National Hunt Chase Odds, Tips, Free Bets & Betting Offers
Craig Jones
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.
Read on for National Hunt Chase betting odds, tips and Cheltenham free bets.
| 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
Below we have some great free bets and offers from leading bookmakers, which can be used on the Cheltenham Festival.
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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
ONE BIG BANG (Each-Way) looks well treated on the back of his strong Cheltenham run behind Wade Out in November, especially with a 5lb swing in the weights this time around. A fluent jumper who impressed when making all at Southwell, he has the profile to run a big race at rewarding odds.
Recommendation: One Big Bang (Each-Way) (Nap) - 9/1 with bet365 (4 places)
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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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