What is the Grand National race?

The Grand National steeplechase is the feature race ran at the three-day Grand National Festival event.

When is the 2021 Grand National race?

The 2021 Grand National steeplechase gets underway on Saturday, April 10th 2021.

It will be the 173rd running of the famous race, having official first ran in 1839 under the name ‘Grand Liverpool Steeplechase’.

Where is the Grand National race held?

The Grand National steeplechase, part of the Grand National Festival, is held at the famous Aintree Racecourse in the village of Aintree near Liverpool in Merseyside, England.

What time does the 2021 Grand National race start?

The 2021 Grand National steeplechase gets underway at the scheduled time of 5.15pm GMT. However, the race times for all the races across the three days, including the Grand National steeplechase, are subject to a potential change as we get closer to the Grand National Festival.

What channel is the 2021 Grand National race on?

ITV and Racing TV are the two main UK broadcasters of the Grand National steeplechase.

How many 2021 Grand National Festival races are being broadcasted?

ITV have secured coverage of five of the seven races on Day Three of the Grand National Festival, with the final race broadcasted being the Grand National steeplechase itself.

The two races which are not being broadcasted by ITV on Grand National Day (Day Three) are 1.20 Bridle Road Handicap Hurdle race and the 6.20 Weatherbys Racing Bank Standard Open National Hunt Flat race.

The first and last races of Day One and Day Two of the festival are also not going to be broadcasted by ITV.

How many horses are running in the 2021 Grand National race?

The 2021 Grand National race is competed by 40 runners and riders over the iconic huge fences at Aintree.

A list of over 100 horses will be whittled down over the next few weeks in the lead up to the big race so that there are 40 runners and then four runners in reverse for the big race.

We already know that 2018 and 2019 winner Tiger Roll will unfortunately not be competing in this year’s race due to weight. That means that the Gigginstown 11-year-old will miss out on the chance to secure three consecutive Grand National wins in a row as the 2020 race was not run.

What is the Prize Money for the 2021 Grand National race?

The prize money for the Grand National steeplechase totals to £1m, an immense sum for such a prestigious race. The winner will receive around half of the prize pot, around £500k. The runners-up prize pot sits at around £200k, whilst securing third in this race bags you £100k.

Will fans be in attendance at the 2021 Grand National?

With the UK Government setting out its roadmap for transitioning out of lockdown announced recently, the earliest in which we might see a small number of spectators in attendance at UK sports events is May 17th, which is step three of four of the roadmap plan.

Therefore, the Grand National Festival will join the Cheltenham Festival in going ahead behind closed doors and with no spectators in attendance, much to the disappointment of avid racegoers.

What happened to the Grand National in 2020?

Unfortunately, the 2020 Grand National did not run, and it was cancelled because of the global COVID-19 pandemic.

In fact, the Cheltenham Festival 2020 was the last sporting event in the UK to have full capacity spectators, with a national lockdown in place by the time the Grand National came around.

It was just the eighth time in the entire history of the race that the race did not go ahead. The previous times were during the two World Wars, as the 1916-1918 and 1941-1945 races did not go ahead.

The last time the race was not complete was in 1993, when the race was declared void after most of the runners carried on racing despite a false start. The Jockey Club deciding not to re-run the race.

An unofficial virtual Grand National race ran in 2020 with the power of CGI technology. Using certain formulas to calculate who would be the winner of the race, Potters Corner came out on top in the animated race, a winner of the 2019 Welsh Grand National.

They also held a virtual race between all winners of the historic race in a ‘champion of champions’ style-race. The race bought back a lot of memories of some winners from the previous century, and to little surprise, it was Red Rum who came out on top. As far as an alternative event to the actual race, it was certainly an enjoyable spectacle which captured the nation and raised £2.6m for the NHS.

Can I stream the Grand National with Mark Jarvis?

Yes you can. With our Watch and Bet service, you can simply log in to your Mark Jarvis account on the Mark Jarvis sportsbook, select the race meeting (Aintree) and the race time (5.15) and then you can select the TV icon to start streaming the race without needing to place a bet on the race or deposit money into your account.

Course and Fences

Distance

The Grand National Steeplechase is a 4m 2½f race.

Circuit

The Grand National Steeplechase consists of two full circuits of the 2¼m course at Aintree.

Number of Fences

The Grand National Steeplechase feature 16 fences, in which 14 of the 16 are jumped twice during the circuit. The only two fences that are jumped once during the race are Fence 15, also known as The Chair and Fence 16, also known as The Water Jump.

Runners jump these two fences at the end of the first circuit before they start the second circuit around the course.

Famous Fences

Below is a list of some of the most well-known, famous and iconic fences in the Grand National Steeplechase race.

• Becher’s Brook (Fence 6 & 22)
• Foinavon (Fence 7 & 23)
• The Canal Turn (Fence 8 & 24)
• Valentine’s Brook (Fence 9 & 25)
• The Chair (Fence 15)
• The Water Jump (Fence 16)

Becher’s Brook (Fence 6 & 22)

Arguably, Becker’s Brook is not only the most famous fence in this race but also in worldwide horse racing. It is named after a top jockey of his time, Martin Becher, was unseated from his horse Conrad in the first ever official Grand National in 1839. Becher opted to take shelter in the brook to avoid injury.

The fence itself is 4ft 10in tall and it looks like a regular fence on approach, however there is a steep drop awaiting runners and riders on the other side, as well as a left-hand turn to think about, which makes the fence very difficult. The landing drop is 6ft 9in, and the fence has been altered over the years to make it safer.

All Fences

Below outlines each of the fences which runners and riders will need to overcome during the Grand National steeplechase.

• Fence 1 & 17
• Fence 2 & 18
• Fence 3 & 19 (Known as Westhead)
• Fence 4 & 20
• Fence 5 & 21
• Fence 6 & 22 (Known as Becher’s Brook)
• Fence 7 & 23 (Known as Foinavon)
• Fence 8 & 24 (Known as Canal Turn)
• Fence 9 & 25 (Known as Valentine’s Brook)
• Fence 10 & 26
• Fence 11 & 27
• Fence 12 & 28
• Fence 13 & 29
• Fence 14 & 30
• Fence 15 (Known as The Chair)
• Fence 16 (Known as Water Jump)

History of the Race

Inaugural Race

They contested the first ever official Grand National in 1839 at Aintree Racecourse. The race was known as the Grand Liverpool Steeplechase.

There were only 18 runners declared for the race and of those, 17 ran on the day. The winner was Lottery, a nine-year-old ridden by James Mason.

The first time in which the race was run under the ‘Grand National’ name was not until 1847. The winner that year was an Irish horse named Matthew, who became the first ever Irish winner of the Grand National.

Founder

The founder of the Grand National was William Lynn, a proprietor who had leased the land in Aintree. Lynn started building the course in the late 1820s. There are rumours that the first Grand National race was held as early as 1836, but with no official records the races were held at Aintree, and believed to be held as Maghull instead, historians believe the 1839 edition is the first official Grand National.

Handicapper Edward Topham took on a bigger role in the 1840s and made the Grand National a handicap race in 1843. By 1848, he had the lease of the land from William Molyneux, the Second Earl of Sefton. It was over a century until the Topham family bought the land outright from Hugh Molyneux, the grandson of William Molyneux and the Seventh Earl of Sefton, after leasing for all that time. The fee was £275,000, which in today’s money would be valued at nearly £10m.

Relocation

During its history, there have been exceptional circumstances which caused the Grand National to relocate. This was true in 1916, 1917 and 1918 during the First World War, in which the Aintree Racecourse was taken over by the War Office. Instead of cancelling the race, the Grand National was moved to Gatwick Racecourse in London, which is now the same land in which the Gatwick Airport was built on. The races went ahead under the names Racecourse Association Steeplechase and War National Steeplechase, but are often not recognised as official Grand National races.

Historic Moments Timeline

As the biggest steeplechase in the world, the Grand National has certainly had some iconic moments in its rich history. Below is a list of famous moments in the history of the Grand National Steeplechase.

• 1839 – Becher’s Brook
• 1928 – Tipperary Tim
• 1956 – Devon Loch
• 1967 – Foinavon
• 1970s – Red Rum dominance
• 1981 – The Bob Champion National
• 1993 – Void National
• 2020 – Virtual Grand National

Grand National Leading Horse

The leading horse, with three wins to his name, is none other than Red Rum. He is considered to be one of the greatest racehorses of all time. His dominance came in the 1970s, winning the 1973, 1974 aned 1977 editions, and came close on two more occasions, coming second in the 1975 and 1976 editions of the race.

Grand National Leading Jockey

No jockey in the new era has matched the five wins recorded in the 19th century, when the race was still very young, which jockey George Stevens secured over a 15-year period between 1856 and 1970. His first ever win was on Freetrader, and he secured his final win on back-to-back winner The Colonel, who he rode in the previous year to victory.

Grand National Leading Trainer

Three different trainers share the record for the most wins in this race with four career wins. George Dockeray was the first trainer to become the most successive, securing all of his wins in the infancy years of the race between the 1830s and 1850s. It took over 120 years before the next trainer matched Dockeray’s four wins, as Fred Rimell trained his fourth winner Rage Trade in 1976.

During the 70s, of course, it was Red Rum and Donald McCain that were dominating Aintree, but it was not until 2004 in which ‘Ginger’ added to his Red Rum success in the race when Amberleigh House won in 2004. In fact, that horse remains the last 12-year-old to win the race.

Grand National Leading Owner

James Octavius Machell was the first owner to secure three wins in the race, all coming in the 1870s. A whole century later and Noel Le Mare were the next owners to match the record, tasting tremendous success with the historic treble-winning Red Rum during the 1970s. More recently, Trevor Hemmings’ 2015 winner Many Clouds meant he became the latest owner to match the record, having also secured wins with Ballabriggs in 2011 and Hedgehunter back in 2005.

The Irish stud Gigginstown are now the latest owners to make it three wins in this race, having remarkably won three of the last four races with Rule the World in 2016 and then the back-to-back success of Tiger Roll in 2018 and 2019. They will unfortunately miss out on the chance to make history at the 2021 edition as Tiger Roll won’t feature, meaning he cannot match Red Rum’s record of becoming a treble winner.

Runners and Betting

Qualification

The Grand National is open to horses who met multiple criteria. This includes previous experience, rating, age and form. To qualify, horses need a rating of at least 125, having ran at least three steeplechases previously, are at least seven years old and have finished inside the first four places of a steeplechase over a 2m 7f steeplechase.

List of Runners

Below is the latest shortlist of runners for the 2021 Grand National. This list will be reduced further ahead of the race to 40 runners. There will also be four horses in reserve to fill in for any replacements that are made late on all the way up until Friday morning before the race on the Saturday.

• Acapella Bourgeois
• Achille
• Aforementioned
• Alpha des Obeaux
• Ami Desbois
• Anibale Fly
• Another Venture
• Any Second Now
• Balko des Flos
• Ballyoptic
• Beau Bay
• Beware The Bear
• Blaklion
• Brahma Bull
• Bristol de Mai
• Burrows Saint
• Cabaret Queen
• Canelo
• Captain Drake
• Chris’s Dream
• Class Conti
• Cloth Cap
• Crievehill
• Definitly Red
• Deise Aba
• Discorama
• Double Shuffle
• Dounikos
• Fagan
• Farclas
• Fingerontheswitch
• Flying Angel
• Give Me A Copper
• Golan Fortune
• Gold Present
• Hear No Evil
• Hogan’s Height
• Hold The Note
• Jett
• Kauto Riko
• Keeper Hill
• Kimberlite Candy
• Lake View Lad
• Le Breuil
• Lord Du Mesnil
• Magic of Light
• Milan Native
• Minellacelebration
• Minella Times
• Mister Malarky
• Monbeg Notorious
• Musical Slave
• Ok Corral
• Plan of Attack
• Potters Corner
• Prime Venture
• Pym
• Roaring Bull
• Run Wild Fred
• Santini
• Secret Reprieve
• Shantou Flyer
• Shattered Love
• Some Neck
• Soupy Soups
• Sub Lieutenant
• Takingrisks
• Talkischeap
• The Hollow Ginge
• The Jam Man
• The Long Mile
• The Storyteller
• Tout Est Permis
• Treacysenniscorthy
• Valtor
• Vieux Lion Rouge
• Yala Enki

Trends

Below are some common trends and patterns from previous Grand National races ran over the years.

• Age – Only three of the last 11 winner horses have been under the age of nine, as the most common age of winning Grand National horses in the last decade is between nine and 11 years old. The minimum age in which a horse must be in order to qualify for the Grand National is seven years old. There have been no seven-year-old winners since 1940, with Bogskar won at 25/1. 12-year-old are also very rare winners of the race. Since 1980, there have only been four winning horses aged 12-years-old, most recently Amberleigh House in 2004.
• Winning race time – The record for the fastest time in the Grand National was broken in 1990 when Mr Frisk, ridden by Mr Marcus Armytage, managed to complete the gruelling circuit in a time of 8 minutes and 47 seconds. The average time of winning horses is usually around 9 minutes to 9 minutes and 30 seconds. In 2015, Leighton Aspell rode Many Clouds to win his second Grand National as a jockey and became the first jockey in this century to ride a sub 9 minute race, passing the finish line in 8 minutes and 56 seconds.
• Season form – All of the last 11 winning horses in the Grand National have had at least three runs during the season, with seven of the last 11 Grand National winners having at least four runs
• The favourites don’t win that often – it’s no surprise with so many runners and just stiff competition that the favourite does not go on to win. In fact, only four favourites or joint-favourite runners have gone on to win the race since the turn of the century. Tiger Roll defended his crown in the 2019 edition as a 4/1 favourite, and Hedgehunter won as a 7/1 favourite in the 2005 race. Joint-favourites Comply or Die and Don’t Push won the 2008 and 2010 editions respectively at 7/1 and 10/1 prices.
• Rating – Nine of the last 11 winners have had a rating between 148 and 160. The minimum rating required in order to qualify for the race is 125. With a rating of 160, Many Clouds has been the highest rated horse to win the Grand National in the last decade.
• Cheltenham to Aintree – With nine of the last 11 winning horses in the race having their last race ran within the previous 35 days leading up to the race, five of those 11 winners had actually ran across different races at the Cheltenham Festival.
• Huge outsiders should never be completely ruled out – there have been three winners at 100/1 prices, including as recently as 2009 with Mon Mome, and since the turn of the century, six of the 20 winners have won with prices of at least 33/1.

Early Favourites

Cloth Cap is a clear ante-post favourite heading into the Festival week. The Jonjo O’Neill trained horse has had some decent form of late, including a win at Newbury in the Ladbrokes Trophy Chase and could shine on a quick surface.

Other favourites include Any Second Now, Secret Reprieve, Kimberlite Candy and Irish Grand National winner Burrows Saint.

Betting

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The 2021 Cheltenham Festival gets underway on Tuesday, March 16th 2021. Day Four of the 2021 Cheltenham Festival is on Friday, March 19th 2021.

Where is the Cheltenham Festival held?

The Cheltenham Festival is held at the famous Cheltenham Racecourse in the town of Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England. Many acknowledge Cheltenham Racecourse as the home of UK jump racing.

What is Day Four of Cheltenham Festival known as?

Day Four of the Cheltenham Festival is also known as Gold Cup Day. The fourth day of the Cheltenham Festival is famous for the Cheltenham Gold Cup, the most prestigious race of the entire Festival.

How many races are there on Day Four of the 2021 Cheltenham Festival?

There are seven races set to run on Day Four of the 2021 Cheltenham Festival.

Will fans and spectators be in attendance at the 2021 Cheltenham Festival?

It is looking like the 2021 Cheltenham Festival will go ahead without fans, an unfortunate situation for racegoers who will have to enjoy Cheltenham from home this year.

The 2020 Cheltenham Festival caused controversy last year as hundreds of thousands of spectators attended all four days of the festival despite increasing health concerns over the spread of coronavirus across the UK. The 2020 Cheltenham Festival was the last major sporting event in the UK, attended by crowds of spectators before the country went into its first lockdown.

What are the major races on Day Four of the 2021 Cheltenham Festival?

Five of the seven races on Day Four of the 2021 Cheltenham Festival are considered major races.

• 1.20 – JCB Triumph Hurdle
• 2.30 – Albert Bartlett Novices’ Hurdle
• 3.05 – Cheltenham Gold Cup
• 3.40 – Foxhunter Chase
• 4.15 – Mares’ Steeple Chase

How many Grade 1 Races are there on Day Four of the 2021 Cheltenham Festival?

There are three Grade 1 races on Day Four of the 2021 Cheltenham Festival.

• 1.20 – JCB Triumph Hurdle
• 2.30 – Albert Bartlett Novices’ Hurdle
• 3.05 – Cheltenham Gold Cup

What is the feature race of Day Four of the 2021 Cheltenham Festival?

The feature race of Day Four is the 15:05 GMT Cheltenham Gold Cup.

How many hurdle races are on Day Four of the 2021 Cheltenham Festival?

There are four hurdle races scheduled for Day Four of the 2021 Cheltenham Festival.

• 1.20 – JCB Triumph Hurdle
• 1.55 – County Handicap Hurdle
• 2.30 – Albert Bartlett Novices’ Hurdle
• 4.50 – Martin Pipe Handicap Hurdle

How many steeple chase races are on Day Four of the 2021 Cheltenham Festival?

There are three steeple chase races scheduled for Day Four of the 2021 Cheltenham Festival.

• 3.05 – Cheltenham Gold Cup
• 3.40 – Foxhunter Steeplechase
• 4.15 – Mares’ Steeplechase

What is the Day Four Prize Money of the 2021 Cheltenham Festival?

The prize money for all seven races on Day Four of the 2021 Cheltenham Festival is around £1.15m. The race with the biggest prize pot is the feature race of the day, the Cheltenham Gold Cup, which has a huge prize pot of £625,000.

What channel is the 2021 Cheltenham Festival on?

ITV and Racing TV are the two main UK broadcasters of the Cheltenham Festival.

How many 2021 Cheltenham Festival races are being broadcasted?

For one year only, ITV will broadcast six races every day of the 2021 Cheltenham Festival instead of the traditional five races. This agreement has meant that they have bought racing times forward from their original scheduled times in order to accommodate all six races into the programme.

The first race begins at 13.20 GMT instead of 13:30 GMT. Time in between races has reduced from 40 minutes to 35 minutes.

Race 1 – JCB Triumph Hurdle (1.20)

JCB Triumph Hurdle Distance

The JCB Triumph Hurdle is a 2m 1f race containing eight hurdles on the left-handed course at Cheltenham. The race is sponsored by JCB.

JCB Triumph Hurdle Race Type

The JCB Triumph Hurdle is a Grade 1 National Hunt hurdle race.

JCB Triumph Hurdle Qualification and Weight

Qualification for this race is for horses aged four-years-old only.

Weight for four-year-olds is 11st 0lb. There is a 7lb allowance for fillies.

JCB Triumph Hurdle Previous Winners

The 2020 winner of this race was Burning Victory, a four-year-old trained by Willie Mullins. The winning jockey was Paul Townend.

Burning Victory won at a price of 12/1, beating the likes of Aspire Tower (5/1) and Allmankind (7/2) to first place.

Marsh Novices’ Hurdle Leading Trainer

The leading trainer in the JCB Triumph Hurdle is Nicky Henderson, with seven career wins. Henderson last won the JCB Triumph Hurdle in 2019 with Pentland Hills, ridden by Nico de Boinville.

JCB Triumph Hurdle Leading Jockey

The leading jockey in the JCB Triumph Chase is Barry Geraghty, with five career wins. Geraghty last won the JCB Triumph Hurdle in 2016 with Ivanovich Gorbatov whilst riding for Aidan O’Brien.

JCB Triumph Hurdle 2021 Favourites

• Zanahiyr
• Tritonic
• Quilixios
• French Aseel
• Adagio

(Favourites as of Tuesday February 23rd 2021)

JCB Triumph Hurdle 2021 Betting

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Race 2 – The McCoy Contractors County Handicap Hurdle Race (1.55)

County Hurdle Distance

The County Hurdle is a 2m 1f race containing eight hurdles on the left-handed course at Cheltenham. The race is sponsored by McCoy Contractors.

County Hurdle Race Type

The County Hurdle is a Grade 3 National Hunt handicap hurdle race.

County Hurdle Qualification and Weight

Qualification for this race is for horses aged five-years-old and up.

As this is a handicap race, weight will be determined by the handicapper depending on the quality of the racehorse. The better the racehorse, the more weight it will carry during the race.

County Hurdle Previous Winners

The 2020 winner of this race was Saint Roi, a five-year-old trained by Willie Mullins. The winning jockey was Barry Geraghty.

Saint Roi won at a price of 11/2, beating the likes of Aramon (8/1) and Embittered (14/1) to first place.

County Hurdle Leading Trainer

The leading trainers in the County Hurdle are Paul Nicholls and Willie Mullins, both with four career wins. Nicholls last won the County Hurdle in 2014 with Lac Fontana ridden by Daryl Jacob, whilst Mullins won last year’s County Hurdle with Saint Roi ridden by Barry Geraghty.

County Hurdle Leading Jockey

The leading jockey in the County Hurdle is Ruby Walsh, with four career wins. Walsh’s last win in the County Hurdle came in 2011 with Final Approach, trained by Willie Mullins.

County Hurdle 2021 Favourites

• Blue Lord
• Soaring Glory
• Fifty Ball
• Irascible1
• Thedevilscoachman

(Favourites as of Tuesday February 23rd 2021)

County Hurdle 2021 Betting

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Race 3 – The Albert Bartlett Novices’ Hurdle Race (2.30)

Albert Bartlet Novices’ Hurdle Distance

The Albert Bartlett Novices’ Hurdle is a 3m race containing 12 hurdles on the left-handed course at Cheltenham. The race is sponsored by Albert Bartlett.

Albert Bartlet Novices’ Hurdle Race Type

The Ryanair Chase is a Grade 1 National Hunt hurdle race.

Albert Bartlet Novices’ Hurdle Qualification and Weight

Qualification for this race is for horses aged four-years-old and up.

Weight for four-year-olds is 10st 9lb and weight for five-year-olds and up is 11st 5lb. There is a 7lb allowance for fillies and mares.

Albert Bartlet Novices’ Hurdle Previous Winners

The 2020 winner of this race was Monkfish, a six-year-old trained by Willie Mullins. The winning jockey was Paul Townend.

Monkfish won at a price of 5/1, beating the likes of Latest Exhibition (9/2) and Fury Road (5/1) to first place.

Albert Bartlet Novices’ Hurdle Leading Trainer

The leading trainers in the Albert Bartlett Novices’ Hurdle are Jonjo O’Neill and Willie Mullins, both with two career wins. O’Neill won the Albert Bartlett Novices’ Hurdle in 2006 and 2007 with Black Jack Ketchum and Wichita Lineman, both ridden by A.P. McCoy, whilst Mullins won in 2017 and 2020 with Penhill and Monkfish, both ridden by Paul Townend.

Albert Bartlet Novices’ Hurdle Leading Jockey

The leading jockey in the Albert Bartlett Novices’ Hurdle is A.P. McCoy, with three career wins. McCoy last won the Albert Bartlett Novices’ Hurdle in 2013 with At Fishers Cross, trained by Rebecca Curtis.

Albert Bartlet Novices’ Hurdle 2021 Favourites

• Stattler
• Fakiera
• Torygraph
• Barbados Buck’s
• Alaphilippe

(Favourites as of Tuesday February 23rd 2021)

Albert Bartlet Novices’ Hurdle 2021 Betting

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Race 4 – The WellChild Cheltenham Gold Cup Steeple Chase (3.05)

Cheltenham Gold Cup Distance

The Cheltenham Gold Cup is a 3m 2½f race containing 22 fences hurdle on the left-handed course at Cheltenham. The race is sponsored by WellChild.

Cheltenham Gold Cup Race Type

The Cheltenham Gold Cup is a Grade 1 National Hunt steeplechase race.

Cheltenham Gold Cup Qualification and Weight

Qualification for this race is for horses aged five-years-old and up.

Weight for five-year-olds and up is 11st 8lb and weight for six-year-olds and up is 11st 10lb. There is a 7lb allowance for mares.

Cheltenham Gold Cup Previous Winners

The 2020 winner of this race was Al Boum Photo, an eight-year-old trained by Willie Mullins. The winning jockey was Paul Townend.

Al Boum Photo won at a price of 10/3, beating the likes of Santini (5/1) and Lostintranslation (10/1) to first place.

Cheltenham Gold Cup Leading Trainer

The leading trainer in the Cheltenham Gold Cup is Tom Dreaper, with five career wins. Dreaper’s last win in the Cheltenham Gold Cup came in 1968 with Fort Leney, ridden by Pat Taaffe. He won three of his five Cheltenham Gold Cups with legendary racehorse Arkle between 1964-1966, again ridden by Pat Taaffe.

Cheltenham Gold Cup Leading Jockey

The leading jockey in the Cheltenham Gold Cup is Pat Taaffe, with four career wins. Taaffe’s last win in the Cheltenham Gold Cup came in 1968 with Fort Leney whilst riding for Tom Dreaper. Taaffe won his previous three Cheltenham Gold Cups on Arkle.

Cheltenham Gold Cup 2021 Favourites

• Al Boum Photo
• Champ
• A Plus Tard
• Royale Pagaille
• Kemboy

(Favourites as of Tuesday February 23rd 2021)

Cheltenham Gold Cup 2021 Betting

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Race 5 – The St James’s Place Festival Challenge Cup Open Hunters’ Steeple Chase (3.40)

Foxhunter Steeplechase Distance

The Foxhunter Steeplechase is a 3m 2½f race containing 22 fences on the left-handed course at Cheltenham. The race is sponsored by St James’s Place.

Foxhunter Steeplechase Race Type

The Foxhunter Steeplechase is an ungraded National Hunt steeplechase race.

Foxhunter Steeplechase Qualification and Weight

Qualification for this race is for horses aged five-years-old and up.

Weight for five-year-olds and up is 11st 12lb and weight for six-year-olds and up is 12st 10lb. There is a 7lb allowance for mares.

Foxhunter Steeplechase Previous Winners

The 2020 winner of this race was It Came To Pass, a ten-year-old trained by Eugene O’Sullivan. The winning jockey was Maxine O’Sullivan.

It Came To Pass won at a price of 66/1, beating the likes of Billaway (11/4) and Shantou Flyer (3/1) to first place.

Foxhunter Steeplechase Leading Trainer

The leading trainers in the Foxhunter Steeplechase are Richard Barber and Paul Nicholls, both with four career wins. Barber’s last win in the Foxhunter Steeplechase came in 1998 with Earthmover, ridden by Joe Tizzard, whilst Paul Nicholls last won in 2017 with Pacha Du Polder, ridden by Bryony Frost.

Foxhunter Steeplechase Leading Jockey

The leading jockey in the Foxhunter Steeplechase is Colman Sweeney, with three career wins. Sweeney’s last win in the Foxhunter Steeplechase came in 2013 with back-to-back winner Salsify, trained by Rodger Sweeney. Sweeney also won the Foxhunter Steeplechase 2005 with Sleeping Night, trained by Paul Nicholls.

Foxhunter Steeplechase 2021 Favourites

• Billaway
• Bob And Co
• Staker Wallace
• Highway Jewel
• It Came To Pass

(Favourites as of Tuesday February 23rd 2021)

Foxhunter Steeplechase 2021 Betting

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Race 6 – The Mrs Paddy Power Mares’ Steeple Chase (4.15)

Mares’ Steeplechase Distance

The Mares’ Steeplechase is a 2m 4½f race containing 17 fences on the left-handed course at Cheltenham. The race is sponsored by Paddy Power.

Mares’ Steeplechase Race Type

The Mares’ Novices’ Hurdle is an Grade 2 National Hunt handicap hurdle race.

This race has replaced the Novices’ Handicap chase and is a new race for 2021.

Mares’ Steeplechase Qualification and Weight

Qualification for this race is for mares aged five-years-old and up.

Weight for five-year-olds and up is 11st 2lb.

Mares’ Steeplechase Previous Winners

2021 is going to be the inaugural race of the Mares’ Steeplechase, having replaced the Novices’ Handicap Chase, which has moved to Sandown Park.

Mares’ Steeplechase Leading Trainer

The trainer that wins the Mares’ Steeplechase will be in the history books as the first trainer to win the new race.

Mares’ Steeplechase Leading Jockey

The jockey that wins the Mares’ Steeplechase will be in the history books as the first trainer to win the new race.

Mares’ Steeplechase 2021 Favourites

• Elimay
• Colreevy
• Put The Kettle On
• Dame De Compagnie
• Annie Mc

(Favourites as of Tuesday February 23rd 2021)

Mares’ Steeplechase 2021 Betting

You can see the full market for the Mares’ Steeplechase here on the Mark Jarvis sportsbook.

You can also download the Mark Jarvis app on iOS and Android for free.

Race 7 – Martin Pipe Conditional Jockey’ Handicap Hurdle (4.50)

Martin Pipe Handicap Hurdle Distance

The Martin Pipe Handicap Hurdle is a 2m 4½f race on the left-handed course at Cheltenham. The race is not sponsored, but named in honour of retired trainer Martin Pipe.

Martin Pipe Handicap Hurdle Race Type

The Martin Pipe Handicap Hurdle is an ungraded National Hunt steeplechase race. The race is strictly for conditional jockeys (professional jockeys under the age of 26 who have yet to ride 75 winners.)

Martin Pipe Handicap Hurdle Qualification and Weight

Qualification for this race is for horses aged four-years-old and up.

As this is a handicap race, weight will be determined by the handicapper depending on the quality of the racehorse. The better the racehorse, the more weight it will carry during the race.

Martin Pipe Handicap Hurdle Previous Winners

The 2020 winner of this race was Indefatigable, a seven-year-old trained by Paul Webber. The winning jockey was Rex Dingle.

Indefatigable won at a price of 25/1, beating the likes of Pileon (9/1) and Great White Shark (40/1) to first place.

Martin Pipe Handicap Hurdle Leading Trainer

The leading trainer in the Martin Pipe Handicap Hurdle is Willie Mullins, with three career wins. Mullins last won the Martin Pipe Handicap Hurdle in 2015 with Killultagh Vic, ridden by Luke Dempsey.

Martin Pipe Handicap Hurdle Leading Jockey

No jockey has been able to win this race more than once since its inception into the Cheltenham Festival in 2009. The first jockey to win this race was Felix De Giles in 2009, riding the Nicky Henderson-trained Andytown, whilst the most recent jockey to win was Rex Dingle with Indefatigable, trained by Paul Webber.

Martin Pipe Handicap Hurdle 2021 Favourites

• Wide Receiver
• Damalisque
• Benson
• Tea Clipper

(Favourites as of Tuesday February 23rd 2021)

Martin Pipe Handicap Hurdle 2021 Betting

You can see the full market for the Martin Pipe Handicap Hurdle here on the Mark Jarvis sportsbook.

You can also download the Mark Jarvis app on iOS and Android for free.

The 2021 Cheltenham Festival gets underway on Tuesday, March 16th 2021. Day Three of the 2021 Cheltenham Festival is on Thursday, March 18th 2021.

Where is the Cheltenham Festival held?

The Cheltenham Festival is held at the famous Cheltenham Racecourse in the town of Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England. Many acknowledge Cheltenham Racecourse as the home of UK jump racing.

What is Day Three of Cheltenham Festival known as?

Day Three of the Cheltenham Festival is also known as St Patricks’ Day or St Patricks’ Thursday. The third day of the Cheltenham Festival is famous for spectators donning green in celebration of the Irish holiday.

How many races are there on Day Three of the 2021 Cheltenham Festival?

There are seven races set to run on Day Three of the 2021 Cheltenham Festival.

Will fans and spectators be in attendance at the 2021 Cheltenham Festival?

It is looking like the 2021 Cheltenham Festival will go ahead without fans, an unfortunate situation for racegoers who will have to enjoy Cheltenham from home this year.

The 2020 Cheltenham Festival caused controversy last year as hundreds of thousands of spectators attended all four days of the festival despite increasing health concerns over the spread of coronavirus across the UK. The 2020 Cheltenham Festival was the last major sporting event in the UK, attended by crowds of spectators before the country went into its first lockdown.

What are the major races on Day Three of the 2021 Cheltenham Festival?

Four of the seven races on Day Three of the 2021 Cheltenham Festival are considered major races.

• 1.20 – Marsh Novices’ Hurdle
• 1.55 – Pertemps Network Final
• 2.30 – Ryanir Chase
• 3.40 – Stayers’ Hurdle

How many Grade 1 Races are there on Day Three of the 2021 Cheltenham Festival?

There are three Grade 1 races on Day Three of the 2021 Cheltenham Festival.

• 1.20 – Marsh Novices’ Hurdle
• 1.55 – Pertemps Network Final
• 3.40 – Stayers’ Hurdle

What is the feature race of Day Three of the 2021 Cheltenham Festival?

The feature race of Day Three is the 14:30 GMT Ryanair Chase.

How many hurdle races are on Day Three of the 2021 Cheltenham Festival?

There are three hurdle races scheduled for Day Three of the 2021 Cheltenham Festival.

• 1.55 – Pertemps Network Final
• 3.05 – Stayers’ Hurdle
• 4.15 – Mares Novices’ Hurdle

How many steeple chase races are on Day Three of the 2021 Cheltenham Festival?

There are four steeple chase races scheduled for Day Three of the 2021 Cheltenham Festival.

• 1.20 – Marsh Novices’ Hurdle
• 3.05 – Ryanair Chase
• 3.40 – Paddy Power Plate
• 4.50 – Kim Muir Challenge Cup

What is the Day Three Prize Money of the 2021 Cheltenham Festival?

The prize money for all seven races on Day Three of the 2021 Cheltenham Festival is around £1.2m. The race with the biggest prize pot is the feature race of the day, the Ryanair Chase, which has a huge prize pot of £350,000.

What channel is the 2021 Cheltenham Festival on?

ITV and Racing TV are the two main UK broadcasters of the Cheltenham Festival.

How many 2021 Cheltenham Festival races are being broadcasted?

For one year only, ITV will broadcast six races every day of the 2021 Cheltenham Festival instead of the traditional five races. This agreement has meant that they have bought racing times forward from their original scheduled times in order to accommodate all six races into the programme.

The first race begins at 13.20 GMT instead of 13:30 GMT. Time in between races has reduced from 40 minutes to 35 minutes.

Race 1 – The Marsh Novices’ Chase (1.20)

Marsh Novices’ Chase Distance

The Marsh Novices’ Hurdle is a 2m 4f race containing 17 fences on the left-handed course at Cheltenham. The race is sponsored by JLT Group.

Marsh Novices’ Chase Race Type

The Marsh Novices’ Chase is a Grade 1 novices’ steeplechase race.

Marsh Novices’ Chase Qualification and Weight

Qualification for this race is for horses aged five-years-old and up.

Weight for five-year-olds is 11st 3lb and weight for six-year-olds and up is 11st 4lb. There is a 7lb allowance for mares.

Marsh Novices’ Chase Previous Winners

The 2020 winner of this race was Samcro, an eight-year-old trained by Gordon Elliott. The winning jockey was Davy Russell.

Samcro won at a price of 4/1, beating the likes of Melon (14/1) and Faugheen (3/1) to first place.

Marsh Novices’ Chase Leading Trainer

The leading trainer in the Marsh Novices’ Chase is Willie Mullins with four career wins. Mullins last won the Marsh Novices’ Chase in 2017 with Yorkhill.

Marsh Novices’ Chase Leading Jockey

The leading jockey is the retired Ruby Walsh with three wins. Walsh rode 2017 winner Yorkhill for trainer Willie Mullins.

Marsh Novices’ Chase 2021 Favourites

• Envoi Allen
• Energumene
• Monkfish
• Shan Blue1
• Sporting John

(Favourites as of Tuesday February 23rd 2021)

Marsh Novices’ Chase 2021 Betting

You can see the full market for the Marsh Novices’ Chase here on the Mark Jarvis sportsbook.

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Race 2 – The Pertemps Network Final (Handicap Hurdle Race) (1.55)

Pertemps Network Final Distance

The Pertemps Network Final is a 3m race containing 20 fences on the left-handed course at Cheltenham. The race is sponsored by Pertemps.

Pertemps Network Final Race Type

The Pertemps Network Final is a Grade 3 National Hunt handicap hurdle race.

Pertemps Network Final Qualification and Weight

Qualification for this race is for horses aged five-years-old and up.

As this is a handicap race, weight will be determined by the handicapper depending on the quality of the racehorse. The better the racehorse, the more weight it will carry during the race.

Pertemps Network Final Previous Winners

The 2020 winner of this race was Sire Du Berlais, an eight-year-old trained by Gordon Elliott. The winning jockey was Barry Geraghty.

Champ won at a price of 10/1, beating the likes of The Storyteller (11/2) and Tout Est Permis (12/1) to first place.

Pertemps Network Final Leading Trainer

The leading trainer in the Pertemps Network Final is Jonjo O’Neill, with four career wins. O’Neill last won the Pertemps Network final in 2013 with Holywell, ridden by Richie McLernon.

Pertemps Network Final Leading Jockey

The leading jockeys in the Pertemps Network Final are Barry Geraghty, Davy Russell and Jim Wilson, all with three career wins. Geraghty won back-to-back Pertemps Network Finals on Sire Du Berlais in 2019 and 2020, whilst Russell’s last win came in 2018 on Delta Work, and Wilson’s last win was on three-time winner Willie Wumpkins in 1981.

Pertemps Network Final 2021 Favourites

• The Bosses Oscar
• Champagne Platinum
• Imperial Alcazar
• Brinkley
• Third Wind

(Favourites as of Tuesday February 23rd 2021)

Pertemps Network Final 2021 Betting

You can see the full market for the Pertemps Network Final here on the Mark Jarvis sportsbook.

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Race 3 – The Ryanair Steeple Chase (2.30)

Ryanair Chase Distance

The Ryanair Chase is a 2m 5f race containing ten hurdles on the left-handed course at Cheltenham. The race is sponsored by Ryanair.

Ryanair Chase Race Type

The Ryanair Chase is a Grade 1 National Hunt steeplechase race.

Ryanair Chase Qualification and Weight

Qualification for this race is for horses aged five-years-old and up.

Weight for five-year-olds is 11st 9lb and weight for six-year-olds and up is 11st 10lb. There is a 7lb allowance for mares.

Ryanair Chase Previous Winners

The 2020 winner of this race was Min, a nine-year-old trained by Willie Mullins. The winning jockey was Paul Townend.

Min won at a price of 2/1, beating the likes of Saint Calvados (16/1) and A Plus Tard (7/4) to first place.

Ryanair Chase Leading Trainer

The leading trainer in the Ryanair Chase is Paul Nicholls, with three career wins. Nicholls last won the Ryanair Chase in 2019 with Frodon, ridden by Bryony Frost.

Ryanair Chase Leading Jockey

The leading jockey in the Ryanair Chase is Ruby Walsh, with four career wins. Walsh last won the Ryanair Chase in 2017 with Un De Sceaux whilst riding for Willie Mullins.

Ryanair Chase 2021 Favourites

• Allaho
• Chacun Pour Soi
• Min
• Imperial Aura
• Kemboy

(Favourites as of Tuesday February 23rd 2021)

Ryanair Chase 2021 Betting

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Race 4 – The Paddy Power Stayers’ Hurdle (3.05)

Stayers’ Hurdle Distance

The Stayers’ Hurdle is a 3m race containing 13 hurdle on the left-handed course at Cheltenham. The race is sponsored by Paddy Power.

Stayers’ Hurdle Race Type

The Stayers’ Hurdle is a Grade 1 National Hunt hurdle race.

Stayers’ Hurdle Qualification and Weight

Qualification for this race is for horses aged four-years-old and up.

Weight for four-year-olds and up is 11st 0lb and weight for five-year-olds and up is 11st 10lb. There is a 7lb allowance for fillies and mares.

Stayers’ Hurdle Previous Winners

The 2020 winner of this race was Lisnagar Oscar, a seven-year-old trained by Rebecca Curtis. The winning jockey was Adam Wedge.

Lisnagar Oscar won at a price of 50/1, beating the likes of Ronald Pump (20/1) and Bacardys (33/1) to first place.

Stayers’ Hurdle Leading Trainer

The leading trainers in the Stayers’ Hurdle is Paul Nicholls, with four career wins. Nicholls last won the Stayers’ Hurdle in 2012 with four-time champion Big Bucks, ridden by Ruby Walsh.

Stayers’ Hurdle Leading Jockey

The leading jockeys in the Stayers’ Hurdle is Ruby Walsh, with five career wins. Walsh’s last win came in 2017 with Nichols Canyon whilst riding for Willie Mullins, having previously won four consecutive Stayers’ Hurdle races with Big Bucks whilst riding for Paul Nicholls between 2009-2012.

Stayers’ Hurdle 2021 Favourites

• Paisley Park
• Thyme Hill
• Roksana
• Champ
• Kemboy

(Favourites as of Tuesday February 23rd 2021)

Stayers’ Hurdle 2021 Betting

You can see the full market for the Stayers’ Hurdle here on the Mark Jarvis sportsbook.

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Race 5 – The Paddy Power Plate (Handicap Steeple Chase) (3.40)

Paddy Power Plate Distance

The Paddy Power Plate is a 2m 5f race containing 17 hurdles obstacles on the left-handed course at Cheltenham. The race is sponsored by Paddy Power.

Paddy Power Plate Race Type

The Paddy Power Plate is a Grade 3 National Hunt handicap steeplechase race.

Paddy Power Plate Qualification and Weight

Qualification for this race is for horses aged five-years-old and up.

As this is a handicap race, weight will be determined by the handicapper depending on the quality of the racehorse. The better the racehorse, the more weight it will carry during the race.

Paddy Power Plate Previous Winners

The 2020 winner of this race was Simply The Betts, a seven-year-old trained by Harry Whittington. The winning jockey was Gavin Sheehan.

Easyland won at a price of 10/3, beating the likes of Happy Diva (20/1) and Mister Whitaker (22/1) to first place.

Paddy Power Plate Leading Trainer

The leading trainers in the Paddy Power Plate are Nicky Henderson, Martin Pipe and Bobby Renton, and all with four career wins. Henderson’s last win in the Paddy Power Plate came in 2006 with Non So, Pipe’s last win came in 2002 with Blowing Wind, whilst Renton’s last win came in 1968 with Merry Court.

Paddy Power Plate Leading Jockey

The leading jockey in the Paddy Power Plate is Fred Winter, with three career wins. Winter’s last win in the Paddy Power Plate came in 1958 with Caesar’s Helm whilst riding for Bobby Renton.

Paddy Power Plate 2021 Favourites

• Farclas
• The Shunter
• Conflated
• Samcro
• A Wave Of The Sea

(Favourites as of Tuesday February 23rd 2021)

Paddy Power Plate 2021 Betting

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Race 6 – The Mares’ Novices’ Hurdle (4.15)

Mares’ Novices’ Hurdle Distance

The Mares’ Novices’ Hurdle is a 2m 1f race containing eight hurdles on the left-handed course at Cheltenham. The race is sponsored by Daylesford.

Mares’ Novices’ Hurdle Race Type

The Mares’ Novices’ Hurdle is a Grade 2 National Hunt hurdle race.

Mares’ Novices’ Hurdle Qualification and Weight

Qualification for this race is for horses aged four-years-old and up.

Weight for four-year-olds and up is 10st 8lb and weight for five-year-olds and up is 11st 2lb.

Mares’ Novices’ Hurdle Previous Winners

The 2020 winner of this race was Concertista, a six-year-old trained by Willie Mullins. The winning jockey was Daryl Jacob.

Concertista won at a price of 9/2, beating the likes of Dolcita (9/1) and Rayna’s World (100/1) to first place.

Mares’ Novices’ Hurdle Leading Trainer

The leading trainer in this Mares’ Novices’ Hurdle is Willie Mullins, with five career wins. Since the race’s inception into the Cheltenham Festival in 2016, Willie Mullins has won every edition as he has dominated this race.

Two of Willie Mullins’ entries for this year’s race include Gauloise and Shewearsitwell.

Mares’ Novices’ Hurdle Leading Jockey

The leading jockey in the Mares’ Novices’ Hurdle is Ruby Walsh, who won the first two editions of the race in 2016 and 2017 whilst riding for Willie Mullins. Walsh won with Limini in 2016 and Let’s Dance in 2017.

Mares’ Novices’ Hurdle 2021 Favourites

• Hook Up
• Royal Kahala
• Roseys Hollow
• Gauloise
• The Glancing Queen

(Favourites as of Tuesday February 23rd 2021)

Mares’ Novices’ Hurdle 2021 Betting

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Race 7 – The Fulke Walwyn Kim Muir Challenge Cup (4.50)

Kim Muir Challenge Cup Distance

The Kim Muir Challenge Cup is a 3m 2f race on the left-handed course at Cheltenham. The race is not sponsored, but named in memory of Fulke Walwyn and Kim Muir.

Kim Muir Challenge Cup Race Type

The Kim Muir Challenge Cup is an ungraded National Hunt steeplechase race. The Kim Muir Challenge Cup is usually competed by amateur riders each year, however, because of COVID-19 restrictions for grassroots sport, which includes amateur riders, professional jockeys will compete this year.

Kim Muir Challenge Cup Qualification and Weight

Qualification for this race is for horses aged four-years-old up to six-years-old.

Weight for four-year-olds is 10st 11lb, whilst weight for five-year-olds and six-year-olds is 11st 5lb. There is a 7lb allowance for fillies mares.

Kim Muir Challenge Cup Previous Winners

The 2020 winner of this race was Milan Native, a seven-year-old trained by Gordon Elliott. The winning jockey was Rob James.

Milan Native won at a price of 9/1, beating the likes of Kilfilm Cross (8/1) and Bob Mahler (16/1) to first place.

Kim Muir Challenge Cup Leading Trainer

The leading trainer in the Kim Muir Challenge Cup is Fred Rimell, with four career wins. Rimell last won the Kim Muir Challenge Cup in 1977 with Double Negative, ridden by Peter Brookshaw.

Kim Muir Challenge Cup Leading Jockey

The leading jockeys in the Kim Muir Challenge Cup is Jamie Codd, also with four career wins. Codd’s last win in the Kim Muir Challenge Cup came in 2016 on Cause of Causes whilst riding for Gordon Elliott.

Kim Muir Challenge Cup 2021 Favourites

• Run Wild Fred
• Time To Get Up
• Hold The Note
• Jerrysback
• Destinee Royale

(Favourites as of Tuesday February 23rd 2021)

Kim Muir Challenge Cup 2021 Betting

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When is Day Two of the 2021 Cheltenham Festival?

The 2021 Cheltenham Festival gets underway on Tuesday, March 16th 2021. Day Two of the 2021 Cheltenham Festival is on Wednesday, March 17th 2021.

Where is the Cheltenham Festival held?

The Cheltenham Festival is held at the famous Cheltenham Racecourse in the town of Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England. Many acknowledge Cheltenham Racecourse as the home of UK jump racing.

What is Day Two of Cheltenham Festival known as?

Day Two of the Cheltenham Festival is also known as Ladies’ Day. The second day of the Cheltenham Festival is famous for ladies’ fashion, including the wearing of felt and feather hats.

How many races are there on Day Two of the 2021 Cheltenham Festival?

There are seven races set to run on Day Two of the 2021 Cheltenham Festival.

Will fans and spectators be in attendance at the 2021 Cheltenham Festival?

It is looking like the 2021 Cheltenham Festival will go ahead without fans, an unfortunate situation for racegoers who will have to enjoy Cheltenham from home this year.

The 2020 Cheltenham Festival caused controversy last year as hundreds of thousands of spectators attended all four days of the festival despite increasing health concerns over the spread of coronavirus across the UK. The 2020 Cheltenham Festival was the last major sporting event in the UK, attended by crowds of spectators before the country went into its first lockdown.

What are the major races on Day Two of the 2021 Cheltenham Festival?

Five of the seven races on Day Two of the 2021 Cheltenham Festival are considered major races.

• 1.20 – Ballymore Novices’ Hurdle
• 1.55 – Brown Advisory Novices’ Chase
• 3.05 – Queen Mother Champion Chase
• 3.40 – Cross Country Chase
• 4.50 – Champion Bumper

How many Grade 1 Races are there on Day Two of the 2021 Cheltenham Festival?

There are four Grade 1 races for the 2021 Champion Day at Cheltenham Festival.

• 1.20 – Ballymore Novices’ Hurdle
• 1.55 – Brown Advisory Novices’ Chase
• 3.05 – Queen Mother Champion Chase
• 4.50 – Champion Bumper

What is the feature race of Day Two of the 2021 Cheltenham Festival?

The feature race of Day Two is the 15:05 GMT Queen Mother Champion Chase.

How many hurdle races are on Day Two of the 2021 Cheltenham Festival?

There are two hurdle races scheduled for Day Two of the 2021 Cheltenham Festival.

• 1.20 – Ballymore Novices’ Hurdle
• 2.30 – Coral Cup

How many steeple chase races are on Day Two of the 2021 Cheltenham Festival?

There are four steeple chase races scheduled for Day Two of the 2021 Cheltenham Festival.

• 1.55 – Brown Advisory Novices’ Chase
• 3.05 – Queen Mother Champion Chase
• 3.40 – Cross Country Steeple Chase
• 4.15 – Johnny Henderson Grand Annual Chase

There is also one flat race on Day Two, which is the Champion Bumper at 4.50.

What is the Day Two Prize Money of the 2021 Cheltenham Festival?

The prize money for all seven races in Day Two the 2021 Cheltenham Festival is around £1m. The race with the biggest prize pot is the feature race of the day, the Queen Mother Champion Chase, which has a huge prize pot of £400,000.

What channel is the 2021 Cheltenham Festival on?

ITV and Racing TV are the two main UK broadcasters of the Cheltenham Festival.

How many 2021 Cheltenham Festival races are being broadcasted?

For one year only, ITV will broadcast six races every day of the 2021 Cheltenham Festival instead of the traditional five races. This agreement has meant that they have bought racing times forward from their original scheduled times in order to accommodate all six races into the programme.

The first race begins at 13.20 GMT instead of 13:30 GMT. Time in between races has reduced from 40 minutes to 35 minutes.

Race 1 – The Ballymore Novices’ Hurdle Race (1.20)

Ballymore Novices’ Hurdle Distance

The Ballymore Novices’ Hurdle is a 2m 5f race containing ten hurdles on the left-handed course at Cheltenham. The race is sponsored by Ballymore Group.

Ballymore Novices’ Hurdle Race Type

The Ballymore Novices’ Hurdle is a Grade 1 novices’ hurdle race.

Ballymore Novices’ Hurdle Qualification and Weight

Qualification for this race is for horses aged four-years-old and up.

Weight for four-year-olds is 10st 12lb and weight for five-year-olds and up is 11st 7lb. There is a 7lb allowance for fillies and mares.

Ballymore Novices’ Hurdle Previous Winners

The 2020 winner of this race was Envoi Allen, a six-year-old trained by Gordon Elliott. The winning jockey was Davy Russell.

Shishkin won at a price of 4/7, beating the likes of Easywork (12/1) and The Big Getaway (9/1) to first place.

Ballymore Novices’ Hurdle Leading Trainer

The leading trainer in the Ballymore Novices’ Hurdle is Willie Mullins with six career wins. Mullins last won the Ballymore Novices’ Hurdle in 2016 with Yorkhill.

Ballymore Novices’ Hurdle Leading Jockey

The leading jockey is the retired Ruby Walsh with four wins. Walsh rode 2016 winner Yorkhill for trainer Willie Mullins.

Ballymore Novices’ Hurdle 2021 Favourites

• Gaillard Du Mesnil
• Bravemansgame
• Bob Olinger
• Appreciate It
• Metier

(Favourites as of Tuesday February 23rd 2021)

Ballymore Novices’ Hurdle 2021 Betting

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Race 2 – The Brown Advisory Novices’ Steeple Chase (Formerly RSA Chase) (1.55)

Brown Advisory Novices’ Chase Distance

The Brown Advisory Novices’ Chase is a 3m ½f race containing 20 fences on the left-handed course at Cheltenham. The race is sponsored by Brown Advisory, a new sponsor this year to replace RSA.

Brown Advisory Novices’ Chase Race Type

The Brown Advisory Novices’ Chase is a Grade 1 novices’ steeplechase race.

Brown Advisory Novices’ Chase Qualification and Weight

Qualification for this race is for horses aged five-years-old and up.

Weight for five-year-olds is 11st 2lb and weight for six-year-olds and up is 11st 4lb. There is a 7lb allowance for mares.

Brown Advisory Novices’ Chase Previous Winners

The 2020 winner of this race was Champ, an eight-year-old trained by Nicky Henderson. The winning jockey was Barry Geraghty.

Champ won at a price of 4/1, beating the likes of Minella Indo (3/1) and Allaho (5/2) to first place.

Brown Advisory Novices’ Chase Leading Trainer

The leading trainers in the Brown Advisory Novices’ Chase are Willie Mullins, Nicky Henderson and Fulke Walwyn, all with four career wins. Mullins last won the Brown Advisory Novices’ Chase in 2015 with Don Poli, Henderson’s last win came last year with Champ, and Walwyn’s last win in this race came in 1957 with Mandarin.

Brown Advisory Novices’ Chase Leading Jockey

The leading jockey in the Brown Advisory Novices’ Chase is Pat Taaffe with five career wins. Taaffe won his last Brown Advisory Novices’ Chase in 1970 on Proud Tarquin.

Brown Advisory Novices’ Chase 2021 Favourites

• Monkfish
• Royale Pagaille
• Latest Exhibition
• Eklat de Rire
• Next Destination

(Favourites as of Tuesday February 23rd 2021)

Brown Advisory Novices’ Chase 2021 Betting

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Race 3 – The Coral Cup Hurdle (2.30)

Coral Cup Distance

The Coral Cup is a 2m 5f race containing ten hurdles on the left-handed course at Cheltenham. The race is sponsored by Coral.

Coral Cup Race Type

The Coral Cup is a Grade 3 National Hunt hurdle race.

Coral Cup Qualification and Weight

Qualification for this race is for horses aged four-years-old and up.

As this is a handicap race, weight will be determined by the handicapper depending on the quality of the racehorse. The better the racehorse, the more weight it will carry during the race.

Coral Cup Previous Winners

The 2020 winner of this race was Dame De Compagnie, a seven-year-old trained by Nicky Henderson. The winning jockey was Barry Geraghty.

Dame De Compagnie won at a price of 5/1, beating the likes of Black Tears (12/1) and Thosedaysaregone (10/1) to first place.

Coral Cup Leading Trainer

The leading trainer in the Coral Cup is Nicky Henderson, with four career wins. Henderson last won the Coral Cup in 2020 with Dame De Compagnie.

Coral Cup Leading Jockey

The leading jockeys in the Coral Cup are Davy Russell and Barry Geraghty, both with four wins. Russell last won the Coral Cup in 2016 with Diamond King riding for Gordon Elliott, whilst the retired Geraghty won last year’s Coral Cup with Dame De Compagnie riding for Nicky Henderson.

Coral Cup 2021 Favourites

• Buzz
• Craigneiche
• On The Blind Side
• Black Tears
• The Outsiders

(Favourites as of Tuesday February 23rd 2021)

Coral Cup 2021 Betting

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Race 4 – The Betway Queen Mother Champion Steeple Chase (3.05)

Champion Chase Distance

The Queen Mother Champion Chase is a 2m race containing 13 fences on the left-handed course at Cheltenham. The race is sponsored by Betway.

Champion Chase Race Type

The Queen Mother Champion Chase is a Grade 1 National Hunt steeplechase race.

Champion Chase Qualification and Weight

Qualification for this race is for horses aged five-years-old and up.

Weight for five-year-olds and up is 11st 10lb. There is a 7lb allowance for mares.

Champion Chase Previous Winners

The 2020 winner of this race was Politologue, a six-year-old trained by Paul Nicholls. The winning jockey was Harry Skelton.

Politologue won at a price of 6/1, beating the likes of Dynamite Dollars (7/1) and Bun Doran (33/1) to first place.

Champion Chase Leading Trainer

The leading trainers in the Queen Mother Champion Chase are Nicky Henderson, Paul Nicholls, and Tom Dreaper, all with six career wins. Henderson last won the Champion Chase in 2019 with Altior, Nicholls won last year’s edition with Politologue, and Dreaper’s last win in the Champion Chase came in 1970 with Straight Fort.

Champion Chase Leading Jockey

The leading jockeys in the Queen Mother Champion Chase are Pat Taaffe and Barry Geraghty, both with five wins. Taaffe’s last win the Champion Chase came in 1970 on Straight Fort whilst riding for Tom Dreaper, with Barry Geraghty’s last Champion Chase win coming in 2013 on Sprinter Sacre whilst riding for Nicky Henderson.

Champion Chase 2021 Favourites

• Chacun Pour Soi
• Altior
• Politologue
• Nube Negra
• First Flow

(Favourites as of Tuesday February 23rd 2021)

Champion Chase 2021 Betting

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Race 5 – The Glenfarclas Cross Country Steeple Chase (3.40)

Cross Country Chase Distance

The Cross Country Chase is a 3m 6f race containing 32 obstacles on the left-handed course at Cheltenham. The race is sponsored by Glenfarclas.

Cross Country Chase Race Type

The Cross Country Chase is an ungraded conditions race.

Cross Country Chase Qualification and Weight

Qualification for this race is for horses aged five-years-old and up.

The Cross Country Chase was a handicap race until the 2016 edition in which it was changed to a conditions race. Rather than having weight determined by a handicapper, weight is determined by factors such as sex, age, quality, known as WFA (Weight-for-Age).

Cross Country Chase Previous Winners

The 2020 winner of this race was Easyland, a six-year-old trained by David Cottin. The winning jockey was Jonathan Plouganou.

Easyland won at a price of 3/1, beating the likes of Tiger Roll (8/11) and Out Sam (33/1) to first place.

Cross Country Chase Leading Trainer

The leading trainer in this Cross Country Chase is Enda Bolger, with four career wins. Bolger last won the Cross Country Chase in 2016 with Josies Orders.

Cross Country Chase Leading Jockey

The leading jockey in the Cross Country Chase is Nina Carberry, also with four wins. Carberry’s last win in the Cross Country Chase came in 2016 whilst riding for Enda Bolger.

Any Currency was the winner of the 2016 race initially after finishing in first place, but was disqualified after a banned substance was detected post-race.

Cross Country Chase 2021 Favourites

• Easysland
• Tiger Roll
• Potters Corner
• Ajas
• Uniketat

(Favourites as of Tuesday February 23rd 2021)

Cross Country Chase 2021 Betting

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Race 6 – The Johnny Henderson Grand Annual Handicap Steeple Chase Challenge Cup (4.15)

Grand Annual Chase Distance

The Grand Annual Chase is a 2m ½f race containing 14 fences on the left-handed course at Cheltenham. The race is not sponsored, but named after Johnny Henderson, the father of trainer Nicky Henderson.

Grand Annual Chase Race Type

The Grand Annual Chase is a Grade 3 National Hunt steeplechase race. The Grand Annual Chase is the oldest race at the Cheltenham Festival, first ran in 1834.

Grand Annual Chase Qualification and Weight

Qualification for this race is for horses aged five-years-old and up.

As this is a handicap race, weight will be determined by the handicapper depending on the quality of the racehorse. The better the racehorse, the more weight it will carry during the race.

Grand Annual Chase Previous Winners

The 2020 winner of this race was Chosen Mate, a seven-year-old trained by Gordon Elliott. The winning jockey was Davy Russell.

Chosen Mate won at a price of 7/2, beating the likes of Eclair De Beaufeu (13/2) and Us and Them (10/1) to first place.

Grand Annual Chase Leading Trainer

The leading trainer in this Grand Annual Chase is Paul Nicholls, with four career wins. Nicholls last won the Grand Annual Chase in 2018 with Le Prezien.

Grand Annual Chase Leading Jockey

The leading jockey in the Grand Annual Chase is Graham Bradley, with four career wins. Bradley’s last Grand Annual Chase win came in 1997 on Uncle Ernie whilst riding for Jimmy FitzGerald.

Grand Annual Chase 2021 Favourites

• Sky Pirate
• A Wave Of The Sea
• Entoucas
• Embittered
• Ibleo

(Favourites as of Tuesday February 23rd 2021)

Grand Annual Chase 2021 Betting

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Race 7 – The Weatherbys Champion Bumper (4.50)

Champion Bumper Distance

The Champion Bumper is a 2m ½f flat race on the left-handed course at Cheltenham. There are no fences, hurdles or obsticales. The race is sponsored by Weatherbys.

Champion Bumper Race Type

The Champion Bumper is a Grade 1 National Hunt flat race. It is the only flat race of the whole Cheltenham Festival and is considered the most prestigious flat race on the National Hunt calendar.

Champion Bumper Qualification and Weight

Qualification for this race is for horses aged four-years-old up to six-years-old.

Weight for four-year-olds is 10st 11lb, whilst weight for five-year-olds and six-year-olds is 11st 5lb. There is a 7lb allowance for fillies mares.

Champion Bumper Previous Winners

The 2020 winner of this race was Ferny Hollow, a five-year-old trained by Willie Mullins. The winning jockey was Paul Townend.

Ferny Hollow won at a price of 11/1, beating the likes of Appreciate It (15/8) and Queens Brook (6/1) to first place.

Champion Bumper Leading Trainer

The leading trainer in the Champion Bumper is Willie Mullins, with ten career wins. Mullins last won the Champion Bumper last year with Ferny Hollow. Mullins first won the Champion Bumper both as the jockey and trainer of Wither or Which in 1996.

Champion Bumper Leading Jockey

The leading jockeys in the Champion Bumper is Ruby Walsh, with three career wins. Walsh’s last win in the Champion Bumper came in 2013 on Briar Hill whilst riding for Willie Mullins.

Champion Bumper 2021 Favourites

• Kilcruit
• Sir Gerhard
• Three Stripe Life
• Gerri Colombe
• Letsbeclearaboutit

(Favourites as of Tuesday February 23rd 2021)

Champion Bumper 2021 Betting

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When is the 2021 Cheltenham Festival?

The 2021 Cheltenham Festival gets underway on Tuesday, March 16th 2021.

Where is the Cheltenham Festival held?

The Cheltenham Festival is held at the famous Cheltenham Racecourse in the town of Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England. Many acknowledge Cheltenham Racecourse as the home of UK jump racing.

What is Day One of Cheltenham Festival known as?

Day One of the Cheltenham Festival is also known as Champions Day. The first day of the Cheltenham Festival is famous for the ‘Cheltenham Roar’ of the packed crowd in attendance.

How many races are there on Day One of the 2021 Cheltenham Festival?

There are seven races set to run on Day One of the 2021 Cheltenham Festival.

When does the 2021 Cheltenham Festival start?

The first race of the Cheltenham Festival 2021 is the Grade 1 Supreme Novices’ Hurdles. This race gets underway at 13:20 GMT on Tuesday, March 16th 2021.

Will fans and spectators be in attendance at the 2021 Cheltenham Festival?

It is looking like the 2021 Cheltenham Festival will go ahead without fans, an unfortunate situation for racegoers who will have to enjoy Cheltenham from home this year.

The 2020 Cheltenham Festival caused controversy last year as hundreds of thousands of spectators attended all four days of the festival despite increasing health concerns over the spread of coronavirus across the UK. The 2020 Cheltenham Festival was the last major sporting event in the UK attended by crowds of spectators before the country went into its first lockdown.

What are the major races on Day One of the 2021 Cheltenham Festival?

Five of the seven races on Day One of the 2021 Cheltenham Festival are considered major races. These are…

• 1.20 – Supreme Novices’ Hurdles
• 1.55 – Arkle Chase
• 3.05 – Champion Hurdle
• 3.40 – Mares’ Hurdle
• 4.50 – National Hunt Chase

How many Grade 1 Races are there on Day One of the 2021 Cheltenham Festival?

There are four Grade 1 races for the 2021 Champion Day at Cheltenham Festival.

• 1.20 – Supreme Novices’ Hurdles
• 1.55 – Arkle Chase
• 3.05 – Champion Hurdle
• 3.40 – Mares’ Hurdle

What is the feature race of Day One of the 2021 Cheltenham Festival?

The feature race of Day One is the 15:05 GMT Champion Hurdle

How many hurdle races are on Day One of the 2021 Cheltenham Festival?

There are four hurdle races scheduled for Day One of the 2021 Cheltenham Festival.

• 1.20 – Supreme Novices’ Hurdle
• 3.05 – Champion Hurdle
• 3.40 – Mares’ Hurdle
• 4.10 – Juvenile Handicap Hurdle

How many steeplechase races are on Day One of the 2021 Cheltenham Festival?

There are three steeple chase races scheduled for Day One of the 2021 Cheltenham Festival.

• 1.55 – Arkle Chase
• 2.30 – Ultima Chase
• 4.50 – National Hunt Chase

What is the Day One Prize Money of the 2021 Cheltenham Festival?

The prize money for all seven races in Day One the 2021 Cheltenham Festival is nearly £1.2m. The race with the biggest prize pot is the feature race of the day, the Champion Hurdle, which has a huge prize pot of £450,000, making it one of the richest races on the National Hunt schedule.

What channel is the 2021 Cheltenham Festival on?

ITV and Racing TV are the two main UK broadcasters of the Cheltenham Festival.

How many 2021 Cheltenham Festival races are being broadcasted?

For one year only, ITV will broadcast six races every day of the 2021 Cheltenham Festival instead of the traditional five races. This agreement has meant that they have bought racing times forward from their original scheduled times in order to accommodate all six races into the programme.

The first race begins at 13.20 GMT instead of 13:30 GMT. Time in between races has reduced from 40 minutes to 35 minutes.

Race 1 – The Sky Bet Supreme Novices’ Hurdle Race (1.20)

Supreme Novices’ Hurdle Distance

The Supreme Novices’ Hurdle is a 2m ½f race containing eight hurdles on the left-handed course at Cheltenham. The race is sponsored by Sky Bet.

Supreme Novices’ Hurdle Race Type

The Supreme Novices’ Hurdle is a Grade 1 novices’ hurdle race.

Supreme Novices’ Hurdle Qualification and Weight

Qualification for this race is for both fillies and mares aged four-years-old and up.

Weight for four-year-olds is 10st 13lb and weight for five-year-olds and up is 11st 7 lb. There is a 7lb allowance for fillies and mares.

Supreme Novices’ Hurdle Previous Winners

The 2020 winner of this race was Shishkin, a six-year-old trained by Nicky Henderson. The winning jockey was Nico de Boinville.

Shishkin won at a price of 6/1, beating the likes of Abacadabras (11/4) and Asterion Forlonge (9/4) to first place.

Supreme Novices’ Hurdle Leading Trainer

The leading trainer in the Supreme Novices’ Hurdle is Willie Mullins with six career wins. Mullins last won the Supreme Novices’ Hurdle in 2019 with Klassical Dream.

Supreme Novices’ Hurdle Leading Jockey

The leading jockey is the retired Ruby Walsh, also with six wins. Walsh rode 2019 winner Klassical Dream for trainer Willie Mullins.

Supreme Novices’ Hurdle 2021 Favourites

• Appreciate It
• Metier
• Ballyadam
• Soaring Glory
• Bob Olinger

(Favourites as of Tuesday February 23rd 2021)

Supreme Novices’ Hurdle 2021 Betting

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Race 2 – The Sporting Life Arkle Challenge Trophy Steeple Chase (1.55)

Arkle Chase Distance

The Arkle Chase is a 2m race containing 13 fences on the left-handed course at Cheltenham. The race is sponsored by Sporting Life.

Arkle Chase Race Type

The Arkle Chase is a Grade 1 novices’ chase race.

Arkle Chase Qualification and Weight

Qualification for this race is for horses aged five-years-old and up.

Weight for four-year-olds is 11st 4lb. There is a 7lb allowance for mares.

Arkle Chase Previous Winners

The 2020 winner of this race was Put The Kettle On, a six-year-old trained by Henry De Bromhead. The winning jockey was Aidan Coleman.

Put The Kettle On won at a price of 16/1, beating the likes of Fakir D’oudairies (3/1) and Rouge Vif (9/1) to first place.

Arkle Chase Leading Trainer

The leading trainer in the Arkle Chase is Nicky Henderson, with six career wins. Henderson last won the Arkle Chase in 2017 with Altior.

Arkle Chase Leading Jockey

The leading jockeys in the Arkle Chase are the retired pair Ruby Walsh and Barry Geraghty, both with four wins. Walsh last won the Arkle Chase in 2018 on Footpad whilst riding for Willie Mullins, with Barry Geraghty’s last Arkle Chase win coming in 2013 on Simonsig whilst riding for Nicky Henderson.

Arkle Chase 2021 Favourites

• Shishkin
• Energumene
• Allmankind
• Franco De Port
• Fusil Raffles

(Favourites as of Tuesday February 23rd 2021)

Arkle Chase 2021 Betting

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Race 3 – The Ultima Handicap Steeple Chase (2.30)

Ultima Handicap Chase Distance

The Arkle Chase is a 3m 1f race containing 20 fences on the left-handed course at Cheltenham. The race is sponsored by Ultima Business Solutions.

Ultima Handicap Chase Race Type

The Ultima Handicap Chase is a Grade 3 handicap chase race.

Ultima Handicap Chase Qualification and Weight

Qualification for this race is for horses aged five-years-old and up.

As this is a handicap race, weight will be determined by the handicapper depending on the quality of the racehorse. The better the racehorse, the more weight it will carry during the race.

Ultima Handicap Chase Previous Winners

The 2020 winner of this race was The Conditional, an eight-year-old trained by David Bridgwater. The winning jockey was Brendan Powell Jnr.

The Conditional won at a price of 15/2, beating the likes of Kildisart (10/1) and Discorama (11/2) to first place.

Ultima Handicap Chase Leading Trainer

The leading trainers in the Ultima Handicap Chase are Fred Rimell and Fulke Walwyn, both with four career wins. Rimell’s last win in the Ultima Handicap Chase came in 1954 with Holly Bank, whilst Walwyn’s last win was in 1977 with Gay Vulgan.

Ultima Handicap Chase Leading Jockey

The leading jockeys in the Arkle Chase are the Robert Thornton and Tom Scudamore, both with three wins. The retired Thorton last won in the Ultima Handicap Chase in 2011 with Bensalem whilst riding for Alan King, with Tom Scudamore’s last win in this race coming in 2017 on back-to-back winner Un Temps Pour Tout, riding for David Pipe.

Ultima Handicap Chase 2021 Favourites

• Remastered
• Royale Pagaille
• Escaria Ten
• Lieutenant Rocco
• Coco Beach

(Favourites as of Tuesday February 23rd 2021)

Ultima Handicap Chase 2021 Betting

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Race 4 – The Unibet Champion Hurdle Challenge Trophy (3.05)

Champion Hurdle Distance

The Champion Hurdle is a 2m ½f race containing eight hurdles on the left-handed course at Cheltenham. The race is sponsored by Unibet.

Champion Hurdle Race Type

The Champion Hurdle is a Grade 1 National Hunt hurdle race.

The Champion Hurdle is the last leg of the Triple Crown of Hurdling, a prestigious achievement whereby a racehorse wins the Fighting Fifth Hurdle at Newcastle Racecourse, The Christmas Hurdle at Kempton Park Racecourse, and finally the Champion Hurdle at Cheltenham Racecourse.

There are only two horses to win the Triple Crown of Hurdling. The first to win was Kribensis in 1989/90, and it was not until 2017/18 that Buveur d’Air secured the title after securing back-to-back Champion Hurdle wins at Cheltenham.

Champion Hurdle Qualification and Weight

Qualification for this race is for horses aged four-years-old and up.

Weight for four-year-olds is 11st 2lb and weight for five-year-olds and up is 11st 10lb. There is a 7lb allowance for fillies and mares.

Champion Hurdle Previous Winners

The 2020 winner of this race was Epatante, a six-year-old trained by Nicky Henderson. The winning jockey was Barry Geraghty.

Epatante won at a price of 2/1, beating the likes of Sharjah (16/1) and Darver Star (17/2) to first place.

Champion Hurdle Leading Trainer

The leading trainer in this Arkle Chase is Nicky Henderson, with eight career wins. Henderson last won the Champion Hurdle in 2020 with Epatante.

Champion Hurdle Leading Jockey

The leading jockeys in the Champion Hurdle are Ruby Walsh, Barry Geraghty and Tim Molony, all with four wins. Walsh’s last win the Champion Hurdle came in 2018 on Annie Power whilst riding for Willie Mullins, Geraghty’s last win came in 2020 on Epatante whilst riding for Nicky Henderson and Molony’s last win was on three-time winner Sir Ken in 1954 whilst riding for Willie Stephenson.

Champion Hurdle 2021 Favourites

• Honeysuckle
• Epatante
• Goshen
• Abacadabras
• Silver Streak

(Favourites as of Tuesday February 23rd 2021)

Champion Hurdle 2021 Betting

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Race 5 – The Close Brothers Mares’ Hurdle Race (3.40)

Mares’ Hurdle Distance

The Mares’ Hurdle is a 2m 4f race containing ten hurdles on the left-handed course at Cheltenham. The race is sponsored by Close Brothers Group.

Mares’ Hurdle Race Type

The Mares’ Hurdle is a Grade 1 National Hunt hurdle race.

Mares’ Hurdle Qualification and Weight

Qualification for this race is for horses aged four-years-old and up.

Weight for four-year-olds is 10st 10lb and weight for five-year-olds and up is 11st 5lb.

Mares’ Hurdle Previous Winners

The 2020 winner of this race was Honeysuckle, a six-year-old trained by Henry De Bromhead. The winning jockey was Rachael Blackmore.

Honeysuckle won at a price of 9/4, beating the likes of Benie Des Dieux (4/6) and Elfile (16/1) to first place.

Mares’ Hurdle Leading Trainer

The leading trainer in the Mares’ Hurdle is Willie Mullins with nine career wins. Mullins last won the Mares’ Hurdle in 2018 with Benie Des Dieux.

Mares’ Hurdle Leading Jockey

The leading jockey in the Mares’ Hurdle is the retired Ruby Walsh with eight career wins. Walsh last won the Mares’ Hurdle in 2018 with Benie Des Dieux, having incredibly won the race six consecutive times on Quevega whilst riding for Willie Mullins between 2009 and 2015.

Mares’ Hurdle 2021 Favourites

• Honeysuckle
• Epatante
• Goshen
• Abacadabras
• Silver Streak

(Favourites as of Tuesday February 23rd 2021)

Mares’ Hurdle 2021 Betting

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Race 6 – The Boodles Juvenile Handicap Hurdle Race (4.15)

Boodles Handicap Hurdle Distance

The Boodles Handicap Chase is a 2m 4½ race containing eight hurdles on the left-handed course at Cheltenham. The race is sponsored by Boodles.

Boodles Handicap Hurdle Race Type

The Boodles Handicap Hurdle is a Grade 3 National Hunt handicap hurdle race.

Boodles Handicap Hurdle Qualification and Weight

Qualification for this race is for horses aged four-years-old only.

As this is a handicap race, weight will be determined by the handicapper depending on the quality of the racehorse. The better the racehorse, the more weight it will carry during the race.

Boodles Handicap Hurdle Previous Winners

The 2020 winner of this race was Aramax, a four-year-old trained by Gordon Elliott. The winning jockey was Mark Walsh.

Aramax won at a price of 15/2, beating the likes of Night Edition (16/1) and Saint D’oroux (14/1) to first place.

Boodles Handicap Hurdle Leading Trainer

The leading trainers in the Boodles Handicap Hurdle are Paul Nicholls and Gordon Elliott, both with three career wins. Nicholls last won last won the Boodles Handicap Hurdle in 2016 with Diego Du Charmil, ridden by Sam Twiston-Davies, whilst Elliott won last year’s race with Aramax, ridden by Mark Elliott.

Boodles Handicap Hurdle Leading Jockey

Their is no leading jockey in the Boodles Handicap Hurdle as no jockey to this day has managed to win the race more than once. Since the inauguration of the race in 2005, there have been different winning jockeys every year. Mark Walsh is the latest jockey to win the race in 2020.

Boodles Handicap Hurdle 2021 Favourites

• Adagio
• Hacker Des Places
• Teahupoo
• Sage Advice
• Talking About You

(Favourites as of Tuesday February 23rd 2021)

Boodles Handicap Hurdle 2021 Betting

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Race 7 – The National Hunt Steeple Chase Challenge Cup (4.50)

National Hunt Chase Distance

The Arkle Chase is a 3m 6f race containing 23 fences on the left-handed course at Cheltenham. The race does not have a sponsor.

National Hunt Chase Race Type

The National Hunt Chase is a Grade 2 National Hunt steeplechase race.

National Hunt Chase Qualification and Weight

Qualification for this race is for horses aged five-years-old and up.

Weight for five-year-olds is 11st 4lb and weight for six-year-olds and up is 11st 6lb. There is a 7lb allowance for mares.

National Hunt Chase Previous Winners

The 2020 winner of this race was Ravenhill, a ten-year-old trained by Gordon Elliott. The winning jockey was Jamie Codd.

Ravenhill won at a price of 12/1, beating the likes of Lord Du Mesnil (11/2) and Lamanver Pippin (33/1) to first place.

National Hunt Chase Leading Trainer

The leading trainer in this National Hunt Chase is Jonjo O’Neill, with six career wins. O’Neill last won the Arkle Chase in 2016 with Minella Rocco.

National Hunt Chase Leading Jockey

The leading jockey in the National Hunt Chase is Jamie Codd, with three career wins. Codd last won the National Hunt Chase in 2020 with Ravenhill, having won the race in 2015 on Cause of Causes also riding for Gordon Elliott and in 2019 on Le Breuil whilst riding for Ben Pauling.

National Hunt Chase 2021 Favourites

• Galvin
• Royale Pagaille
• Latest Exhibition
• Next Destination
• Dickie Diver

(Favourites as of Tuesday February 23rd 2021)

National Hunt Chase 2021 Betting

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