Ryanair Chase Odds, Tips, Free Bets & Betting Offers
Craig Jones
The Ryanair Chase is one of the most exciting races of the Cheltenham Festival week, and although not quite at ‘Championship’ status in official terms, it is every inch a top-class Grade 1 in its own right.
The race was first introduced to the Festival in 2005 and was given Grade One status in 2008. Run over two miles and five furlongs the Ryanair Chase usually attracts a high-quality field of horses who relish this middle distance trip.
Read on for our Ryanair Chase betting tips, odds, and Cheltenham free bets.
| Race Details | |
|---|---|
| When: | Thursday, March 12th - 4:00pm |
| Winner’s Prize: | £218,398 |
| Distance: | Two-miles & four-and-a-half furlongs |
| Race Type: | Grade 1 Chase |
| Age: | 5-Years+ |
| Course: | New Course |
| Weights: | 11st 9lbs (5yo), 11st 10lbs (6yo+), 7lb allowance for mares |
| Where to Watch? | ITV Racing, Racing TV, Bookmaker Streams |
Ryanair Chase Betting Offers & Free Bets
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Ryanair Chase Betting Odds
The latest odds from betting sites for this contest can be found below, as the leading contenders prepare themselves for the festival.
Ryanair Chase Tips
BANBRIDGE could be the one to give odds-on favourite Fact To File the most to think about in the Ryanair Chase. A proven Grade 1 performer who ran a huge race in the King George, Joseph O’Brien's runner has the class to make this far more competitive than the market suggests.
Recommendation: Banbridge (w/o Fact To File) - 11/4 with William Hill
Check out Alan's and Charlie's Cheltenham Festival tips via the links below.
What Happened in 2025?
Fact To File was much the best in the 2025 Ryanair Chase, recording a smooth success in the top grade.
Ryanair Chase Key Stats
- All of the last 12 winners were aged seven, eight, or nine
- 10 of the last 12 winners had won at least one Grade 1 race
- 11 of the previous 12 winners were in the top three in the betting
Previous Winners of the Ryanair Chase
Check out the last five winners of the Ryanair Chase below.
| Year | Winner |
|---|---|
| 2025 | Fact To File |
| 2024 | Protektorat |
| 2023 | Envoi Allen |
| 2022 | Allaho |
| 2021 | Allaho |
FAQs
Where can you watch the Ryanair Chase?
You can watch the Ryanair Chase on ITV Racing, Racing TV, or via a live stream on a bookmakers website.
When is the Ryanair Chase?
The Ryanair Chase takes place on the third day of the four-day Cheltenham Festival, also known as ‘St Patrick's Day Thursday’. In 2026, this will be on Thursday, March 12th, with a scheduled off-time of 4:00pm.
What distance is the Ryanair Chase?
The Ryanair Chase is run on Cheltenham’s New Course over a distance of two-miles and four-and-a-half furlongs.
Which jockey has won the Ryanair Chase the most times?
Ruby Walsh leads the way, winning the Ryanair Chase on four occasions.
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