The Plate occupies a useful middle ground: more emphasis on speed than the staying handicaps, but enough distance to expose a horse that spends its energy too early. It is also a race where an old trends sheet can lead you astray. The move to Tuesday brought a change of course, so historical comparisons need an extra check.
The important change of setting
The Plate moved from Thursday to Tuesday for the 2026 Festival, switching from the New Course to the Old Course. Keep that break visible when studying older renewals. A statistical pattern collected under the previous configuration may not describe precisely the same test.
Use the latest racecard for the final distance and any rail adjustments. The permanent guide describes the race’s identity and broad demands; the declaration-stage card supplies the exact conditions for the renewal you are assessing.
Plate Handicap Chase
Stats & trends.
Go beyond the winner. Study the price, the preparation and the next run. The detail is yours to explore.
Winners returned as favourite, joint or co-favourite
calculated from listed winner records
Above: shares calculated from the listed winners. These are historical characteristics, not a runner’s chance of winning.
Every winner. Every detail.
2015–2026 · Follow the same horses from their preparation to what happened next.
| Year | Winner | Jockey | Trainer | Age | Weight | Price | Runners | Fav. position | Rating | Season | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Runs | Wins | ||||||||||
| 2026 | Madara | Harry Skelton | Dan Skelton | 7 | 11-0 | 3/1 F | 23 | 1st | 140 | 2 | 0 |
| 2025 | Jagwar | Jonjo O'Neill Jr | O Greenall / J Guerriero | 6 | 10-10 | 3/1 F | 20 | 1st | 139 | 4 | 3 |
| 2024 | Shakem Up'Arry | Ben Jones | Ben Pauling | 10 | 11-5 | 8/1 | 21 | F | 143 | 3 | 1 |
| 2023 | Seddon | Ben Harvey | John C McConnell | 10 | 10-9 | 20/1 | 23 | PU | 143 | 4 | 2 |
| 2022 | Coole Cody | Adam Wedge | Evan Williams | 11 | 11-2 | 22/1 | 15 | 2nd | 145 | 5 | 1 |
| 2021 | The Shunter | Jordan Gainford | Emmet Mullins | 8 | 10-5 | 9/4 F | 21 | 1st | 140 | 7 | 4 |
| 2020 | Simply The Betts | Gavin Sheehan | Harry Whittington | 7 | 11-4 | 100/30 F | 23 | 1st | 149 | 4 | 3 |
| 2019 | Siruh Du Lac | Lizzie Kelly | Nick Williams | 6 | 10-8 | 9/2 2F | 22 | 2nd | 141 | 3 | 3 |
| 2018 | The Storyteller | Davy Russell | Gordon Elliott | 7 | 11-4 | 5/1 F | 22 | 1st | 147 | 4 | 1 |
| 2017 | Road To Respect | B J Cooper | Noel Meade | 6 | 10-13 | 14/1 | 24 | PU | 145 | 5 | 1 |
| 2016 | Empire of Dirt | B J Cooper | C A Murphy | 9 | 10-11 | 16/1 | 22 | F/PU | 142 | 4 | 1 |
| 2015 | Darna | David Bass | Kim Bailey | 9 | 10-11 | 33/1 | 23 | 2nd | 140 | 3 | 1 |
2026MadaraAGE 7 · 11-03/1 F
- Jockey
- Harry Skelton
- Trainer
- Dan Skelton
- Age
- 7
- Weight
- 11-0
- Price
- 3/1 F
- Runners
- 23
- Favourite position
- 1st
- Rating
- 140
- Season R / W
- 2/0
2025JagwarAGE 6 · 10-103/1 F
- Jockey
- Jonjo O'Neill Jr
- Trainer
- O Greenall / J Guerriero
- Age
- 6
- Weight
- 10-10
- Price
- 3/1 F
- Runners
- 20
- Favourite position
- 1st
- Rating
- 139
- Season R / W
- 4/3
2024Shakem Up'ArryAGE 10 · 11-58/1
- Jockey
- Ben Jones
- Trainer
- Ben Pauling
- Age
- 10
- Weight
- 11-5
- Price
- 8/1
- Runners
- 21
- Favourite position
- F
- Rating
- 143
- Season R / W
- 3/1
2023SeddonAGE 10 · 10-920/1
- Jockey
- Ben Harvey
- Trainer
- John C McConnell
- Age
- 10
- Weight
- 10-9
- Price
- 20/1
- Runners
- 23
- Favourite position
- PU
- Rating
- 143
- Season R / W
- 4/2
2022Coole CodyAGE 11 · 11-222/1
- Jockey
- Adam Wedge
- Trainer
- Evan Williams
- Age
- 11
- Weight
- 11-2
- Price
- 22/1
- Runners
- 15
- Favourite position
- 2nd
- Rating
- 145
- Season R / W
- 5/1
2021The ShunterAGE 8 · 10-59/4 F
- Jockey
- Jordan Gainford
- Trainer
- Emmet Mullins
- Age
- 8
- Weight
- 10-5
- Price
- 9/4 F
- Runners
- 21
- Favourite position
- 1st
- Rating
- 140
- Season R / W
- 7/4
2020Simply The BettsAGE 7 · 11-4100/30 F
- Jockey
- Gavin Sheehan
- Trainer
- Harry Whittington
- Age
- 7
- Weight
- 11-4
- Price
- 100/30 F
- Runners
- 23
- Favourite position
- 1st
- Rating
- 149
- Season R / W
- 4/3
2019Siruh Du LacAGE 6 · 10-89/2 2F
- Jockey
- Lizzie Kelly
- Trainer
- Nick Williams
- Age
- 6
- Weight
- 10-8
- Price
- 9/2 2F
- Runners
- 22
- Favourite position
- 2nd
- Rating
- 141
- Season R / W
- 3/3
2018The StorytellerAGE 7 · 11-45/1 F
- Jockey
- Davy Russell
- Trainer
- Gordon Elliott
- Age
- 7
- Weight
- 11-4
- Price
- 5/1 F
- Runners
- 22
- Favourite position
- 1st
- Rating
- 147
- Season R / W
- 4/1
2017Road To RespectAGE 6 · 10-1314/1
- Jockey
- B J Cooper
- Trainer
- Noel Meade
- Age
- 6
- Weight
- 10-13
- Price
- 14/1
- Runners
- 24
- Favourite position
- PU
- Rating
- 145
- Season R / W
- 5/1
2016Empire of DirtAGE 9 · 10-1116/1
- Jockey
- B J Cooper
- Trainer
- C A Murphy
- Age
- 9
- Weight
- 10-11
- Price
- 16/1
- Runners
- 22
- Favourite position
- F/PU
- Rating
- 142
- Season R / W
- 4/1
2015DarnaAGE 9 · 10-1133/1
- Jockey
- David Bass
- Trainer
- Kim Bailey
- Age
- 9
- Weight
- 10-11
- Price
- 33/1
- Runners
- 23
- Favourite position
- 2nd
- Rating
- 140
- Season R / W
- 3/1
| Year | Winner | Cheltenham | Distance Form (19-21f) | Hurdle | Chase | Previous race | Days since run | Previous result | Grade Wins | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Runs | Wins | Runs | Wins | Runs | Wins | Runs | Wins | Grade 1 wins | Grade 2 wins | Grade 3 wins | |||||
| 2026 | Madara | 6 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 15 | 4 | Handicap Chase (Kempton) | 36 | 2 / 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | Jagwar | 1 | 1 | 8 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 3 | Timeform Handicap Chase (Cheltenham) | 47 | 1 / 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | Shakem Up'Arry | 5 | 1 | 9 | 2 | 9 | 1 | 12 | 3 | New Years Day Handicap (Cheltenham) | 73 | 1 / 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2023 | Seddon | 4 | 1 | 16 | 5 | 13 | 3 | 12 | 3 | Handicap Chase (Leopardstown) | 77 | 1 / 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | Coole Cody | 12 | 3 | 21 | 6 | 19 | 4 | 14 | 3 | Trophy Handicap Chase (Cheltenham) | 47 | 7 / 10 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2021 | The Shunter | 1 | 1 | 8 | 2 | 12 | 3 | 5 | 1 | Morebattle Hurdle (Kelso) | 12 | 1 / 14 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2020 | Simply The Betts | 2 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 3 | Timeform Handicap Chase (Cheltenham) | 47 | 1 / 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | Siruh Du Lac | 2 | 1 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 5 | Trophy Handicap Chase (Cheltenham) | 47 | 1 / 11 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2018 | The Storyteller | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | Flogas Novice Chase (Leopardstown) | 39 | 7 / 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | Road To Respect | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 5 | 1 | Ten Up Novice Chase (Navan) | 25 | 2 / 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | Empire of Dirt | 0 | 0 | 7 | 2 | 8 | 2 | 11 | 2 | Handicap Chase (Leopardstown) | 60 | 1 / 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | Darna | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 9 | 4 | Handicap Chase (Cheltenham) | 70 | 7 / 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2026MadaraBEFORE THE RACE
- Cheltenham R / W
- 6/1
- Distance Form (19-21f) R / W
- 5/1
- Hurdle R / W
- 4/1
- Chase R / W
- 15/4
- Previous race
- Handicap Chase (Kempton)
- Days since run
- 36
- Previous result
- 2 / 7
- Grade Wins 1 / 2 / 3
- 0/0/0
2025JagwarBEFORE THE RACE
- Cheltenham R / W
- 1/1
- Distance Form (19-21f) R / W
- 8/4
- Hurdle R / W
- 6/1
- Chase R / W
- 4/3
- Previous race
- Timeform Handicap Chase (Cheltenham)
- Days since run
- 47
- Previous result
- 1 / 7
- Grade Wins 1 / 2 / 3
- 0/0/0
2024Shakem Up'ArryBEFORE THE RACE
- Cheltenham R / W
- 5/1
- Distance Form (19-21f) R / W
- 9/2
- Hurdle R / W
- 9/1
- Chase R / W
- 12/3
- Previous race
- New Years Day Handicap (Cheltenham)
- Days since run
- 73
- Previous result
- 1 / 6
- Grade Wins 1 / 2 / 3
- 0/0/1
2023SeddonBEFORE THE RACE
- Cheltenham R / W
- 4/1
- Distance Form (19-21f) R / W
- 16/5
- Hurdle R / W
- 13/3
- Chase R / W
- 12/3
- Previous race
- Handicap Chase (Leopardstown)
- Days since run
- 77
- Previous result
- 1 / 16
- Grade Wins 1 / 2 / 3
- 0/0/0
2022Coole CodyBEFORE THE RACE
- Cheltenham R / W
- 12/3
- Distance Form (19-21f) R / W
- 21/6
- Hurdle R / W
- 19/4
- Chase R / W
- 14/3
- Previous race
- Trophy Handicap Chase (Cheltenham)
- Days since run
- 47
- Previous result
- 7 / 10
- Grade Wins 1 / 2 / 3
- 0/0/2
2021The ShunterBEFORE THE RACE
- Cheltenham R / W
- 1/1
- Distance Form (19-21f) R / W
- 8/2
- Hurdle R / W
- 12/3
- Chase R / W
- 5/1
- Previous race
- Morebattle Hurdle (Kelso)
- Days since run
- 12
- Previous result
- 1 / 14
- Grade Wins 1 / 2 / 3
- 0/0/1
2020Simply The BettsBEFORE THE RACE
- Cheltenham R / W
- 2/1
- Distance Form (19-21f) R / W
- 4/2
- Hurdle R / W
- 8/2
- Chase R / W
- 4/3
- Previous race
- Timeform Handicap Chase (Cheltenham)
- Days since run
- 47
- Previous result
- 1 / 12
- Grade Wins 1 / 2 / 3
- 0/0/0
2019Siruh Du LacBEFORE THE RACE
- Cheltenham R / W
- 2/1
- Distance Form (19-21f) R / W
- 6/5
- Hurdle R / W
- 3/0
- Chase R / W
- 7/5
- Previous race
- Trophy Handicap Chase (Cheltenham)
- Days since run
- 47
- Previous result
- 1 / 11
- Grade Wins 1 / 2 / 3
- 0/0/1
2018The StorytellerBEFORE THE RACE
- Cheltenham R / W
- 0/0
- Distance Form (19-21f) R / W
- 4/1
- Hurdle R / W
- 6/2
- Chase R / W
- 3/1
- Previous race
- Flogas Novice Chase (Leopardstown)
- Days since run
- 39
- Previous result
- 7 / 11
- Grade Wins 1 / 2 / 3
- 0/0/0
2017Road To RespectBEFORE THE RACE
- Cheltenham R / W
- 0/0
- Distance Form (19-21f) R / W
- 5/0
- Hurdle R / W
- 7/1
- Chase R / W
- 5/1
- Previous race
- Ten Up Novice Chase (Navan)
- Days since run
- 25
- Previous result
- 2 / 8
- Grade Wins 1 / 2 / 3
- 0/0/0
2016Empire of DirtBEFORE THE RACE
- Cheltenham R / W
- 0/0
- Distance Form (19-21f) R / W
- 7/2
- Hurdle R / W
- 8/2
- Chase R / W
- 11/2
- Previous race
- Handicap Chase (Leopardstown)
- Days since run
- 60
- Previous result
- 1 / 11
- Grade Wins 1 / 2 / 3
- 0/0/0
2015DarnaBEFORE THE RACE
- Cheltenham R / W
- 3/0
- Distance Form (19-21f) R / W
- 3/1
- Hurdle R / W
- 3/2
- Chase R / W
- 9/4
- Previous race
- Handicap Chase (Cheltenham)
- Days since run
- 70
- Previous result
- 7 / 13
- Grade Wins 1 / 2 / 3
- 0/0/0
| Year | Winner | Next run | Date | Result | Rest-of-season runs | Rest-of-season results | Next Cheltenham Festival run | Festival result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Madara | Topham Chase (Aintree) | Apr-26 | 3 / 27 | 1 | 0 wins, 1 placed | - | - |
| 2025 | Jagwar | December Gold Cup Handicap (Cheltenham) | Dec-25 | 3 / 10 | 0 | - | Festival Trophy | 2 / 22 |
| 2024 | Shakem Up'Arry | Topham Chase (Aintree) | Apr-24 | 17 / 24 | 1 | 0 wins, 0 placed | Festival Plate | 14/ 20 |
| 2023 | Seddon | Handicap Hurdle (Punchestown) | Apr-23 | 1 / 18 | 1 | 1 win, 0 placed | - | - |
| 2022 | Coole Cody | Silver Trophy Chase (Cheltenham) | Apr-22 | 3 / 7 | 1 | 0 wins, 0 placed | Festival Plate | 8 / 23 |
| 2021 | The Shunter | Manifesto Novices Chase (Aintree) | Apr-21 | 2 / 7 | 2 | 0 wins, 2 placed | Coral Cup | PU / 23 |
| 2020 | Simply The Betts | Gold Cup Chase (Cheltenham) | Nov-20 | 6 / 16 | 0 | - | - | - |
| 2019 | Siruh Du Lac | Gold Cup Chase (Cheltenham) | Nov-19 | PU / 13 | 0 | - | Festival Plate | F / 23 |
| 2018 | The Storyteller | Gold Cup Novice Chase (Fairyhouse) | Apr-18 | 5 / 9 | 2 | 1 win, 0 placed | Ryanair Chase | PU / 12 |
| 2017 | Road To Respect | Gold Cup Novice Chase (Fairyhouse) | Apr-17 | 1 / 6 | 1 | 1 win, 0 placed | Gold Cup | 4 / 15 |
| 2016 | Empire of Dirt | Handicap Chase (Navan) | Nov-16 | 1 / 25 | 0 | - | Ryanair Chase | 4 / 8 |
| 2015 | Darna | Topham Chase (Aintree) | Apr-15 | BD / 30 | 1 | 0 wins, 0 placed | Festival Plate | F / 22 |
2026MadaraTHE NEXT CHAPTER
- Next run
- Topham Chase (Aintree)
- Date
- Apr-26
- Result
- 3 / 27
- Season runs after
- 1
- Season results after
- 0 wins, 1 placed
- Next Festival run
- -
- Festival result
- -
2025JagwarTHE NEXT CHAPTER
- Next run
- December Gold Cup Handicap (Cheltenham)
- Date
- Dec-25
- Result
- 3 / 10
- Season runs after
- 0
- Season results after
- -
- Next Festival run
- Festival Trophy
- Festival result
- 2 / 22
2024Shakem Up'ArryTHE NEXT CHAPTER
- Next run
- Topham Chase (Aintree)
- Date
- Apr-24
- Result
- 17 / 24
- Season runs after
- 1
- Season results after
- 0 wins, 0 placed
- Next Festival run
- Festival Plate
- Festival result
- 14/ 20
2023SeddonTHE NEXT CHAPTER
- Next run
- Handicap Hurdle (Punchestown)
- Date
- Apr-23
- Result
- 1 / 18
- Season runs after
- 1
- Season results after
- 1 win, 0 placed
- Next Festival run
- -
- Festival result
- -
2022Coole CodyTHE NEXT CHAPTER
- Next run
- Silver Trophy Chase (Cheltenham)
- Date
- Apr-22
- Result
- 3 / 7
- Season runs after
- 1
- Season results after
- 0 wins, 0 placed
- Next Festival run
- Festival Plate
- Festival result
- 8 / 23
2021The ShunterTHE NEXT CHAPTER
- Next run
- Manifesto Novices Chase (Aintree)
- Date
- Apr-21
- Result
- 2 / 7
- Season runs after
- 2
- Season results after
- 0 wins, 2 placed
- Next Festival run
- Coral Cup
- Festival result
- PU / 23
2020Simply The BettsTHE NEXT CHAPTER
- Next run
- Gold Cup Chase (Cheltenham)
- Date
- Nov-20
- Result
- 6 / 16
- Season runs after
- 0
- Season results after
- -
- Next Festival run
- -
- Festival result
- -
2019Siruh Du LacTHE NEXT CHAPTER
- Next run
- Gold Cup Chase (Cheltenham)
- Date
- Nov-19
- Result
- PU / 13
- Season runs after
- 0
- Season results after
- -
- Next Festival run
- Festival Plate
- Festival result
- F / 23
2018The StorytellerTHE NEXT CHAPTER
- Next run
- Gold Cup Novice Chase (Fairyhouse)
- Date
- Apr-18
- Result
- 5 / 9
- Season runs after
- 2
- Season results after
- 1 win, 0 placed
- Next Festival run
- Ryanair Chase
- Festival result
- PU / 12
2017Road To RespectTHE NEXT CHAPTER
- Next run
- Gold Cup Novice Chase (Fairyhouse)
- Date
- Apr-17
- Result
- 1 / 6
- Season runs after
- 1
- Season results after
- 1 win, 0 placed
- Next Festival run
- Gold Cup
- Festival result
- 4 / 15
2016Empire of DirtTHE NEXT CHAPTER
- Next run
- Handicap Chase (Navan)
- Date
- Nov-16
- Result
- 1 / 25
- Season runs after
- 0
- Season results after
- -
- Next Festival run
- Ryanair Chase
- Festival result
- 4 / 8
2015DarnaTHE NEXT CHAPTER
- Next run
- Topham Chase (Aintree)
- Date
- Apr-15
- Result
- BD / 30
- Season runs after
- 1
- Season results after
- 0 wins, 0 placed
- Next Festival run
- Festival Plate
- Festival result
- F / 22
The winner profile.
Calculated from the detailed winner records above. Missing values are excluded from each calculation, so denominators can differ.
| Category | Profile angle | Winners | Share of winners | Study list |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MarketTABLE CALCULATION | Started favourite / joint or co-favourite | 5/12 | ||
| MarketTABLE CALCULATION | Top three in the betting | 6/12 | ||
| Recent formTABLE CALCULATION | Won previous start | 7/12 | ||
| CourseTABLE CALCULATION | Had already won at Cheltenham | 8/12 | ||
| CourseTABLE CALCULATION | Had already run at Cheltenham | 9/12 | ||
| DistanceTABLE CALCULATION | Had won over the listed distance band | 11/12 | ||
| DistanceTABLE CALCULATION | Had run over the listed distance band | 12/12 | ||
| SeasonTABLE CALCULATION | Had at least one win that season | 11/12 | ||
| SeasonTABLE CALCULATION | Had at least three runs that season | 11/12 | ||
| Recent formTABLE CALCULATION | Ran within the previous 60 days | 9/12 | ||
| RatingTABLE CALCULATION | Rated 150 or higher | 0/12 | ||
| AgeTABLE CALCULATION | Aged 6 | 3/12 | ||
| AgeTABLE CALCULATION | Aged 7 | 3/12 | ||
| AgeTABLE CALCULATION | Aged 8 | 1/12 | ||
| AgeTABLE CALCULATION | Aged 9 | 2/12 | ||
| AgeTABLE CALCULATION | Aged 10 | 2/12 | ||
| AgeTABLE CALCULATION | Aged 11 | 1/12 |
Follow-up summary
Reported follow-up figures remain distinct from the detailed winner tables.
Won on next start
Placed on next start
Raced again that season
Won again that season
Placed again that season
Next-start destinations
| Destination | Went | Won | Placed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Topham Chase (Aintree) | 3/12 | 0/3 | 1 |
| Gold Cup Chase (Cheltenham) | 2/12 | 0/2 | 0 |
Festival returns
| Destination | Went | Won | Placed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Festival Plate | 4/12 | 0/4 | 0 |
| Ryanair Chase | 2/12 | 0/2 | 0 |
Sample notes and interpretation
- R / W = runs / wins before the Festival race. A dash is a missing or unreported value, not zero. Price suffixes: F = favourite, JF = joint favourite, CF = co-favourite, 2F / 3F = second / third favourite.
- The favourite-position column records the listed result of the favourite(s). Price suffixes identify the winner’s position in the market. These fields are retained independently.
- All listed rows are retained, including blank years. Winner counts exclude rows with no named winner. Later missing results do not imply a loss.
- Summary ratios are retained as reported and may not reconcile with every detailed table cell. They are displayed separately from calculations made from the winner records. A high winner share is not a selection strike rate or evidence of profit.
- “Won” and “placed” are retained as separate reported outcomes. No combined place rate or profit is inferred.
A workable mark still needs the right race
Start with the horse’s current chase form and rating. Then ask whether its best work comes at this sort of distance. A strong traveller dropping back from further can be interesting, but only if it can hold a position when the tempo increases.
A horse stepping up from two miles needs a different examination. Does it settle well enough to conserve energy? Has it been finishing strongly, or simply meeting weaker rivals? Look for evidence that the new trip solves a problem rather than creating another one.
Traffic, rhythm and the last few fences
In a competitive handicap, a runner may not get its preferred line or an uncontested lead. Watch previous races for its response to being crowded and for whether its jumping deteriorates when another horse challenges. A fluent round is worth more than a flattering finishing position achieved in a trouble-free small field.
When comparing prices, remember how much uncertainty you are accepting. A horse with an appealing mark but doubts about ground, trip and jumping asks three things to go right. A slightly less exciting profile may come with a much more dependable level of performance.
Previous renewals
The 2027 runners
Declarations will settle the field.
The 2027 runners are not yet declared. A past winner or a horse quoted in an ante-post market is not a confirmed runner. Check entries, connections’ published plans and the final declarations before treating a horse as part of this field.
No live prices or confirmed 2027 runner list are presented in this guide. Reviewed 11 November 2026.
Your questions, answered
Is the Plate still a Thursday race?
No. It moved to Tuesday for 2026 and appears on Tuesday in the published 2027 schedule.
Can I combine all Plate renewals in a trends table?
You can retain the history, but label the course change and examine whether a pattern survives when the eras are separated.
Sources & editorial notes
Reviewed 11 November 2026. Interpretation is Puntrr’s; factual results and conditions are linked below.