Kim Muir Challenge Cup Tips - Cheltenham 2021
Fulke Walwyn Kim Muir Challenge Cup 2021 Tips – Day 3, 16:50
The Kim Muir has a rich history and is always a thrilling spectacle over the Gold Cup course, offering an opportunity to the best amateur riders to show their skills at the highest level. Always a competitive handicap with wide open betting, the astute players will not carefully what the top amateurs like Derek O’Connor and Jamie Codd are riding, with their huge experience at Cheltenham a masssive asset against more agricultural rivals.
Best betting tips by Stephen Harris – Day 3, 16:50
| Bets | Horse | Odds | Bookmaker | Kim Muir Challenge Cup Tips |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Hold the Note |  |
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| #2 | Musical Slave | |
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Fulke Walwyn Kim Muir Challenge Cup Hurdle 2021 Preview
The Fulke Walwyn Kim Muir rounds off a brilliant day of competitive NH racing, and has a different look to it in 2021 with professional riders replacing the usual amateurs as a result of the global pandemic. The 3m2f trip provides a stiff test of stamina, and the current offer of “6/1 the field” looks about right with a shortlist of perhaps five needed to name the winner.
Run Wild Fred has long looked a perfect fit for a handicap of this nature, yet to win in six runs over the larger obstacles but extremely well handicapped as a result (especially if taking his two bumper and two hurdle wins into account). A runner-up effort in the Thyestes chase at Gowran Park in January was a real step in the right direction, and he has been kept fresh since to preserve his mark for the big day in March.
Kim Muir Handicap 2021 Trends
- 11 of the last 12 winners were 7, 8, or 9 years of age
- 1 of the last 12 winners won on their last race prior to Cheltenham
- 9 of the last 12 winners had raced at least 1 time previously at Cheltenham
- 11 of the last 12 winners had raced at least 5 times over hurdles
Kim Muir Challenge Cup Hurdle 2021 Betting Tips
Hold the Note, Favourite #1 for Stephen Harris
Mick Channon’s handicapper has yet to win after 9 runs over fences, but he is welll handicapped on the best of his form and returned to his best when second behind Enrilo last time at Newbury.
Tip stakes (out of 5): 1
| Favourite | Horse | Odds | Bookmaker | Bet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Hold the Note | |
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Musical Slave, Favourite #2 for Stephen Harris
Phillip Hobbs frustrating handicapper has been held back by slopping jumping on all runs this season, but he has a big engine and will surely outrun his price here if he can put in a rare clean round of fencing. The 3m2f trip on decent ground will suit ideally, and he remains with a bit of upside over fences after just 8 runs over the larger obstacles.
Tip stakes (out of 5): 1
| Favourite | Horse | Odds | Bookmaker | Bet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #2 | Musical Slave | |
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Kim Muir Challenge Cup Hurdle Winners
The Kim Muir rivals the Foxhunters as something of a hair-raising spectacle, with a huge field of amateur riders racing over 3m2f and a really tough puzzle for punters to solve. There have been more than the usual upsets dating back to 1946, but there was plenty of support for Gordon Elliott’s Milan Native in 2020 when he gamely landed the prize under an inspired ride from Mr Rob James.
Last 5 Kim Muir Challenge Winners
| Year | Horses | Jockey | Trainer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Milan Native | R James | G Elliot |
| 2019 | Any Second Now | D O’Connor | T M Walsh |
| 2018 | Missed Approach | N McParlan | W Greatrex |
| 2017 | Doomsday Book | G Andrews | S Edmunds |
| 2016 | Cause of Causes | J Codd | G Elliott |
Kim Muir Challenge Cup Hurdle Race 2021 Conditions
| Race Information | |
|---|---|
| Location | Cheltenham Racecourse, Cheltenham England |
| Race Type | Chase |
| Distance | 3 Miles 2 Furlongs |
| Age | 5 yo+ |
| Weight | Handicap |
FAQs about the Kim Muir Challenge Cup Handicap Chase race
Our racing expert Stephen Harris’ favourite for the Kim Muir Challenge Cup Handicap Chase race is Run Wild Fred. We invite you to read his preview to understand why Stephen has picked this horse.
The Kim Muir Challenge Cup Handicap Chase race will be the last race of day 3. The race start is scheduled for 16:50.
The Kim Muir Challenge Cup Handicap Chase race will take place on the third day of the Cheltenham Festival (Day 3 – St Patricks Day), Thursday 18th of March 2021.
The 2020 Kim Muir Challenge Cup Handicap Chase was won by Milan Native.
Cheltenham Betting Tips 2021, Tuesday 16th March, Day 1 Race Cards & Selections
| Time | Cheltenham 2021 Tips |
|---|---|
| 1:20 | Supreme Novices’ Hurdle Tips |
| 1:55 | Sporting Life Arkle Challenge Tips |
| 2:30 | Ultima Handicap Steeple Chase Tips |
| 3:05 | Unibet Champion Hurdle Challenge Tips |
| 3:40 | Close Brothers Mares’ Hurdle Tips |
| 4:15 | Boodles Juvenile Handicap Tips |
| 4:50 | National Hunt Challenge Chase Tips |
Cheltenham Betting Tips 2021, Wednesday 17th March, Day 2 Race Cards & Selections
| Time | Cheltenham 2021 Tips |
|---|---|
| 1:20 | Ballymore Novices’ Hurdle Tips |
| 1:55 | Festival Novices’ Chase Tips |
| 2:30 | Coral Cup Hurdle Tips |
| 3:05 | Queen Mother Champion Chase Tips |
| 3:40 | Glenfarcias Cross Country Chase Tips |
| 4:15 | Johnny Henderson Grand Annual Tips |
| 4:50 | Weatherbys Champion Bumper Tips |
Cheltenham Betting Tips 2021, Thursday 18th March, Day 3 Race Cards & Selections
| Time | Cheltenham 2021 Tips |
|---|---|
| 1:20 | Marsh Novices Chase Tips |
| 1:55 | Pertemps Network Final Tips |
| 2:30 | Ryanair Chase Tips |
| 3:05 | Paddy Power Stayers Hurdle Tips |
| 3:40 | Paddy Power Plate Tips |
| 4:15 | Daylesford Mares Novices Hurdle Tips |
| 4:50 | Kim Muir Challenge Cup Tips |
Cheltenham Betting Tips 2021, Friday 19th March, Day 4 Race Cards & Selections
| Time | Cheltenham 2021 Tips |
|---|---|
| 1:20 | JCB Triumph Hurdle Tips |
| 1:55 | County Handicap Hurdle Tips |
| 2:30 | Albert Bartlett Novice’s Hurdle Tips |
| 3:05 | Cheltenham Gold Cup Tips |
| 3:40 | Foxhunter Steeple Chase Tips |
| 4:15 | Mrs Paddy Power Mares’ Chase Tips |
| 4:50 | Martin Pipe Conditional Handicap Hurdle Tips |
