Arkle Novices' Chase Tips
The second Grade One on the day one card at the Cheltenham Festival is the thrilling Arkle Challenge Trophy.
Named in honour of one of the greatest horses ever to grace the sport, the Arkle has produced many outstanding winners during its history.
Greats like Flyingbolt, Moscow Flyer, Sprinter Sacre and Altior all won the Arkle during their first season over fences, and went on to win even bigger prizes at future Cheltenham Festivals.
Named in honour of one of the greatest horses ever to grace the sport, the Arkle has produced many outstanding winners during its history.
Greats like Flyingbolt, Moscow Flyer, Sprinter Sacre and Altior all won the Arkle during their first season over fences, and went on to win even bigger prizes at future Cheltenham Festivals.
Cheltenham Day 1 Tips 2021 (Tuesday)
| Time | Tuesday Races | Tips / 2021 Result | Watch Replay |
| 13:20 | Supreme Novices' Hurdle | Result: Appreciate It 8/11F |  |
| 13:55 | Arkle Challenge Trophy | WON: Shishkin to win 4/9 |  |
| 14:30 | Ultima Handicap Chase | Result: Vintage Clouds 28/1 |  |
| 15:05 | Champion Hurdle | WON: Honeysuckle to win 11/10 WON: Sharjah (EW) 11/1 |  |
| 15:40 | Mares' Hurdle | Result: Black Tears 11/1 | |
| 16:15 | Boodles Handicap Hurdle | Result: Jeff Kidder 80/1 | |
| 16:50 | National Hunt Chase | WON: Galvin to win | |
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2021 Arkle Challenge Trophy Tips
Once the 2020/21 National Hunt racing season begins, we’ll have long-term ante-post tips for the 2021 Arkle Novices’ Chase. As we get closer to the meeting, we’ll update our selections, and our Arkle Chase betting tips are available here.
Arkle Chase 2021 Runners & Best Odds
| Runner | Best Odds | Place Bet |
| Winner: Shiskin | 4/9 | |
| 2nd Place: Eldorado Allen | 33/1 | |
| 3rd Place: Captain Guinness | 10/1 | |
| 4th Place: Allmankind | 5/1 | |
| Franco De Port | 11/1 | |
| Non Runner No Bet | Best Odds Guaranteed | |
| E/W Terms | 1/4 Odds - 2 Places | See all Runners |
Arkle Chase Date & Time 2021
The Arkle Chase is run on Day 1 of the Cheltenham Festival. In 2021 that falls on Tuesday March 16th, 2021 and the official starting time is 1:55pm.
The Day 1 card also includes the Supreme Novices Hurdle, Champion Hurdle and David Nicholson Mares’ Hurdle.
Arkle Chase Bookmaker Promotions
The bookmakers will go all in to kickstart the 2021 Cheltenham Festival. Have a look at all the enhanced odds and Arkle Chase specials available with the top online bookies right now.
Arkle Novices' Chase Key Facts
| Date | Tuesday March 16th, 2021 |
| Time | 1:55pm |
| Track | Cheltenham |
| Distance | 2m |
| Status | Grade 1 |
| Prize Money | £175,000 |
| Age | 5YO+ |
Arkle Novices' Chase Winners
The Arkle Chase has produced many champion winners, which have gone on to win other Grade 1 races throughout the Cheltenham Festival in years to come.
Names such as Altior and Duvan, which both won the Supreme Novices’ Hurdle the year before winning the Arkle Chase, grace the past winners list.
| Year | Arkle Chase Winners |
|---|---|
| 2021 | Shishkin |
| 2020 | Put The Kettle On |
| 2019 | Duc Des Genievres |
| 2018 | Footpad |
| 2017 | Altior |
| 2016 | Douvan |
| 2015 | Un de Sceaux |
| 2014 | Western Warehouse |
| 2013 | Simonsig |
| 2012 | Sprinter Sacre |
| 2011 | Captain Chris |
| 2010 | Sizing Europe |
| 2009 | Forpadydeplasterer |
| 2008 | Tidal Bay |
| 2007 | My Way de Solzen |
| 2006 | Voy Por Ustedes |
| 2005 | Contraband |
| 2004 | Well Chief |
| 2003 | Azertyuiop |
| 2002 | Moscow Flyer |
| 2001 | no race |
| 2000 | Tiutchev |
| 1999 | Flagship Uberalles |
| 1998 | Champleve |
Arkle Novices' Chase History
The Arkle Chase took over from the Cotswold Chase in 1969 when taken out by Chatham for trainer Fred Rimell and it pays tribute to Arkle, a three-time winner of the Cheltenham Gold Cup throughout the 1960’s.
Currently sponsored by the Racing Post, the Arkle Chase is a great lead-in race to many of the Cheltenham Festival feature races, including the Queen Mother Champion Chase. Several Arkle Chase winners have gone on to win the feature chase event, including Moscow Flyer, Voy Pour Ustedes and Azertyuiop.
The favourites have had a good record in this race and none more so than Un de Sceaux, which won at an odds-on quote in 2015. That win gave Willie Mullins his first of three wins in a four-year span, which included 2018 winner Footpad.
Mullins doesn’t hold the record for most wins, however, with that going to Nicky Henderson with six wins. His latest came in 2017 with champion chaser Altior.
Much like many other Cheltenham Festival races, jockey Ruby Walsh has the record with four wins. That’s the same as Barry Geraghty who scored back-to-back wins in 2012 and 2013 with Sprinter Sacre and Simonsig respectively.
The race is open to five-year-old entrants but there hasn’t been a five-year-old winner since Voy Pour Ustedes in 2006.
Fakir D'Oudairies attempted to break the hoodoo surrounding five-year-olds in 2020, but Joseph O'Brien's charge couldn't pass 16/1 shot Put The Kettle On, who stayed on valiantly to claim a surprise victory.
Fakir D'Oudairies attempted to break the hoodoo surrounding five-year-olds in 2020, but Joseph O'Brien's charge couldn't pass 16/1 shot Put The Kettle On, who stayed on valiantly to claim a surprise victory.
Arkle Challenge Trophy FAQs
Who won the Arkle Chase 2020?
Prolific mare Put The Kettle On showed the boys the way home in the Racing Post Arkle Challenge Trophy. Despite having won four of her previous five starts over fences, the Henry de Bromhead-trained six-year-old was a 16-1 chance. It was her first competitive appearance since landing the Arkle Trophy Trial over the course and distance in November.
When is the 2021 Arkle Chase?
The Arkle Chase takes place on Day One of the Cheltenham Festival, on Tuesday March 16th 2021.
What time is the Arkle Chase at Cheltenham?
The 2021 Arkle Challenge Trophy is due off at 1.55pm on Tuesday March 16th 2021. It is the second race on the opening day of Day One at the Cheltenham Festival.
What are the latest Arkle Chase odds?
Supreme Novices' Hurdle winner, Sishkin leads the latest Arkle Challenge Trophy odds ahead of the start of the 2021 Cheltenham Festival.
