National Hunt Chase Tips 2023 – 5.30pm Tuesday 14th March
The Grade Two National Hunt Chase, now run over the recently revised distance of 3 miles, 5 furlongs and 201 yards on the Old Course at Cheltenham, is restricted to novice chasers and amateur riders and, as such, is always likely to be eventful.
Gaillard Du Mensil to be too good in the National Hunt Chase
- Gaillard Du Mesnil (National Hunt Chase)
- Current Odds – 6/4 with bet365
The worse kept secret during the spring/summer was that Gaillard Du Mesnil is the National Hunt Chase winner. All the ‘shrewd’ folk were on after he finished 3rd in the Irish National which kept his novice status for another year, making him a perfect candidate for the NHC. He ticks a lot of the boxes you look out for, for the race and will almost certainly be ridden by Patrick if he turns up.
Last year’s contest only brought 6 horses to post (4 Irish & 2 Rebecca Curtis runners) and I envisage another small field again come March. He seems a short price now but will definitely be shorter on the day. I think the NHC is a good betting race as not every trainer/owner likes or targets the race so it is one of the easier races to spot who might be aimed at it a long way out.
Bet on Gaillard Du Mensil with a Cheltenham free bet offer.
Bet £10 on today's racing get £40 in Free Bets & a No Deposit £5 Free Bet
Bet £10 get £30 in Free Bets
Bet £10 get £40 in Free Bets & Bonuses
✅Best odds Guaranteed
✅NRNB
✅Existing Customer Offers
Bet £5 get a £20 Free Bet Straight Away
Bet £10 get £20 in Free Bets
National Hunt Chase Trends
Age – 9 of the last 12 winners were aged between 6 and 8
Price – 3 of the last 12 winners were favorites/joint favorites, 7/12 winners were in the top 3 in the betting
Last Run – 5/12 winners won on their last run before the National Hunt Chase, 7/12 winners had their last run within the last 52 days
Previous Course Form – 9/12 winners had at least 1 previous run at Cheltenham, only 3 had a previous win at Cheltenham
Previous Distance Form – 9/12 winners had at least 3 previous runs over 3 miles or further, 10/12 winners had at least 1 previous win over 3 miles or further
Previous Chase Form – 11/12 winners had at least 3 previous chase runs, 10/12 winners had at least 4 previous chase runs, 10/12 winners had at least 1 previous chase win
Rating – 11/12 winners had a rating of 142 or higher
Season Form – 9/12 winners had at least 4 runs that season, 10/12 winners had at least 1 win that season
National Hunt Chase Recent Winners
| Year | Horse | Jockey | Trainer |
| 2009 | Tricky Trickster | Sam Waley-Cohen | Nigel Twiston-Davies |
| 2010 | Poker De Sivola | K Walsh | Ferdy Murphy |
| 2011 | Chicago Grey | Derek O’Connor | Gordon Elliott |
| 2012 | Teaforthree | J T McNamara | Rebecca Curtis |
| 2013 | Back In Focus | P W Mullins | Willie Mullins |
| 2014 | Midnight Prayer | Joshua Newman | Alan King |
| 2015 | Cause of Causes | J J Codd | Gordon Elliott |
| 2016 | Minella Rocco | Derek O’Connor | Jonjo O’Neill |
| 2017 | Tiger Roll | Ms L O’Neill | Gordon Elliott |
| 2018 | Rathvinden | P W Mullins | Willie Mullins |
| 2019 | Le Breuil | J J Codd | Ben Pauling |
| 2020 | Ravenhill | J J Codd | Gordon Elliott |
Cheltenham Festival 2023 Tips
Get all our Cheltenham Festival 2023 tips and predictions for each race below, as well as a link to each preview and the key stats and trends for all 28 races between Tuesday 14th and Friday 17th March 2023.
Day 1 Tips
| Time | Race | Place Bet |
|---|---|---|
| 1.30pm | Il Etait Temps (ew) | 6/1 |
| 2.10pm | Jonbon | 7/4 |
| 2.50pm | Corach Rambler (ew) | 7/1 |
| 3.30pm | No Bet | NA |
| 4.10pm | Maries Rock | 3/1 |
| 4.50pm | Risk Belle | 10/1 |
| 5.30pm | Gaillard Du Mensil | Evens |
Day 2 Tips
| Time | Race | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| 1.30pm | Impaire Et Passe (NRNB) | 7/4 |
| 2.10pm | Gerri Colombe & Adamently Chosen (ew) | 13/8 & 20/1 |
| 2.50pm | Beacon Edge & Good Risk At All | 14/1 & 12/1 |
| 3.30pm | Edwardstone | 6/4 |
| 4.10pm | Delta Work | 5/4 |
| 4.50pm | Andy Dunfrese | 6/1 |
| 5.30pm | Fact To File | 5/1 |
Day 3 Tips
| Time | Race | Odds | Read |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.30pm | Mighty Potter | 11/8 | Read |
| 2.10pm | Salvador Ziggy | 9/1 | Read |
| 2.50pm | Shishkin | 11/10 | Read |
| 3.30pm | Blazing Khal | 11/4 | Read |
| 4.10pm | Coole Cody | 33/1 | Read |
| 4.50pm | Luccia | 7/4 | Read |
| 5.30pm | TBC | TBC | Read |
Day 4 Tips
| Time | Race | Odds | Read |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.30pm | Lossiemouth | 7/4 | Read |
| 2.10pm | TBC | TBC | Read |
| 2.50pm | Shanbally Kid (EW) | 25/1 | Read |
| 3.30pm | Galopin Des Champs & Bravemansgame | 5/4 & 8/1 | Read |
| 4.10pm | Chris's Dream | 9/1 | Read |
| 4.50pm | Allegorie De Vassy | 6/4 | Read |
| 5.30pm | Spanish Harlem | 7/1 | Read |