Glenfarclas Cross Country Chase Race Card

The runners & entries for the Glenfarclas Chase for this year's Cheltenham Festival can all be found below.

This is a full list of entries, but there will be declarations 5 days before the race, and final declarations 48 hours before.

This is where all of our tips will be for the Glenfarcias Cross Country Chase , we also have you covered with daily tips.

Unique and thrilling, the Glenfarclas Cross Country Chase is the fifth race of Ladies Day at the Cheltenham Festival. Run over a grueling 3 miles and 6 furlongs on the Cross-Country course, this test of stamina and agility features 32 diverse obstacles. Open to horses aged 5 and older, it is a conditions race (the only one at the Festival) with a £40,000 prize for the winner.

A relatively new addition to the Festival since 2005's expansion, the race is one of three Cross Country chases held annually at Cheltenham. Originally a handicap, it switched to a conditions format in 2016. Glenfarclas Whiskey has sponsored the race since 2008, with Sporting Index and BGC as previous sponsors.

Here's a look at some of the most notable past winners:

Tiger Roll (2018, 2019, 2021)

• Trainer: Gordon Elliott
• Jockeys: Keith Donoghue (2018, 2019, 2021

A true legend of the Cross Country Chase, Tiger Roll won the race three times, and was an absolute crowd favourite. His small stature but immense heart made him an underdog hero.

Delta Work (2022, 2023)

• Trainer: Gordon Elliott
• Jockeys: Jack Kennedy (2022), Keith Donoghue (2023)

Delta Work established himself as a dominant force in the Cross Country Chase with back-to-back wins. His powerful running style and stamina are perfectly suited to the unique course.

Easysland (2020)

• Trainer: David Cottin (France)
• Jockey: Jonathan Plouganou

Easysland was a brilliant French raider, proving that international horses can excel in this very specific type of race.

Cause of Causes (2017)

• Trainer: Gordon Elliott
• Jockey: Jamie Codd

Cause of Causes was a consistent performer in the Cross Country Chase, with multiple top finishes before finally clinching the victory in 2017.\

Other Notable Winners

• Spot Thedifference (2005)
• Heads Onthe Ground (2007)
• Garde Champetre (2008, 2009)
• Josies Orders (2016)

What Makes a Good Cross Country Horse?

The Glenfarclas Cross Country Chase requires a special kind of horse. Here are the key qualities:

• Stamina: The course is long and grueling.
• Bravery and Agility: The fences are unusual and require bold jumping.
• Experience: Horses often improve with multiple runs over the course.

If you’re looking for our thoughts on who you should back in The Glenfarclas Cross Country Chase take a look at our Day 2 Tips page to see everything, we’re backing for this race at the Cheltenham Festival.

You can also see all the latest odds for this race on our Glenfarclas Cross Country Chase Odds page allowing you to see which bookmakers are offering the best price on each horse in the race.