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Kim Muir Handicap Chase
17:20 Cheltenham Festival
2025-03-13
Winner: £36,667.5
Runners: 23
Going: Good To Soft
No. of hurdles: 22
Distance: 3m2f0y
The Fulke Walwyn Kim Muir Challenge Cup is a long-distance handicap chase that is run as the final race on day three of the Cheltenham Festival. It is restricted to amateur jockeys and ratings of up to 145. Check the Kim Muir runners and riders ahead of the race and place your bets by clicking the odds buttons.
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21(0)
/0/6-6
Pats Fancy
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J: Mr Jack Andrews
T: Rebecca Curtis
10
11-0
130
141
10yo; well handicapped on 2021-22 season form but very lightly raced since and well beaten at Sandown last month when back from latest absence.
20(0)
496-71
Now Where Or When
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J: Mr S Connor
T: S R B Crawford
10
11-0
130
144
10yo who posted his first win since November 2022 when scoring by half a length at Down Royal (3m, good to yielding) in January; however, he could be vulnerable now back up the weights in this much hotter race.
NR(0)
48-P0F
Where It All Began
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T: Gordon Elliott
9
11-2
132
145
Inconsistent and jumping is a worry (fell last time); well-beaten fourth in this last year; however, he bolted up in the Punchestown Grand National Trial last February and looked a big threat in the Welsh National in December, only to make a blunder four out; capable if all falls into place.
22(0)
65-P15
Grozni
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J: Mr Alex Chadwick
T: James Owen
9
10-13
129
145
On a competitive mark on last season's best chase form at up to 3m and he won over hurdles in December (2m5f, good to soft) in a first-time visor; however, only fifth over hurdles last time and soundly beaten in sixth in this race 12 months ago; first-time blinkers replace visor; others appeal more.
19(0)
1-23P4
Galop De Chasse
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J: Miss Lucy Turner
T: Venetia Williams
9
11-0
130
150
His win at Newbury (2m4f, good to soft) in November 2023 reads very well and he returned from an absence with two creditable runs in defeat in November 2024 (2m3f/2m4f, good/good to soft); however, two lesser runs have followed and there are doubts about both his stamina and his current form.
11(0)
623-04
Git Maker
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J: Mr William Biddick
T: Jamie Snowden
9
11-3
133
149
Below best on both starts this term and didn't jump well at Haydock latest, but it wasn't a bad run from out of the weights; now just 1lb higher than when 8l second to handicap blot in this race last year (soft) and can play a leading role if back on song now in cheekpieces; has won on good to soft.
24(0)
138-P2
Dom Of Mary
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J: Mr Tom Hutsby
T: David Bridgwater
9
10-11
127
155
Won the Sussex National (3m4f, soft) at Plumpton last season and went very close in that same race last month (soft; also effective on good going); however, he faded last season on both previous runs here (including in this race) so there's a question mark regarding the suitability of Cheltenham.
1(0)
61-423
Fantastic Lady
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J: Mr J W Hendrick
T: Nicky Henderson
10
12-0
144
153
Admirable 10yo who won a Grade 2 against males at Sandown (extended 2m6f, good) last April and was a close third of five in a Listed mares' chase at Newbury (extended 2m7f, soft) in January; could give another good account but defying joint top weight may prove tough; cheekpieces go on.
5(0)
1FP/6P
Gelino Bello
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J: Miss Olive Nicholls
T: Paul Nicholls
9
11-8
138
146
Grade 1 novice hurdle winner in April 2022 and well treated on novice chase form from late 2022; returned from long absence with fair sixth over hurdles in December; heavy ground may have been too much over fences at Sandown last month but he was pulled up and others have less to prove.
9(0)
21-3P5
Manothepeople
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J: Miss Gina Andrews
T: Fergal O'Brien
10
11-5
135
149
Won over C&D (good) last April and reappeared with good third at Chepstow (2m7f, good) in October; ran well for a long way in the Edinburgh National at Musselburgh (3m7f, good to soft) last month only to fail to get home; might not be far away now back down in trip.
17(0)
66P-16
Wiseguy
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J: Mr Joshua Newman
T: Nicky Henderson
9
11-0
130
155
Has an in-and-out profile and his jumping can be an issue; however, he did well to rally for a cosy win after a slow jump at the final fence on his reappearance at Newbury (extended 2m6f, good to soft) in November, and the manner in which he stayed on for a fair sixth at Ascot (3m, good) last month suggests today's extra yardage will be a positive; interesting.
23(0)
P-P63F
Walking On Air
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J: Mr Alan O'Sullivan
T: Faye Bramley
8
10-13
129
157
Returned to form with a bang at Doncaster (3m, good) in January on fourth start for yard, when he was narrowly ahead when falling at the final fence in a competitive handicap; back up 4lb he remains well treated on 2023 hurdle/chase form; key player for in-form stable if backing up latest run.
12(0)
5-3021
Nine Graces
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J: Mr Finian Maguire
T: Barry Connell
8
11-3
133
142
Stayed on for second at Fairyhouse (2m4f, yielding) in December on fourth chase start and got off the mark in this sphere at Punchestown (extended 2m6f, soft) in January; this is tougher but she travelled well and found plenty last time, and this step up in trip could unlock further improvement.
18(0)
15P-33
Daily Present
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J: Mr B T Stone
T: Paul Nolan
8
11-0
130
151
Weakened when well-beaten fifth in this last season (soft); however, this 8yo could be stronger one year on and he's run well in third on his two starts this winter (3m5f/2m6f, yielding/soft); each-way shout.
14(0)
434413
Music Of Tara
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J: Mr R James
T: Gordon Elliott
8
11-2
132
147
Won over hurdles on stable debut at Navan (2m4f, soft) in January and creditable third in mares' handicap chase at Punchestown (2m6f, heavy) last month; there's stamina in her pedigree but today's step back up in trip isn't an obvious positive judged on racecourse evidence.
10(0)
111-UF
Sine Nomine
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J: Mr John Dawson
T: Fiona Needham
9
11-3
133
149
Got up close home to win the hunter chase at last season's Festival (3m2f, soft) and has also run well on good ground here; she's unseated/fallen on both starts this season but she was keeping on when departing two out at Wetherby (3m, good to soft) in December and today's stiffer test of stamina will be right up her street; could be a player granted a clear round.
13(0)
22-312
Midnight Our Fred
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J: Mr N McParlan
T: J P Flavin
8
11-2
132
146
Runner-up three times in a row here last season (3m1f-3m4f, good/soft) and better than ever this term, winning easily at Gowran Park (2m4f, good) in October before 7l second of 27 in the Paddy Power Chase at Leopardstown (3m, good to yielding) in December; races prominently; solid claims.
4(0)
4-1333
Johnnywho
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J: Mr Derek O'Connor
T: Jonjo & A J O'Neill
8
11-10
140
144
Could do with cutting out the errors and hasn't kicked on from chase debut win in three-runner novice at Carlisle (2m4f, good to soft) in October; however, it was a highly likeable win and he ran better than the beaten margin suggests when third of three in Grade 2 novice at Windsor (3m, soft) latest; retains potential; no surprise if things click today under Derek O'Connor.
7(0)
32P515
Weveallbeencaught
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J: Mr Toby McCain-Mitchell
T: Nigel Twiston-Davies
8
11-6
136
151
Easily won five-runner handicap at Doncaster (3m, good) in January on first run back with this yard, and he's effective here; however, an 8lb rise proved beyond him when only fifth back at Doncaster (3m2f, good) just 12 days ago; reapplied tongue-tie and first-time visor replace cheekpieces.
2(0)
19-34U
Yeah Man
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J: Mr D G Lavery
T: Gavin Cromwell
8
12-0
144
144
Won last season's Grand National Trial at Haydock (3m4f, heavy) and creditable third of 18 in the Troytown at Navan (3m, yielding) in November; sharing the lead when unseating at the first fence on the final circuit in Haydock's Grand National Trial last month; not ruled out.
3(0)
6-2151
Sa Majeste
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J: Mr P W Mullins
T: W P Mullins
7
11-12
142
149
Well beaten when 5-1 for Coral Cup Handicap Hurdle here 12 months ago but 2-4 over fences this term, the wins coming in small-field races over 2m7f/3m on soft/soft to heavy; has shown promise on good ground; only seven and open to further improvement for top Irish trainer Willie Mullins.
8(0)
-4F476
Cleatus Poolaw
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J: Mr H C Swan
T: Gordon Elliott
7
11-5
135
142
Ninth (faded) in last year's Pertemps Final over hurdles here when 4lb higher; hasn't produced best form over fences but didn't run badly over 3m3f at Punchestown latest and this lightly raced 7yo represents a top Irish yard with a good record in this race; cheekpieces go on; not written off.
6(0)
7-3703
Mint Boy
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J: Mr B O'Neill
T: Gavin Cromwell
7
11-8
138
141
Mixed form in this novice chase campaign but ran pretty well at Punchestown (extended 2m6f, soft) three weeks ago and today's extra emphasis on stamina could prove ideal, with his best hurdle form having come over 3m; has run well on yielding ground; only seven and not discounted for good Irish yard.
16(0)
5-1232
Westerninthepark
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J: Mr James King
T: Olly Murphy
7
11-2
132
147
Some good runs in handicaps during this novice campaign, finishing second here (2m4f, good) in November and at Leicester (extended 2m6f, soft) in January; it was a small field last time but he boxed on well behind a progressive winner and it's possible this step up in trip will suit.
RACING POST TIP
Walking On Air
Having narrowly hit the front when falling at the final fence in the Great Yorkshire Handicap Chase at Doncaster in January, WALKING ON AIR can make amends today for the in-form Gary Brown. Wiseguy has run creditable races on his two starts this season and is feared most with the step up in trip a possible positive. Last year's Festival hunter chase winner Sine Nomine is next on the list ahead of Git Maker, who was second in this last March behind subsequent Grade 1 winner Inothewayurthinkin. Midnight Our Fred can run his usual good race, while Johnnywho has the assistance of the excellent Derek O'Connor.
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KIM MUIR CHASE PREVIOUS WINNERS
| Year | Horse | Previous Form | Age | Price | Trainer | Jockey |
| 2025 | Daily Present | 15P-33 | 8 | 12/1 | Paul Nolan | B T Stone |
| 2024 | Inothewayurthinkin | 4-2239 | 6 | 13-8F | Gavin Cromwell | Derek O’Connor |
| 2023 | Angels Dawn | 421U | 8 | 10-1 | S Curling | Mr P A King |
| 2022 | Chambard | 12211 | 10 | 40-1 | Venetia Williams | Lucy Turner |
| 2021 | Mount Ida | 310-312 | 8 | 3-1F | Gordon Elliott | Jack Kennedy |
| 2020 | Milan Native | 52422 | 7 | 9-1 | Gordon Elliott | Rob James |
| 2019 | Ay Second Now | 1-8-5253 | 7 | 6-1 | Ted Walsh | Derek O’Connor |
| 2018 | Missed Approach | 8-P632 | 8 | 8-1 | Warren Greatrex | Noel McParlan |
| 2017 | Domesday Book | 4-5683 | 7 | 40-1 | Stuart Edmunds | Gina Andrews |
| 2016 | Cause Of Causes | 18-005 | 8 | 9-2 | Gordon Elliott | Jamie Codd |
| 2015 | The Package | P-30-6P | 12 | 9-1 | David Pipe | Jamie Codd |
KIM MUIR KEY TRENDS AND STATS
Key trends
- No more than ten runs over fences, 9/10
- Finished in first three in either or both of last two starts, 9/10
- Aged seven to nine, 8/10
- Officially rated 134 to 142, 6/10
- Ran at a previous festival, 7/10
- Ran over at least 3m last time, 4/10
Other factors
- Irish trainers have won six of the last seven runnings (the Venetia Williams-trained Chambard the exception in 2022)
- Five winners had yet to win over three miles or beyond.
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WHAT HAPPENED LAST YEAR - KIM MUIR 2025
Jockey Barry Stone and trainer Paul Nolan teamed up to land the Kim Muir with 12-1 shot Daily Present. Derek O’Connor was seeking a third win in the race but had to settle for second aboard the 9-2 favourite Johnnywho. Daily Present carried 10st 7lb to victory – the lowest weight for a winner in the past ten years.