Ryanair Chase Quick Facts

1. The Ryanair Chase was introduced to The Festival in 2005. It replaced the Cathcart Chase, although the  conditions of the race changed slightly with it being open to all horses rather than being restricted to first and second season chasers.
2. The first three renewals were run as Grade Two contests. It becomes a Grade One affair in 2008.
3. The Daily Telegraph backed the inaugural contest, with Irish airline Ryanair taking over the sponsorship for 2006.
4. Fondmort, the 100/30 joint-favourite, was landing his fourth race at Cheltenham when victorious in 2006.

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