Grand Annual Chase Odds, Tips, Free Bets & Betting Offers
Craig Jones
The Grand Annual is the oldest race at the Festival, with the inaugural event taking place in 1834. It’s a trappy little affair for speedy horses held over two miles, one hundred and ten yards, with fourteen fences to negotiate.
The leading trainer in the race is Paul Nicholls, who has saddled four winners, the most recent being Le Prezien in 2018.
Read on to see our Grand Annual Handicap Chase betting tips, odds and Cheltenham free bets.
| Race Details | |
|---|---|
| When: | Wednesday, March 11th - 4:40pm |
| Winner’s Prize: | £70,338 |
| Distance: | Two miles & about half a furlong |
| Race Type: | Grade 2 Chase |
| Age: | 5-Years+ |
| Course: | Old Course |
| Weights: | Handicap |
| Where to watch? | ITV Racing, Racing TV, Bookmaker Streams |
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Grand Annual Chase Betting Odds
A wide open betting market with many betting sites usually giving extra places on this contest, when the day arrives, due to its competitive nature.
Grand Annual Chase Tips
VANDERPOEL has improved with each of his recent chase starts and arrives here on the back of two encouraging performances. Still lightly raced over fences, Ben Pauling's gelding looks capable of progressing beyond his current mark of 141.
Recommendations: Vanderpoel - 15/2 with bet365
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What Happened in 2025?
Jazzy Matty was the winner of the competitive Grand Annual of 2025, taking the prize home for Ireland.
Grand Annual Chase Key Race Stats
Below, we’ve highlighted some key stats to keep in mind when looking at the Grand Annual Chase.
- We’ve had just two winning favourites from the last 12 renewals
- Eight of the last 11 winners have been aged between 7 and 9
- Nine of the last 12 winners had at least one previous run at Cheltenham
Previous Winners of the Grand Annual
Check out the last five winners of the Grand Annual Chase in the table below.
| Year | Winner |
|---|---|
| 2025 | Jazzy Matty |
| 2024 | Unexpected Party |
| 2023 | Maskada |
| 2022 | Global Citizen |
| 2021 | Sky Pirate |
FAQs
When is the Grand Annual Chase?
The Grand Annual Chase takes place on Wednesday, March 11th, at 4:40pm.
What distance is the Grand Annual Chase?
The Grand Annual Chase is run over a distance of two miles and about half a furlong.
Which trainer has the best record in the Grand Annual Chase?
Paul Nicholls has trained the winner of the Grand Annual Chase on four occasions with St Pirran in 2004, Andreas in 2007, Solar Impulse in 2016, and Le Prezien in 2018.
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