Jagwar team looking forward to Cheltenham Gold run
Jagwar is on course to make his belated reappearance in the December Gold Cup at Cheltenham on Saturday week. The JP McManus-owned six-year-old won twice at Pre
main.racing-tv.pages.devHere’s a quick update on Jagwar Horse from the latest available sources:
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Jagwar is actively being targeted at bigRace events in 2026, with strong attention around the Grand National and Cheltenham Festival preparations. This includes notes about Mark Walsh riding Jagwar in the Grand National, highlighting the horse’s ongoing involvement at top-grade meetings. [sources summarize 2026 Grand National plans and recent form][1]
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In late 2025 and early 2026, Jagwar was positioned for a return to Cheltenham, with discussions about a belated reappearance in December Gold Cup type targets and ongoing conditioning updates from the team. This indicates continued high expectations and careful race planning for the season. [sources discuss Cheltenham Gold Cup opportunities and prep work][2]
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Race enthusiasts and profiles consistently show Jagwar as a solid chaser with multiple good performances, including recent form notes and entries that keep him in contention for high-profile handicaps and festivals. His connections (O Greenall & J Guerriero for JP McManus) remain focused on keeping him competitive at Grade-level events. [horse profiles and form pages across Sporting Life, Sky Sports, and Timeform][3][4][6]
Illustration: Jagwar’s campaign appears to blend targeted festival appearances with potential longer-distance spring targets, relying on strong jumping, stamina, and refined race strategy.
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Citations:
- Jagwar Grand National plans and Mark Walsh ride note.[1]
- Cheltenham Gold Cup/December Gold Cup prep and updates.[2]
- Horse profiles and form from Sporting Life, Sky Sports, and Timeform.[4][6][3]