Bob Olinger: everything you need to know about this key Cheltenham Festival contender

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Bob Olinger CHELTENHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 17: Bob Olinger ridden by Rachael Blackmore on their way to winning the Ballymore Novices' Hurdle on day two of the Cheltenham Festival at Cheltenham Racecourse on March 17, 2021 in Cheltenham, England. Sporting venues around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit spectators inside venues resulting in events being held behind closed doors. (Photo by Tim Goode - Pool/Getty Images)
CHELTENHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 17: Bob Olinger ridden by Rachael Blackmore on their way to winning the Ballymore Novices' Hurdle on day two of the Cheltenham Festival at Cheltenham Racecourse on March 17, 2021 in Cheltenham, England. Sporting venues around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit spectators inside venues resulting in events being held behind closed doors. (Photo by Tim Goode - Pool/Getty Images)
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Bob Olinger is one of the top novice chasers in National Hunt (jump) racing at the moment. Here, we find out a little bit more about him ahead of the Cheltenham Festival (15–18 March 2022).

1. Bob Olinger is a seven-year-old gelding (born on 11 May 2015).

Gemma Redrup
Gemma Redrup
Former web features editor, point-to-point editor and digital racing editor

Gemma is an experienced journalist, who was a member of H&H staff from 2014 to September 2025. She is passionate about all equestrian sports, including racing and point-to-pointing. She has enjoyed riding out for top trainers Nicky Henderson and Charlie Appleby and took part in a charity Flat race at Epsom in August 2018. Gemma’s has reported from numerous five-star events around Britain and Europe, as well as European championships.