Sean Bowen Saturday rides blog: 'I am expecting a big run from him'

Sean Bowen has six rides at Cheltenham on Saturday, December 13, 2025. The Coral ambassador previews them all in his latest blog.

• Holokea - Cheltenham - 12:40 race odds

• Realta Liath - Cheltenham - 13:15 race odds

• Glengouly - Cheltenham - 13:50 race odds

• Gunsight Ridge - Cheltenham - 14:25 race odds

• They Call Me Hugo - Cheltenham - 15:00 race odds

• Game Colours - Cheltenham - 15:35 race odds

12.40 – Holokea

Holokea has made a good start to his chasing career. He scored nicely at Ffos Las two runs back, and then he came close to successfully following up at Uttoxeter. The stiff track will suit him, so I expect him to run a big race.

1.15 – Realta Liath

I have not ridden this mare before, but there was a lot to like about her performance at Fontwell on her chase debut. She won with plenty in hand in that race. The handicapper has put her up 8lb for that win. Hopefully, she can improve again and defy that rise. It is a competitive-looking mares’ handicap chase, but this is a great ride to pick up.

1.50 – Glengouly

Glengouly gave me a great spin around Aintree earlier this season. He went off a big price that day but was less than a length behind the winner in third place. His next run at Cheltenham probably came a little too soon for him, but it wasn’t a bad performance. He is 7lb out of the handicap here, and this is a very strong race, as you would expect it to be. We will be getting plenty of weight off some of these, so hopefully that will play into our hands.

2.25 – Gunsight Ridge 

Gunsight Ridge went up to 2m4f last time, and he didn’t quite see out the trip. We will stick to 2m now with this horse. He was looking like the winner at Cheltenham last season before falling at the last. I am expecting a big run from him on his return to this course.

3.00 – They Call Me Hugo

I am really looking forward to riding They Call Me Hugo. He is a horse who I think will stay the distance well, and he is very straightforward to ride. There was a lot to like about his victory at Fontwell. This will be a tougher test, but he has the ability to do well at this level.

3.35 – Game Colours

I won on board this mare at Lingfield last season. She loves soft ground, so any rain will be in her favour. She looked like she needed the run first time out this season, and I am sure she will come on for that.

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