Cheltenham Festival 2019: RSA Chase preview, tv schedule, race time, tips, runners and riders and odds

To get you in the mood for the race at Prestbury Park – here’s all you need to know.

When is the RSA Chase, what’s the distance and which sort of horses can enter?

The 2019 RSA Challenge Trophy will take place on Wednesday, March 12 at 14:10 (2:10pm).

It’s a Grade 1 National Hunt novices’ chase run over three miles, for horses aged five years and upwards.

Who is running in the 2019 RSA Chase?

There are a few months to go before the race, but Nicky Henderson’s Santini is one of the horses who will target the race.

We’ll keep you updated as more RSA contenders emerge over the coming months.

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How can I watch the race?

The race will be broadcast live on Racing UK and ITV.

ITV1 is on Sky channel 103 and Virgin channel 103.

You can watch Racing UK on Sky Channel 426 and Virgin Media Channel 536.

What are the latest odds?

Santini is currently the 6-1 favourite for the race.

However, many contenders are yet to run this season.

Which jockeys and trainers have won the RSA the most? 

Pat Taaffe won the race five times as a jockey from 1953-1970.

Willie Mullins shares the top trainer title with Fulke Walwyn.

What are the top tips for the race? 

That’s a good question!

Check back here nearer the time for all the tips.

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