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
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Jagwar is in the mix for the 2026 Randox Grand National, with attention from notable jockeys and connections aiming to capitalize on last season’s form and experience in big-field races. Multiple sources note Jagwar as a strong English challenger alongside JP McManus-owned stablemates, focusing on a good run at Aintree.[1][5][9]
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Recent reporting highlights Jagwar’s potential for Cheltenham-linked targets earlier in the season and a strategy to optimize his stamina and jumping in testing handicap formats before attempting the Grand National, under the Greenall/Guerriero partnership.[4][5][7]
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Market view and team commentary emphasize improved performance since last year’s National, with Jagwar traveling more strongly in races and showing a more complete race experience, which could translate to a competitive showing at Aintree if luck in running aligns.[3][5]
Illustration: a typical path for Jagwar this season involved a direct Cheltenham route for festival trials, followed by a Grand National bid if conditions and form align, a plan repeatedly referenced in racing coverage this season.[5][4]
If you’d like, I can pull the most current odds, upcoming entries, and a short head-to-head comparison with Iroko or other contenders for the Grand National, and format it as a quick table. I can also summarize the key quotes from trainers or jockeys to highlight what the Jagwar camp is targeting this year.
Citations:
- Jagwar Grand National focus and team updates[1]
- Grand National context and two-horse JP McManus team notes[5]
- Cheltenham route and prior festival form discussions[7][4]