A stronghold for racehorses trained on home soil, previous winners have come in all shapes and sizes (aged 6 to 10 in the past decade). Statistically David Pipe is the most successful trainer having won this contest 3 times in the past 13 years.
Also known as the Festival Trophy Handicap, the Ultima often features past and future Grand National runners.
Jonjo O’Neill and David Pipe have both won the race 3 times, whilst Nicky Henderson and Alan King are just behind them on two victories apiece.
Each-way terms will be places 1-2-3-4-5 (and might be 1-2-3-4-5-6 with some online bookmakers) so looking for a big-priced each-way bet will be most people’s plan of attack in this one.
In 2021 Vintage Clouds, a 28/1 shot, won the Ultima Handicap Chase at the fifth attempt, causing the first upset of the Festival.
| Race Details | |
|---|---|
| When: | Tuesday 15th March, 14.30pm |
| Prize: | £110,000 |
| Distance: | Three-miles one-furlong |
| Race Type | Handicap Steeplechase |
| Age: | 5-Years+ |
| Course | Old Course |
| Weights: | Handicap |
| Where to watch? | ITV, Racing UK, Bookmaker Streams |
| Key Betting Stats: | 9 of the last 10 winners were aged between 7 and 9. Last Irish trained winner was back in 2003 so this is so this is a very good race for British trainers. |
As the Cheltenham Festival draws closer, we will update this page with our full betting preview, the latest odds for the race and any other key info that punters need before they place their bets.
The Festival Handicap Chase
The Festival Trophy is a Grade 3 National Hunt steeplechase for horses aged five and older. Run over a distance of around three miles and one furlong on the Old Course, and there are 20 fences to jump. It’s a handicap event that takes place every year on the opening day of the Cheltenham Festival in March. The start time is 2.30pm
Festival Handicap Chase Key Stats
- Nine of the last 11 winners were aged between seven and nine.
- The last Irish trained winner was back in 2003 so this is a very good race for British trainers.
Previous Winners of the Handicap Chase
2021 – Vintage Clouds
2020 – The Conditional
2019 – Beware The Bear
2018 – Coo Star Sivola
2017 – Un Temps Pour Tout
2016 – Un Temps Pour Tout
2015 – The Druids Nephew
2014 – Holywell
2013 – Golden Chieftain
2012 – Alfie Sherrin
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