Hunters’ Chase 2024 Guide

The Foxhunters' Chase is staged on the final day of the Cheltenham Festival. A number of interesting contenders will line up in this open race, but could the recently purchased Its On The Line be challenging to overcome?

Billaway is the runner for Willie Mullins in the Hunters’ Chase on Friday. He has won nine from 24 starts over fences, which includes success in this race in 2022.

Immy Robinson will take the ride on D’Jango in the Hunters’ Chase on Friday. This runner has won just five from 53 starts over fences.

Barry O’Neil takes the ride on Ferns Lock on Friday. This runner could be a solid chance based on his form this season after winning twice from three starts.

Natalie Parker will be aboard From The Heart. This runner will be a massive outsider in the betting this week, and will need to respond after some sub-par performances.

Its On The Line will be a warm favourite for trainer Emmett Mullins in the Foxhunters’ Chase. This runner has won five from ten starts over fences, and has been highly consistent throughout the season.

Bradley Gibbs will take the ride on the defending champion in the Hunters’ Chance, and he could be potentially overlooked based on his point-to-point record once again this season.

Darren Andrews will be aboard Quintin’s Man on Friday. This seven-year-old has won five from 13 starts in point to points, and won a Hunters’ Chase at Cheltenham in May.

Ramillies will be a huge price in the Hunters’ Chase this year. The nine-year-old has lost his way since leaving the Willie Mullins yard, failing to finish in the first two on each of his previous two starts.

Samcro is a runner for Gordon Elliott this week. The 12-year-old was last seen finishing third of four over three miles in a point-to-point, but his experience at Cheltenham could be a big bonus.

Olive Nicholls takes the ride on Shantou Flyer this week. The 14-year-old has plenty of experience, winning six from seven starts in point to points.

Time Leader will be the ride of Toby McCain-Mitchell in the Hunters’ Chase on Friday. This runner has won six from 18 starts under rules, with half of those coming in point to points.

Sine Nomine is the runner for trainer Fiona Needham on Friday, with John Dawson taking the ride on the eight-year-old.