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| Grade 1, Cheltenham 15:20 £375,000 guaranteed, 5yo plus, 2m 4f 127y, Class 1  |
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Among the notable entries is Banbridge, trained by Joseph O'Brien, who recently secured victory in the King George VI Chase at Kempton. Banbridge's impressive performance positions him as a leading contender for the Ryanair Chase.
Does he stay? You bet he does! 👊
— Kempton Park Racecourse (@kemptonparkrace) December 26, 2024
Banbridge runs down long-time leader Il Est Francais, with the pair a long way clear, to win the @Ladbrokes King George VI Chase.
Congratulations @JosephOBrien2 and @PTownend 👏y pic.twitter.com/G2KBSJhEYW
Defending champion Protektorat, trained by Dan Skelton, is also entered as he aims to replicate his success from last year. A repeat victory would place him alongside Allaho and Albertas Run as the only two-time winners of this relatively recent addition to the Festival, first run in 2005.
Trainer Willie Mullins, who boasts a record five wins in the Ryanair Chase, has several entries, including El Fabiolo, Gaelic Warrior, and Fact To File. Mullins' strong representation underscores his continued pursuit of success in this event.
The Ryanair Chase has seen Irish-trained horses dominate in recent years, securing seven of the last nine victories. This trend is reflected in the current entries, with a significant number hailing from Irish stables, indicating a strong challenge from across the Irish Sea.
The 2025 Ryanair Chase promises to be a highlight of the Cheltenham Festival, featuring a blend of seasoned champions and emerging talents, all vying for glory in this prestigious Grade 1 contest over 2 miles and 4½ furlongs.
Ryanair Chase (Grade 1)
£375,000 guaranteed, 5yo plus, 2m 4f 127y, Class 1
34 entries
Going:
NO. FORM HORSE AGE WGT TRAINER JOCKEY
1 362-3P Ahoy Senor 10 11-10 Lucinda Russell
2 9-14U1 Banbridge 7 9 11-10 Joseph O'Brien
3 1213-P Blood Destiny 6 11-10 W P Mullins
4 3/4-46 Blue Lord 10 11-10 W P Mullins
5 -6U587 Conflated 11 11-10 Gordon Elliott
6 238-21 Djelo 7 11-10 Venetia Williams
6 7 /11P2- El Fabiolo 8 11-10 W P Mullins
8 112-P1 Embassy Gardens 9 11-10 W P Mullins
9 1311/1 Energumene 11 11-10 W P Mullins
10 224-1U Envoi Allen 11 11-10 Henry De Bromhead
11 111-12 Fact To File 8 11-10 W P Mullins
12 3-P212 Fil Dor 7 11-10 Gordon Elliott
13 21-11P Found A Fifty 8 11-10 Gordon Elliott
14 1U1-22 Gaelic Warrior 7 11-10 W P Mullins
15 P2-229 Ga Law 9 11-10 Jamie Snowden
16 2-U357 Gentleman De Mee 9 11-10 W P Mullins
17 122-P3 Ginny's Destiny 9 11-10 Paul Nicholls
18 /11-P6 Grangeclare West 9 11-10 W P Mullins
19 113-2P Grey Dawning 8 11-10 Dan Skelton
20 -21324 Hang In There 11 11-10 Emma Lavelle
21 13-124 Heart Wood 7 11-10 Henry De Bromhead
22 9283-2 Hitman 9 11-10 Paul Nicholls
23 15-1P2 Il Est Francais 7 11-10 Noel George & Amanda Zetterholm
24 8P-516 Il Ridoto 8 11-10 Paul Nicholls
25 /31-76 Journey With Me 9 11-10 Henry De Bromhead
26 317-13 JPR One 8 11-10 Joe Tizzard
27 /416-1 Jungle Boogie 11 11-10 Henry De Bromhead
28 14P-10 Le Patron 7 11-10 Gary & Josh Moore
29 11-113 Martator 8 11-10 Venetia Williams
30 F2-4F3 Master Chewy 8 11-10 Nigel Twiston-Davies
31 313-62 Protektorat 10 11-10 Dan Skelton
32 21-125 Spillane's Tower 7 11-10 James Joseph Mangan
33 U-1321 Springwell Bay 8 11-10 Jonjo & A J O'Neill
34 1P5-47 Stage Star 9 11-10 Paul Nicholls
RYANAIR CHASE - Past Results
2018-WINNER-BALKO DES FLOS 7-11-10 Owner-Gigginstown House Stud; Trainer-Henry de Bromhead IRE; Jockey-Davy
Russell; SP-8/1
2ND-Un De Sceaux 10-11-10 Owner-Edward O’Connell; Trainer-Willie Mullins IRE; Jockey-Paul Townend; SP-8/11 Fav
3RD-Cloudy Dream 8-11-10 Owner-Trevor Hemmings; Trainer-Ruth Jefferson; Jockey-Brian Hughes; SP-10/1
6 ran, Time-5m 23.60s Dist-4½, 8
2017-WINNER-UN DE SCEAUX 9-11-10 Owner-Edward O’Connell; Trainer-Willie Mullins IRE; Jockey-Ruby Walsh; SP-7/4 Fav
2ND-Sub Lieutenant 8-11-10 Owner-Gigginstown House Stud; Trainer-Henry de Bromhead IRE; Jockey-David Mullins; SP-8/1
3RD-Aso 7-11-10 Owner-The Bellamy Partnership; Trainer-Venetia Williams; Jockey-Charlie Deutsch; SP-40/1
8 ran, Time-5m 9.60s Dist-11⁄2, 6
2016-WINNER-VAUTOUR 7-11-10 Owner-Susannah Ricci; Trainer-Willie Mullins IRE; Jockey-Ruby Walsh; SP-Evs Fav
2ND-Valseur Lido 7-11-10 Owner-Gigginstown House Stud; Trainer-Willie Mullins IRE; Jockey-David Mullins; SP-11/1
3RD-Road To Riches 9-11-10 Owner-Gigginstown House Stud; Trainer-Noel Meade IRE; Jockey-Bryan Cooper; SP-7/1
15 ran, Time-5m 5.50s Dist-6, 1⁄2
2015-WINNER-UXIZANDRE 7-11-10 Owner-J P McManus; Trainer-Alan King; Jockey- A P McCoy; SP-16/1
2ND-Ma Filleule 7-11-03 Owner-Simon Munir; Trainer-Nicky Henderson; Jockey-Barry Geraghty; SP-5/1
3RD-Don Cossack 8-11-10 Owner-Gigginstown House Stud; Trainer-Gordon Elliott IRE; Jockey-Bryan Cooper; SP-5/2 Fav
14 ran, Time-5m 1.10s Dist-5, 3¼
2014-WINNER-DYNASTE 8-11-10 Owner-John White; Trainer-David Pipe; Jockey-Tom Scudamore; SP-3/1 Fav
2ND-Hidden Cyclone 9-11-10 Owner-David & Mrs A F Mee; Trainer-John Hanlon IRE; Jockey-Andrew McNamara; SP-10/1
3RD-Rajdhani Express 7-11-10 Owner-Robert Waley-Cohen; Trainer-Nicky Henderson; Jockey-Mr Sam Waley-Cohen; SP-18/1
11 ran, Time-5m 9.13s Dist-21⁄4, 21⁄4
2013-WINNER-CUE CARD 7-11-10 Owner-Jean Bishop; Trainer-Colin Tizzard; Jockey-Joe Tizzard; SP-7/2
2ND-First Lieutenant 8-11-10 Owner-Gigginstown House Stud; Trainer-Mouse Morris IRE; Jockey-Bryan Cooper; SP-2/1 Fav
3RD-For Non Stop 8-11-10 Owner-Potensis Limited & Chris Giles; Trainer-Nick Williams; Jockey-Noel Fehily; SP-12/1
8 ran, Time-5m 19.30s Dist-9, 31⁄4
2012-WINNER-RIVERSIDE THEATRE 8-11-10 Owner-Jimmy Nesbitt Partnership; Trainer-Nicky Henderson; Jockey-Barry Geraghty; SP-7/2 Fav
2ND-Albertas Run 11-11-10 Owner-Trevor Hemmings; Trainer-Jonjo O’Neill; Jockey-A P McCoy; SP-10/1
3RD-Medermit 7-11-10 Owner-The Dunkley & Reilly Partnership; Trainer-Alan King; Jockey-Robert Thornton; SP-8/1
12 ran, Time-5m 9.69s Dist- ½, ½
2011-WINNER-ALBERTAS RUN 10-11-10 Owner-Trevor Hemmings; Trainer-Jonjo O’Neill; Jockey-AP McCoy; SP-6/1
2ND-Kalahari King 10-11-10 Owner- Juliet Morgan; Trainer-Ferdy Murphy; Jockey-Graham Lee; SP-7/1
3RD-Rubi Light 6-11-10 Owner-Bill Hennessy; Trainer-Robbie Hennessy IRE; Jockey-Andrew Lynch; SP-16/1
11 ran, Time-5m 7.30s 2/1
Fav Poquelin (4th)
2010-WINNER-ALBERTAS RUN 9-11-10 Owner-Trevor Hemmings; Trainer-Jonjo O’Neill; Jockey-Tony McCoy; SP-14/1
2ND-Poquelin 7-11-10 Owner-The Stewart Family; Trainer-Paul Nicholls; Jockey-Ruby Walsh; SP-11/4 Fav
3RD-J’y Vole 7-11-03 Owner-Hammer & Trowell Syndicate; Trainer-Willie Mullins IRE; Jockey-Davy Condon; SP-28/1
13 ran, Time-5m 11.63s Dist-4.5, nse
2009-WINNER-IMPERIAL COMMANDER 8-11-10 Owner-Our Friends In The North; Trainer-Nigel Twiston-Davies; Jockey-Paddy Brennan; SP-6/1
2ND-Voy Por Ustedes 8-11-10 Owner-Sir Robert Ogden; Trainer-Alan King; Jockey-Robert Thornton; SP-4/5 Fav
3RD-Schindlers Hunt 9-11-10 Owner-Slaneyville Syndicate; Trainer-Dessie Hughes IRE; Jockey-Paddy Flood; SP-22/1
10 ran, Time-5m 18.34s Dist-2, 0.75
2008-WINNER-OUR VIC 10-11-10 Owner-David Johnson; Trainer-David Pipe; Jockey-Timmy Murphy; SP-4/1
2ND-Mossbank 8-11-10 Owner-Gigginstown House Stud; Trainer-Michael Hourigan IRE; Jockey-Davy Russell; SP-4/1
3RD-Turko 6-11-10 Owner-The Stewart Family; Trainer-Paul Nicholls; Jockey-Ruby Walsh; SP-7/1
9 ran, Time-5m 10.24s Dist-5, 7 100/30 Fav The Listener (5th)
2007-WINNER-TARANIS 6-11-00 Owner-Mrs A B Yeoman & C R Whittaker; Trainer-Paul Nicholls; Jockey-Ruby Walsh; SP-9/2
2ND–Our Vic 9-11-05 Owner-David Johnson; Trainer-David Pipe; Jockey-Timmy Murphy; SP-7/2
3RD–Billyvoddan 8-11-00 Owner-Trevor Hemmings; Trainer-Henry Daly; Jockey-Richard Johnson; SP-20/1
9 ran, Time-5m 10.60s Dist-nk, ½ 7/4 Fav Monet’s Garden (4th)
2006-WINNER-FONDMORT 10-11-00 Owner-Bill Brown; Trainer-Nicky Henderson; Jockey-Mick Fitzgerlad; SP-100/30 Jt Fav
2ND-Lacdoudal 7-11-00 Owner-Carol Skan; Trainer-Philip Hobbs; Jockey-Richard Johnson; SP-20/1
3RD-Impek Owner-Jim Lewis; Trainer-Henrietta Knight; Jockey-Tony McCoy; SP-100/30 Jt Fav
11 ran, Time-5m 3.00s Dist-1¼, hd
2005-WINNER-THISTHATANDTOTHER 9-11-03 Owner-Graham Roach; Trainer-Paul Nicholls; Jockey-Ruby Walsh; SP-9/2
2ND-Fondmort 9-11-00 Owner-Bill Brown; Trainer-Nicky Henderson; Jockey-Mick Fitzgerald; SP-9/1
3RD-Rathgar Beau 9-11-03 Owner-One-O-Eight Racing Club; Trainer-Eamon Sheehy IRE; Jockey-Shay Barry; SP-9/2
12 ran, Time-5m 11.90s Dist: ½, 2½ 7/4 Fav Our Vic (PU)
