The National Hunt Chase is the final race on day one of the Cheltenham Festival, and takes place at 5.20pm on Tuesday 16 March. Check out the latest betting for the National Hunt Novices’ Handicap Chase Odds here…
2026 National Hunt Novices’ Handicap Chase Odds
17:20 Cheltenham
Good To SoftNational Hunt Challenge Cup Novices’ Handicap Chase (GBB Race)
- First Prize: £51440
- 3m 5f 201y
- Class 2
- 17 runners
- Win time: 7m 47s
12/1 (Won)
- Win: £13.90
- Place: £3.40
22/1
- Place: £4.50
11/1
- Place: £3.00
28/1
- Place: £5.80
13/2
10/1
20/1
33/1
40/1
33/1
33/1
7/2
33/1
14/1
3/1F
13/2
25/1
+o+e Betting Returns
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £323.70 |
| Straight Forecast | £258.44 |
| Tricast | £3032.14 |
| Trifecta | £3871.90 |
Selections
TOPSPEED:
Newton TornadoSPOTLIGHT:
BackmersackmeDaily Mirror:
Iceberg TheoryNEWMARKET:
One Big BangLAMBOURN:
Walking On AirRP RATINGS:
Holloway QueenWEST COUNTRY:
Guard The MoonTHE NORTH:
Grand GesteTelegraph:
BackmersackmeDaily Mail:
BackmersackmeThe Star:
Iceberg TheoryThe Guardian:
One Big BangD Express:
Walking On AirNational Hunt Novices’ Handicap Chase Betting News
Now run as a handicap, the National Hunt Chase odds are likely to be wide open, as a competitive field will do battle over the marathon trip. With stamina the key, there will be some proven stayers taking their chance, and in the current betting the likes of Backmersackme, Newton Tornado and Wade Out all featuring prominent in the latest National Hunt Chase betting. Plenty will line up with a notable chance in the race, and the betting markets will be fascinating all the way to the off.
Betting on the National Hunt Chase
A race now open to professional jockeys, the National Hunt Chase is a cracking betting heat, as with it being a handicap event then it’s a race that sees improvers gain weight of those that have already delivered a decent level on the track.
Decent field sizes are expected, so it can appeal to each-way punters, and the National Hunt Chase betting will certainly change in the days and hours leading up to the race.