Cheltenham Festival 2022: Ultima Handicap Chase CONFIRMED runners, odds, trends and free bets
THE Ultima Handicap Chase looks like being one of the big betting heats of this year's Cheltenham.
A raft of strong favourites have emerged in recent weeks - and there could even be a British winner!
Dan Skelton has a strong chance with the heavily fancied Shan Blue.
Rival Fergal O'Brien is not far behind with recent Cheltenham winner Imperial Alcazar.
You can find all the entries and jockeys below - and back a horse by clicking their odds.
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Ultima Handicap Chase racecard
Ultima Handicap Chase trends
Most winners have some sort of headgear on.
Horses that failed to complete last time have a shocking record.
Past Cheltenham Festival experience is important.
No more than one fall in their career.
Irish trainers have a modest record in this.
When is the Ultima Handicap Chase?
The Ultima is the third race on day one and will take place at 2.50pm.
ITV will be showing coverage of the Festival and every race will be broadcast live on Racing TV.
Arkle free bets
Check out the Sun Racing Cheltenham Festival free bets page.
Arkle tips
Templegate will bring you his tips the day before the race.
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