Arkle Chase Odds, Tips Free Bets, Betting Offers & Preview
Craig Jones
A test not only of jumping ability over the bigger obstacles but also of speed, the Arkle Challenge Trophy two-mile trip is the minimum over fences and tests jumping at speed to the limit, a real highlight of the Cheltenham Festival.
This is the race where future Queen Mother Champion Chase winners are found - will we have one in this year’s field?
Read on for Arkle Challenge Trophy odds, tips and Cheltenham free bets for the 2026 race.
| Race Details | |
|---|---|
| When: | Tuesday, March 10th - 2:00pm |
| Winner’s Prize: | £98,472 |
| Distance: | Two-miles |
| Race Type: | Grade 1 Chase |
| Age: | 5-Years+ |
| Course: | Old Course |
| Weights: | 11st 4lb, 7lb allowance for mares |
| Where to Watch? | ITV Racing, Racing TV, Bookmaker Streams |
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Arkle Chase Betting Odds
Check out the latest betting for the Arkle Chase with the best odds from UK betting sites.
Arkle Chase Tips
LULAMBA (Nap of the Day) has taken brilliantly to fences, winning all three starts and shaping like another top-class two-mile chaser for Nicky Henderson. With a profile similar to former Arkle winners Sprinter Sacre, Altior and Shishkin, he looks capable of getting the better of Kopek Des Bordes and announcing himself as a future Champion Chase contender.
Recommendation: Lulamba (Nap) - 9/5 with bet365
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What Happened in 2025?
Jango Baie trained by Nicky Henderson would land the 2025 Arkle Chase in dramatic fashion.
Arkle Chase Key Race Stats
- 12 of the last 15 winners came from the top three in the betting
- 7 of the last 10 renewals have been won by the favourite
- Outsiders taking this prize home are somewhat of a rarity
Previous Winners of the Arkle Chase
Below, we’ve listed the last five winners of the Arkle.
| Year | Winner |
|---|---|
| 2025 | Jango Baie |
| 2024 | Gaelic Warrior |
| 2023 | El Fabiolo |
| 2022 | Edwardstone |
| 2021 | Shishkin |
FAQs
Is the Arkle a novice chase?
Yes, the Arkle is a novice chase and only open to novice chasers, horses that have not won a chase race in their previous season.
What distance is the Arkle Chase?
The Arkle Chase is ran over a distance of two miles, the minimum trip for a chase contest.
What is the prize money for the Arkle?
The winner of the 2026 Arkle Novice Chase will take home £98,472 in prize money.
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