St. James's Place Festival Challenge Cup Open Hunters' Chase

Can turn into a real test of stamina when the ground is soft or heavy and another race confined to amateur jockeys. Current rider, Sam Waley-Cohen is the leading jockey in the contest having won it three times already.

Did You Know?

Two-time Olympic Gold Medal winner, Victoria Pendleton, finished fifth on board Pacha Du Polder in this contest in 2016. The horse went on to win in 2017 to give Bryony Frost her first Cheltenham Festival winner

RACING POST VERDICT

Who's going to win?
We've not decided just yet...-/-

Please check back soon for our overview of the race. We'll be providing a thorough analysis of the race, including what we believe to be the main considerations in this year's renewal.