Kim Muir Handicap Chase

Kim Muir Handicap Chase

The Fulke Walwyn Kim Muir Challenge Cup is a handicap chase for amateur riders, often called the Kim Muir Chase. Originally the Kim Muir Memorial Cup, Fulke Walwyn’s name was added in 1991; he trained 40 Festival winners, including two in this race. The race has a 145 rating ceiling and is sponsored by the JRL Group.

It has produced several future Grand National stars: Ballabriggs (2010), Sunnyhillboy (2011), Cause of Causes (2016), and Any Second Now (2019). 2024 winner Inothewayurthinkin went on to win the Cheltenham Gold Cup in 2025. Notably, HRH Prince Charles was unseated in the 1981 renewal.

Recent form isn’t essential; jockey bookings matter, with hold-up horses often favoured. Tongue-ties have featured on five of the last ten winners. Neither Willie Mullins nor Paul Nicholls has won, while Nicky Henderson’s last success was in 2005.

 

Thursday 17.20 | 5yo+ | Listed
3 miles 2 furlongs | 21 fences | New Course
Weight: 10st – 11st 12lb (handicap)
2025 Prize money: £75,000

 

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PREVIOUS WINNERS

YEAR	WINNER	SP
2025	Daily Present	12/1
2024	Inothewayurthinkin	13/8f
2023	Angels Dawn	10/1
2022	Chambard	40/1
2021	Mount Ida	3/1f
2020	Milan Native	9/1
2019	Any Second Now	6/1
2018	Missed Approach	8/1
2017	Domesday Book	40/1
2016	Cause of Causes	9/2
2015	The Package	9/1
2014	Spring Heeled	12/1
2013	Same Difference	16/1
2012	Sunnyhillboy	13/2f
2011	Junior	100/30f
2010	Ballabriggs	9/1
2009	Character Building	16/1
2008	High Chimes	14/1
2007	Cloudy Lane	15/2f
2006	You’re Special	33/1
2005	Juveigneur	12/1
2004	Maximise	40/1
2003	Royal Predica	33/1
2002	The Bushkeeper	9/2f
2001	FESTIVAL CANCELLED	N/A
2000	Honey Mount	8/1

 

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