The Savills Chase is one of the feature races of Leopardstown’s Christmas meeting, and it’s a race won by some legends of jump racing, including Beef Or Salmon, Best Mate, and Denman.
Run over three miles with seventeen fences jumped, the Grade 1 contest is an important stepping-stone for horses aiming to run in the Cheltenham Gold Cup.
Trainer Gordon Elliott has won the race three of the last four years, with Delta Work, Galvin, and Conflated - Delta Work and Conflated in the Gigginstown colours of owner Michael O’Leary, boss of Ryanair.
Eleven runners will head to post on Thursday afternoon for the Savills Chase, including the Cheltenham Gold Cup holder Galopin Des Champs, Gerri Colombe, and Fastorslow, for what looks set to be one of the races of 2023.
Savills Chase Betting Offers
How To Get Free Bets For The 2023 Savills Chase
The Christmas Festival at Leopardstown is one of the season’s highlights for Irish jump racing fans, with the online bookmakers all aiming to offer punters some festive cheer with price boosts and other betting offers.
Paddy Power sponsors several races at Leopardstown over the festive period, and they are one of the top names for horse racing betting, with daily odds boosts and justice refunds.
A new name on the block is BetMGM, who bring their wealth of betting experience from the US market to the UK, and new players can enjoy a generous sign-up offer and live streaming of all the horse racing action.
Savills Chase Tips
Our top tipping team, Alan Kelly and Charlie McCann, have their Savills Chase selections on-site, including a 16/1 fancy from Alan - click on their links below for more information!
Savills Chase Betting Tips & Stats Guide
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What Happened Last Year?
The 2022 Savills Chase was won by the Gordon Elliott-trained Conflated, ridden by jockey Jack Kennedy.
Sent off as the 2/1 favourite, Conflated dominated the race, running out a comfortable five-length winner in the famous Gigginstown silks, with Kemboy in 2nd place and stablemate Fury Road back in 3rd.
Conflated then headed to the Cheltenham Gold Cup, where he finished 3rd, behind the winner Galopin Des Champs.
When & Where Is The 2023 Savills Chase?
The 2023 Savills Chase will be run at Leopardstown on Thursday, December 28, with the race scheduled for 2:25pm.
Recent Savills Chase Winners
The Savills Chase has been won by some of the UK’s top staying chasers, such as Best Mate in 2003 and Denman in 2007, but it has been dominated by Irish-trained horses for the last nine years.
Check out the last five winners of the Savills Chase below.
| Year | Winner |
|---|---|
| 2022 | Conflated |
| 2021 | Galvin |
| 2020 | A Plus Tard |
| 2019 | Delta Work |
| 2018 | Kemboy |
FAQs
When is the 2023 Savills Chase?
The 2023 Savills Chase will be run on Thursday, December 28.
Where is the Savills Chase run?
The Savills Chase is run at Leopardstown Racecourse, located near Dublin.
How many times did Beef Or Salmon win the Savills Chase?
Beef Or Salmon won the Savills Chase on three occasions - in 2002, 2004, and 2005.
