National Hunt Chase Challenge Cup

National Hunt Chase Challenge Cup
Grade 2 race
LocationCheltenham Racecourse
Cheltenham, England
Inaugurated1860
Race typeSteeplechase
WebsiteCheltenham
Race information
Distance3m 5f 201y
SurfaceTurf
TrackLeft-handed
QualificationFive-years-old and up
Weight11 st 3 lb (157 lb; 71 kg) (5yo);
11 st 7 lb (161 lb; 73 kg) (6yo+)
Allowances
7 lb (3.2 kg) for mares
Purse£125,000 (2024)
1st: £60,388
National Hunt Chase
2024
Emerald green, yellow hoops, white cap Dark blue, yellow stripe, red cap Royal blue, large red spots, red sleeves, royal blue armlets, royal blue and red hooped cap
Corbetts Cross Embassy Gardens Mr Vango
Previous years
2023
Yellow and black check, yellow sleeves, yellow cap, black star Red, white diamond, white sleeves, red diamonds Maroon
Gaillard Du Mesnil Chemical Energy Mister Coffey
2022
Dark blue and white diamonds, white sleeves, red cap Maroon, white star, armlets and star on cap RED, yellow cross of lorraine and armlet, red and dark blue striped cap
Stattler Run Wild Fred Vanillier
2021
Dark blue and white diamonds, white sleeves, red cap Black and white check, yellow sleeves, black and white quartered cap Royal blue, white hoops, maroon sleeves and cap
Galvin Next Destination Escaria Ten
2020-2011
2020
Yellow, royal blue sash, armlets and stars on cap Purple, yellow triple diamond, diamonds on sleeves, purple cap, yellow diamond Red, white hoops, halved sleeves, royal blue cap, white stars
Ravenhill Lord Du Mesnil Lamanver Pippin
2019
Dark blue, pink chevron, dark blue sleeves, pink stars, pink cap, dark blue star Emerald green, yellow star, emerald green sleeves, yellow stars, white cap, yellow star Emerald Green, Yellow hoops, Emerald Green cap, White star
Le Breuil Discorama Jerrysback
2018
Dark blue and white diamonds, white sleeves, red cap Emerald green, orange stars, emerald green cap, orange star Emerald green, yellow chevron and sleeves, red cap
Rathvinden Ms Parfois Sizing Tennessee
2017
Maroon, white star, white armlets, white cap Light blue, white star, dark blue sleeves, light blue cap, white star White and red diabolo, quartered cap
Tiger Roll Missed Approach Haymount
2016
Emerald green, yellow hoops, white cap Red and purple (quartered), yellow sleeves, red cap Maroon, white star, armlets and star on cap
Minella Rocco Native River Measureofmydreams
2015
Emerald green, yellow hoops, white cap Black and white diamonds, emerald green sleeves and cap Light green and dark green diabolo, light green cap
Cause of Causes Broadway Buffalo The Job Is Right
2014
Dark blue, beige seams, beige and dark blue hooped sleeves and cap Dark blue, white sleeves, dark blue diamonds and cap Red, yellow epaulets, striped cap
Midnight Prayer Shotgun Paddy Suntiep
2013
Beige and black (halved), chevrons on sleeves, beige cap Maroon, white star, armlets and star on cap Dark blue, white star, red sleeves, white stars, red cap, white star
Back in Focus Tofino Bay Godsmejudge
2012
Dark blue and white stripes, halved sleeves Red, white stars on sleeves Maroon, white star, armlets and star on cap
Teaforthree Harry The Viking Four Commanders
2011
Maroon, yellow star, hooped sleeves, yellow cap White, purple hooped sleeves and cap Emerald green, dark green sleeves, dark green and emerald green quartered cap
Chicago Grey Beshabar Be There in Five
2010-2001
2010
Royal blue, emerald green sleeves, white cap, emerald green spots White, light blue sash, brown cap Yellow, light blue epaulets, light blue armlets, hooped cap
Poker De Sivola Becauseicouldntsee Prudent Honour
2009
Emerald green and red diabolo, white sleeves, emerald green diamonds, white cap, red diamond Emerald green and red (quartered), emerald green sleeves, emerald green cap, red star Red and yellow diamonds, red sleeves, yellow stars, red cap
Tricky Trickster Drumconvis Nine De Sivola
2008
Emerald green and yellow (quartered), white sleeves and cap Royal Blue, Emerald Green sleeves, White cap, Emerald Green spots Yellow, Mauve spots on sleeves
Old Benny Over The Creek Back on Line
2007
Emerald green and yellow hoops, white cap Beige and maroon diamonds, beige sleeves and cap White, red cross sashes, black sleeves and cap
Butler's Cabin Character Building Countess Trifaldi
2006
Emerald Green and White (quartered), White sleeves, Emerald Green armlets YELLOW, royal blue stars, royal blue sleeves, royal blue cap, yellow stars Emerald green and yellow hoops, white cap
Hot Weld Beantown Far From Trouble
2005
Emerald green and royal blue quartered, em green sleeves, striped cap Light green, black epaulets, green cap, black star Royal blue, emerald green sleeves, white cap, emerald green spots
Another Rum Caislean Ui Cuain Control Man
2004
Light Blue and Orange diamonds, Light Blue sleeves, Light Blue cap, Orange star Royal blue, emerald green sleeves, white cap, emerald green spots Emerald green and yellow hoops, white cap
Native Emperor Celestial Gold Drombeag
2003
Black, white hoops, spots on sleeves, hooped cap Royal blue, emerald green sleeves, white cap, emerald green spots Light blue, maroon hoops and armlets
Sudden Shock Stormez Young Ottoman
2002
Emerald green and yellow hoops, white cap White, green chevrons, hooped cap Royal blue, yellow chevron, light blue and white check cap
Rith Dubh Timbera Silver Steel
2000-1991
2000
Royal blue, old gold sleeves, hooped cap BLACK, yellow disc and armlet, yellow cap Yellow, emerald green spots and armlets, dark green cap
Relaxation Inch Rose Mister One
1999
Dark Green and Light Green diabolo, quartered cap Orange, Black chevrons, Orange sleeves, Black seams, quartered cap Emerald green and yellow hoops, white cap
Deejaydee Riot Leader Spot Thedifference
1998
Yellow, narrow black hoop and cap Pink, cherry hearts, pink cap Orange and yellow diamonds, striped sleeves, yellow cap, orange diamond
Wandering Light Thatswhatithought Torduff Express
1997
Maroon, Light Blue sleeves, Light Blue and White quartered cap Royal blue, white epaulets and sleeves, royal blue armlets, white cap Dark green, light blue hooped sleeves, blue cap, green hoop
Flimsy Truth Vol Par Nuit Robsand
1996
Purple and white stripes, black velvet cap, gold tassel Blue and pink hoops, striped sleeves, blue cap Eton blue
Loving Around Fellow Countryman Class of Ninetytwo
1995
Emerald green and yellow hoops, white cap Yellow, red cross-belts and armlets, quartered cap Cerise and lime green halved, sleeves reversed, white cap, cerise hoop
Front Line Keano Lacken Cross
1994
Claret, eton blue spots on body, blue cap Mauve and pink check, white sleeves, pink cap Yellow, black diamond, emerald green cap, black spots
Christmas Gorse Extra Special Nearly Splendid
1993
Yellow, maroon chevrons, hooped cap Light blue, brown epaulets and sleeves, quartered cap White, brown sleeves and cap
Ushers Island Claxton Greene Travelling Wrong
1992
Black, scarlet cap Emerald green and yellow hoops, white cap White, red star, sleeves and cap
Keep Talking High Peak Belmount Captain
1991
Yellow, red epaulets, hooped sleeves, red cap Royal blue and orange (quartered); blue sleeves and cap with orange diamond Green, yellow sleeves, white cap
Smooth Escort Windy Ways Bit Of A Clown
1990-1988
1990
Violet and white check, white cap Rust and light blue (quartered), rust sleeves, yellow cap White, dark green epaulets and star on cap
Topsham Bay Royal Battery Ballinhassig
1989
Black and gold stripes, hooped sleeves, quartered cap Emerald green and royal blue (halved), sleeves reversed, yellow cap Black, yellow seams, diabolo on sleeves, yellow cap
Boraceva Gallic Prince Leagaune
1988
White, dark green epaulets and star on cap Black, beige chevron, quartered cap Dark blue, emerald green hoop, dark blue sleeves, quartered cap
Over The Road Caspar Carrot Good Waters
 

The National Hunt Challenge Cup is a Grade 2 National Hunt steeplechase in Great Britain for amateur riders which is open to horses aged five years or older. It is run on the Old Course at Cheltenham over a distance of about 3 miles 6 furlongs (3 miles 5 furlongs and 201 yards, or 6,018 metres), and during its running there are twenty-three fences to be jumped. The race is for novice chasers, and it is scheduled to take place each year during the Cheltenham Festival in March.