Arkle Challenge Trophy Chase Odds
The Arkle Challenge Trophy is the second race on day one of the Cheltenham Festival and takes place on Tuesday 12th March, 2024. Read More
Here you can check out all the latest odds, runners and Cheltenham tips for the Grade 1 2m novice chase, as well as learning everything about the history of the Arkle and how you can place a bet on the race with some of the best horse racing betting sites.
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About the Arkle Challenge Trophy
The Arkle Trophy is a Grade 1 novice chase, which is run over just shy of two miles (one mile, seven furlongs, and 199 yards) and is traditionally held on the first day of the Cheltenham Festival, known as Champion Tuesday. The race is seen as ideal preparation for the following year’s Queen Mother Champion Chase, and winners of the Arkle regularly go on to complete that particular double the following year, with the 2017 winner Altior the most recent Arkle winner to achieve the feat, doing so in 2018.
The Arkle Challenge Trophy was first introduced to the Cheltenham Festival in 1969, and was named after the three-time Cheltenham Gold Cup winner Arkle, who is largely considered to be the greatest National Hunt horse of all time. Arkle winners regularly follow up at the Cheltenham Festival later in their careers, and several horses have done so this decade - Sizing Europe, Sprinter Sacre, Un De Sceaux, and Altior.
Willie Mullins claimed Arkle glory as El Fabiolo got the better of Jonbon in a thrilling renewal of the 2023 renewal, with Saint Roi finishing back in third.
Latest Betting
A stunning winner of the Supreme Novices' Hurdle last season, Marine Nationale is set for a campaign over fences this campaign and the Barry Connell-trained star is a prominent figure in the betting for the 2024 Arkle and if he takes to the chasing game then he's sure to be tough to beat. He got the better of Facile Vega in the Supreme and that pair are set for another epic clash in the day one novice chase showpiece and the Willie Mullins-trained star made a winning debut over fences at Navan, where he eased to victory over the classy Inthepocket. The Mullins camp could have some very strong contenders lining up and the likes of Mister Policeman and Il Etaits Temps could both take their chance and also towards the head of the betting.
Arkle Challenge Trophy Key Trends
- Seven of the last 10 winners have been sent off favourite - five have been odds-on favourites
- There have been five UK-trained and five Irish-trained winners of the last 10 renewals of the Arkle
- All ten of the last 10 winners won their last race before claiming Arkle success
Arkle Challenge Trophy Tips
We will have our Arkle tips from our very own longshot specialist, Raceolly, plus the best and most respected tipsters from the Racing Post and national newspapers. These Arkle tips will be displayed on the above racecard from the evening before the race. In the meantime, visit our Cheltenham Tips section to view our latest ante-post selections, while there are also some Cheltenham Free Bets available on site as well.
The Best Betting Sites To Bet On The Arkle Challenge Trophy
We take a look at some of the best horse racing betting sites to place a bet on the Arkle Challenge Trophy at the Cheltenham Festival.
Bet365 bookmakers are offering new customers a sign-up deal of Bet £10 & Get £30 In Free Bets, which can be used on the 2023 Arkle at Cheltenham . T&Cs Apply.
- bet365 usually offer Best Odds Guaranteed once the final declarations are in for the Cheltenham Festival races
- bet365 can be known to restrict winning punters
William Hill have have a new sign-up offer of Bet £10 Get £30 In Free Bets, which can be used on the Arkle Challenge Trophy at the Cheltenham Festival.
- William Hill offer competitive prices on the Arkle
- William Hill are usually BOG on the day of the race after 10am
Boylesports are offering new customers a sign-up deal of Bet £10 Get £20 + £10 Casino Bonus, which can be used in the Arkle at the Cheltenham Festival.
- Boylesports are offering competitive prices in the Arkle betting
- Boylesports are offering Best Odds Guaranteed the day before the race
- Boylesports can restrict winning punters
How To Bet On the Arkle Challenge Trophy?
Here at HorseRacing.net we give you all the information on how to place at bet on the Arkle Challenge Trophy
Previous Winners Of The Arkle Challenge Trophy
| Year | Winner | Winning Jockey | Winning Trainer | Starting Price | AGE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | El Fabiolo | Paul Townend | Willie Mullins | 11/10 Fav | 6 |
| 2022 | Edwardstone | Tom Cannon | Alan King | 5/2 Fav | 8 |
| 2021 | Shishkin | Nico de Boinville | Nicky Henderson | 4/9 Fav | 7 |
| 2020 | Put The Kettle On | Aidan Coleman | Henry de Bromhead | 16/1 | 6 |
| 2019 | Duc Des Genievres | Paul Townend | Willie Mullins | 5/1 | 6 |
| 2018 | Footpad | Paul Townend | Willie Mullins | 5/6 Fav | 6 |
| 2017 | Altior | Nico de Boinville | Nicky Henderson | 1/4 Fav | 7 |
| 2016 | Douvan | Ruby Walsh | Willie Mullins | 1/4 Fav | 6 |
| 2015 | Un De Sceaux | Ruby Walsh | Willie Mullins | 4/6 Fav | 7 |
| 2014 | Western Warhorse | Tom Scudamore | David Pipe | 33/1 | 6 |
| 2013 | Simonsig | Barry Geraghty | Nicky Henderson | 8/15 Fav | 7 |
Frequently Asked Questions About The Arkle Challenge Trophy
When is the Arkle Challenge Trophy?
The race takes place at 14:10 on Tuesday 14th March 2023.
Where can I watch the Arkle Challenge Trophy?
Watch the race live on ITV1 and Racing TV, which also offer options to stream the race via their streaming services.
Alternatively, most betting sites will offer a free live horse racing stream allowing you to watch the race after you've placed a bet.
Who is the most iconic winner of the Arkle Challenge Trophy?
The name of the Arkle is a deceptive one when looking at the roll of honour for the race, as the great Arkle never won the race himself. The race hasn’t suffered from that, though, and a host of star names have made their mark in the race - including Moscow Flyer. Although he was a Grade 1-winning hurdler, Moscow Flyer really came into his own over fences, and barring two falls he enjoyed an excellent novice chasing season, which culminated in winning the 2002 renewal of the Arkle. Jumping issues would continue to niggle Moscow Flyer throughout his career, but he built up a formidable record nonetheless, winning the Queen Mother Champion Chase in 2003 and 2005. Moscow Flyer would continue racing until the grand old age of 12, and signed off by finishing a creditable fifth in the 2006 Champion Chase.
Are there any trials for the Arkle Challenge Trophy?
There are plenty of trial races for the Arkle that are worth keeping an eye out for throughout the season, with the most significant of those being the Henry VIII Novices’ Chase at Sandown and the Wayward Lad Novices’ Chase at Kempton. Other races to note include the Future Stars Intermediate Chase at Sandown, the November Novices’ Chase at Cheltenham, the Noel Novices’ Chase at Ascot, the Lightning Novices’ Chase at Doncaster and the Kingmaker Novices’ Chase at Warwick. Over in Ireland, races to watch include the Buck House Novice Chase and the Craddockstown Novice Chase, which are both at Punchestown, and the Racing Post Novice Chase and the Irish Arkle, which are both at Leopardstown.
Who is the most successful jockey in the Arkle Challenge Trophy?
The joint-most successful jockeys in the history of the Arkle Trophy are Barry Geraghty and Ruby Walsh, who both have four wins. Barry Geraghty’s Arkle wins came with Moscow Flyer (2002), Forpadydeplasterer (2009), Sprinter Sacre (2012), and Simonsig (2013), while Ruby Walsh’s four Arkle wins came with Azertyuiop (2003), Un De Sceaux (2015), Douvan (2016) and Footpad (2018).
Who is the most successful trainer in the Arkle Challenge Trophy?
The most successful trainer in the history of the Arkle Trophy is Nicky Henderson, who has won the race seven times, with Remittance Man (1991), Travado (1993), Tiutchev (2000), Sprinter Sacre (2012), Simonsig (2013), Altior (2017) and Shishkin (2021).