The Brown Advisory Novices’ Chase is a Grade 1 race run on day two of the Cheltenham Festival. Formerly known as the RSA Chase, this three-mile contest for novice chasers regularly produces future Cheltenham Gold Cup hopefuls.
As one of the most important novice chases of the season, it attracts some of the best young staying chasers from the UK and Ireland. Brown Advisory Novices’ Chase odds are available throughout the season via horse racing betting sites and betting apps. There are several ways to bet on the race, but these are the most common methods:
Ante-post markets for the Brown Advisory Novices’ Chase are open months before the Cheltenham Festival, giving punters the chance to take early prices. These odds, known as 'futures' in the US, often reflect expectations based on novice chase form, pedigree, and trainer reputation.
While ante-post betting can offer excellent value, remember that selections may not run. Closer to the Festival, betting sites often provide Non-Runner No Bet (NRNB) promotions, giving your bet more protection.
A win bet is the most straightforward wager – you’re backing your selected horse to finish first in the Brown Advisory Novices’ Chase. If your runner crosses the line in front, you win. Any other outcome and your bet is lost.
This is a bet on your horse to finish in one of the specified top positions – typically 1st, 2nd or 3rd. Because the Brown Advisory can feature a decent-sized field, horse racing betting sites may also offer four places, particularly in enhanced place terms.
An each-way bet combines a win and a place bet into one. If your selection wins, both parts pay out. If it places, the place portion pays at a reduced fraction of the Brown Advisory odds (commonly 1/5 or 1/4). Given how competitive the Brown Advisory can be, this type of bet provides coverage on talented outsiders.
You can usually choose between fractional, decimal and American odds formats at the best betting sites. Here's a concise explanation on how these formats differ:
Fractional odds, for example 5/1, are traditional in the UK. A £1 bet at 5/1 returns £5 profit plus your £1 stake.
This race often suits horses proven over at least 2m6f and with solid form on soft or heavy ground. Strong stayers tend to thrive up Cheltenham’s punishing finish.
Punters looking for Brown Advisory Novices’ Chase betting tips should consider horses that jump well, stay the distance, and have performed in top-level novice races.
Trainers such as Willie Mullins, Gordon Elliott and Nicky Henderson tend to target this event with their strongest novices.
At Gambling.com, we track the latest Brown Advisory Novices’ Chase odds from the best horse racing betting sites.
The Brown Advisory market can shift rapidly, especially after major trials like the Reynoldstown or the Albert Bartlett.
Our horse racing odds comparison tool updates in real-time, helping punters maximise value across win, each-way, and NRNB markets.
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