The shortest named race at the Cheltenham Festival, the Ryanair Chase takes place over 2 miles and 4 and a half furlongs on the Cheltenham New Course. The race has 17 fences to overcome for the maximum field of 24 runners and riders. It’s a Grade 1 race that is open to horses age 5 years and older. Willien Mullins has had 6 winners in this race including last year's winner, Fact To File which was ridden by Mark Walsh.