1½ l | 10/1 | 131 |
| 10 |
Fils De Roi (FR) 7yo · 10-7 |
Tom Broughton Fergal O'Brien | ¼ l | 33/1 | 113 |
| 11 |
Thankyouandplease (FR) 6yo · 10-0 · claim 3lb |
Ellis Collier Syd Hosie | 4 l | 50/1 | 109 |
Non-runners: Emerald Time, Gower Prince
Cheltenham 2:25 returns
2:25 Cheltenham result: FAQs
Who won the 2:25 at Cheltenham on Friday 23 October 2026?
Continuance, ridden by Harry Atkins and trained by Martin Keighley, at a starting price of 6/1.
Did the favourite win?
No. Wondering Why, the 100/30 favourite, finished 7th, 10¼ lengths behind the winner.
What was the winning time?
3m 57.10s over 2m½f on good to soft ground.
Were there any non-runners?
Yes: Emerald Time, Gower Prince. Bets on a non-runner are refunded, and a Rule 4 deduction may apply to winning bets placed before the withdrawal.
