The first Grade 1 contest of the British National Hunt Season is almost here.
We are less than a week away from the first Grade 1 contest of the British National Hunt Season - the Betfair Chase - which will feature some of the very best staying chasers in the country.
This high-profile contest often serves as a launching pad for contenders in the 2024 Cheltenham Gold Cup with some even going on to win it like Kauto Star did in 2007.
This year, the lineup features a mix of proven performers and rising stars, including last year's winner Royale Pagaille and runner-up Bravemansgame with big name's such as Grey Dawning looking to land their first grade 1 win outside of novice company.
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Betfair Chase Odds
| Horse | Odds | Implied Probability (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Grey Dawning | 13/8 | 61.54 |
| Corbetts Cross | 9/2 | 22.22 |
| Ahoy Senor | 5/1 | 16.67 |
| Hewick | 8/1 | 11.11 |
| Royale Pagaille | 8/1 | 11.11 |
| Il Est Francais | 10/1 | 9.09 |
Sketon's Grey Dawning leads the betting at a best price of 13/8 with bet365 as the prolific trainer looks to make it two wins in three years in this race.
The 17-length winner of the National Hunt Chase at last season’s Cheltenham Festival, Corbetts Cross, is second favourite at 9/2 with the same bookmaker.
Betfair Chase Date
The 2024 Betfair Chase scheduled for Saturday, November 23 at 15:05.
The race, open to horses aged five years and older, is run over a challenging 3 miles and 1½ furlongs (about 5,143 meters) with 19 fences to be jumped at Haydock race course.
Betfair Chase Winners
| Year | Winner | Trainer | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Royale Pagaille | Venetia Williams (GB) | Charlie Deutsch |
| 2022 | Protektorat | Dan Skelton (GB) | Harry Skelton |
| 2021 | A Plus Tard | Henry De Bromhead (IRE) | Rachael Blackmore |
| 2020 | Bristol De Mai | Nigel Twiston-Davies (GB) | Daryl Jacob |
| 2019 | Lostintranslation | Colin Tizzard (GB) | Robbie Power |
Betfair Chase Tips
Steve Ryder pressed the claims of Lucinda Russell trained AHOY SENOR (tipped at 6/1 - now 5/1 with various bookmakers) as part of his weekly ante-post column for Oddschecker Unlimited.
He believes that Ahoy Senor often shows his best form in the spring on better ground, winning Grade 1 races at Aintree in 2021 and 2022 as well as finishing 2nd to Shishkin in 2023 and Gerri Colombe last year.
He often struggles early on in the season but that is mainly due to the soft ground.
The ride Derek Fox gave Ahoy Senor in the Old Roan Chase when 3rd behind Minella Drama and Hitman caught the eye of many viewers given how strongly he stayed on at the finish over the 2m4f trip shaping like this step back up in trip to 3 miles would suit him much better.
Ahoy Senor is top rated in this race with an official rating of 169 and with this being a level weights Grade 1 Steve Ryder thinks he should run well with three places available at this stage.
Advised Bet - Ahoy Senor 5/1 (0.5pt ew)
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