
Ryanair Chase 2021 Racecard
Inaugurated in 2005, the Ryanair Chase takes place on the third day of the Cheltenham Festival. The Ryanair Chase (the registered title of which is the Festival Trophy) was one of several races added to the Festival when it grew from three days to four.

ENTRY FORM |
SILKS | HORSE JOCKEY & TRAINER |
AGE WGT |
ODDS | |
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1 2425-139P |
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1. AL DANCER (FR) T: Nigel Twiston-Davies |
8 11-10 |
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2425-139P | |||||
2 3/2213-641 |
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2. ALLAHO (FR) T: W. P. Mullins, Ireland |
7 11-10 |
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3/2213-641 | |||||
3 11111/21-2 |
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3. ALTIOR (IRE) T: Nicky Henderson |
11 11-10 |
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11111/21-2 | |||||
4 3547-7F22 |
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4. ASO (FR) T: Venetia Williams |
11 11-10 |
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3547-7F22 | |||||
5 73/44-4764 |
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5. BALKO DES FLOS (FR) T: Henry de Bromhead, Ireland |
10 11-10 |
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73/44-4764 | |||||
6 111F4-146 |
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6. BATTLEOVERDOYEN (IRE) T: Mrs Denise Foster, Ireland |
8 11-10 |
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111F4-146 | |||||
7 24617-P14 |
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7. CEPAGE (FR) T: Venetia Williams |
9 11-10 |
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24617-P14 | |||||
8 1/121-111 |
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8. CHACUN POUR SOI (FR) T: W. P. Mullins, Ireland |
9 11-10 |
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1/121-111 | |||||
9 15/P110-25 |
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9. CHRIS'S DREAM (IRE) T: Henry de Bromhead, Ireland |
9 11-10 |
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15/P110-25 | |||||
10 1/11F14-21 |
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10. CILAOS EMERY (FR) T: W. P. Mullins, Ireland |
9 11-10 |
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1/11F14-21 | |||||
11 3539-1912 |
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11. DALY TIGER (FR) T: Noel Meade, Ireland |
8 11-10 |
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3539-1912 | |||||
12 1/2U1-3111 |
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12. DASHEL DRASHER T: Jeremy Scott |
8 11-10 |
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1/2U1-3111 | |||||
13 21122-2P2 |
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13. FAKIR D'OUDAIRIES (FR) T: Joseph Patrick O'Brien, Ireland |
6 11-10 |
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21122-2P2 | |||||
14 1115-2F44 |
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14. FANION D'ESTRUVAL (FR) T: Venetia Williams |
6 11-10 |
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1115-2F44 | |||||
15 112-2211 |
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15. IBLEO (FR) T: Venetia Williams |
8 11-10 |
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112-2211 | |||||
16 31221-11U |
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16. IMPERIAL AURA (IRE) T: Kim Bailey |
8 11-10 |
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31221-11U | |||||
17 24/14442-9 |
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17. JANIKA (FR) T: Nicky Henderson |
8 11-10 |
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24/14442-9 | |||||
18 1/2285-723 |
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18. KALASHNIKOV (IRE) T: Amy Murphy |
8 11-10 |
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1/2285-723 | |||||
19 1/1427-221 |
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19. KEMBOY (FR) T: W. P. Mullins, Ireland |
9 11-10 |
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1/1427-221 | |||||
20 02142-335 |
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20. MELON T: W. P. Mullins, Ireland |
9 11-10 |
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02142-335 | |||||
21 51/2121-1P |
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21. MIN (FR) T: W. P. Mullins, Ireland |
10 11-10 |
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51/2121-1P | |||||
22 8/72114-P1 |
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22. MISTER FISHER (IRE) T: Nicky Henderson |
7 11-10 |
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8/72114-P1 | |||||
23 1141P6-3P |
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23. REAL STEEL (FR) T: Paul Nicholls |
8 11-10 |
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1141P6-3P | |||||
24 P/111F-33P |
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24. RIDERS ONTHE STORM (IRE) T: Nigel Twiston-Davies |
8 11-10 |
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P/111F-33P | |||||
25 37/1422-4U |
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25. SAINT CALVADOS (FR) T: Harry Whittington |
8 11-10 |
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37/1422-4U | |||||
26 25/1U21-3P |
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26. SAMCRO (IRE) T: Mrs Denise Foster, Ireland |
9 11-10 |
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25/1U21-3P | |||||
27 1P35-2254 |
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27. TORNADO FLYER (IRE) T: W. P. Mullins, Ireland |
8 11-10 |
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1P35-2254 | |||||
28 7326-3102 |
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28. SHATTERED LOVE (IRE) T: Mrs Denise Foster, Ireland |
10 11-3 |
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7326-3102 | |||||
Betting Forecast : Betting forecast will appear here when available. |

This race is run on the New Course at Cheltenham, over a distance of two miles and five furlongs. Over this distance horses also have seventeen fences to jump. The race is open to horses who are aged five years and older. The race was initially classed at Grade 2 level, but has held Grade 1 status since 2008.
he 2019 renewal was one of the most memorable in recent history, a strong field of 12 went to post and it was won by course specialist Frodon, who was partnered by Bryony Frost. Daughter of former jockey and trainer Jimmy Frost, Bryony’s victory meant she became the first female rider to win a Grade 1 chase at the Cheltenham Festival.
The leading jockey is Ruby Walsh who has won it a total of four times – Thisthatandtother (2005), Taranis (2007), Vautour (2016) and Un De Sceaux (2017)
The leading trainer in the race is Paul Nicholls, who has now won the race three times following Frodon’s success in 2019. His other two winners in the race came in the shape of Thisthatandtother (2005) and Taranis (2007).

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Ryanair Chase 2020 FAQs
What is the distance of the Ryanair Chase?
2 miles and 5 furlongs
How many obstacles are jumped in the Ryanair Chase?
17
What day of the festival is the Ryanair Chase?
Day 3
What time is the Ryanair Chase?
14:50
What weights are carried for the Ryanair Chase?
11 st 9 lb (5yo). 11 st 10 lb (6yo+). 7lb allowance for fillies and mares.
What is the purse for the Ryanair Chase?
£325,000 (2019)
Who is the leading jockey in the Ryanair Chase?
Ruby Walsh
Who is the leading trainer in the Ryanair Chase?
Paul Nicholls
Who won the Ryanair Chase?
You can check out our Ryanair Chase results page here to see a list of previous winners.
Where can I compare the odds for the Ryanair Chase?
Click the link to visit our Ryanair Chase Odds Comparison page.
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