Affectionately known as the fifth Championship race at the
Cheltenham Festival, the Ryanair Chase as steadily grown in stature since it was introduced to the Festival in 2005. A dynamic blend of speed and stamina is required to triumph in the Ryanair and only the finest chaser in the field will be good enough to claim this coveted Grade One prize.
While the names of Cue Card, Vautour and Un De Sceaux stand out on the honours board, Alberta’s Run is the only horse to retain his Ryanair crown, winning at back-to-back Cheltenham Festivals in ’10 and ’11.
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