Cheltenham · 2005-03-15 · Grade 1
Irish Independent Arkle Challenge Trophy Chase Class A Grade 1
2m · Good · 19 runners
Arkle Challenge Trophy2005 edition· Wikipedia winner: Contraband
| Pos ↑ | # | Dr | Horse | SP | Trainer | Jockey | OR | Wt | Age | Gear |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | — | Red Ransom / Shortfall | 7/1 | M C Pipe(23.4%) | Timmy Murphy | 147 | 11-7 | 7 | — |
| 2 | 1 | — | Magical Wonder / Seamill | 20/1 | Kevin Bishop(8.9%) | Paddy Brennan | 142 | 11-7 | 7 | — |
| 3 | 6 | — | Norwich / Shuil Na Lee | 10/1 | Noel Chance(13.2%) | Tom Doyle | 144 | 11-7 | 8 | — |
| 4 | 14 | — | Be My Native / Magneeto | 17/2 | Noel Meade(13.4%) | Paul Carberry | — | 11-7 | 7 | — |
| 5 | 18 | — | Saint Preuil / Gleep Will | 12/1 | Paul Nicholls(22.8%) | R Walsh | 148 | 11-2 | 5 | — |
| 6 | 19 | — | Over The River / Clonloo Lady | 14/1 | P.A. Fahy(6.6%) | D J Casey | — | 11-0 | 7 | — |
| 7 | 13 | — | Presenting / Una Juna | 11/4F | M F Morris(10.7%) | Conor O'Dwyer | — | 11-7 | 6 | — |
| 8 | 15 | — | Barathea / Darrery | 16/1 | Philip Hobbs(17.3%) | Richard Johnson | — | 11-2 | 5 | — |
| 9 | 5 | — | Be My Native / Silent Run | 12/1 | E. J. O'Grady(11.9%) | Davy Russell | — | 11-7 | 9 | — |
| 10 | 12 | — | Jackson's Drift / Leinster Lady | 12/1 | Mrs John Harrington(10.7%) | Barry Geraghty | — | 11-7 | 8 | — |
| 11 | 7 | — | Be My Native / Fox Glen | 25/1 | Noel Meade(13.4%) | Mick Fitzgerald | — | 11-7 | 8 | b |
| 12 | 17 | — | Colon / Morgenrote | 100/1 | Milton Harris(9.7%) | Seamus Durack | — | 11-2 | 5 | — |
| 13 | 11 | — | Beau Sher / Ballymacarett | 50/1 | Sue Smith(11.9%) | Dominic Elsworth | 141 | 11-7 | 10 | — |
| 14 | 16 | — | Useful / Julie Des Mottes | 100/1 | Venetia Williams(15.8%) | Alan O'Keeffe | — | 11-2 | 5 | — |
| 15 | 10 | — | Prince Of Birds / Atan's Gem | 66/1 | Hughie Morrison(12.5%) | Tom Scudamore | — | 11-7 | 6 | — |
| 16 | 8 | — | Kris / Quaver I | 66/1 | Paul A Roche(6.4%) | G T Hutchinson | — | 11-7 | 7 | — |
| 17 | 9 | — | Supreme Leader / Bettys The Boss | 50/1 | Ferdy Murphy(11.7%) | Brian Harding | 130 | 11-7 | 8 | p |
| PU | 4 | — | Alwuhush / Limoges | 20/1 | Venetia Williams(15.8%) | Sam Thomas | — | 11-7 | 7 | — |
| UR | 3 | — | Our Account / Une De Lann | 20/1 | Alan King(14.8%) | Robert Thornton | 137 | 11-7 | 7 | — |