The Ryanair Chase is a middle-distance race at the Cheltenham Festival, typically contested by horses that don’t have the speed for the Champion Chase or the stamina for the Gold Cup. Last season’s winner was Protektorat, who is facing a tough challenge to retain the crown this year due to a deep field of competitors.

The Ryanair Chase is scheduled for Thursday, March 13th at 15:20. The race can be watched live on paddypower.com, the Paddy Power app, or ITV1. There are 34 horses entered for the race, with Fact To File currently the favorite to win after an impressive victory in the John Durkan.

Other top contenders for the Ryanair Chase include Banbridge, who won the King George VI Chase at Kempton on Boxing Day. Betting odds for the race can be found on Paddy Power’s website, with prices for the leading contenders available on their widgets.