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St James's Place Festival Hunter Chase

The St James's Place Festival Hunters' Chase is a National Hunt steeplechase in Great Britain for amateur riders which is open to horses aged five years or older. It is run on the New Course at Cheltenham over a distance of about 3 miles and 2½ furlongs (3 miles 2 furlongs and 70 yards, or 5,294 metres), and during its running there are twenty-two fences to be jumped. It is scheduled to take place each year during the Cheltenham Festival in March.

St James's Place Festival Hunter Chase
Ungraded race
LocationCheltenham Racecourse
Cheltenham, England
Inaugurated1904
Race typeHunter chase
SponsorSt. James's Place plc
WebsiteCheltenham
Race information
Distance3m 2f 70y (5,294 metres)
SurfaceTurf
TrackLeft-handed
QualificationFive-years-old and up
Weight11 st 10 lb (5yo);
12 st 0 lb (6yo+)
Allowances
7 lb for mares
Purse£50,000 (2023)
1st: £24,445
Foxhunter Chase Challenge Cup
2024
Gold, maroon hoops, gold sleevesEmerald green, yellow hoops, white capLight blue, maroon diamond, white sleeves, light blue cap, maroon diamond
Sine NomineIts On The LineTime Leader
Previous years
2023
Pink, black hoop, hooped sleeves, black capBlack, red epaulets, chevrons on sleeves, black cap, red starViolet and white check, white cap
Premier MagicIts On The LineShantou Flyer
2022
Yellow, black horse, yellow sleeves, black seams, yellow cap, black tasselPurple, yellow stars, red and yellow striped sleeves, red cap, black starGrey, orange star, dark blue sleeves, dark blue cap, orange star
BillawayWinged LeaderMighty Stowaway
2021
Red, dark blue hoops and armlets, quartered capYellow, black horse, yellow sleeves, black seams, yellow cap, black tasselEmerald green, yellow hoops, white cap
Porlock BayBillawayStaker Wallace
2020-2011
2020
Emerald green, royal blue chevrons, halved sleeves, quartered capYellow, black horse, yellow sleeves, black seams, yellow cap, black tasselRed, brown sleeves and cap
It Came To PassBillawayShantou Flyer
2019
Straw, blue and straw quartered capRed, brown sleeves and capBlack, white cross belts, diabolo on sleeves
Hazel HillShantou FlyerTop Wood
2018
Black and white (halved), red sleeves and capBlack, white cross belts, diabolo on sleevesGrey and maroon diamonds, grey sleeves
Pacha Du PolderTop WoodBarel Of Laughs
2017
Black and white (halved), red sleeves and capPurple, red epauletsGrey and maroon diamonds, grey sleeves
Pacha Du PolderWonderful CharmBarel of Laughs
2016
Emerald green, yellow hoops, white capWhite and red (quartered), white and black hooped sleeves, royal blue capDark green and orange (quartered), dark green sleeves, hooped cap
On The FringeMaritoPaint The Clouds
2015
Emerald green, yellow hoops, white capYellow, royal blue sleeves, yellow diamonds, royal blue and white quartered capDark blue, yellow cross belts, collar and cuffs, striped cap
On The FringeFollowing DreamsPaint The Clouds
2014
White, emerald green sleeves, purple capRoyal blue, yellow stars, yellow and royal blue hooped sleeves and capEmerald green, yellow hoops, white cap
Tammys HillCarsonstown BoyOn The Fringe
2013
Dark green, grey epaulets, striped capRoyal blue, yellow star, halved sleeves and star on capBrown, green diamond and sleeves, orange cap
SalsifyDivine IntaventionCottage Oak
2012
Dark green, grey epaulets, striped capRoyal blue, emerald green sleeves, white cap, emerald green spotsPurple, emerald green cross of lorraine, striped sleeves, emerald green cap, white star
SalsifyChapoturgeonOscar Delta
2011
Dark blue and white diamonds, white sleeves, red capRed and white stripes, red sleeves, white armlets, red capPurple, emerald green cross of lorraine, striped sleeves, emerald green cap, white star
ZemskyMid Div And CreepOscar Delta
2010-2001
2010
Red, mauve chevron and sleeves, white cap, red spotsYellow, dark blue seams, white cap, dark blue starDark green and white diamonds, white sleeves
Baby RunKilty StormReach for the Top
2009
Royal blue, pink hoopBlack, emerald green cross belts, emerald green capBlack, white sleeves, yellow cap
Cappa BleuTurthenBaby Run
2008
Light Blue, Dark Blue chevron hoops on body and sleeves, Light Blue cap, White spotsGreen, Yellow sleeves, Green and Red striped capEmerald Green and Yellow (quartered), White sleeves, Emerald Green cap
AmicelliBon AccordArctic Times
2007
Emerald green and yellow hoops, white capPINK and BLACK STRIPES, hooped sleeves and capDark blue
DrombeagWhyso MayoNed Kelly
2006
PINK and BLACK STRIPES, hooped sleeves and capDARK BLUE, white stars, red sleeves, white chevrons, red capDark blue and white diamonds, white sleeves, red cap
Whyso MayoFirst Down JetsJoe Blake
2005
Yellow, purple seams, sleeves and star on capEmerald green, black seams, emerald green sleeves, black spots and spots on capWhite, black and white checked sleeves, black cap
Sleeping NightFoly PleasantPlacid Man
2004
Yellow, Brown disc, striped sleeves, hooped capWhite, Dark Blue hoop, White sleeves, Dark Blue armlets, White cap, Dark Blue starEmerald green, light blue cross belts, striped sleeves
EarthmoverNever CompromiseCounty Derry
2003
Purple, White hoop, White sleeves, Purple armlets, Emerald Green capLight Blue, Royal Blue sash, sleeves and capGold, maroon hoops, gold sleeves
KingscliffBright ApproachLast Option
2002
Gold, maroon hoops, gold sleevesDark blue, light blue capOrange and yellow diamonds, striped sleeves, yellow cap, orange diamond
Last OptionGunner WelburnTorduff Express
2000-1991
2000
Dark blue, red cap, green spotsPink, Dark Blue Cross of Lorraine, quartered capDark Green, Yellow braces, striped sleeves and striped cap
CavaleroReal ValueTrade Dispute
1999
Royal blue, yellow cross belts, black capEmerald green and yellow hoops, white capGold, maroon hoops, gold sleeves
Castle ManeElegant LordLast Option
1998
Yellow, Brown disc, striped sleeves, hooped capGrey, blue sleeves, white cap, blue starOrange, white seams, grey sleeves, white stars, orange cap, white stars
EarthmoverStay in TouchFlashing Steel
1997
Black, yellow stars, black sleeves, yellow capWhite and orange hoops, white sleeves, yellow spots, white and yellow hooped capGreen, white hooped sleeves
FantusCab on TargetWhat A Hand
1996
Emerald green and yellow hoops, white capDark blue, white stripe and sleevesDark blue and grey check, white cap
Elegant LordCool DawnKerry Orchid
1995
Black, yellow stars, black sleeves, yellow capOrange and purple (quartered), orange sleeves and capEmerald green and yellow hoops, white cap
FantusHolland HouseElegant Lord
1994
Yellow, red armlets, quartered capGordon tartan, yellow sleeves and capLight blue, dark blue chevron hoops on body and sleeves, black cap
Double SilkTeaplanterOnce Stung
1993
Yellow, red armlets, quartered capDark blue and grey check, white capLight blue, dark blue chevron hoops on body and sleeves, black cap
Double SilkKerry OrchidOnce Stung
1992
Black, yellow stars, black sleeves, yellow capRoyal blue, black hoopsWhite, emerald green cross belts, emerald green cap
Rushing WildArdeseeFederal Trooper
1991
Blue and gold quartered, blue sleeves, gold cap, blue hoopYellow, white sash, red capYellow, black hoop, hooped sleeves
Lovely CitizenDun Gay LassCrammer
1990-1988
1990
White, red stripe and sleeves, black and white hooped capRed, royal blue and white halved sleeves, red and white quartered capLight blue, black sash, armlets and hoop on cap
Call CollectOld NickWest Tip
1989
Yellow, black spots, black sleeves, yellow spotsYellow, white hoop, dark blue capWhite, red stripe and sleeves, black and white hooped cap
Three CountiesKelly's HonorCall Collect
1988
Black, pink sleeves, quartered capYellow, black spots, black sleeves, yellow spotsEmerald Green, Red sash, Yellow sleeves and cap
Certain LightThree CountiesAcarine
 

The event is contested over the same course and distance as the Cheltenham Gold Cup, and it is sometimes referred to as the "amateur Gold Cup". It was established in 1904, and the inaugural running was won by Palmy Boy. It was backed by the insurance company Sun Alliance and London in 1972 and 1973, and for the following five years it was run without a sponsor. The art auctioneers Christie's supported the race from 1979 to 2012 and from 2013 to 2015 it was sponsored by the Country Gentleman's Association.[1] Since 2016 it has been sponsored by St. James's Place plc. The race's full title is the St. James’s Place Festival Challenge Cup Open Hunters’ Chase. Until 2020 the race was known as the St James's Place Foxhunters' Chase - the word "fox" was removed from the title prior to the 2021 running.

Qualification for entry in the Festival Hunter Chase is based on a horse's previous performances in certain types of race within a specific period. To be eligible a horse must have finished first or second twice in hunter chases, or have won two open point-to-point races, or have won one open point-to-point race and finished first or second in a hunter chase.

Only professional jockeys competed in the 2021 running as amateur riders were excluded from the Cheltenham Festival due to restrictions on grassroots sport for the COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom.[2]

Records

Most successful horse since 1946 (2 wins):

  • The Callant – 1956, 1957
  • Whinstone Hill – 1958, 1960
  • College Master – 1961, 1962
  • Double Silk – 1993, 1994
  • Fantus – 1995, 1997
  • Earthmover – 1998, 2004
  • Salsify – 2012, 2013
  • On The Fringe – 2015, 2016
  • Pacha du Polder – 2017, 2018

Leading jockey since 1946 (3 wins):

  • Colman Sweeney – Sleeping Night (2005), Salsify (2012, 2013),

Leading trainer since 1946 (4 wins):

  • Richard Barber – Rushing Wild (1992), Fantus (1995, 1997), Earthmover (1998)
  • Paul Nicholls – Earthmover (2004), Sleeping Night (2005), Pacha du Polder (2017, 2018)

Winners since 1946

  • All amateur jockeys except in 2021.
YearWinnerAgeJockeyTrainer
1946Iloilo9Harry Freeman-JacksonHarry Freeman-Jackson
1947Lucky Purchase9John NicholsSidney Banks
1948State Control8Harry LlewellynHarry Llewellyn
1949no race 1949 [a]
1950Greenwood13John Stuart-EvansJ. T. Evans
1951Halloween6Dickie SmalleyBill Wightman
1952Parasol II7Ivor KerwoodA. Walton
1953Dunboy II (DH)9Charlie ScottP. Bruce
1953Merry (DH)13Gay KindersleyAlec Kerr
1954Happymint9Danny MoraleeStewart Wight
1955no race 1955 [a]
1956The Callant8John Scott-AitonStewart Wight
1957The Callant9John Scott-AitonStewart Wight
1958Whinstone Hill9Bobby BrewisBobby Brewis
1959Some Baby10John ThorneTim Rootes
1960Whinstone Hill11Bobby BrewisBobby Brewis
1961College Master11Laurie MorganLaurie Morgan
1962College Master12Laurie MorganLaurie Morgan
1963Grand Morn II9R. BloomfieldG. Shepheard
1964Freddie7Alan MactaggartReg Tweedie
1965Woodside Terrace12Dick WoodhouseDick Woodhouse
1966Straight Lady10Richard ShepherdWilliam Shepherd
1967Mulbarton11Nick GaseleeIan Pattullo
1968Bright Beach8Charlie MacmillanGeordie Dun
1969Queens Guide8G. WadeWillie Wade
1970Highworth11Dick WoodhouseDick Woodhouse
1971Hope Again9Richard SmithDenis Windel
1972Credit Call8Chris CollinsArthur Stephenson
1973Bullocks Horn10Lord OakseyBob Turnell
1974Corrie Burn8Ian WilliamsGeorge Fairbairn
1975Real Rascal12George HyattBarbara Surman
1976False Note10Bryan SmartJohn Horton
1977Long Lane9Richard ShepherdRichard Shepherd
1978Timmie's Battle7Peter GreenallArthur Stephenson
1979Spartan Missile7John ThorneJohn Thorne
1980Rolls Rambler9Oliver SherwoodFred Winter
1981Grittar8Dick SaundersFrank Gilman
1982The Drunken Duck9Brod Munro-WilsonBrod Munro-Wilson
1983Eliogarty8Caroline BeasleyBarry Kelly
1984Venture to Cognac11Oliver SherwoodFred Winter
1985Elmboy7Alan HillNorman Mawle
1986Attitude Adjuster6Ted WalshMouse Morris
1987Observe11Charlie BrooksFred Winter
1988Certain Light10Paul HackingJean Campbell
1989Three Counties12Katie RimellMercy Rimell
1990Call Collect9Ray MartinJohn Parkes
1991Lovely Citizen8Willie O'SullivanEugene M. O'Sullivan
1992Rushing Wild7Justin FarthingRichard Barber
1993Double Silk9Ron TreloggenReg Wilkins
1994Double Silk10Ron TreloggenReg Wilkins
1995Fantus8Polly CurlingRichard Barber
1996Elegant Lord8Enda BolgerEnda Bolger
1997Fantus10Tim MitchellRichard Barber
1998Earthmover7Joe TizzardRichard Barber
1999Castle Mane7Ben PollockCaroline Bailey
2000Cavalero11Alex Charles-JonesJohn Manners
2001no race 2001 [b]
2002Last Option10Fiona NeedhamRobin Tate
2003Kingscliff6Richard YoungSally Alner
2004Earthmover13Rilly GoschenPaul Nicholls
2005Sleeping Night9Colman SweeneyPaul Nicholls
2006Whyso Mayo9Damien MurphyRaymond Hurley
2007Drombeag9J. T. McNamaraJonjo O'Neill
2008Amicelli9Oliver GreenallCherry Coward
2009Cappa Bleu7Richard BurtonSheila Crow
2010Baby Run10Sam Twiston-DaviesNigel Twiston-Davies
2011Zemsky8Derek O'ConnorIan Ferguson
2012Salsify7Colman SweeneyRoger Sweeney
2013Salsify8Colman SweeneyRoger Sweeney
2014Tammys Hill9James SmythLiam Lennon
2015On The Fringe10Nina CarberryEnda Bolger
2016On The Fringe11Nina CarberryEnda Bolger
2017Pacha Du Polder10Bryony FrostPaul Nicholls
2018Pacha Du Polder11Harriet TuckerPaul Nicholls
2019Hazel Hill11Alex EdwardsPhilip Rowley
2020It Came to Pass10Maxine O'SullivanEugene O'Sullivan
2021Porlock Bay10Lorcan WilliamsWill Biddick
2022Billaway10Patrick MullinsWillie Mullins
2023Premier Magic10Bradley GibbsBradley Gibbs
2024Sine Nomine8John DawsonFiona Needham

See also

References

  • Race Recordings [1]
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