Dan Skelton's Heltenham retained the BetVictor Greatwood Gold Cup Handicap Chase at Newbury, holding off Blow Your Wad by half a length. The nine-year-old, ridden by Charlie Todd, demonstrated his affinity for the Berkshire circuit with his fourth win at the track, including a previous victory in this race two years ago.

Todd sent Heltenham to join the leaders approaching the second-last fence, asserting authority between obstacles to jump the last three clear. Though the gelding idled near the finish line as Blow Your Wad mounted a challenge, the 20-1 shot held firm to claim his first victory since April 2022. Owner Tracey Lake expressed pride in the achievement, noting Heltenham's tendency to fall but praising his performance on familiar ground.

In the supporting card, Copperhead delivered a gutsy performance to win the 1 Up, Job Done At BetVictor Veterans' Handicap Chase. The 12-year-old, trained by Joe Tizzard, battled with Gabby's Cross before making a late surge to win by a neck. Nick Scholfield's mount jumped the final fence two lengths clear but could not withstand Copperhead's determined finish.