July Flower leads contenders for Cheltenham Handicap on Saturday

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Last updated Nov 13, 2026

July Flower leads contenders for Cheltenham Handicap on Saturday
Summary

The November meeting at Cheltenham features July Flower as a strong contender for the Paddy Power Gold Cup Handicap Chase on Saturday. Experts from Sky Sports highlighted her previous success at this venue, where she won the Arkle Trial last year. The panel also discussed competitors such as Meetmebythesea, who heads the market, and Blueking d'Oroux, newly transferred to trainer Dan Skelton. The race is anticipated to showcase competitive performances as trainers aim for victory in this significant event.

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  • •July Flower won the Arkle Trial at Cheltenham last year.
  • •Meetmebythesea is favored for the upcoming race.
  • •Blueking d'Oroux moved to Dan Skelton's training.
  • •Experts discuss multiple strong contenders for the Handicap.
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  • 1:30 PMSky Sports — July Flower fancied for Handicap gold at Cheltenham
What they're saying
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Ahead of the start of Cheltenham's November meeting, the Weekend Winners panel offered their top tips for a potentially informative Saturday at Prestbury Park.

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