Champion Chase Tips & Predictions
The Cheltenham Festival's second day is about the Queen Mother Champion Chase. One of the most competitive races expected to take place at Cheltenham Festival, many horses will have this race identified as the focal point of their season and will be looking to win.
About The Queen Mother Champion Chase
A Grade 1 race held annually at the Cheltenham Festival, the Queen Mother Champion Chase is the shortest chase race at the Cheltenham Festival. Contested over two miles, it's usually the destination for the quickest chasers in training, and with the race being so short, one false move could scupper a horse's chances of passing the post first.
Run on the old course at Cheltenham, The Champion Chase is the feature race on Ladies Day or the second day of the Cheltenham Festival.
Queen Mother Champion Chase Betting Tips
In the Cheltenham Festival build-up, we'll have all of the top UK Horse Racing Betting markets that feature all of the top Cheltenham betting odds, including Champion Chase betting. Alongside those, our resident tipster will be on hand to offer betting tips each day of the festival and pick out their top selection for this race.
Jonbon is leading the odds for the Queen Mother Champion Chase with a solid Chase record to back up these odds. From 14 runs, Jonbon has recorded 12 wins and two 2nd-place finishes.
However, Energumene has a good record in this particular race having won back-to-back meetings in 2022 and 2023.
Backed by the credible trainer, Willie Mullins, Energumene could put up a challenge to beat Jonbon to the post, going into the race having finished 2nd at Ascot back in January.
Bet on the Queen Mother Champion Chase
Queen Mother Champions Chase Recent Winners
| Year | Horse | Winning Trainer |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Captain Guinness | Henry de Bromhead |
| 2023 | Energumene | Willie Mullins |
| 2022 | Energumene | Willie Mullins |
| 2021 | Put The Kettle On | Henry de Bromhead |
| 2020 | Politologue | Paul Nicholls |
| 2019 | Altior | Nicky Henderson |
| 2018 | Altior | Nicky Henderson |
| 2017 | Special Tiara | Henry de Bromhead |
| 2016 | Sprinter Sacre | Nicky Henderson |
| 2015 | Dodging Bullets | Paul Nicholls |
| 2014 | Sire De Grugy | Gary Moore |
| 2013 | Sprinter Sacre | Nicky Henderson |
| 2012 | Finian's Rainbow | Nicky Henderson |
| 2011 | Sizing Europe | Henry de Bromhead |
Queen Mother Champion Chase Top Trainers
When browsing the Queen Mother Champion Chase racecards, two of the trainer's punters keep their eyes peeled for are Nicky Henderson and Paul Nicholls, who top the trainer rankings with the pair both having six wins each.
Queen Mother Champion Chase Top Jockeys
As well as looking at the top trainers for the Queen Mother Champion Chase, one of the other trends people tend to follow is winning jockeys, and in recent years, it's been Nico De Boinville and Paul Townend who have had success.
Queen Mother Champion Chase Betting Trends
When browsing the UK horse racing online markets and looking at the Queen Mother Champion betting odds, it's also wise to look at the betting trends that could influence the markets and help you make an educated bet.
The winner of this race has never had odds of 16/1 or higher, which rules out 57% of previous runners. In the last 10 races, 6/10 winners were aged 9 or 10 3/10 favourites won the race over the last 10 races
Queen Mother Champion Chase FAQs
History of the Queen Mother Champion Chase
The Queen Mother Champion Chase is the newest of the four highlight races contested at the Cheltenham Festival. Originally run in 1959, the race was given its name in 1980. The Queen Mother was a well-known supporter of jumps racing, and Cheltenham owners dedicated this race to celebrate the fact.
Who has won the Queen Mother Champion Chase the most?
In the '80s, one of the more successful Champion Chase runners started his winning streak. Badsworth Boy won in 1983, 1984 and 1985 and remains the horse with the most wins in the race.
Who is the most successful trainer in the Queen Mother Champion Chase?
With six wins between 1960 and 1970, Tom Dreaper is the name that tops the trainer rankings.
How long is the Queen Mother Champion Chase?
The distance of the Queen Mother Champion Chase is approximately two miles in distance.
What is the prize money for the Queen Mother Champion Chase?
The prize pot on offer for the Queen Mother Champion Chase is £400,000 with £225,080 going to first place.
How many runners are there in the Queen Mother Champion Chase?
The number of runners in the renewal of the Champion Chase will not be confirmed until the day of the race itself.
Is the Champion Chase broadcast on TV?
Like all of the Cheltenham Festival, the Queen Mother Champion Chase will be broadcast on ITV.
Where can I bet on the Champion Chase?
Right here at Bet UK! We'll have all of the latest Cheltenham Festival odds in our UK Horse Racing markets, so whether you're backing the favourite or an outsider, we've got you covered.
Who won the 2024 Queen Mother Champion Chase?
The 2024 running of this race was won by Captain Guinness.
*All odds from Bet UK’s online betting markets correct at the time of writing.