Run over two miles five furlongs, the Ryanair Chase is for five year olds and above whom, have more often than not, sidestepped the Gold Cup in search of a less competitive prize.

Won by Imperial Commander in 2009 and by Our Vic in 2008, the winner of the race is always a classy horse and it should be no different this year with the Paul Nicholls-trainer Poquelin heading the betting.

With the likes of Joncol, Voy Por Ustedes and Barbers Shop all also in the hunt for Ryanair glory, it looks as if it could be one of the most competitive renewals in recent history.

Poquelin is the 4/1 market leader with Ladbrokes, closely followed by Tranquil Sea and Barbers Shop, 5/1 and 6/1 respectively.

Follow this link to Ladbrokes for information on how to get a free bet on the 2010 Ryanair Chase.

Ryanair Chase - Ladbrokes
2m 4f, Cheltenham Festival, March 2010
4 Poquelin, 5 Tranquil Sea, 6 Barbers Shop, 8 Joncol, 10 Voy Por Ustedes, 12  Planet Of Sound, 14 Petit Robin, 16 Forpadydeplasterer, 20 Jack The Giant, 25 Chapoturgeon 25 Albertas Run, 25 Schindlers Hunt, 25 Scotsirish, others on request (1/4 odds 1,2,3)