2.40 Ryanair Chase
The most worthwhile of the new races at the Festival, this is fast achieving its aim of becoming the Gold Cup for horses below three miles but above the two miles of the Champion Chase.
A proper championship race - and a cracking betting heat.
Trends For Winners
- Won or placed in either Paddy Power or December Gold Cups - 5/7
- Ran in King George - 4/4
- Won at Cheltenham before - 7/7
- First four in betting to be placed - 12/15
- Irish-trained - 0/7
- Recent Winners
| Year | Horse | Age | Trainer | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Albertas Run | 10 | J O’Neill | 6/1 |
| 2010 | Albertas Run | 9 | J O’Neill | 14/1 |
| 2009 | Imperial Commander | 8 | N A Twiston-Davies | 6/1 |
| 2008 | Our Vic | 10 | D E Pipe | 4/1 |
| 2007 | Taranis | 6 | P F Nicholls | 9/2 |
| 2006 | Fondmort | 10 | N J Henderson | 100/30JF |
| 2005 | Thisthatandtother | 9 | P F Nicholls | 9/2 |