Queen Mother Champion Chase Odds, Tips, Free Bets & Betting Offers
Updated: January 28, 2026 at 1:01 pm GMT+0
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The Queen Mother Champion Chase is the highlight of the second day at the Cheltenham Festival and one of the most eagerly anticipated races of the week behind the Cheltenham Gold Cup and Champion Hurdle.
Run over two miles on the Old Course, the race is contested by the quickest chasers in training and has been won by some of the great names of jump racing, including Badsworth Boy, Moscow Flyer, and Altior.
Read on to see our Queen Mother Champion Chase betting tips, odds and Cheltenham free bets.
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| Race Details | |
|---|---|
| When: | Wednesday, March 11th - 4:00 pm |
| Winner’s Prize: | £225,080 |
| Distance: | Two-miles |
| Race Type: | Grade 1 Chase |
| Age: | 5-Years+ |
| Course: | Old Course |
| Weights: | 11st 10lb, 7lb allowance for mares |
| Where to Watch? | ITV Racing, Racing TV, Bookmaker Streams |
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Champion Chase Betting Odds
A popular betting heat all year, here's a look at what betting sites have available for punters right now, with the latest odds below.
Champion Chase Tips
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What Happened in 2025?
The 2025 winner of the Champion Chase came from Ireland, as Marine Nationale landed the spoils.
Champion Chase – Key Race Stats
- 10 of the last 12 winners were aged between seven, eight, or nine
- The last 12 winners all had at least 1 Grade 1 win before winning the race
- Eight of the previous 12 winners had won before at Cheltenham
Previous Winners of the Queen Mother Champion Chase
The Champion Chase has an impressive roll-call of winners through its history and we’ve listed the last five winners of the race below.
| Year | Winner |
|---|---|
| 2025 | Marine Nationale |
| 2024 | Captain Guinness |
| 2023 | Energumene |
| 2022 | Energumene |
| 2021 | Put The Kettle On |
FAQs
How many fences are jumped in the Champion Chase?
There are 13 fences jumped in the Champion Chase.
What distance is the Champion Chase?
The Champion Chase is run over a distance of 2 miles.
What time is the Champion Chase?
The Queen Mother Champion Chase is the feature race on Day 2 of the Cheltenham Festival and is due off at 4:00pm.
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