| Date | Time | Class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wed 11th March 2026 | 15:20 | Class 2 | 3m 5f 56yds |
The Glenfarclas Cross Country Chase is one of the most challenging races run at the Cheltenham Festival, with contestants tested over a 3 mile 7 furlong course.
Result
| POS | Dist | Runners |
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| 1 st |
Final Orders
J : Conor Stone-Walsh
T : G P Cromwell
SP : 7/1
WGT : 6416
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| 2 nd | 2.25 |
Favori De Champdou
J : Jack Kennedy
T : G Elliott
SP : 2/1
WGT : 7057
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| 3 rd | 18 |
Vanillier
J : Sean Flanagan
T : G P Cromwell
SP : 13/2
WGT : 7051
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| 4 th | 1 |
Stumptown
J : Keith Donoghue
T : G P Cromwell
SP : 10/3
WGT : 5789
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| 5 th | 1 |
Latenightpass
J : Miss Gina Andrews
T : T Ellis
SP : 33/1
WGT : 8320
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| 6 th | 0.5 |
Fakir D’oudairies
J : Darragh O’Keeffe
T : E Bolger
SP : 18/1
WGT : 7051
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| 7 th | 14 |
Famous Bridge
J : Sean Quinlan
T : N G Richards
SP : 50/1
WGT : 6415
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| 8 th | 3 |
Desertmore House
J : Ricky Doyle
T : M Brassil
SP : 10/1
WGT : 7050
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| 9 th | 1.75 |
Conflated
J : Danny Gilligan
T : G Elliott
SP : 20/1
WGT : 7686
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| 10 th | 1.5 |
The Goffer
J : Josh Williamson
T : G Elliott
SP : 16/1
WGT : 5778
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| 11 th | 28 |
Horantzau D’airy
J : Charlie Hammond
T : S Edmunds
SP : 33/1
WGT : 5780
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| PU |
Velvet Elvis
J : G Sheehan
T : J C McConnell
SP : 40/1
WGT : 6415
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| PU |
Minella Crooner
J : James Best
T : Mrs S J Humphrey
SP : 150/1
WGT : 6415
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| F |
Pied Piper
J : Sam Ewing
T : G Elliott
SP : 14/1
WGT : 5146
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Glenfarclas Cross Country Chase Tips
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About the Glenfarclas Cross Country Chase
The Glenfarclas Cross Country Chase is the second longest race run at the Cheltenham Festival, and the longest run over the cross country course. Originally a handicap, it has been bumped up to Conditions status. The race covers a distance of 3 miles 7 furlongs, with 32 obstacles encountered during the course of the race.
The Glenfarclas Cross Country Chase is a tough enough test that it tends to attract horses who’re likely to compete in the Grand National later in the season. The arduous course tends to favour older horses with more experience and staying power. Surprisingly for a race that was a handicap for much of its history, the Glenfarclas Cross Country Chase has produced two double winners.
The Glenfarclas Cross Country Chase isn’t any old handicap, and a fairly specialized skillset is required to come out on top of this course and race. Falling towards the end of the day it also attracts less money from the general public than higher rated races earlier on the card.
In practice this means betting markets do a fairly job of picking out genuine contenders, if you want to take your direction from the odds. If not, you’re going to need to look out for older horses (8 or above) who ideally have some experience over cross country tracks, who’re also running within range of their handicap. Bet for the places and you’re in with a solid chance of a return.
Recent Winners
| Year | Winner | Age | Weight | Jockey | Trainer |
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| 2025 | Stumptown | 8 | 11-10 | Keith Donoghue | Gavin Cromwell |
| 2024 | Race not run | ||||
| 2023 | Delta Work | 10 | 11-07 | Keith Donoghue | Gordon Elliott |
| 2022 | Delta Work | 9 | 11-04 | Jack Kennedy | Gordon Elliott |
| 2021 | Back on the Lash | 7 | 10-3 | Sean Bowen | Martin Keighley |
| 2020 | Easyland | 6 | 11-4 | Jonathan Plouganou | David Cottin |
| 2019 | Tiger Roll | 9 | 11-04 | Keith Donoghue | Gordon Elliott |
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