![]() Albertas Run, trained by Jonjo O’Neill, is the only two-time winner of the race. Did you know that the first three runnings of the race, originally known as the Festival Trophy, were performed at Grade Two level before an improvement in 2008? In 2006, Ryanair came on board as sponsors. The Ryanair Chase is the main attraction on Thursday with a prize-money of £350,000. The first is Fortria (1960-61) and the most recent is Altior (2018 & 2019). ![]() However, there have been 12 dual winners. Only one horse, Badsworth Boy, has won three times. ![]() The foundations of the past of this race stem from the Coventry Cup, established by Cheltenham in 1928. The Betway Queen Mother Champion Chase looked set to be the race of the Festival. This cup has been won by many great racers over the years. The 2020 running will be the 90th running of the Champion Hurdle. ![]() The Unibet Champion Hurdle is the biggest racing event of the day with a prize of £450,000 (Winner: £256,275). Here’s everything you need to know about the big races as the four-day racing extravaganza kicks off! Cheltenham Festival 2020 – Everything You Need to Knowīe prepared for the biggest dates in the racing calendar as Cheltenham 2020 gets underway! This year’s festival starts on the 10th of March.
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