The Fulke Walwyn Kim Muir Challenge Cup

Introduced | 1946 |
Racecourse | Cheltenham, New Course |
Race Distance | Approximately 3 miles & 2 furlongs |
Entry Conditions | Horses aged 5 and older |
Current Sponsor | – |
Date & Time | Day 3 / Thursday 18th March 2021 / 17:30 |
Leading Jockey | Jamie Codd with 4 wins |
Leading Trainer | Fred Rimell with 4 wins |
The Fulke Walwyn Kim Muir Challenge Cup was introduced in 1946 by Mrs Evan Williams and named in memory of her brother, Kim Muir who died in World War II.
Originally named the Kim Muir Amateur Riders’ Steeplechase, it was renamed in 1991 to the Fulke Walwyn Kim Muir Challenge Cup in honour of trainer Fulke Walwyn who had 211 wins at Cheltenham, 40 of which were at the Cheltenham Festival.
The race is run on the New Course at Cheltenham over a distance of approximately 3 miles and 2 furlongs and features twenty-one fences.
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The Fulke Walwyn Kim Muir Challenge Cup Past Winners
Year | Horse | Age | Price | Trainer | Jockey | Distances | |
2020 | 1st | Milan Native | 7 | 9-1 | G Elliott | Mr R James | |
2nd | Kilfilum Cross | 9 | 8-1 | Henry Oliver | Mr A Edwards | 1 3/4 lengths | |
3rd | Bob Mahler | 8 | 16-1 | W Greatrex | Mr N McParlan | 1 1/2 lengths | |
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2019 | 1st | Any Second Now | 7 | 6-1 | T M Walsh | D O’Connor | |
2nd | Kilfilm Cross | 8 | 7-1 | H Oliver | A Edwards | 3 3/4 Lengths | |
3rd | The Young Master | 10 | 22-1 | N P Mulholland | S Waley-Cohen | 3 1/2 Lengths | |
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2018 | 1st | Missed Approach | 8 | 25-1 | W Greatex | N McParlan | |
2nd | Mall Dini | 8 | 10-1 | P G Kelley | W P Mullins | 1/2 Length | |
3rd | Squouateur | 7 | 5-1F | G Elliott | J J Codd | 5 Lengths | |
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2017 | 1st | Doomsday Book | 7 | 16-1 | S Edmunds | G Andrews | |
2nd | Pendra | 9 | 8-1 | C E Longsdon | D O’Conor | 3/4 Length | |
3rd | Premier Bond | 7 | 13-2 | N J Henderson | S Waley Cohen | 3/4 Length | |
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2016 | 1st | Causes Of Causes | 8 | 11-1 | G Elliott | J J Codd | |
2nd | A Good Skin | 7 | 33-1 | T R George | M Legg | 12 Lengths | |
3rd | Silvergrove | 8 | 20-1 | B Pauling | T David | 1/2 Length | |
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2015 | 1st | The Package | 12 | 14-1 | D Pipe | J J Codd | |
2nd | Bless The Wins | 10 | 33-1 | G Elliott | N Carberry | 12 Lengths | |
3rd | Buddy Bolero | 9 | 6-1 | A J Martin | K E Power | 1 1/4 Lengths |
The Fulke Walwyn Kim Muir Challenge Cup Trends
- 8 of the last 9 Fulke Walwyn Kim Muir Challenge Cup winners wore headgear
- 8 of the last 10 Fulke Walwyn Kim Muir Challenge Cup winners carried 11st 5lbs or more
- 18 of the last 20 Fulke Walwyn Kim Muir Challenge Cup winners had run 3+ miles in their last race
The Fulke Walwyn Kim Muir Challenge Cup Betting Offers
The will be several Fulke Walwyn Kim Muir Challenge Cup betting offers available in the lead-up to the Cheltenham Festival and on the day of the race. We’ve listed all of the latest Fulke Walwyn Kim Muir Challenge Cup offers below which include free bets, best odds guaranteed, non-runner no bet, extra places and more.
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