National Hunt Moderate Chase

Cheltenham was never going to settle for mediocrity, so it is little surprise that the National Hunt Moderate Chase over 2 miles was run on one occasion as part of the War time 1941 Festival when won by Uplifter. The race was only introduced a few days before the Festival because the National Hunt Juvenile Chase failed to fill, but the Moderate Chase for horses which had not won a race valued at more than £100 since 1938 managed to get subscribers.
Early history:- The National Hunt Moderate Chase £300 over 2 miles took place on Thursday 20th March 1941 when won by The Uplifter (evens fav) trained by Ivor Anthony and ridden by Matthews, beating Grosvenor Bridge (10/1) ridden by Isaac and Lutin III (13/2) ridden by Ensten by a neck and a length.
National Hunt Moderate Chase Handicap 2 miles
Pos. Horse Jockey Trainer Owner
1941 THE UPLIFTER R Matthews Ivor Anthony Mr Ambrose Clark Evens fav