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A 2m4½f handicap chase at Cheltenham, formerly the Mildmay of Flete, saw Martin/David Pipe win seven times (1997-2014). Venetia Williams has also triumphed thrice since 2007.
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| Boost: Jagwar to win 7/2 | PricedUp |
| Jagwar, Thecompanysergeant or Jordans to win by over 3 lengths 10/3 | Ladbrokes |
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About the Race
The Festival Plate Handicap Chase is a prominent handicap steeplechase that occurs on the third day of the Cheltenham Festival. Here's a breakdown of its key features:
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Nature:
- It's a Premier Handicap National Hunt steeplechase. This means it's a very competitive race where horses carry different weights based on their past performance.
- It's open to horses aged five years or older.
Course and Distance:
- It's run on the New Course at Cheltenham Racecourse.
- The distance is approximately 2 miles and 4½ furlongs.
- Horses jump 17 fences.
Timing:
- It takes place on the third day of the Cheltenham Festival.
Festival Plate Preview, Tips, Runners & Trends (Cheltenham Festival)
Significance:
- It's known for being a very competitive and often unpredictable race due to its handicap nature.
- It attracts a large field of runners, making it a popular betting race.
- It is a race that often has very close finishes.
Handicap:
- Being a handicap means that in theory, all horses have a chance of winning.
In essence, the Festival Plate Handicap Chase is a thrilling and challenging handicap race that adds to the excitement of the third day of the Cheltenham Festival.
