Cheltenham Festival 2019: RSA Chase preview, tv schedule, race time, tips, runners and riders and odds
To get you in the mood for the race at Prestbury Park – here’s all you need to know.
When is the RSA Chase, what’s the distance and which sort of horses can enter?
The 2019 RSA Challenge Trophy will take place on Wednesday, March 13 at 14:40 (2:40pm).
It’s a Grade 1 National Hunt novices’ chase run over three miles, for horses aged five years and upwards.
Who is running in the 2019 RSA Chase?
Nicky Henderson’s Santini is one of the main contenders along with Gordon Elliott’s Delta Work.
Paul Nicholls’ Topofthegame has the race as his likely target with Vinndication and La Bague Au Roi also in the mix.
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How can I watch the race?
The race will be broadcast live on Racing TV and ITV.
ITV1 is on Sky channel 103 and Virgin channel 103.
You can watch Racing TV on Sky Channel 426 and Virgin Media Channel 536.
What are the latest odds?
Santini is currently the 3-1 favourite for the race. Delta Work is only slightly bigger at odds of 4-1. Topofthegame, Vinndication and La Bague Au Roi all follow in the betting.
Which jockeys and trainers have won the RSA the most?
Pat Taaffe won the race five times as a jockey from 1953-1970.
Willie Mullins shares the top trainer title with Fulke Walwyn.
What are the top tips for the race?
That’s a good question!
Check back here nearer the time for all the tips.
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