Wodhooh steps up once more for Elliott

It was she who ensured Elliott would not end the 2025 Cheltenham Festival without a winner, scoring in the 28th and final race of the week, the Martin Pipe Conditional Jockeys’ Handicap Hurdle.
Jockey Jack Kennedy celebrates aboard Wodhooh after winning the Close Brothers Mares' Hurdle. Pic: David Davies for The Jockey Club/PA Wire.

Jockey Jack Kennedy celebrates aboard Wodhooh after winning the Close Brothers Mares' Hurdle. Pic: David Davies for The Jockey Club/PA Wire.

Thu, 12 Mar, 2026 - 16:48
Darren Norris

Like last year, when Gordon Elliott needed a hero, up stepped Wodhooh.

It was she who ensured Elliott would not end the 2025 Cheltenham Festival without a winner, scoring in the 28th and final race of the week, the Martin Pipe Conditional Jockeys’ Handicap Hurdle.

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