Kim Muir Challenge Cup Entries 2026 - 76 aim for amateur riders' handicap

76 horses have been given entries for the Fulke Walwyn Kim Muir Challenge Cup at Cheltenham. The contest is one of just two that remain exclusive to amateur jockeys.

The handicap chase is run over the same course and distance as the Gold Cup. Inothewayurthinkin did the double in successive years, with Jeriko Du Reponet a potential hopeful to do the same.

Nicky Henderson’s charge has caught the eye over fences at times this season. He has been dropped 3lb for his previous run too, to sit on the uppermost handicap rating for this race: 145.

JP McManus has won this race four times, and had the second and third a year ago. Aworkinprogress, Montregard, Uhavemeinstitches and Waterford Whispers are other potential runners in his colours. His five entries are all trained at different stables.

Last year’s Daily Present is also in the initial list. Paul Nolan’s charge narrowly defeated Johnnywho in a close-fought race a year ago though has chequered form since.

Former runner-up Git Maker is in the running for Jamie Snowden. He bumped into Inothewayurthinkin two years ago, while other interesting domestic chances belong to Dartmoor Pirate and Newton Tornado.

2026 Kim Muir Entries