Ryanair Chase Tips

Taking place on Day 3 of the Cheltenham Festival, the Ryanair Chase is one of the most anticipated races of the day. The race has been going since 2005 with a Steeplechase format, meaning that the runners must overcome the obstacles on the track. By way of distance, the Ryanair Chase covers two miles and four and a half furlongs, with 17 fences included throughout.

Ryanair Chase Betting Odds

General betting tips form a big part of betting for Cheltenham Festival races, and the Ryanair Chase is no different. Before the race starts, you can complete research to better understand the latest odds.

4.10pm – TrustATrader Plate Handicap Chase (2m4½f)

The novices' handicap that Ginny's Destiny won here on Trials day continues to be red-hot form year on year. Several out of this year's race have already won. Next up can be THEATRE MAN, who chased the winner home while shaping like there was more to come. He comes here completely unexposed and with Harry Cobden in the saddle.

Selection: Theatre Man

About the Ryanair Chase

The Ryanair Chase started back in 2005, with the name adjusted from the Festival Trophy in 2006 when Ryanair was taken on as the race's sponsors. Originally this was listed as a Grade 2 race, but it has since been moved up to Grade 1. One of the main requirements of the race is that it is only open to horses aged five years or older.

Looking at the previous two years, the Ryanair Chase was dominated by Allaho with consecutive wins in 2022 and 2021. Dating further back, Albertas Run was the only runner to achieve two consecutive wins in 2010 and 2011.

Analysis and tips for the Ryanair Chase

The 2024 Ryanair Chase will be a highly anticipated meeting, with a range of contenders challenging for the top spot.

Since 2022, the only horse to have beaten El Fabiolo is Jonbon, who beat the horse by a neck at the 2022 Top Novices Hurdle in a race. El Fabiolo got his revenge by winning by five lengths in the Arkle last year.

Envoi Allen has a decent record at the festival, winning the Champion Bumper in 2019 and the Ballymore Novices' Hurdle in 2020. His other win at the festival came last year in the Ryanair Chase, other performances include a third in the 2022 Champion Chase and a fall in the Marsh Novices' Hurdle in 2021

Ryanair Chase Betting Tips

For the Ryanair Chase, there is an extensive range of betting options available for you to select from, including:

Win Bet - Correctly predict which horse you believe will win the 2023 Ryanair Chase

Each Way Bet - Consisting of two equal bets, one bet would cover a horse to win the Ryanair Chase, whilst the other bet would cover the place for it to finish.

Place Bet - Here, you can predict where you think the horse will finish. For example, you could bet on a horse to finish within the top 3 of the Ryanair Chase.

Ahead of the event beginning, you can consider some of the most influential factors as part of your betting strategy for the 2023 Ryanair Chase. Included within general Ryanair Chase betting tips are:

Form of Horses - Considering the form of each horse going into the race can be a good sign at how they are likely to perform and whether or not they should be favourites. This can include previous performances in the Ryanair Chase, alongside more recent runs in other races.

Value bets - If you’re unfamiliar with the term “Value betting, " it means that the odds offered are set higher and do not accurately represent the likelihood of the event occurring. Odds are likely to be updated in the build-up to the Ryanair Chase, so it is possible to find value bets ahead of time.

Budgeting - Set a budget for how much you want to use for the Ryanair Chase. Doing so can help to prevent big losses and improve your betting experience throughout Cheltenham.

For each race, several factors can influence the outcome of a race. If you’re considering betting on the Ryanair Chase, you can take into account the following:

Ground conditions - Depending on the weather that day, the ground conditions can change ahead of the Ryanair Chase. If the ground is wet, it is likely to result in horses running slower. Drier ground conditions lead to hard and firm surfaces, making it easier for horses to run. If they aren’t prepared for these conditions, it could influence the outcome of each runner.

Weight carried by the horse - This is sometimes referred to as a handicap, and is based on recent performances to balance the chances among competitors.

Jockey’s riding style - For each race, Jockey’s adopt different riding styles to influence how fast the horse races. This can also be tied to the course, implementing varying strategies to get the best result. Studying each Jockey’s riding style and previous performances in the Ryanair Chase can give you a better idea of how they will likely perform in the upcoming event.

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Chase Trends and Statistics

Looking at recent past winners of the Ryanair Chase, we can see that the following horses have won the Ryanair Chase; Allaho (2022 & 2021), Min (2020), Frodon (2019), Balko Des Flos (2018) and Un de Sceaux (2017).

Trends and statistics can give a better insight into how each horse is performing ahead of the upcoming Ryanair Chase. Punters often view Ryanair Chase trends to inform betting decisions, potentially pointing towards favourite contenders.

Before placing your bets for the Ryanair Chase, follow general Ryanair Chase tips to better understand the odds available and the runners participating in the race. This will help make more informed betting decisions but does not guarantee a successful win.

You can apply some of the horse racing betting tips above when selecting your bets for the Ryanair Chase.

The Ryanair Chase is among the most anticipated for the 2023 Cheltenham Festival, and it could be a well-contested race.

Ryanair Chase FAQ

How long is the Ryanair Chase?

The Ryanair Chase course is 2 miles and 4.5 furlongs long and includes a total of 17 fences.

What is the Ryanair Chase at Cheltenham?

Taking place on Day 3 of the Cheltenham Festival (Thursday, 16th March), the Ryanair Chase is the feature race for that day and it adopts a Steeplechase format.

Where can I place bets on the Ryanair Chase?

You can check out the betting odds and place bets on the race by checking out our Ryanair Chase betting odds

Who won the 2023 Ryanair Chase?

Envoi Allen was the winner of the 2023 race, coming into the race sat at 13/2, behind Shishkin in the betting odds. Envoi Allen currently sits at 10/3 to win the race once again.