National Hunt Chase Odds
How to Bet on the National Hunt Chase
The National Hunt Chase concludes day one of Cheltenham Festival and bettors can expect a wide range of markets for one of the key events of Champions' Day. Here are the top markets for National Hunt Chase odds.
Futures
The National Hunt Chase odds are readily available for betting in the weeks and months ahead of the race even though it is not as prevalent as other day one events.
Bettors wishing to place early wagers on the National Hunt Chase can use futures or ante-post betting markets. National Hunt Chase odds may not be available as soon as other races, but will be active during the National Hunt season.
Bettors can take advantage of futures markets, which provide longer odds than they would get in the days before the National Hunt Chase. However, placing early wagers does come with a certain level of uncertainty.
Many horse racing betting sites offer non-runner no bet (NRNB) promotions, which void your bet if your selection does not compete in the National Hunt Chase.
Win
Simply bet on the winner of the National Hunt Chase. If your chosen horse wins the race, you'll receive a payout.
If your horse fails to win, your bet will settle as a loss.
Place
Place bets are perfect options for races like the National Hunt Chase, which has a large field with over 18 horses competing in the event.
Bettors only require their selection to finish within the places to win their bet. Betting sites usually pay out on the top three places, although for events such as the National Hunt Chase this may rise to the top four or five depending on the operator.
Each-Way
Bettors can split their National Hunt Chase wagers into two using each-way bets.
One bet is placed on the outright win market and the other for your selection to place in the National Hunt Chase. If your horse wins, you'll win both bets.
On the other hand, if your horse only places, your bet will succeed but at a fraction of the price of the outright National Hunt Chase odds, usually 1/5 or 1/4.
How to read National Hunt Chase Odds
National Hunt Chase odds are available in three formats, but default settings will depend on your location. You can change your preferences by entering the account settings on your chosen betting site.
Fractional odds are most common in the UK and Ireland. National Hunt Chase odds will be displayed as a fraction.
The number on the left of the line highlights your potential profit from the amount staked, which is the number on the right.
For bettors placing a bet on the National Hunt Chase at odds of 10/1, you would stand to make a £10 profit for every £1 wagered if your bet was successful.
What is the National Hunt Chase?
The National Hunt Chase is the final race of the first day of Cheltenham Festival, known as Champions' Day. The race is open for horses five-years-old and upwards. It is a handicap event, which covers three miles, five furlongs and 201 yards.
The National Hunt Chase is one of the oldest races in Cheltenham, dating back to 1860. It places great demands on novice chasers, who have to clear 23 fences on their way around the Old Course.
The purse stands at £100,000, with the winning party taking away £60,000.
National Hunt Chase Facts
- Second oldest race at Cheltenham Festival
- Patrick Mullins is the most successful jockey with four victories (2013, 2018, 2022, 2023)
- Trainer Jonjo O'Neill holds the record for most victories with six (1995, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2007, 2018)
- Past winners include two-time Grand National winner Tiger Roll
National Hunt Chase Past Winners
| Year | Winner | Jockey | Trainer |
| 2025 | Haiti Couleurs | Ben Jones | Rebecca Curtis |
| 2024 | Corbetts Cross | Derek O'Connor | Emmet Mullins |
| 2023 | Gaillard Du Mensil | Patrick Mullins | Willie Mullins |
| 2022 | Stattler | Patrick Mullins | Willie Mullins |
| 2021 | Galvin | Jack Kennedy | Ian Ferguson |
Comparing National Hunt Chase Odds
At Gambling.com, we provide the latest, up-to-the-minute National Hunt Chase betting odds.
National Hunt Chase odds are updated in real time, giving bettors the best value on win and each-way bets for the race.
Horse racing odds regularly change, and we track and reflect each alteration via our custom odds comparison tool.
By regularly checking National Hunt Chase odds on Gambling.com and reading our expert horse racing betting tips, bettors have a better chance of backing a winner on the final event of the first day of Cheltenham Festival.
