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2.40 Handicap Chase

The Stewart Family Spinal Research Handicap Chase at Cheltenham

The three-mile handicap chase on the Tuesday and opening day of the Cheltenham Festival, will be named The Stewart Family Spinal Research Handicap Cha... Read More


William Hill Trophy Tips

A maximum field of 24 runners go to post for the top handicap chase of the whole meeting, the William Hill Trophy over 3m1/2f (2.40). Read More


Cheltenham Festival tips - The 2010 William Hill Trophy

Nick Wilby takes a look at this year's William Hill Trophy. Read More


William Hill Trophy favourite The Package tops Cheltenham decs

The Package – one of the biggest ante-post gambles for this year’s Cheltenham Festival remains at the head of the betting for the William Hill Trophy ... Read More




One of the most competitive races of the Festival, the Hill Trophy Hanidcap is a war of attrition fought out by a huge field of experienced jumpers. 

The sort of race that is more than likely to throw up a big priced surprise, a victory here puts the winner in the picture for the Grand National the following month.  That was the case in 2007 when Joes Edge landed the Handicap at odds of 50/1 before being sent off favourite for the Aintree showpiece.


Cheltenham Race Schedule Tuesday 16th March 2010

1.30 Supreme Novices' Hurdle

2.05 Irish Independent Arkle Challenge Trophy Steeple Chase

2.40 William Hill Trophy Handicap Steeple Chase

3.20 Smurfit Kappa Champion Hurdle Challenge Trophy

4.00 Glenfarclas Cross Country Handicap Steeple Chase

4.40 David Nicholson Mares' Hurdle Race