Arkle Challenge Trophy Tips, Odds, Free Bets, Betting Offers & Preview

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 free bets for the 2025 race.
Race Details | |
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When: | Tuesday, March 11th - 2:10pm |
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 Challenge Trophy Tips
The Arkle is always a thriller, a test of speed and jumping, where horses need to be foot perfect, despite this being a novice race.
Closer to the off, our resident experts Alan Kelly and Charlie McCann will give their thoughts on the Arkle.
What Happened Last Year?
The WIllie Mullins trained Gaelic Warrior was an impressive winner of the 2024 Arkle Chase.
Arkle Chase Key Race Stats
- 11 of the last 14 winners came from the top three in the betting
- 9 of the last 12 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 |
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2024 | Gaelic Warrior |
2023 | El Fabiolo |
2022 | Edwardstone |
2021 | Shishkin |
2020 | Put The Kettle On |
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 2025 Arkle Novice Chase will take home £98,472 in prize money.
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Scott Mcglynn
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