Festival Trophy Handicap Chase
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The event was originally known as the National Hunt Handicap Chase, but its title has included the name of a sponsor from the early 1980s. It was backed by Ritz Club from 1981 until 1996, Astec Buzz Shop in 1997 and William Hill between 1998 and 2010. In 2011 the race was run as the Stewart Family Spinal Research Handicap Chase and sponsored by the Stewart family, headed by businessman and racehorse owner Andy Stewart to raise awareness of, and highlight the work done by, the charity Spinal Research. In 2012 and 2013 the race was sponsored by JLT Specialty Ltd, and in 2014 Baylis & Harding were the sponsors. Since 2015 the race has been sponsored by Ultima Business Solutions. It held Grade 3 status until 2022 and was re-classified as a Premier Handicap from the 2023 running when Grade 3 status was renamed by the British Horseracing Authority.[1]
Winners of the race often take part in the Grand National, although not always in the same year. Horses to have achieved victory in both events include Royal Tan, Team Spirit, West Tip, Seagram, Rough Quest and Corach Rambler.
Records
Most successful horse since 1946 (2 wins):
- Sentina – 1957, 1958
- Scot Lane – 1982, 1983
- Un Temps Pour Tout – 2016, 2017
- Corach Rambler- 2022, 2023
Leading jockey since 1946 (3 wins):
- Robert Thornton – Fork Lightning (2004), Kelami (2005), Bensalem (2011)
- Tom Scudamore – An Accordion (2008), Un Temps Pour Tout (2016, 2017)
Leading trainer since 1946 (4 wins):
- Fred Rimell – Cavaliero (1948), Frere Jacques II (1949), Land Fort (1951), Holly Bank (1954)
- Fulke Walwyn – Ravencroft (1961), Team Spirit (1963), Lord Jim (1971), Gay Vulgan (1977)
Winners since 1946
See also
References
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External links
- pedigreequery.com – William Hill Trophy Handicap Chase – Cheltenham.
- racenewsonline.co.uk – Racenews Archive (21 February 2008).
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- Race Recordings (1979-2004) youtube.com