National Hunt Steeple Chase Odds
The National Hunt Chase is the last race on day one of the Cheltenham Festival, which in 2024 takes place on Tuesday 12th March at 17:30. Read More
You can check out the latest National Hunt Chase odds here, as well as one of our big race Cheltenham tips on the day of the race, while we also provide information on how to place a bet on the long-distance contest...
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About the National Hunt Chase
The National Hunt Chase is the final race on Cheltenham Festival Day 1, which takes place on a Tuesday in March. The race is a Grade 2 novices’ chase over three miles and six furlongs (from 2020) and is exclusively for amateur riders. The race was traditionally held over four miles, though the distance was changed due to animal welfare concerns after the 2019 renewal, which was won by Le Breuil. The race regularly produces a smart staying chaser, with the dual Grand National-winner Tiger Roll winning the race in 2017.
The National Hunt Chase was first run back in 1860 and holds the distinction of being run more times than any other race at the Cheltenham Festival. The race has been named in honour of several legendary figures of the sport in recent years, including Sir Peter O’Sullevan in 2008, John Oaksey in 2013, Terry Biddlecombe in 2014 and Toby Balding in 2015. The race was upgraded to listed status in 2014, and was again boosted to Grade 2 status in 2017. Following the 2019 renewal, the BHA announced a series of changes to the conditions of the race, which included shortening the distance by two furlongs to three miles and six furlongs.
Gaillard Du Mesnil was a gutsy winner of the 2023 National Hunt Chase, as the hot favourite reeled in Chemical Energy in a superb finish to the Tuesday finale.
National Hunt Chase Key Trends
- Five of the last 10 winners have been aged seven
- Only one favourite has won in the last 10 renewals
- Seven of the last 10 winners have been trained in Ireland
- Only four of the last 10 winners had won their previous race before claiming National Hunt Chase success
National Hunt Chase Tips
We display National Hunt Chase tips from our very own longshot specialist, Raceolly, plus the best and most respected tipsters from the Racing Post and national newspapers. These 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.
A Grade 1 winner in novice company this season, Gaillard Du Mesnil can duly outclass his rivals in this event and hand favourite backers a winner in the final race on day one of the meeting.
Gaillard Du Mesnil
The Best Betting Sites To Bet On The National Hunt Chase
We take a look at some of the best horse racing betting sites to place a bet on the National Hunt Chase 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 when betting on the National Hunt Chase
- bet365 usually offer Best Odds Guaranteed once the final declarations are in for the Cheltenham Festival races
- bet365 can often restrict winning punters, so you may struggle to get a decent bet on the National Hunt Chase
William Hill have have a new sign-up offer of Bet £10 Get £30 In Free Bets, which can be used on the National Hunt Chase.
- William Hill are offering price boosts throughout the Cheltenham Festival
- William Hill are usually Best Odds Guaranteed 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 when placing a bet on the National Hunt Chase.
- Boylesports are offering competitive prices on the National Hunt Chase at the Cheltenham Festival
- Boylesports can restrict winning punters
How To Bet On the National Hunt Chase
Here at HorseRacing.net we give you all the information on how to place at bet on the National Hunt Chase
Previous Winners Of The National Hunt Chase
| Year | Winner | Winning Jockey | Winning Trainer | Starting Price | AGE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Gaillard Du Mesnil | Patrick Mullins | Willie Mullins | 10/11 Fav | 7 |
| 2022 | Stattler | Patrick Mullins | Willie Mullins | 2/1 | 7 |
| 2021 | Galvin | Jack Kennedy | Ian Ferguson | 7/2 | 7 |
| 2020 | Ravenhill | Jamie Codd | Gordon Elliott | 12/1 | 10 |
| 2019 | Le Breuil | Jamie Codd | Ben Pauling | 14/1 | 7 |
| 2018 | Rathvinden | Patrick Mullins | Willie Mullins | 9/2 | 10 |
| 2017 | Tiger Roll | Lisa O'Neill | Gordon Elliott | 16/1 | 7 |
| 2016 | Minella Rocco | Derek O'Connor | Jonjo O'Neill | 8/1 | 6 |
| 2015 | Cause Of Causes | Jamie Codd | Gordon Elliott | 8/1 | 7 |
| 2014 | Midnight Prayer | Joshua Newman | Alan King | 8/1 | 9 |
| 2013 | Back In Focus | Patrick Mullins | Willie Mullins | 9/4 Fav | 8 |
Frequently Asked Questions About The National Hunt Chase
When is the National Hunt Chase?
The race takes place at 17:30 on Tuesday 14th March 2023.
Where can I watch the National Hunt Chase?
Watch the race live on Racing TV whooffer options to stream the race via their streaming services.
Alternatively most bookmakers offer a free live horse racing stream allowing you to watch the race after you've placed a bet or hold a funded account.
Are there any trials for the National Hunt Chase?
Contenders for the National Hunt Chase can come from many different places, though there are several listed and graded novice contests worth keeping an eye on throughout the season, including the John Francombe Novices’ Chase at Newbury, the Patrick Coyne Memorial Novices’ Chase at Haydock, the Hampton Novices’ Chase at Warwick and the Flogas Novice Chase at Leopardstown.
Who is the most successful jockey in the National Hunt Chase?
Jamie Codd and Patrick Mullins are the most successful jockeys having won the event three times with Codd bagging wins on board Cause Of Causes (2015), Le Breuil (2019), and Ravenhill (2020), while Mullins partnered Back In Focus (2013), Rathvinden (2018) and Stattler (2022) to glory.
Who is the most successful trainer in the National Hunt Chase?
The most successful trainer in the history of the National Hunt Chase in Jonjo O’Neill, who has won the race six times. Jonjo O’Neill’s wins in the race came courtesy of Front Line (1995), Rith Dubh (2002), Sudden Shock (2003), Native Emperor (2004), Butler’s Cabin (2007) and Minella Rocco (2016).
Who is the most iconic winner of National Hunt Chase?
The National Hunt Chase has proven to be a good breeding ground for staying chasers, and several winners of the race have gone on to make their mark in the Grand National - though none more so than the 2017 winner, Tiger Roll. The 2014 Triumph Hurdle winner had proven a talented but quirky individual up to this point, losing his enthusiasm for the game to the point that he was even tried on the Flat at Dundalk by his trainer in March 2016 (rather than head to the Cheltenham Festival!), but he has really come into his own since switching to fences, and his 2017 National Hunt Chase felt like his coming of age moment. It hardly needs documenting what Tiger Roll has achieved since, winning back-to-back renewals of the Cross Country Chase at the Festival in 2018 and 2019 and becoming the first horse since Red Rum to successfully defend his Grand National crown at Aintree in April 2019.