Monday, October 6, 2025
Races

Cross Country Chase

Cross Country Chase

The Glenfarclas Cross Country Chase, run over 3m6f and is a one-of-a-kind race as the runners face a series of unique fences and obstacles on the cross-country course before rejoining the main track for the stamina-sapping closing stages.

It was added to the Festival roster in 2005 when a fourth day was introduced and is one of three races run over this course at Cheltenham during the season.

 

Wednesday 15.20 | 5yo+ | Listed
3 miles 6 furlongs | 32 obstacles | Old Course
Weight: 11st (5yo) / 11st 4lb (6yo+) | Allowance: 7lb for mares
Prize money: £75,000 | 1st: £39,023

 



 

PREVIOUS WINNERS

YEAR WINNER SP
2024 NO RACE (Waterlogged) N/A
2023 Delta Work 11/10f
2022 Delta Work 5/2f
2021 Tiger Roll 9/2
2020 Easysland 3/1
2019 Tiger Roll 5/4f
2018 Tiger Roll 7/1
2017 Cause Of Causes 4/1
2016 Josies Orders 15/8f
2015 Rivage d’Or 16/1
2014 Balthazar King 4/1
2013 Big Shu 14/1
2012 Balthazar King 11/2
2011 Sizing Australia 13/2
2010 A New Story 33/1
2009 Garde Champetre 7/2
2008 Garde Champetre 4/1
2007 Head Onthe Ground 5/2f
2006 Native Jack 7/2jf
2005 Spot Thedifference 4/1