The runners & entries for the St James' Place Hunters Chase for this year's Cheltenham Festival can all be found below.
This is a full list of entries, but there will be declarations 5 days before the race, and final declarations 48 hours before.
St. James's Place Foxhunters Chase Race Card
Tuesday 12 March
13:30Sky Bet Supreme Novices' Hurdle
14:10My Pension Expert Arkle Challenge Trophy Novices' Chase
14:50Ultima Handicap Chase
15:30Unibet Champion Hurdle Challenge Trophy
16:10Close Brothers Mares' Hurdle
16:50Boodles Juvenile Handicap Hurdle
17:30Maureen Mullins National Hunt Challenge Cup Amateur Jockeys' Novices' Chase
Wednesday 13 March
Thursday 14 March
St James' Place Hunters Chase Runners And Entries 2024
St. James's Place Festival Challenge Cup Open Hunters' Chase
1st
Sine Nomine
Age: 8
Weight: 11.5
J:
Mr John Dawson
T:
Fiona Needham
held up in rear, midfield after 12th, went third after 3 out, short of room when on inner from 2 out, soon ridden, switched right approaching last, kept on well run-in, led towards finish
2nd
Its On The Line
Age: 7
Weight: 12.0
J:
Mr Derek O'Connor
T:
Emmet Mullins
led, prominent when headed after 2nd, nudged along from 15th, hit 17th, switched left and ridden 2 out, led after last, headed towards finish, stayed on
3rd
Time Leader
Age: 10
Weight: 12.0
J:
Mr Toby McCain-Mitchell
T:
Miss Hannah Roach
in touch with leaders, prominent from 6th, went second 4 out, led after 3 out, ridden when mistake last, soon headed, no extra final 110yds
4th
D'Jango
Age: 11
Weight: 12.0
J:
Miss Immy Robinson
T:
Miss V Collins
held up in rear, outpaced 3 out, stayed on from 2 out, went fourth final strides
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Cheltenham - April 18 2024
Cheltenham 13:05
3
Moviddy
J: Jonathan Burke
T: Noel Williams
Moviddy
7/1
Age: 8
Weight: 11-7
Days: 86
Form: 1233PView
| Date | Course | Distance | Type | Weight | Position |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23/01/24 | NBY | 24 | Sft | 11-9 | PU |
| 19/12/23 | WCN | 20 | Sft | 11-0 | 3 |
| 22/11/23 | WAR | 20 | Sft | 11-12 | 3 |
| 19/10/23 | WCN | 20 | Gd | 11-13 | 2 |
| 16/04/23 | HUN | 20.5 | Sft | 11-4 | 1 |
Cheltenham 13:40
9
Realisation
J: Lilly Pinchin
T: Charlie Longsdon
Realisation
12/1
Age: 6
Weight: 10-13
Days: 114
Form: 14314View
| Date | Course | Distance | Type | Weight | Position |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26/12/23 | AIN | 20 | Sft | 11-0 | 4 |
| 17/12/23 | STH | 20.5 | GS | 11-4 | 1 |
| 21/11/23 | HER | 19.5 | Gd | 11-2 | 3 |
| 02/11/23 | STR | 16.5 | Sft | 10-7 | 4 |
| 25/10/22 | BAN | 16.5 | GS | 10-8 | 1 |
Cheltenham 14:50
1
Golden Ace
J: Lorcan Williams
T: Jeremy Scott
Golden Ace
4/9
Age: 6
Weight: 11-7
Days: 35
Form: 52111View
| Date | Course | Distance | Type | Weight | Position |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/03/24 | CHL | 17 | Sft | 11-2 | 1 |
| 06/02/24 | TAU | 16.5 | Gd | 11-8 | 1 |
| 08/01/24 | TAU | 19 | Sft | 10-12 | 1 |
| 13/04/23 | AIN | 17 | GS | 11-2 | 2 |
| 18/02/23 | ASC | 15.5 | GS | 11-6 | 5 |
Newmarket - April 18 2024
Newmarket 14:35
4(6)
Eben Shaddad
J: Kieran Shoemark
T: John & Thady Gosden
Eben Shaddad
3/1
Age: 3
Weight: 9-2
Days: 187
Form: 133View
| Date | Course | Distance | Type | Weight | Position |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/10/23 | NMK | 7 | Sft | 9-3 | 3 |
| 28/09/23 | NMK | 7 | GF | 9-2 | 3 |
| 26/08/23 | NMK | 6 | GF | 9-4 | 1 |
Newmarket 14:00
3(3)
Marshman
J: Sam James
T: K R Burke
Marshman
11/2
Age: 4
Weight: 9-9
Days: 26
Form: 53782View
| Date | Course | Distance | Type | Weight | Position |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23/03/24 | DON | 6 | Sft | 9-10 | 2 |
| 08/07/23 | SAN | 5 | Gd | 9-3 | 8 |
| 20/06/23 | ASC | 5 | Gd | 9-1 | 7 |
| 04/06/23 | CHA | 5 | Gd | 8-13 | 3 |
| 17/05/23 | YOR | 6 | Gd | 9-1 | 5 |
Newmarket 12:50
11(8)
Pilgrim
J: Connor Beasley
T: David & Nicola Barron
Pilgrim
9/1
Age: 3
Weight: 9-0
Days: 188
Form: 33421View
| Date | Course | Distance | Type | Weight | Position |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/10/23 | YOR | 6 | Sft | 9-4 | 1 |
| 10/09/23 | YOR | 6 | Gd | 9-4 | 2 |
| 24/08/23 | YOR | 6 | GF | 9-2 | 4 |
| 05/08/23 | THI | 5 | Sft | 9-7 | 3 |
| 24/07/23 | AYR | 5 | GS | 9-7 | 3 |
Newmarket 15:45
1(2)
Endless Victory
J: William Buick
T: Charlie Appleby
Endless Victory
6/5
Age: 3
Weight: 9-11
Days: 66
Form: 1View
| Date | Course | Distance | Type | Weight | Position |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/02/24 | WOL | 9.5 | St | 9-7 | 1 |
Fifth race of Gold Cup Day
The St James' Place Hunters Chase is the fifth race on the final day of the Cheltenham Festival.
The race is another race in the week that is specifically for amateur jockeys and is ran on the new Cheltenham course over 3 miles and 2 furlongs, with 22 fences for the runners to contend with. It is the same course and distance as the Gold Cup, which leads it to being referred to as the Gold Cup for the amateur riders.
The event is open to horses five and older to horses that have either placed at least twice in hunter chases, have won two point to points or won one point to point and placed at least once in a hunter’s chase.
There is prize money of £27,000 on offer to the winner.
History of the St James' Place Hunters Chase
The race was established all the way back in 1904 and has been a running part of the festival ever since. The race received sponsorship for the first time in 1972 from the Sun Alliance and London however that only lasted for two yearsand then it went back to being run without a sponsor.
The art auctioneers Christie's then took over to sponsor the race in 1979 and were long-term supporters of the event, naming the race right the way through till 2012. Following them, in 2013 the race was sponsored by the Country Gentleman's Association, who named the race through until 2015. In 2016, St James’ Palace took over the naming rights and continues to do so.
Recent years
The St. James's Place Hunters' Chase has seen a mix of familiar and new faces in the winner's circle in recent years.
- 2023: Premier Magic caused a major upset with his win under Bradley Gibbs, who both trained and rode the horse.
- 2020-2022: The race was not run due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
- 2019: Alex Edwards and trainer Phillip Rowley claimed victory with Hazel Hill.
Before this, trainer Paul Nicholls enjoyed a strong run:
- 2017-2018: Nicholls secured back-to-back wins with Pacha du Polder. His 2018 victory brought his total tally of wins to four, making him the joint-most successful trainer in the race's history. His earlier successes came with Earthmover (2004) and Sleeping Night (2005).
Foxhunter Chase Winners
ST JAMES’S PLACE FESTIVAL HUNTERS' CHASE WINNERS (2010 - 2023)
| Year | Winner | Jockey | Trainer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Premier Magic | Mr Bradley Gibbs | Bradley Gibbs |
| 2022 | Billaway | Patrick Mullins | Willie Mullins |
| 2021 | Porlock Bay | Lorcan Williams | Will Biddick |
| 2020 | It Came To Pass | Maxine O'Sullivan | Eugene O'Sullivan |
| 2019 | Hazel Hill | Alex Edwards | Philip Rowley |
| 2018 | Pacha du Polder | Harriet Tucker | Paul Nicholls |
| 2017 | Pacha du Polder | Bryony Frost | Paul Nicholls |
| 2016 | On The Fringe | Nina Carberry | Enda Bolger |
| 2015 | On The Fringe | Nina Carberry | Enda Bolger |
| 2014 | Tammys Hill | James Smyth | Liam Lennon |
| 2013 | Salsify | Colman Sweeney | Roger Sweeney |
| 2012 | Salsify | Colman Sweeney | Roger Sweeney |
| 2011 | Zemsky | Sam Waley-Cohen | Robert Waley-Cohen |
| 2010 | Baby Run | Sam Waley-Cohen | Nicky Henderson |
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