National Hunt Chase Odds, Tips, Free Bets & Betting Offers
Updated: January 27, 2026 at 4:26 pm GMT+0
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The curtain comes down on Day 1 of the Cheltenham Festival with the 2026 National Hunt Chase, a race the Irish have won for seven of the last nine years.
This race is now run as a handicap making it more appealing to many, something that should ensure field sizes remain strong.
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| Race Details | |
|---|---|
| When: | Tuesday, March 10th - 5:20pm |
| Winner’s Prize: | £60,388 |
| Distance: | Three-miles & five-and-a-half furlongs |
| Race Type: | Handicap Chase |
| Age: | 5-Years+ |
| Course | New Course |
| Weights: | 11st 4lbs (5yo), 11st 6lbs (6yo+), 7lb allowance for mares |
| Where to Watch? | Racing TV, Bookmaker Streams |
National Hunt Chase Betting Offers & Tips
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National Hunt Chase Betting Odds
A tricky contest for betting sites to price up, and a race that should generally become a little more wide open now a handicap.
National Hunt Chase Tips
Check back nearer the time for our National Hunt 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
Get exclusive daily horse racing tips from Charlie McCann here at Freebets.
Alan Kelly Tips
Get exclusive selections from Alan Kelly on daily horse racing here at Freebets.
What Happened in 2025?
It was success for Rebecca Curtis in 2025, as Haiti Couleurs took the National Hunt Chase.
National Hunt Chase Key Race Stats
- 12 of the last 14 winners were aged between 7 and 9
- Patrick Mullins has ridden the winner of the race four times in the last 10 years
- 15 of the last 18 winners had previously won at least once over three miles
Previous Winners of the National Hunt Chase
Check out the last five winners of the National Hunt Chase in the table below.
| Year | Winner |
|---|---|
| 2025 | Haiti Couleurs |
| 2024 | Corbetts Cross |
| 2023 | Gaillard Du Mesnil |
| 2022 | Stattler |
| 2021 | Galvin |
FAQs
How can I watch the National Hunt Chase online?
The National Hunt Chase closes day one of the Cheltenham Festival. Not broadcast on ITV Racing, you can watch this race on Racing TV or with your bookmaker, where live streams of the action will be available.
What time is the Cheltenham National Hunt Chase?
The National Hunt Chase is the final race on day one of the Cheltenham Festival, with the race due off at 5:20pm.
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