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Kim Muir Handicap Chase
17:30 Cheltenham Festival
2024-03-14
Winner: £36,667.5
Runners: 22
Going: Soft
No. of hurdles: 22
Distance: 3m2f0y
The Fulke Walwyn Kim Muir Challenge Cup is a long-distance handicap chase that is run as the final race on day three of the Cheltenham Festival. It is restricted to amateur jockeys. Check the Kim Muir runners and riders ahead of the race and place your bets by clicking the odds buttons.
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8(0)
7-41PP
Cepage
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J: Mr Zac Baker
T: Venetia Williams
12
11-9
140
151
12yo; pulled up the last twice and lots to prove; however, he won in first-time cheekpieces (retained since) over 2m4f here (soft) in December on second start back from an absence and remains well treated on old form (including fourth in 3m1f Ultima here in 2021); Venetia Williams had 40-1 winner of this race in 2022 and 33-1 runner-up in 2021; not a forlorn hope at big odds.
9(0)
08-145
Celebre D'Allen
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J: Mr Callum Pritchard
T: Philip Hobbs & Johnson White
12
11-7
138
149
Bolted up on reappearance at Aintree (3m1f, good to soft) last October; also effective on soft; however, this 12yo hasn't been at his peak the last twice and this is a very tough race in which to try to bounce back.
6(0)
PU-253
Cloudy Glen
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J: Miss Lucy Turner
T: Venetia Williams
11
11-11
142
151
Second in this race in 2021 and won the big staying handicap (now the Coral Gold Cup) at Newbury that November; 0-8 since and now 11, but he's been showing spark this season (including here) and is not ruled out each-way.
10(0)
P-P4P2
Rapper
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J: Mr A J O'Neill
T: Henry Daly
10
11-7
138
155
Has an inconsistent profile and was pulled up in this race last year (reportedly bled from the nose); however, he won over C&D (soft) last January and returned to form with this visor back on when runner-up at Ascot (3m, good to soft) last month; each-way claims if again on a going day.
NR(0)
1PP-P0
Back On The Lash
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T: Martin Keighley
10
10-13
130
116
Two cross-country wins here (good/good to soft), the latest last January, and he was a good third over the regulation fences here in November 2022 (3m3f, good); well handicapped on that form but this 10yo has struggled on his last four starts and a major turnaround is needed.
2(0)
186-41
Annual Invictus
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J: Miss Gina Andrews
T: Chris Gordon
9
11-13
144
147
Dual course winner who looked as good as ever when winning Great Yorkshire Handicap Chase at Doncaster (3m, good) last time and the runner-up has franked the form; a 7lb rise may not prevent another good run but the ground is likely to be key (well beaten in this race last year on soft).
13(0)
404PU7
A Wave Of The Sea
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J: Mr D G Lavery
T: Ben Haslam
8
11-6
137
153
Made the frame for Joseph O'Brien in two good handicaps last August/October and he's on a handy mark on that form; one to watch in the betting now in headgear for the first time for this trainer (last win came in these blinkers) but he's yet to shine for this yard and has plenty to prove.
3(0)
4B/3BP
Fakir D'alene
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J: Mr R James
T: Gordon Elliott
9
11-12
143
150
Pulled up in the Thyestes last time out and it's hard to be confident after that; however, he was fourth in this race in 2022 and his good third in the Troytown last November showed that he retained all of his ability; worth a second look in view of Gordon Elliott's fine record at the Festival.
17(0)
953-UP
Flash De Touzaine
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J: Mr J C Barry
T: Liz Doyle
9
11-1
132
150
Won at Galway (2m6f, soft to heavy) in October 2022 and last season ended with highly creditable third in the Scottish National (4m, good); however, he's struggled on both runs this season; return to form is needed.
4(0)
16-273
Angels Dawn
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J: Mr P A King
T: S Curling
9
11-11
142
146
11lb higher than when winning this by a neck last year (soft) but Festival form is a major plus and she reverted to fences with a fine third of 18 in the Thyestes at Gowran Park (3m1f, heavy) in January; showed promise on yielding ground last season; there's every chance she'll be in the shake-up.
16(0)
02-P53
Bowtogreatness
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J: Mr Jack Andrews
T: Ben Pauling
8
11-2
133
152
Last season's novice campaign concluded with good second in competitive handicap at Aintree (3m1f, good to soft) last April and he returned to form when third at Kempton (3m, soft) recently; might not be far away if proving effective on the course (hasn't shone in his two previous visits).
15(0)
P-5321
Where It All Began
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J: Mr B O'Neill
T: Gordon Elliott
8
11-4
135
154
A revelation when easily winning Grand National Trial at Punchestown (3m3f, heavy) last month; needs to prove that was no one-off and he's unlikely to be on such demanding ground today, but heavy going may not be essential for him and the handicapper hasn't been overly harsh; a possible.
20(0)
331226
Grozni
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J: Mr Alex Chadwick
T: James Owen
8
11-0
131
148
Good second under Alex Chadwick on first two starts for yard at Doncaster (3m, good to soft) and Musselburgh (2m4f, soft); however, he needs to step up on that form today and was merely sixth of eight at Sandown last month.
21(0)
-93117
Whacker Clan
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J: Mr J L Gleeson
T: Henry De Bromhead
8
11-0
131
148
Progressive last year, making all at Tramore (2m5f, soft) in August and doing likewise here (3m1f, good to soft) in October; fair seventh in 1m7f handicap hurdle at Naas 18 days ago, which could have put him spot on for today, and this lightly raced 8yo is one to be interested in for top yard.
19(0)
211-16
Git Maker
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J: Mr William Biddick
T: Jamie Snowden
8
11-1
132
149
Last year's hat-trick of handicap chase wins (2m7f/3m1f, soft/good to soft) came in small fields and he was a soundly beaten sixth of ten at Ascot (3m, good) in December last time; however, he's better than that and may be able to rediscover his previously progressive ways now back from a break.
7(0)
11-848
Whistleinthedark
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J: Mr Joe Wright
T: L J Morgan
9
11-10
141
150
Won last season on first four chase starts (2m2f-2m5f, good/good to soft) and back to form with good fourth at Doncaster (3m, good to soft) in December in a race that has worked out well; however, needs something extra today and also has to bounce back from below-par run at Doncaster.
12(0)
U1-55F
Chavez
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J: Mr P W Mullins
T: W P Mullins
8
11-7
138
145
Unraced beyond an extended 2m5f and he was fading when falling at the final fence over that trip in a competitive handicap at Leopardstown last month; however, he ran well for a very long way under an aggressive ride and this lightly raced 8yo has some stamina in his pedigree; not ruled out.
24(0)
-54613
Dom Of Mary
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J: Mr Finian Maguire
T: David Bridgwater
8
10-10
127
150
8yo who has shown career-best form the last twice with these cheekpieces back on, easily winning the Sussex National at Plumpton (3m4f, soft) before a close third at Sandown (3m, good); today's stiff 3m2f could prove ideal and he holds each-way possibilities.
18(0)
C32/13
Demnat
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J: Miss A B O'Connor
T: Venetia Williams
7
11-1
132
153
Ex-French 7yo who returned from long absence at Ludlow (2m4f, soft) last month and was an impressive winner on stable debut; remains lightly raced and retains potential, but he was a well-beaten third of five at Newbury (2m, heavy) a fortnight ago and isn't bred to be a stayer; others are more solid.
14(0)
F-2444
Cool Survivor
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J: Mr H C Swan
T: Gordon Elliott
7
11-6
137
145
3m Listed novice hurdle winner last season (heavy) and best run in that sphere was his staying-on fourth in Grade 1 novice at Leopardstown (2m6f, yielding) last February; hasn't hit same form heights over fences, most recently 19l fourth of 25 in handicap chase at Leopardstown (2m5f), but he's on a good mark on his hurdle form and the step up in trip could be ideal.
11(0)
13-456
City Chief
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J: Mr James King
T: Nicky Henderson
7
11-7
138
154
Won Hereford handicap (3m1f, soft) last January on second chase start and followed up in Grade 2 Towton Novices' Chase at Wetherby (3m, good to soft) last February; some fair efforts back in handicaps since but he hasn't kicked on and needs to raise his game in first-time cheekpieces to win this.
23(0)
P-4771
Daily Present
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J: Mr J W Hendrick
T: Paul Nolan
7
10-10
127
148
Point and dual novice hurdle winner who left his first three chase runs well behind when back up in trip and winning in a first-time tongue-tie (retained) on handicap debut at Down Royal (3m, soft) in January, displaying bundles of stamina; this race is much hotter but that latest form reads well and there could still be mileage in his mark, especially over this extra 2f.
NR(0)
U3P-45
Amirite
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T: Henry De Bromhead
8
11-11
142
146
Pulled up when favourite for Irish National last April and hasn't really threatened on either run this season; however, those were still fair efforts (on good to soft/soft) and his saddle slipped when he was fourth over 3m1f here in October; remains lightly raced and could still have more to offer.
1(0)
4-2239
Inothewayurthinkin
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J: Mr Derek O'Connor
T: Gavin Cromwell
6
12-0
145
146
Only ninth on last month's handicap debut at Leopardstown (2m5f, yielding to soft); however, the way he kept on, allied with his useful pedigree, bodes well for today's step up in trip; good third in Grade 1 novice chase at Limerick (2m3f, heavy) in December behind Tuesday's Arkle one-three Gaelic Warrior and Il Etait Temps; has potential off this mark and he's been the hot ante-post favourite.
RACING POST TIP
Cool Survivor
Four of the last five runnings have gone to Ireland and Irish-trained horses filled the first seven placings last season. The Irish contenders dominate calculations once more and top of the list is the Gordon Elliott-trained COOL SURVIVOR, who could rediscover the considerable promise he showed over hurdles now he is upped in trip. Stamina proved a strong suit for the unexposed Daily Present when he won on his handicap debut at Down Royal in January and he is feared most ahead of the 6yo Inothewayurthinkin, who has potential upped in trip. Last year's winner Angels Dawn is also respected, along with Whacker Clan and Where It All Began.
KIM MUIR PREVIOUS WINNERS
| Year | Horse | Previous Form | Age | Price | Trainer | Jockey |
| 2023 | Angels Dawn | 421U | 8 | 10-1 | S Curling | Mr P A King |
| 2022 | Chambard | 12211 | 10 | 40-1 | Venetia Williams | Lucy Turner |
| 2021 | Mount Ida | 310-312 | 8 | 3-1F | Gordon Elliott | Jack Kennedy |
| 2020 | Milan Native | 52422 | 7 | 9-1 | Gordon Elliott | Rob James |
| 2019 | Ay Second Now | 1-8-5253 | 7 | 6-1 | Ted Walsh | Derek O’Connor |
| 2018 | Missed Approach | 8-P632 | 8 | 8-1 | Warren Greatrex | Noel McParlan |
| 2017 | Domesday Book | 4-5683 | 7 | 40-1 | Stuart Edmunds | Gina Andrews |
| 2016 | Cause Of Causes | 18-005 | 8 | 9-2 | Gordon Elliott | Jamie Codd |
| 2015 | The Package | P-30-6P | 12 | 9-1 | David Pipe | Jamie Codd |
| 2014 | Spring Heeled | 13280 | 7 | 12-1 | Jim Culloty | Robbie McNamara |
KIM MUIR KEY TRENDS AND STATS
Key trends
- Officially rated 134 to 142, 8/10
- Aged seven to nine, 8/10
- No more than 10 runs over fences, 8/10
- Rated within 6lb of RPR top-rated, 7/10 (last three winners the exceptions)
- Ran at a previous festival, 7/10
- Finished in first three in either or both of last two starts, 7/10
- Ran over at least 3m last time, 6/10
Other factors
- Irish trainers have won six of the last ten runnings – the last Irish-trained winner before them was Greasepaint in 1983.
- Four winners had yet to win over three miles or beyond.
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WHAT HAPPENED LAST YEAR - KIM MUIR 2023
ANGELS DAWN, on just her sixth chase start, travelled well throughout and just did enough to hold off the favourite Stumptownm who moved smoothly for a long way himself, pulling clear with the winner on the run-in but just failing. Mr Incredible may have had a say in the finish if not for messing up the last, while Dunboyne sat a long way off the pace and looked to be struggling at one point, but he eventually got going, albeit he couldn’t get near the first two.