| Date | Time | Class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tue 11th March 2025 | 14:40 | Grade 3 | 3 miles 1 furlong |
The Festival Handicap Chase is the first handicap of the Cheltenham Festival. The race is targeted at stayers, some of whom will go on to compete in the Grand National later in the season.
11.03.2025
Good to Soft
24
3m 1f
Result
| POS | Dist | Runners |
|---|---|---|
| 1 st |
Myretown
J : P W Wadge
T : Miss Lucinda V Russell
|
|
| 2 nd | 11 |
The Changing Man
J : Brendan Powell
T : J Tizzard
|
| 3 rd | 3.75 |
Malina Girl
J : K M Donoghue
T : G P Cromwell
|
| 4 th | 0.75 |
Happygolucky
J : J J Burke
T : Mrs M Rowley
|
| 5 th | 0.5 |
The Short Go
J : Rachael Blackmore
T : H De Bromhead
|
| 6 th | 0.5 |
Famous Bridge
J : Sean Quinlan
T : N G Richards
|
| 7 th | 3.25 |
Search For Glory
J : Sam Ewing
T : G Elliott
|
| 8 th | 8 |
Henry’s Friend
J : Ben Jones
T : B Pauling
|
| 9 th | 4.75 |
Crebilly
J : Jonjo O’Neill Jr.
T : Jonjo & A J O’Neill
|
| 10 th | 10 |
Sequestered
J : J G Gilligan
T : P J Gilligan
|
| 11 th | 1.75 |
Stay Away Fay
J : H Cobden
T : P F Nicholls
|
| 12 th | 8.5 |
Grandeur D’ame
J : Tom Cannon
T : A King
|
| PU |
King Turgeon
J : Jack Tudor
T : D Pipe
|
|
| PU |
Victtorino
J : Charlie Deutsch
T : Miss V Williams
|
|
| PU |
Trelawne
J : Thomas Bellamy
T : K C Bailey
|
|
| PU |
Richmond Lake
J : B S Hughes
T : D McCain Jnr
|
|
| PU |
Frero Banbou
J : Ned Fox
T : Miss V Williams
|
|
| PU |
Straw Fan Jack
J : Sean Houlihan
T : Sheila Lewis
|
|
| PU |
Farouk D’alene
J : R P McLernon
T : G Brown
|
|
| PU |
Whistle Stop Tour
J : D R Fox
T : Miss Lucinda V Russell
|
|
| PU |
Broadway Boy
J : Sam Twiston-Davies
T : N A Twiston-Davies
|
|
| PU |
Katate Dori
J : Dylan Johnston
T : S Thomas
|
|
| F |
Guard Your Dreams
J : Kielan Woods
T : N A Twiston-Davies
|
|
| F |
Zanahiyr
J : C P Millar
T : G Elliott
|
Ultima Handicap Chase Tips
*Note: Betting tips are only displayed on the day of the race.
| Nap | 
Time
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Racecourse
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Tipster
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Best odds |
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Indicated odds were updated on 2025-03-17 4:38:18 UTC. Please note that
odds are subject to change.
Tips cannot guarantee betting success. Review tipsters performance and bet responsibly.
Tips cannot guarantee betting success. Review tipsters performance and bet responsibly.
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About the Ultima Handicap Chase
The Ultima Handicap Chase is run over an intermediate distance of 3 miles 1 furlong, the race features 20 fences. Entry is open to 5-year-old and above horses.
The Ultima Handicap Chase has become something of a proving ground for horses that have gone on to achieve success in the Grand National, with several horses achieving this double in their careers.
However, the quality of entries is consistent with what you would expect from this class of race, and victory in the Ultima Handicap Chase is typically a career peak for the winner.
There are no shortcuts for betting on the Ultima Handicap Chase. Like with other day one races, you may find the favourite underpriced, so don’t get onboard the favourite train unless there are some solid fundamentals backing up its prospects.
Otherwise you’ll need to do your homework. Match entries to the course conditions, distance and handicap based on past performances, and don’t pay undue attention to recent form if recent race conditions don’t line up with the Ultima Handicap Chase. Also don’t be afraid of getting behind long shots, as they can easily pay dividends even on the places.
Recent Winners
| Year | Winner | Age | Weight | Jockey | Trainer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Chianti Classico | 7 | 11-4 | David Bass | Kim Bailey |
| 2023 | Corach Rambler | 9 | 11-05 | Derek Fox | Lucinda Russell |
| 2022 | Corach Rambler | 8 | 10-02 | Derek Fox | Lucinda Russell |
| 2021 | Vintage Clouds | 11 | 10-11 | Ryan Mania | Sue Smith |
| 2020 | The Conditional | 8 | 11-06 | Brendan Powell | David Bridgwater |
| 2019 | Beware The Bear | 9 | 11-08 | Jeremiah McGrath | Nicky Henderson |
