Cheltenham Chase

The Cheltenham Chase, contested over 2 miles and 100 yards, was staged for just one year in the first Festival in 1911.
Early history:- The only running of the Cheltenham Steeplechase was held on Thursday 9th March 1911, worth 400 sovereigns, and saw Viz (evens fav) owned by Mr G D'Arcy Edwardes, trained by P Hartigan and ridden by H B Bletsoe, defeat Clockwork II (5/1) and Schomville (100/8) by 15 lengths and a distance.
Cheltenham Chase Handicap 2 miles 100 yards
Pos. Horse Jockey Trainer Owner
1911 VIZ H B Bletsoe P Hartigan Mr G D'Arcy Edwardes Evens fav