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St Patrick's Thursday

Ryanair Chase Betting 2027:
Odds, Runners & Tips

Thursday 18 March 2027 · 16:00 · 2m 5f

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Ryanair Chase Betting 2027: Odds, Runners & Tips

Ryanair Chase betting markets for the Ryanair Chase 2027 are available now for this Grade 1 middle-distance steeplechase. The race headlines St Patrick’s Thursday over 2m 5f on the New Course at Prestbury Park. It takes place on Thursday 18 March 2027 during the four-day Cheltenham Festival betting, running from 16–19 March 2027.

Positioned between the Queen Mother Champion Chase and the Cheltenham Gold Cup, it rewards horses combining speed with proven stamina. This page provides live odds, ante-post prices, the confirmed runners, recent winners and going preferences. Explore the full Day 3 of the Festival schedule for Thursday’s championship action. BetGoodwin also applies Non-Runner No Bet on the Ryanair Chase championship market.

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Trainer Record

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Willie Mullins

Gold Cup: 2 wins from 18

Nicky Henderson

Gold Cup: 1 win from 22

Paul Nicholls

Gold Cup: 4 wins from 30

Ryanair Chase preview · intro, races, tips, non-runners & offers

Cheltenham Day 3 Betting: St Patrick's Thursday 2027

Ryanair Chase 2027 Odds

The live BetGoodwin odds table below displays the latest Ryanair chase odds for the 2027 renewal. These prices update throughout the National Hunt season as leading middle-distance chasers build their Festival credentials. Results in races such as the King George VI Chase at Kempton and the Ascot Chase often influence Ryanair chase betting odds, with strong performances causing prices to shorten or drift.

You can view every market in both decimal and fractional formats, making it easy to compare prices before placing your Ryanair chase betting selections. Each-way terms appear where available, helping you assess different betting options. BetGoodwin also applies Non-Runner No Bet on this championship market.

 

Ryanair Chase Ante-Post Odds

Ryanair Chase ante-post markets are open now, with Ryanair chase odds updating throughout the National Hunt season. Ryanair chase betting activity increases as horses contest major middle-distance trials and trainers confirm their Festival plans. Autumn and winter performances often reshape expectations before the final declarations.

Ante-post betting offers the chance to secure an early price, although horses may change targets before Festival week. The Ryanair chase often sees runners switch between the 2m 5f championship and longer Grade 1 contests, making trainer decisions especially important. BetGoodwin’s Non-Runner No Bet policy helps reduce the risk of withdrawals on this championship market. You can also compare the wider Cheltenham Ryanair chase market alongside every other Festival championship through the main ante-post hub.

Typical ante-post stages:

  • Autumn trial races.
  • Winter preparation meetings.
  • Festival week target confirmations.

 

Runners & Non-Runners for the 2027 Ryanair Chase

The 2027 Ryanair Chase runners will be declared 48 hours before the race, on the Tuesday of Festival week. This page will update the confirmed field as soon as declarations become official. You can also follow the latest Cheltenham Festival runners across every championship race and supporting contest.

Most fields feature eight to twelve declared runners with proven form over middle distances. Horses often arrive after strong 2m 5f performances or switch from the Cheltenham Gold Cup or Queen Mother Champion Chase during the season. Ryanair Chase betting markets continue to react as declarations, withdrawals and trainer plans become confirmed. Any horse withdrawn from the declared field qualifies for a stake refund under BetGoodwin’s Non-Runner No Bet policy on this market.

 

Ryanair Chase Race Preview

The Ryanair Chase is the 2m 5f Grade 1 middle-distance championship. It sits between the Queen Mother Champion Chase and the Cheltenham Gold Cup, rewarding speed and stamina in equal measure. Ryanair Chase betting markets often respond quickly as leading contenders confirm this intermediate target rather than alternative championship races.

The Ryanair Chase takes place over 17 fences on Cheltenham’s New Course. Success usually favours accurate jumpers with enough pace to travel strongly before finishing uphill. The contest rewards horses capable of maintaining their rhythm throughout a demanding tactical race at Ryanair Chase Cheltenham.

Willie Mullins has shaped the modern history of this race through winners including Un De Sceaux and Allaho. Henry de Bromhead, Nicky Henderson and Paul Nicholls have also trained notable winners. Several leading chasers remain entered for both the Ryanair and the Cheltenham Gold Cup before trainers confirm their preferred target. Those decisions often reshape both ante-post markets during the final weeks before the Festival, alongside the Stayers’ Hurdle card.

Follow the BetGoodwin Tips Hub for the latest Festival analysis before racing begins. Dedicated Ryanair Chase tips will also appear on this page throughout Festival week. Willie Mullins Ryanair Chase form and Nicky Henderson at Cheltenham profile pages will launch in a future update.

 

Recent Ryanair Chase Winners

The last ten Ryanair Chase winners appear in the template-rendered table below. Reviewing previous results highlights the horses, trainers and jockeys who have shaped this Grade 1 contest. It also shows how winning profiles have evolved across recent Festivals.

The 2026 renewal went to Heart Wood, trained by Henry de Bromhead and ridden by Darragh O’Keeffe. The eight-year-old returned at an SP of 9/2 and beat Jonbon by 10 lengths after favourite Fact To File withdrew before the race.

The modern era includes Allaho’s three consecutive victories between 2021 and 2023. Leading Irish yards have dominated many recent editions, although British-trained challengers continue to compete strongly. Several winners also switched from potential Cheltenham Gold Cup campaigns before excelling in the Ryanair Chase Cheltenham championship. Explore the full Ryanair Chase history as more editions join the archive.

 

Going Preferences at the Ryanair Chase

Going conditions play an important role in the Ryanair Chase, although the 2m 5f distance often suits adaptable chasers. Recent renewals have taken place on ground ranging from good to soft to soft. The intermediate trip usually places less emphasis on extreme stamina than the Stayers’ Hurdle or the Cheltenham Gold Cup.

Recent editions show successful horses performing well across different going descriptions rather than one preferred surface. Proven Grade 1 form and accurate jumping often matter more than a specific ground preference. Ryanair Chase betting markets can shift quickly when the Festival weather forecast changes. Fresh rainfall or drying conditions frequently influence both the expected going and the ante-post market.

 

St Patrick’s Thursday - Thursday’s Full Card

Ryanair Chase betting takes centre stage on St Patrick’s Thursday, alongside the Stayers’ Hurdle, the day’s other championship contest. Together, they headline a varied programme that combines elite Grade 1 racing with competitive handicaps and novice events. The full card offers opportunities across championship races and supporting contests throughout the afternoon.

Thursday’s supporting schedule also includes:

  • Turners Novices’ Chase
  • Pertemps Final
  • Kim Muir Handicap Chase
  • Mares’ Novices’ Hurdle

 

The complete Day 3 racecard, confirmed race times and final running order will publish when the official 2027 Festival schedule is released in January 2027.

 

Related Bets & Offers

Ryanair Chase betting offers during Festival week can include enhanced each-way terms, forecast and tricast markets, plus selected insurance and refund promotions. Available offers vary throughout the meeting, giving bettors different ways to approach one of Thursday’s feature races. A Ryanair Chase bet can also form part of multiples alongside other Festival races, subject to the available markets.

BetGoodwin also brings together the latest Cheltenham promotions on its dedicated Festival offers page, making it easy to compare available racing offers in one place.

You can also explore horse racing, football, tennis and many other markets across the wider sports betting site, with live and pre-event betting available throughout the sporting calendar.

Winners

Recent winners table (10 years)

Year Winner Trainer Jockey
2026 Heart Wood Henry de Bromhead Darragh O’Keeffe
2025 Fact To File Willie Mullins Mark Walsh
2024 Protektorat Dan Skelton Harry Skelton
2023 Envoi Allen Henry de Bromhead Rachael Blackmore
2022 Allaho Willie Mullins Paul Townend
2021 Allaho Willie Mullins Rachael Blackmore
2020 Min Willie Mullins Paul Townend
2019 Frodon Paul Nicholls Bryony Frost
2018 Balko Des Flos Henry de Bromhead Davy Russell
2017 Un De Sceaux Willie Mullins Ruby Walsh

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

The Ryanair Chase takes place on Thursday 18 March 2027 during St Patrick’s Thursday. It is one of two championship races on Day 3 of the four-day Cheltenham Festival, running from 16–19 March 2027. The official race time will appear when the full 2027 Festival schedule is confirmed in January 2027.

Live Ryanair chase odds appear on this page throughout Festival week, while ante-post markets are already available. You can choose from win, each-way, forecast, tricast and selected side markets. Non-Runner No Bet also applies to BetGoodwin’s championship market for Ryanair Chase betting.

Non-Runner No Bet returns your stake if your selected horse withdraws before the race starts. This policy applies only to BetGoodwin’s Ryanair Chase championship market. Side markets follow their standard rules. Full details appear in the Cheltenham non-runners policy, launching in Tier 2.

The BetGoodwin Racing Desk publishes Ryanair Chase tips on this page during Festival week. The wider Cheltenham Festival analysis also appears in the Tips Hub, covering every day of the meeting. Both resources update as declarations, going and market movements develop.

The most recent renewal took place in 2026, when Heart Wood won for Henry de Bromhead under Darragh O’Keeffe. The eight-year-old started at 9/2 and won by 10 lengths. You can find the full race details and previous winners in the Recent Winners section above.