Fulke Walwyn Kim Muir Challenge Cup
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Location | Cheltenham Racecourse Cheltenham, England |
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Inaugurated | 1946 |
Race type | Chase |
Website | Cheltenham |
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Distance | 3m 1½f (5,130 metres) |
Surface | Turf |
Track | Left-handed |
Qualification | Five-years-old and up |
Weight | Handicap |
Purse | £65,000 (2016)[1] 1st: £35,976 |
2015 | ||
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The Package | Bless The Wings | Buddy Bolero |
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2014 | ||
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Spring Heeled | Cause Of Causes | Roberto Goldback |
2013 | ||
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Same Difference | Super Duty | Romanesco |
2012 | ||
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Sunnyhillboy | Becauseicouldntsee | Exmoor Ranger |
2011 | ||
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Junior | Faasel | Deal Done |
2010-2001 | ||
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2010 | ||
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BallaBriggs | Faasel | Galant Nuit |
2009 | ||
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Character Building | Pretty Star | Newbay Prop |
2008 | ||
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High Chimes | Openide | Burntoakboy |
2007 | ||
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Cloudy Lane | Parsons Legacy | Cheeky Lady |
2006 | ||
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You're Special | Mon Mome | Undeniable |
2005 | ||
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Juveigneur | Lord Of The River | Parsons Legacy |
2004 | ||
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Maximize | Merchants Friend | Ibis Rochelais |
2003 | ||
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Royal Predica | Ibis Rochelais | Rathbawn Prince |
2002 | ||
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The Bushkeeper | Ceanannas Mor | Cadougold |
2000-1991 | ||
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2000 | ||
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Honey Mount | Marching Marquis | Supreme Charm |
1999 | ||
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Celtic Giant | Tell The Nipper | Orswell Lad |
1998 | ||
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In Truth | Cariboo Gold | Time For A Run |
1997 | ||
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King Lucifer | Time For A Run | Lucky Dollar |
1996 | ||
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Stop The Waller | Encore Un Peu | Run Up The Flag |
1995 | ||
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Flyer's Nap | Talbot | Camelot Knight |
1994 | ||
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Fighting Words | The Committee | Tri Folene |
1993 | ||
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Strong Beau | Merano | The Committee |
1992 | ||
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Tug Of Gold | Paco's Boy | Latent Talent |
1991 | ||
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Omerta | Golden Minstrel | Master Bob |
1990-1988 | ||
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1990 | ||
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Master Bob | Golden Minstrel | Dudie |
1989 | ||
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Cool Ground | Charter Hardware | Team Challenge |
1988 | ||
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Golden Minstrel | Cats Eyes | Whitsunday |
The Fulke Walwyn Kim Muir Challenge Cup is a National Hunt chase in Great Britain for amateur riders which is open to horses aged five years or older. It is run on the New Course at Cheltenham over a distance of about 3 miles and 1½ furlongs (5,130 metres), and during its running there are nineteen fences to be jumped. It is a handicap race, and it is scheduled to take place each year during the Cheltenham Festival in March.
The event was established in 1946, and it was originally called the Kim Muir Amateur Riders' Steeplechase. It was introduced by Mrs Evan Williams, and it was named in memory of her brother Kim Muir, a cavalry officer who lost his life during World War II.
The name of Fulke Walwyn was added to the title in 1991. This was in honour of the highly successful trainer, whose 211 victories at Cheltenham included 40 at the Festival.
Contents
Records
Most successful horse (2 wins):
- Chu-The – 1967, 1968
- Glyde Court – 1985, 1986
Leading jockey (3 wins):
- Jamie Codd - Character Building (2009), Junior (2011), The Package (2015)
Leading trainer (4 wins):
- Fred Rimell – Mighty Fine (1951), Gay Monarch II (1955), Nicolaus Silver (1961), Double Negative (1977)
Winners
1 The 1947 running was abandoned due to snow and frost.
2 The 1978 edition was cancelled because of snow.
3 It was abandoned in 2001 because of a foot-and-mouth crisis.
See also
- Horseracing in Great Britain
- List of British National Hunt races
- Recurring sporting events established in 1946 – this race is included under its original title, Kim Muir Amateur Riders' Steeplechase.
References
- pedigreequery.com – Fulke Walwyn Kim Muir Challenge Cup – Cheltenham.
- racenewsonline.co.uk – Racenews Archive (February 21, 2008).
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