Arkle Chase Odds, Tips Free Bets, Betting Offers & Preview
Updated: January 27, 2026 at 2:14 pm GMT+0
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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.
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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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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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