The Fulke Walwyn Kim Muir Challenge Cup is a National Hunt steeplechase for amateur riders in the Great Britain. Horses must be five years old or older to compete. The chase is run on Cheltenham’s New Course over a distance of about 3 miles and 2 furlongs (5,230 meters), with twenty-one fences to be jumped. It is a handicap event that is held each year at the Cheltenham Festival in March.
The event was first held in 1946 and was known as the Kim Muir Amateur Riders’ Steeplechase. Mrs Evan Williams proposed it and named it after her brother, Kim Muir, a cavalry trooper who died during World War II; the name Fulke Walwyn was added to the title in 1991. This was done in honor of the legendary trainer, who won 211 races at Cheltenham, including 40 during the Festival.
Only professional jockeys rode in the 2021 race, since amateur riders were barred from competing owing to limitations on grassroots sport in the United Kingdom due to the COVID-19 epidemic.
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Challenge Cup Winner List 1946-2022
| Year | Winner | Age | Weight | Jockey | Trainer |
| 1946 | Astrometer | 8 | 10–13 | Denis Baggallay | Charles Rogers |
| 1948 | Double Bridge | 7 | 10-Oct | J. Gale | Bay Powell |
| 1949 | Jack Tatters | 11 | 2-Dec | Lord Mildmay | Fulke Walwyn |
| 1950 | Morning Cover | 9 | 10-Oct | A. Parker | Gerry Wilson |
| 1951 | Mighty Fine | 9 | 11-Nov | Peter Chisman | Fred Rimell |
| 1952 | Menzies | 10 | 10–11 | Peter Chisman | Syd Mercer |
| 1953 | Crudwell | 7 | 11-Nov | Atty Corbett | Frank Cundell |
| 1954 | Arctic Gold | 9 | 3-Dec | Ted Greenway | Gerald Balding |
| 1955 | Gay Monarch II | 9 | 3-Nov | Rupert Watson | Fred Rimell |
| 1956 | Filon d’Or | 9 | 10-Oct | Danny Moralee | Horace Cousins |
| 1957 | Mighty Apollo | 8 | 10–13 | Bobby Brewis | David Machin |
| 1958 | Lochroe | 10 | 2-Dec | Edward Cazalet | Peter Cazalet |
| 1959 | Irish Coffee | 9 | 10–13 | Gay Kindersley | Charlie McCartan |
| 1960 | Solray | 6 | 3-Nov | Nick Upton | F. Cliffe |
| 1961 | Nicolaus Silver | 9 | 5-Oct | Bill Tellwright | Fred Rimell |
| 1962 | Carrickbeg | 6 | 12-Sep | Giles Pitman | Don Butchers |
| 1963 | Centre Circle | 8 | 10–12 | Basil Ancil | Derek Ancil |
| 1964 | Jim’s Tavern | 7 | 4-Oct | Giles Pitman | John Hicks |
| 1965 | Burton Tan | 10 | 3-Nov | Robin Collie | Robin Collie |
| 1966 | Jimmy Scot | 10 | 9-Oct | John Lawrence | Fulke Walwyn |
| 1967 | Chu-Teh | 8 | 8-Oct | Nick Gaselee | Ken Cundell |
| 1968 | Chu-Teh | 9 | 6-Oct | David Crossley-Cooke | Ken Cundell |
| 1969 | Pride of Kentucky | 7 | 4-Oct | Roger Charlton | Edward Courage |
| 1970 | Rainbow Valley | 7 | 10–12 | Michael Dickinson | Tony Dickinson |
| 1971 | Black Baize | 6 | 6-Oct | John Lawrence | Bill Shand Kydd |
| 1972 | The Ghost | 7 | 11-Nov | John Mead | Vernon Cross |
| 1973 | Hinterland | 7 | 7-Oct | Bill Foulkes | Tim Forster |
| 1974 | Castleruddery | 8 | 5-Oct | Ted Walsh | Peter McCreery |
| 1975 | Quick Reply | 10 | 1-Nov | Ridley Lamb | Harry Bell |
| 1976 | Prolan | 7 | 7-Nov | Ted Walsh | Edward O’Grady |
| 1977 | Double Negative | 7 | 9-Oct | Peter Brookshaw | Fred Rimell |
| 1979 | Redundant Punter | 9 | 12-Sep | D. Jackson | Tim Forster |
| 1980 | Good Prospect | 11 | 10–12 | Jim Wilson | John Edwards |
| 1981 | Waggoners Walk | 12 | 3-Oct | C. Cundall | Caroline Mason |
| 1982 | Political Pop | 8 | Dec-00 | Dermot Browne | Michael Dickinson |
| 1983 | Greasepaint | 8 | 5-Nov | Colin Magnier | Michael Cunningham |
| 1984 | Broomy Bank | 9 | 4-Nov | Jim Wilson | John Edwards |
| 1985 | Glyde Court | 8 | 5-Oct | Simon Sherwood | Fred Winter |
| 1986 | Glyde Court | 9 | Nov-00 | John Queally | Fred Winter |
| 1987 | The Ellier | 11 | 5-Oct | Gee Armytage | Nigel Tinkler |
| 1988 | Golden Minstrel | 9 | 1-Nov | Tom Grantham | Josh Gifford |
| 1989 | Cool Ground | 7 | Oct-00 | Anthony Tory | Richard Mitchell |
| 1990 | Master Bob | 10 | 1-Oct | John Berry | Nicky Henderson |
| 1991 | Omerta | 11 | 13-Sep | Adrian Maguire | Martin Pipe |
| 1992 | Tug of Gold | 7 | 2-Oct | Marcus Armytage | David Nicholson |
| 1993 | Strong Beau | 8 | 8-Sep | Tom Jenks | David Nicholson |
| 1994 | Fighting Words | 8 | Oct-00 | Tim McCarthy | Josh Gifford |
| 1995 | Flyer’s Nap | 9 | 10-Sep | Peter Henley | Robert Alner |
| 1996 | Stop the Waller | 7 | 11-Sep | Ken Whelan | Ferdy Murphy |
| 1997 | King Lucifer | 8 | 5-Nov | Robert Thornton | David Nicholson |
| 1998 | In Truth | 10 | 9-Sep | Seamus Durack | Steve Gollings |
| 1999 | Celtic Giant | 9 | Oct-00 | Bruce Gibson | Len Lungo |
| 2000 | Honey Mount | 9 | 12-Sep | Robert Walford | Robert Alner |
| 2002 | The Bushkeeper | 8 | 2-Nov | David Crosse | Nicky Henderson |
| 2003 | Royal Predica | 9 | 10–13 | Saul McHugh | Martin Pipe |
| 2004 | Maximise | 10 | 6-Oct | Darren Edwards | Martin Pipe |
| 2005 | Juveigneur | 8 | 7-Nov | Richard Burton | Nicky Henderson |
| 2006 | You’re Special | 9 | 10–12 | Richard Harding | Ferdy Murphy |
| 2007 | Cloudy Lane | 7 | 10–11 | Richard Burton | Donald McCain, Jr. |
| 2008 | High Chimes | 9 | 10-Oct | James Tudor | Evan Williams |
| 2009 | Character Building | 9 | 11–12 | Jamie Codd | John Quinn |
| 2010 | Ballabriggs | 9 | 11–12 | Richard Harding | Donald McCain, Jr. |
| 2011 | Junior | 8 | 6-Nov | Jamie Codd | David Pipe |
| 2012 | Sunnyhillboy | 9 | 11-Nov | Alan Berry | Jonjo O’Neill |
| 2013 | Same Difference | 7 | 7-Nov | Ryan Hatch | Nigel Twiston-Davies |
| 2014 | Spring Heeled | 7 | 6-Nov | Robbie McNamara | Jim Culloty |
| 2015 | The Package | 12 | 4-Nov | Jamie Codd | David Pipe |
| 2016 | Cause of Causes | 8 | 9-Nov | Jamie Codd | Gordon Elliott |
| 2017 | Domesday Book | 7 | 4-Nov | Gina Andrews | Stuart Edmunds |
| 2018 | Missed Approach | 8 | 5-Nov | Noel McParlan | Warren Greatrex |
| 2019 | Any Second Now | 7 | 11-Nov | Derek O’Connor | Ted Walsh |
| 2020 | Milan Native | 7 | 8-Nov | Rob James | Gordon Elliott |
| 2021 | Mount Ida | 7 | 9-Nov | Jack Kennedy | Denise Foster |
| 2022 | Chambard | 10 | 12-Oct | Lucy Turner | Venetia Williams |
What is the total Distance to be covered in Challenge Cup?
3m 2f (5,230 metres)
What is the Surface of Challenge Cup?
Turf
What is the Minimum Age Requirement for Challenge Cup 2023?
Five-years-old and up.
What Channel is Challenge Cup 2023 on?
Challenge Cup 2023 will be broadcasted on iTV1 and Racing TV. Besides this you can approach various online streaming media services to watch the race live.
When is Challenge Cup 2023?
Challenge Cup 2023 is scheduled to be happen on the day 3 of Cheltenham Festival 2023 which is 16th March, 2023.
What Time will Challenge Cup 2023 Begin?
Challenge Cup 2023 will begin at 17:30 UK time.
Where will be Challenge Cup 2023?
Challenge Cup is to be happen on the Old Course at Cheltenham.
What is the Purse for Challenge Cup 2023?
The purse for Challenge Cup 2023 is expected to somewhat near £350,000. In 2021, the winner, took home £32,498 from the total prize pool of £52,500.
Who are the Successful Jockey in Challenge Cup History?
Jamie Codd – Character Building (2009), Junior (2011), The Package (2015), Cause of Causes (2016)
Who are the leading trainer in Challenge Cup History?
Fred Rimell – Mighty Fine (1951), Gay Monarch II (1955), Nicolaus Silver (1961), Double Negative (1977)