The Festival Trophy is a Grade 3 handicap chase. The race distance is 3m 1 furlong. The Ultima Handicap Chase is another race that is run on the old course and is open to horses 5 years and older. Many horses that win this race, go on to compete in the Grand National at Aintree.  Horses that have won both races are Royal Tan, Team Spirit, West Tip, Seagram and Rough Quest. Most recent winners have included Un Temps Pour Tout, The Druids Nephew, Holywell and Beware The Bear.

Vinndication

He´s top weight and favourite in this, but if he runs his race he has every chance.

Discorama

Has been well tipped up in the preview nights, so the value has probably gone, but is worth a mention at 10-1.

  1. 12 of the last 17 winners came from the top 4 in the betting.
  2. 9 of the last 15 winners have placed at the festival previously
  3. Only 1 runner rates over 150 has won this race in 30 years (2019 with Beware The Bear)
  4. 13 from the last 17 winners carried less that 11st when winning
  5. Paul Nicholls trained horses are 0-23 in this race
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