National Hunt Chase Predictions, Betting Tips, Trends & Odds (Cheltenham 2024 - DAY 1)
- Written by Simon Bettarini
The last race on the first day of the Cheltenham Festival is the National Hunt Steeple Chase which is a four mile chase for amateur riders. It is open to novice chaser and consists of twenty-four obstacles. Gaillard Du Mesnil (10/11) produced a fine staying performance to fend off Chemical Energy to win the 2023 edition. Don't miss our National Hunt Chase race preview with free predictions, tips, betting trends, best odds, free bets and no deposit bonuses on the 2024 Cheltenham Festival.
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NATIONAL HUNT CHASE BETTING PREVIEW
The National Hunt Chase is a huge test for both horses and jockeys and a very tough race to win. It's a Grade 2 National Hunt chase, run over four miles, for novice chasers aged five and older. There are 24 fences to be jumped, so this contest is a true test of stamina and jumping skills.
And now we take a closer look at this year's National Hunt Chase and try to determine which horse is likely to prevail.
Who will win the National Hunt Chase 2024?
Willie Mullins' EMBASSY GARDENS is the odds-on favorite here despite he disappointed at the Festival a year ago. He has won on both of his chase starts, including in an informative race for this contest at Naas back in January. He fell on his most recent start at Fairyhouse, but his form has a solid look about it.Emmet Mullins could be set to run CORBETTS CROSS, and is likely to be partnered by Derek O’Connor. Distance could be a concern here but this horse has plenty of class.
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SALVADOR ZIGGY finished runner-up in the Pertemps Final last season off top-weight and comes alive at this time of year. He has been well-backed in recent weeks, having been put away for the race since last autumn.
Lucinda Russell's APPLE AWAY is a mare that has shown smart form in four chase outings, scoring at Leicester in December either side of solid runs behind Grey Dawning. She was last seen when she finished behind Henry's Friend and Kilbeg King at Ascot.After scoring at Newbury and Hereford, HENRY'S FRIEND won the Reynoldstown at Ascot last month for his third successive strike. He put in cracking jump and could be a smart each-way option.
MR VANGO is a very lightly-raced eight-year-old who romped home in the Devon National at Exeter last month over this sort of trip on testing ground while KILBEG KING looks beaten in this company as he is 0-4 over fences.
At the moment, the most backed horses are the following:
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NATIONAL HUNT CHASE TRENDS
- Only 4 of the last 14 winners were favorites/joint favorites (1 of the last 10 winners)
- 10 of the last 12 winners had at least 1 previous win over 3 miles or further
- Amateurs riders based in Ireland have won 13 of the last 14 renewals, including the last nine.
- 7 of the last 13 winners were rated 150+
- 11 of the last 19 winners were aged 7
- 14 of the last 15 previous winners had at least three previous chase runs
- Irish-trained runners have won seven of the last nine edition
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NATIONAL HUNT CHASE PREDICTIONS
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NATIONAL HUNT CHASE FAQs
What time is the National Hunt Chase?
The National Hunt Chase is the last race run on Day 1 of the Cheltenham Festival. That falls on Tuesday March 12, 2024 and the official starting time is 5:30pm.
How many obstacles are jumped in the National Hunt Chase?
There are eight hurdles to jump for the National Hunt Chase runners
What is the distance of the National Hunt Chase?
There are 24 obstacles to jump for the National Hunt Chase runners
What is the prize money for the National Hunt Chase?
The total prize money on offer for the National Hunt Chase at the 2024 Cheltenham Festival will be £125,000.
Who won the National Hunt Chase last year?
Last year's renewal was won by Gaillard Du Mesnil at SP of 10/11f, trained by Willie Mullins and ridden by Patrick Mullins.
What weights are carried for the National Hunt Chase?
11 st 6 lb (6 yead olds and over). 11 st 4 lb (5 years olds).
Who is the leading jockey in the National Hunt Chase?
Patrick Mullins stands alone as being the only jockey to have scored on four occasions in this race, including the last two renewals. Jamie Codd has won three editions.
Who is the leading trainer in the National Hunt Chase?
Jonjo O’Neill is the race’s winning-most trainer (5) but he’s only landed it once since 2007. Gordon Elliott has trained 4 winners from 13 runners. Willie Mullins has also saddled four winners and three placed horses from 18 runners in the past 11 years.
