Brown Advisory Novices’ Chase Odds, Tips, Free Bets & Betting Offers
Craig Jones
Run over three miles, the Brown Advisory Novices’ Chase is a gruelling test for a novice chaser. With 20 fences, jumping accuracy is a must, and those involved at the finish are likely to have a say in major chase races moving forward.
Previously known as the RSA Chase and now called the Brown Advisory Chase, the race is essentially the Gold Cup for novice chasers. Several horses, including Denman and Lord Windermere, have won this race and the Cheltenham Gold Cup the following season.
Read on to see our Brown Advisory Novices’ Chase betting tips, odds and Cheltenham free bets.
| Race Details | |
|---|---|
| When: | Wednesday, March 12th - 2:00pm |
| Winner’s Prize: | £101,919 |
| Distance: | Three-miles & half a furlong |
| Race Type: | Grade 1 Novice Chase |
| Age: | 5-Years+ |
| Course: | Old Course |
| Weights: | 11st 2lb (5yo), 11st 4lb (6yo+), 7lb allowance for mares |
| Where to Watch? | ITV Racing, Racing TV, Bookmaker Streams |
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Brown Advisory Novices’ Chase Betting Odds
Since crossing the line well ahead on day two 12 months ago, Ballyburn has been at the top of the market for this race with betting sites, and that doesn't look like changing before the off.
There's plenty of lively outsiders in opposition, but if there is a star attraction in the field this year, then he looks to be the one.
Brown Advisory Novices’ Chase Tips
Amongst his tips for Cheltenham day 2, Alan Kelly has a selection in the Brown Advisory Novices' Chase.
Alan Kelly - Dancing City
Since winning the Grade 1 Gallagher Novices’ Hurdle at last year’s festival, the return to Prestbury Park as a chaser has been eagerly anticipated regarding the Willie Mullins-trained Ballyburn, who contests this extended 3m contest rather than the shorter trip of 2m in Tuesday’s Arkle.
With a slight doubt regarding the distance of today’s race, and following a comprehensive defeat at the hands of Sir Gino at Kempton over Christmas, I prefer to side with the guaranteed stamina of stablemate Dancing City, winner of both of his starts over fences, along with three Grade 1 victories over the smaller obstacles.
At the start of the season, and at odds of around 10/1, the eight-year-old was going to be my ante-post banker of the week to win the National Hunt Chase, until that race was turned into a handicap. Despite a field of only 7, and on good to soft ground, this is still going to prove a severe test of stamina, a quality Dancing City has in abundance.
What Happened Last Year?
The 2024 winner of this race was Fact To File, he did it in great style and cemented his place as a horse to watch moving forward.
Brown Advisory Novices’ Chase Key Stats
- The finishing positions of the last eight favourites were 1-3-1-1-3-3-1-2
- Ten of the last 11 winners of the Brown Advisory were aged seven or eight
- Willie Mullins is the top trainer in the race, winning it on five occasions, the last time in 2021 with Monkfish
- Ten of the last 12 winners of the race were rated 150 or higher
Previous Winners of the Brown Advisory Novices’ Chase
Check out the last five winners of the Brown Advisory Chase in the table below.
| Year | Winner |
|---|---|
| 2024 | Fact To File |
| 2023 | The Real Whacker |
| 2022 | L’Homme Presse |
| 2021 | Monkfish |
| 2020 | Champ |
FAQs
When is the Brown Advisory Chase?
The 2025 Brown Advisory Novices' Chase will take place on Wednesday, 12th March, at 2:00pm.
How far is the Brown Advisory Novices' Chase?
The Brown Advisory Novices' Chase, previously known as the RSA Chase is run over a distance of three-miles and half a furlong.
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