Fulke Walwyn Kim Muir Challenge Cup
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The Fulke Walwyn Kim Muir Challenge Cup is the final race scheduled on the third day of racing at the Cheltenham Festival. It is a National Hunt steeplechase that is open to amateur riders. The only exception to this was in 2021 during the covid pandemic when amateur riders were not allowed to participate in the festival so professional riders filled the race.
Kim Muir Challenge Cup Odds & Runners
There is no horse racing at Cheltenham today so there are no Cheltenham odds available for this course. Instead, check out the horse racing odds on today’s races at other courses.
Kim Muir Challenge Cup Racecard
The Kim Muir Challenge Cup Racecard for Saturday, 22nd February 2025 is not available yet. It will be available by 12pm the day before. View today’s racecards on upcoming races at other racecourses.
Kim Muir Challenge Cup Overview
The Kim Muir Handicap Chase is a race for amateur riders run on day three of the Festival usually as the final race on the card of seven races. It is run over 3 miles and 2 furlongs on the new course with prize money of around £37,000. There are twenty-one fences to jump during the race.
Kim Muir Challenge Cup Betting Trends and Statistics
- Novices have a good record in the race with the past six winners all holding novice status.
- The market is usually a good guide with 10 of the last 15 winners returning a SP in single figures including last year’s well-backed winning favourite Inothewayurthinkin at 13/8.
- Gordon Elliot is a trainer to follow in the contest with two victories in the last 9 years (three if you count Mount Ida in 2021 who was trained out of his stables whilst he was serving a suspension).
- Another handicap that leading owner J P McManus appears to target having won the race four times between 2012 and 2024 and any horse he owns needs close scrutiny.
- 22 of the last 25 winners have all been aged 9 years or younger with 10 of the past 12 winners aged seven or eight.
- Despite being one of the best amateur riders around Patrick Mullins has yet to ride the winner of the race restricted to amateur riders.
Kim Muir Challenge Cup History
The race was first run in 1946 as the Kim Muir Amateur Riders’ Steeplechase, named in memory of Kim Muir, a cavalry officer who lost his life during World War II.
The name of Fulke Walwyn was added to the title in 1991 in honour of the successful trainer who won 40 races at the Festival during his training career.
Kim Muir Challenge Cup Winners
Kim Muir Challenge Cup FAQ
Who won the Fulke Walwyn Kim Muir Challenge Cup in 2024?
Inothewayurthinkin won the 2024 Fulke Walwyn Kim Muir Challenge Cup. The winning jockey was Derek O’Connor and the victorious trainer was Gavin Cromwell.
What is the prize money for the Fulke Walwyn Kim Muir Challenge Cup?
The prize money for the winner in 2024 was £37,000.
When is the Fulke Walwyn Kim Muir Challenge Cup?
The Fulke Walwyn Kim Muir Challenge Cup will be run at 17:20 on the 13th of March, 2025. It is the final race on the third day of the Cheltenham Festival.
How many fences are in the Fulke Walwyn Kim Muir Challenge Cup?
There are 21 fences to be jumped in total.
How many horses race in the Fulke Walwyn Kim Muir Challenge Cup?
There were 22 runners in the 2024 Fulke Walwyn Kim Muir Challenge Cup.
Which horses are eligible for the Fulke Walwyn Kim Muir Challenge Cup?
The race is open to horses aged five years or older.
