Cheltenham Handicap Steeplechase

Last Ran: 13th March 2008

The Peter O'Sullevan National Hunt Chase Challenge Cup is one of the longest races of the Cheltenham Festival which is held in March.

It is part of day two of the festival and is known for being one of the most difficult to pick the winner of.

Only amateur jockeys are allowed to compete in this event and it can be quite a grueling task to get round the four miles race distance.

The race is open to horses of five years and upwards and has a prize fund of £75,000.

Many horses that have won here have been placed in previous years and the most successful trainer is Jonjo O'Neill who has won it five times in recent years.

Looking at the ages of the winners it is interesting to note that it is rare for any horse under the age of seven to prevail here.

Key Trends for the Peter O'Sullevan Chase

22 of the last 24 winners finished in the first 4 last time out
No 6 year-old has won for 19 years
No 5 year-old has won for 30 years

Race Facts
Age Limit	5yo+
Distance	4m
Entrants	Open

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Previous Winners of the Cheltenham Handicap Steeplechase

Year	Winner	Trainer
2008	Old Benny
2007	Butler´s Cabin
2006	Hot Weld
2005	Another Rum
2004	Native Emperor
2003	Sudden Shock
2002	Rith Dubh
2001	Meeting Abandonded
2000	Relaxation
1999	Deejaydee
1998	Wandering Light

Other Horse Races

Triumph Hurdle (14th March 2008)
Cheltenham Novices Hurdle (14th March 2008)
Foxhunter Chase Challenge Cup (14th March 2008)
Coral Cup Handicap Hurdle (14th March 2008)
Novices Hurdle Final (14th March 2008)

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