Cross Country Chase Odds, Tips, Free Bets & Betting Offers
Updated: January 28, 2026 at 12:46 pm GMT+0
For a true racing spectacle, look no further than the Glenfarclas Cross Country Chase, a three-mile six-furlong helter-skelter contest featuring banks, hedges, water jumps, hurdles, and fences.
Run over a trip slightly further than three miles and six furlongs and with thirty-two various obstacles to be negotiated, the Cross Country Chase is a unique race many people have taken to their hearts.
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| Race Details | |
|---|---|
| When: | Wednesday, March 11th - 3:20pm |
| Winner’s Prize: | £39,022 |
| Distance: | Three-miles & six-furlongs |
| Race Type: | Cross Country Chase |
| Age: | 5-Years+ |
| Course: | Cross Country Course |
| Weights: | Handicap |
| Where to Watch? | ITV Racing, Racing TV, Bookmaker Streams |
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Glenfarclas Cross Country Chase Betting Odds
Now a handicap, that should bring more into this contest and the latest odds from betting sites for this race currently reflect that.
Cross Country Chase Tips
Check back nearer the time for our Cross County Chase tips.
However, we have daily horse racing tips courtesy of our top tipping team, Charlie McCann and Alan Kelly - click on their links below.
Charlie McCann Tips
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Alan Kelly Tips
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What Happened in 2025?
The 2025 race saw Stumptown power clear of the field under the excellent Keith Donoghue.
Cross Country Chase – Key Race Stats
Experience is a big help in this race - Easysland was the outlier when winning as a six-year-old, and even then, he had previously won over the Cheltenham banks.
- 11 of the last 12 winners have been aged eight or over
- 10 of the last 12 winners came from the top three in the betting
- 10 of the last 12 winners had at least one previous win at Cheltenham
Previous Winners of the Cross Country Chase
Below, we’ve listed the last five winners of the Glenfarclas Cross Country Chase, a race that has been dominated by trainer Gordon Elliott in recent times.
| Year | Winner |
|---|---|
| 2025 | Stumptown |
| 2024 | No Race |
| 2023 | Delta Work |
| 2022 | Delta Work |
| 2021 | Tiger Roll |
FAQs
When is the Glenfarclas Cross Country Chase?
The Glenfarclas Cross Country Chase takes place on Wednesday, March 11th, at 3:20pm.
How many times did Tiger Roll win the Glenfarclas Cross Country Chase?
Tiger Roll won the Cross Country Chase on three occasions - in 2018, 2019, and 2021.
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