The Favourite From The Sun Now Daily Handicap Chase is a Premier Handicap
National Hunt
National Hunt Racing, also known as Jump Racing, is a form of horse racing particular to many European countries, including, but not limited to: France, Great Britain and Ireland. Jump Racing requires horses to jump over fences and ditches.
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steeplechase in Great Britain which is open to horses aged four years or older. It is run on the New Course at
Cheltenham
Cheltenham () is a historic spa town and borough adjacent to the Cotswolds in Gloucestershire, England. Cheltenham became known as a health and holiday spa town resort following the discovery of mineral springs in 1716, and claims to be the mo ...
over a distance of about 3 miles and 2 furlongs (5,230 metres). It is a
handicap race, and is scheduled to take place each year in December.
The race was first run in 2003 and was awarded Grade 3 status in 2011. It has been run under various sponsored titles during its history. It was re-classified as a Premier Handicap from the 2022 running when Grade 3 status was renamed by the BHA.
Records
Most successful horse (2 wins):
* Cogry – ''2018, 2019''
Leading
jockey
A jockey is someone who rides horses in horse racing or steeplechase (horse racing), steeplechase racing, primarily as a profession. The word also applies to camel riders in camel racing. The word "jockey" originated from England and was used ...
(3 wins):
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Sam Twiston-Davies - '' Cogry (2018, 2019), Broadway Boy (2023)''
Leading
trainer (4 wins):
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David Pipe – ''Over The Creek (2007), The Package (2009), Master Overseer (2012), King Turgeon (2024)''
Winners
See also
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Horse racing in Great Britain
Horse racing is the second largest spectator sport in Great Britain, and one of the longest established, with a history dating back many centuries. According to a report by the British Horseracing Authority it generates £3.39 billion total di ...
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List of British National Hunt races
References
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Racing Post
''Racing Post'' is a British daily horse racing, greyhound racing, and sports betting publisher published in print and digital formats. It is printed in tabloid format from Monday to Sunday. , it has an average daily circulation of 60,629 ...
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Cheltenham Racecourse
National Hunt chases
National Hunt races in Great Britain
Recurring sporting events established in 2003
2003 establishments in England