Result · Cheltenham · Saturday 14 November 2026
2:55 Cheltenham result: Black Bamboo wins the From The Horses Mouth Podcast Handicap Hurdle Race (GBB Race)
Black Bamboo won the 2:55 at Cheltenham on Saturday 14 November 2026, beating the 3/1 favourite William Yeats by 2¾ lengths. Ridden by Michael Kenneally for trainer John Joseph Murphy, the nine-year-old was sent off at 12/1 and covered the 3m on good ground in 5m 50.22s. Sir Galahad was a further 5 lengths back in third at 10/1. Ace Of Spades, Wonderful Eagle, Geezer Rockstar, Gold For Alec, Moon Mission, Horaces Pearl were non-runners.
2:55 Cheltenham full result: finishing order and SPs
| Pos | Horse | Jockey / trainer | Btn | SP | OR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Black Bamboo (IRE) 9yo · 10-6 · b · claim 3lb |
Michael Kenneally John Joseph Murphy | — | 12/1 | 118 |
| 2 |
William Yeats (GB) 5yo · 10-5 · t |
Jonathan England Sam England | 2¾ l | 3/1FAV | 114 |
| 3 |
Sir Galahad (IRE) 5yo · 11-7 · p · claim 5lb |
Lewis Saunders Olly Murphy | 5 l | 10/1 | 135 |
| 4 |
Lucky Lyreen (IRE) 8yo · 11-1 · v · claim 5lb |
Freddie Keighley Martin Keighley | l | 33/1 | 129 |
| 5 |
Ifiwerearichman (IRE) 8yo · 10-13 · p · claim 5lb |
Eoin Staples Paul Nolan | 4½ l | 4/1 | 127 |
| 6 |
Margaret's Legacy (FR) 9yo · 10-7 · h · claim 10lb |
Richard Upton Warren Greatrex | 14 l | 13/2 | 126 |
| 7 |
Rambo T (IRE) 9yo · 11-10 |
Sean Bowen Olly Murphy | 11 l | 7/2 | 133 |
| 8 |
Aimeric (GB) 7yo · 10-1 · claim 5lb |
William Shanahan Jennie Candlish | 35 l | 6/1 | 115 |
| 9 |
Hartur D'arc (FR) 9yo · 10-4 · claim 7lb |
Conor Smithers John McConnell | 19 l | 40/1 | 120 |
| 10 |
Blizzard Of Oz (IRE) 8yo · 11-4 |
Richie McLernon Faye Bramley | 12 l | 33/1 | 127 |
Non-runners: Ace Of Spades, Wonderful Eagle, Geezer Rockstar, Gold For Alec, Moon Mission, Horaces Pearl
Cheltenham 2:55 returns
2:55 Cheltenham result: FAQs
Who won the 2:55 at Cheltenham on Saturday 14 November 2026?
Black Bamboo, ridden by Michael Kenneally and trained by John Joseph Murphy, at a starting price of 12/1.
Did the favourite win?
No. William Yeats, the 3/1 favourite, finished second, 2¾ lengths behind the winner.
What was the winning time?
5m 50.22s over 3m on good ground.
Were there any non-runners?
Yes: Ace Of Spades, Wonderful Eagle, Geezer Rockstar, Gold For Alec, Moon Mission, Horaces Pearl. Bets on a non-runner are refunded, and a Rule 4 deduction may apply to winning bets placed before the withdrawal.
